Sven the Fahrrad Guy
@caffinyyc.bsky.social
Cycling, Aviation, Family, Finance from here in #yyc. Some commentary & thoughts on those topics. Manchmal auch auf Deutsch.
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This Sunday, November 16th, is the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. It's a day when we remember those lost to the persistent but preventable epidemic of traffic violence. #WDoR2025
November 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This Sunday, November 16th, is the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. It's a day when we remember those lost to the persistent but preventable epidemic of traffic violence. #WDoR2025
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This week I wrote about the rise of the e-bike dad - this piece was originally going to run alongside the story I did in September about the bike boom in general, and we didn't have space in print, but here it is:
www.economist.com/united-state...
www.economist.com/united-state...
Parents on e-bikes are transforming the school run
They’re smug, snug and often faster than drivers
www.economist.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This week I wrote about the rise of the e-bike dad - this piece was originally going to run alongside the story I did in September about the bike boom in general, and we didn't have space in print, but here it is:
www.economist.com/united-state...
www.economist.com/united-state...
I was in Banff recently with my family & our last night night there we were pleasantly surprised to see this amazing red Aurora display from Tunnel Mountain. Apparently red is rarer occurrence. 😃👍🏻
November 13, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I was in Banff recently with my family & our last night night there we were pleasantly surprised to see this amazing red Aurora display from Tunnel Mountain. Apparently red is rarer occurrence. 😃👍🏻
For all the men & women who have sacrificed for our safety & freedom & privilege, thank you for all that you’ve done for all of us.
November 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
For all the men & women who have sacrificed for our safety & freedom & privilege, thank you for all that you’ve done for all of us.
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The light at the end of the tunnel
📷Ardelle Neubert
📷Ardelle Neubert
November 1, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The light at the end of the tunnel
📷Ardelle Neubert
📷Ardelle Neubert
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"New York has built the world’s largest bike network, with 1,550 lane miles, 555 protected lanes, and more on the way. With its Citi Bike program, NY has the largest bike-sharing system in the US."
This weekend in @vox.com:
This weekend in @vox.com:
Cities are booming with bikes — and getting safer and cleaner
Protected bike lanes are transforming cities worldwide, cutting crashes, cleaning air, and turning daily rides into real climate wins.
www.vox.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Since I’m typically a human pin cushion to these little bastards, I can confirm this to be a deep-seated sentiment. 😠 #deathtomosquitoes
October 20, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Since I’m typically a human pin cushion to these little bastards, I can confirm this to be a deep-seated sentiment. 😠 #deathtomosquitoes
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Congratulations to Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com for their 3rd book “Women Changing Cities: Global stories of urban transformation.”
Get your copy: www.ribabooks.com
Get your copy: www.ribabooks.com
October 1, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Congratulations to Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com for their 3rd book “Women Changing Cities: Global stories of urban transformation.”
Get your copy: www.ribabooks.com
Get your copy: www.ribabooks.com
Good morning #yyc from the medicine wheel in Nosehill park. Today is Truth & Reconcilliation Day. I’m taking some time to reflect on the history & consequences to the Indigenous people & their culture. I hope many of you take a brief moment to do so too.
September 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Good morning #yyc from the medicine wheel in Nosehill park. Today is Truth & Reconcilliation Day. I’m taking some time to reflect on the history & consequences to the Indigenous people & their culture. I hope many of you take a brief moment to do so too.
Just a reminder about my ride up to the medicine wheel tomorrow morning for anyone that is able or would like to join me. Details below.
#yycbike 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
#yycbike 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
Hey #yycbike! I will be riding up to the medicine wheel on Nosehill to watch the sunrise & reflect on Truth & Reconciliation. I invite anyone that would like to join me there at 7:15am.
The medicine wheel is located about 100ft south of the radio tower on the SE corner of the park.
The medicine wheel is located about 100ft south of the radio tower on the SE corner of the park.
September 29, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Just a reminder about my ride up to the medicine wheel tomorrow morning for anyone that is able or would like to join me. Details below.
#yycbike 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
#yycbike 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
Hey #yycbike! I will be riding up to the medicine wheel on Nosehill to watch the sunrise & reflect on Truth & Reconciliation. I invite anyone that would like to join me there at 7:15am.
The medicine wheel is located about 100ft south of the radio tower on the SE corner of the park.
The medicine wheel is located about 100ft south of the radio tower on the SE corner of the park.
September 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Hey #yycbike! I will be riding up to the medicine wheel on Nosehill to watch the sunrise & reflect on Truth & Reconciliation. I invite anyone that would like to join me there at 7:15am.
The medicine wheel is located about 100ft south of the radio tower on the SE corner of the park.
The medicine wheel is located about 100ft south of the radio tower on the SE corner of the park.
If you want to ensure that tourism into the US crashes even more then go ahead & take it away. Or perhaps stop the aggressive stance & reflect on how the US got here & reconsider how your treating a long standing trade partner & ally. Just a thought… 🤔 #aviation
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Canadian travellers, airlines, airports could be hit financially if pre-clearance into U.S. lost, says expert | CBC News
After the U.S. ambassador to Canada floated the idea that Washington may need to reassess offering pre-clearance into its country in Canadian airports, an aviation management expert said this could hi...
www.cbc.ca
September 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
If you want to ensure that tourism into the US crashes even more then go ahead & take it away. Or perhaps stop the aggressive stance & reflect on how the US got here & reconsider how your treating a long standing trade partner & ally. Just a thought… 🤔 #aviation
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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September @criticalmassyyc.bsky.social with thoughtfulness for our recently lost comrades - always, we ride together 💔 #criticalmassyyc #yycbikes
September 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
September @criticalmassyyc.bsky.social with thoughtfulness for our recently lost comrades - always, we ride together 💔 #criticalmassyyc #yycbikes
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This is beautiful. Well done, Edmonton. edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
Hundreds gather to remember Darren Markland: Beloved doctor, cyclist and health advocate
About 200 family and friends got together at Constable Ezio Farone Park in Downtown Edmonton Friday to remember the Royal Alexandra doctor.
edmontonjournal.com
September 27, 2025 at 12:33 AM
This is beautiful. Well done, Edmonton. edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
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I owe this morning’s community connection to you, doc. It fills my cup.
“A community’s orbit depends on both the gravity & period of its rituals. So I roast and grind the beans. And it fills my cup.”
~ Dr. Darren Markland
“A community’s orbit depends on both the gravity & period of its rituals. So I roast and grind the beans. And it fills my cup.”
~ Dr. Darren Markland
September 26, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I owe this morning’s community connection to you, doc. It fills my cup.
“A community’s orbit depends on both the gravity & period of its rituals. So I roast and grind the beans. And it fills my cup.”
~ Dr. Darren Markland
“A community’s orbit depends on both the gravity & period of its rituals. So I roast and grind the beans. And it fills my cup.”
~ Dr. Darren Markland
Built into cycling almost as an automatic thing is the joy & fun it brings to the soul, the sense of community connection all while also making you healthier without even being obnoxious about it. I absolutely love cycling because of all of those things & more. Why not give it a go? 😃🤘🏻 #yyc #yycbike
September 26, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Built into cycling almost as an automatic thing is the joy & fun it brings to the soul, the sense of community connection all while also making you healthier without even being obnoxious about it. I absolutely love cycling because of all of those things & more. Why not give it a go? 😃🤘🏻 #yyc #yycbike
Happy Critical Mass Friday to those who celebrate 🛸🤠 Tonight's ride will end at Eau Claire Plaza. Don't forget your lights and some warmer layers because it's fall y'all! SEE YOU SOON #yycbike
Septembers are gorgeous in Calgary (if you're not breathing in smoke). Let's celebrate the end of summer the best way (on bikes!) #yycbike
September 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Hi @npr.org! We worked late tonight putting together this handy pocket guide!
It doesn't address road design issues, but if we're going to educate road users, we should include drivers.
It's the size of a folded business card. Print it, fold it, put it in your wallet!
It doesn't address road design issues, but if we're going to educate road users, we should include drivers.
It's the size of a folded business card. Print it, fold it, put it in your wallet!
September 26, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Hi @npr.org! We worked late tonight putting together this handy pocket guide!
It doesn't address road design issues, but if we're going to educate road users, we should include drivers.
It's the size of a folded business card. Print it, fold it, put it in your wallet!
It doesn't address road design issues, but if we're going to educate road users, we should include drivers.
It's the size of a folded business card. Print it, fold it, put it in your wallet!
I couldn’t agree more. Do all of these things & life will be better for everyone involved. 🙂👍🏻 #yycbike
"Darren did not want a formal funeral. If you are reading this and want to honour him the way he would have wanted, do what he did every day: go outside, ride your bike, enjoy nature, and do something kind for a stranger." 💔 #yycbike #yegbike edmontonjournal.remembering.ca/obituary/dar...
Darren Markland Obituary | Edmonton Journal Remembering
View Darren Markland's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 6 tribute posts from the community.
edmontonjournal.remembering.ca
September 26, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I couldn’t agree more. Do all of these things & life will be better for everyone involved. 🙂👍🏻 #yycbike