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Laura Shutiak
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bikes = freedom
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Its the time of the year to give back. Please consider Youth en Route for your charitable donation. We're hoping to raise $25,000 to get 3,000 kids rolling at five schools in Calgary. #yycbike #yyc #givingtuesday

www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
November 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM
love teenagers. go girl.
Way to go! 🔥👍💯❤️👏
This 14-year-old girl hands Megyn Kelly her ass for her utterly disgusting minimization of child sexual abuse.
You go girl! #cdnpoli
November 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Leading medical publication the British Medical Journal recognises SUVs as a danger to public health in a new editorial co-authored by T&E’s James Nix: bit.ly/4hVDlBC

Large SUVs are a danger to pedestrians, cyclists & other drivers.

It's time to take action to reduce their presence in urban areas.
November 12, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Things have felt so busy this month & I haven't had a chance to promote #kidicalmass too much, but we are doing one more ride before taking a break for winter. Join us November 23 at 11 am from the Simmons in the East Village. Route decisions TBD by weather. #yycbike
November 13, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Hey #abpoli #yyccc I think we need this in #AB

I would have thought that this was already pretty obvious, but guess we need to make it more so.
Drivers stop at crosswalks in Poland now because they passed presumed liability, and they ran a public awareness campaign to promote it. The driver is presumed to be at fault if they hit a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
The zebra stripes in Poland have magical power that the ones in America don’t. Even on a fast divided highway, a pedestrian in the shadows, well back from the curb, can stop traffic.
November 12, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Speed kills, kids.
Guaranteed this move will lead to more crashes with more severe outcomes. I'd be curious what local police and fire think about this proposal from Alberta's transport minister who seems to consistently do the opposite of what is safe. #roadsafety calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Bell: Danielle Smith UCP wants to hike speed limits on Alberta divided highways
Danielle Smith government wants to increase the speed limit to 120 km/h on Alberta divided highways, saying they are made for higher speed
calgaryherald.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Check out our new blog post about a great donation from @kruch.bsky.social

youthenroute.ca/kruch-bikes-...
#yycbike
Kruch bikes donation helps YER share joy of cycling – Youth En Route
youthenroute.ca
November 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
paging new #yyccc
For those of you in #yycbike the map is back. I will update likely on a monthly basis, and clean things up a little when I have a chance. But the base data is there. www.google.com/maps/d/edit?...
Cyclist's Hit by Driver - Google My Maps
A Visual Representation of Cyclists that were hit by Motorists in Calgary, Alberta
www.google.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Two firms that invested far less are getting $238 million. Taxpayers face more such hits.

thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

#Alberta #abpoli
Alberta’s Big Payouts to Spurned Australian Coal Miners | The Tyee
Two firms that invested far less are getting $238 million. Taxpayers face more such hits.
thetyee.ca
November 2, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Hey #yycbike - join the ride.
Sunday Nov 9 10am at Field of Crosses
October 31, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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The Government of Jamaica has launched a website for those who'd like to donate to the recovery from the devastation of Hurricane Melissa.

supportjamaica.gov.jm
Support Jamaica – Official Disaster Relief & Recovery Portal
Join hands with the Government of Jamaica. Support national disaster relief, locate shelters, and stay informed on Hurricane Melissa updates.
supportjamaica.gov.jm
October 29, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Heads up #yycbike: 5 of my family’s bikes were stolen from our garage last night 😔. Please keep your eyes open for these bikes and please repost widely.

2019 Rocky Mountain Instinct
2006 Brodie Fury
2008 Trek 1500
2019 Trek Marlin 6
2022 Trek Marlin 5
October 29, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Hey #ucp . . . this is you in alberta
1. This week, news emerged that former trans athlete, student at Middlebury, and advocate for trans rights, Lia Smith, was found dead.

Her death was ruled a suicide.

But I argue that it's not only a suicide. Every trans suicide is a murder by those in power.

Subscribe to support my journalism.
Every Trans Suicide Is A Murder By Those In Power
News came this week that transgender athlete and student Lia Smith took her life at just 21 years of age.
www.erininthemorning.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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October 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Really interesting article. We'd fully support these changes to make bike repair a valued trade leading to rewarding careers! #yycbike
Bike mechanics want the government to recognize the job as a distinct profession and skilled trade.

Right now, they're officially grouped with workers who repair accordions, jukeboxes and the safety valves on pipelines.

pressprogress.ca/bike-mechani...
We Don’t Know How Many Bike Mechanics Are in Canada. That’s a Problem.
Workers who service bicycles want the government to recognize the job as a distinct profession and skilled trade
pressprogress.ca
October 24, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Don't forget, we're going to be Hallowheelin' with @calgaryclimatehub.ca on Saturday. We have a hunch there might be some ghoulish, bike-sucking vampires on the prowl - bring some garlic, or follow bike locking best practices to avoid theft!

Ride leaves from City Hall at 10 a.m. #yycbike
October 24, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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This looks FUN. I wish I could make it.
Gettin' that spooky feelin'?

Cuz it's 2 MORE DAYS TIL HALLOWHEELIN'!

See you on the 👻strange🎃 streets of Calgary!!!

RSVP: www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/hallowheelin

#yyc #yycbike #Hallowheelin #Halloween #Calgary #BikePaths
October 24, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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Hey we're Hallowheelin' with the
@calgaryclimatehub.ca
It's sure to be a fun, easy ride, with lots of trick and treats. Ride Starts at 10 a.m. at City Hall. Sign up here: www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/hallowheelin #yycbike
October 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM
YES!
When communicating to the public about traffic safety projects, I propose that we dispense with the phrases:

"Calming traffic" or worse
"Slowing down the cars"

And replace them with:

"Preventing illegal speeding"
October 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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🎃 Grab your costume, hop on your wheels, and join our friends at the Calgary Climate Hub for Hallowheelin’! On Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., they’re rolling out from Calgary City Hall for a spooky, family-friendly bike parade packed with fun, prizes, and climate spirit. #yycbike
October 22, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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What you and 2 wheel view do are huge, but we have to normalize kids getting around at a younger age, and bike bus does that. There are challenges but we have to start.
My kids walked or biked to school and as adults "drive" is not their first thought. We need more people growing up with that.
October 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
this is very true. And to be frank, we NEED people of means and ability to be leaders.
Change starts with those who have power. A very smart person once explained to me that this is why us settlers HAVE to speak for Indigenous rights, why we have to be vocally anti-racist etc.
Bike Bus isn't THE solution. It's not even the long term solution, IMO. Bike Bus & Kidical Mass both highlight the need for safe routes to school. For me, the bigger picture is normalizing kids walking & biking ON THEIR OWN so alarm bells don't go off every time you see a kid using these skills.
October 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Bike Bus isn't THE solution. It's not even the long term solution, IMO. Bike Bus & Kidical Mass both highlight the need for safe routes to school. For me, the bigger picture is normalizing kids walking & biking ON THEIR OWN so alarm bells don't go off every time you see a kid using these skills.
October 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Hey we're Hallowheelin' with the @calgaryclimatehub.ca It's sure to be a fun, easy ride, with lots of trick and treats. Ride Starts at 10 a.m. at City Hall. Sign up here: www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/hallowheelin #yycbike
October 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM