Michael Abon
@michaelabon.ca
Director of Bike Winnipeg. Staff Software Engineer at 1Password. ❤️ biking in one great city. he/him
tech stuff posts at https://hachyderm.io/@michaelabon
no more posts at https://twitter.com/MrMichaelAbon/
tech stuff posts at https://hachyderm.io/@michaelabon
no more posts at https://twitter.com/MrMichaelAbon/
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chill out, bro. you're literally a TOTP prompt.
January 16, 2026 at 4:05 AM
chill out, bro. you're literally a TOTP prompt.
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people ask me why i love winter so much, in WINNIPEG nonetheless, and this is why 😍
January 5, 2026 at 5:55 PM
people ask me why i love winter so much, in WINNIPEG nonetheless, and this is why 😍
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It's snowing and wonderful in Paris today! Snapped some good ones wandering to and from the grocery store.
January 5, 2026 at 4:08 PM
It's snowing and wonderful in Paris today! Snapped some good ones wandering to and from the grocery store.
Grants for Minnesota businesses to purchase commercial e-bikes? Love to see it.
Too bad Winnipeg isn't a winter city like... *checks notes*... Minneapolis. That would never work here.
Too bad Winnipeg isn't a winter city like... *checks notes*... Minneapolis. That would never work here.
Minnesota businesses can apply *right now* for a grant to purchase e-bikes for commercial use through the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's (MPCA) Small Business Environmental Assistance Program!
More info: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MPL...
More info: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MPL...
Cargo Bikes for Business: Grant Opportunity
content.govdelivery.com
December 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Grants for Minnesota businesses to purchase commercial e-bikes? Love to see it.
Too bad Winnipeg isn't a winter city like... *checks notes*... Minneapolis. That would never work here.
Too bad Winnipeg isn't a winter city like... *checks notes*... Minneapolis. That would never work here.
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It also has a "Cargo Bikes Only" section. 😍
December 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM
It also has a "Cargo Bikes Only" section. 😍
Overhead in the diner booth: Yeah, I’ve got an appointment to put my winter tires on next week
December 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Overhead in the diner booth: Yeah, I’ve got an appointment to put my winter tires on next week
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Pop quiz: as a driver, to which of these pedestrians are you required to yield?
December 18, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Pop quiz: as a driver, to which of these pedestrians are you required to yield?
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We built a network that was meant to sacrifice some convenience and proximity for frequent service, and then Mayor Gillingham and Councillor Lukes didn’t deliver frequent service. Maybe if they weren’t so focused on suburban road expansion they could fund the damn bus.
More full buses pass waiting riders after Winnipeg Transit network overhaul, new data says | CBC News
When Winnipeg Transit rolled out its redesigned route network this summer, the city promised faster, more frequent and more efficient service, but new data shows many riders are instead watching full ...
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December 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
We built a network that was meant to sacrifice some convenience and proximity for frequent service, and then Mayor Gillingham and Councillor Lukes didn’t deliver frequent service. Maybe if they weren’t so focused on suburban road expansion they could fund the damn bus.
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Winter biking (& all biking) is not “all or nothing.”
Bike when it works for you.
Walk/take transit/drive when it doesn’t.
Use the bike & weather gear you have.
Add/upgrade as you see fit & can afford.
You may be surprised at what works.
Bike when it works for you.
Walk/take transit/drive when it doesn’t.
Use the bike & weather gear you have.
Add/upgrade as you see fit & can afford.
You may be surprised at what works.
Just got back from biking home and I have to say as someone who also drove someone's car in the snowfall for a little bit today, I felt safer and more in control on my bike then the car.
And I don't even have fat tires or studded tires. Just my regular road bike tires.
And I don't even have fat tires or studded tires. Just my regular road bike tires.
December 9, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Winter biking (& all biking) is not “all or nothing.”
Bike when it works for you.
Walk/take transit/drive when it doesn’t.
Use the bike & weather gear you have.
Add/upgrade as you see fit & can afford.
You may be surprised at what works.
Bike when it works for you.
Walk/take transit/drive when it doesn’t.
Use the bike & weather gear you have.
Add/upgrade as you see fit & can afford.
You may be surprised at what works.
Biking around in the snow is pretty freaking excellent. I blame @pattybikes.com for the fun I’m having. #bikewpg
December 9, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Biking around in the snow is pretty freaking excellent. I blame @pattybikes.com for the fun I’m having. #bikewpg
December 7, 2025 at 2:55 PM
It finally snowed in Winnipeg. Just like last winter, Little A insisted on the bicycle instead of the car. So, I put chains on the cargo bike tires and we headed to my fav diner. #wpgbike #cargobike
November 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
It finally snowed in Winnipeg. Just like last winter, Little A insisted on the bicycle instead of the car. So, I put chains on the cargo bike tires and we headed to my fav diner. #wpgbike #cargobike
The day after the City of Winnipeg proposed paint and plastic post bike lanes on Wellington Crescent, a driver crashed into Rob Jenner’s ghost bike.
Poetic? Scary? Infuriating?
Poetic? Scary? Infuriating?
November 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The day after the City of Winnipeg proposed paint and plastic post bike lanes on Wellington Crescent, a driver crashed into Rob Jenner’s ghost bike.
Poetic? Scary? Infuriating?
Poetic? Scary? Infuriating?
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The next time you fly WestJet ask a flight attendant if they have mayonnaise on board.
October 30, 2025 at 2:23 AM
The next time you fly WestJet ask a flight attendant if they have mayonnaise on board.
3 years ago: 150 kids 🍬
2 years ago: 78 kids on a chilly night
Last year: 36 kids, 100 leftover 🍫
How many chocolate bars should I have bought for this year?
2 years ago: 78 kids on a chilly night
Last year: 36 kids, 100 leftover 🍫
How many chocolate bars should I have bought for this year?
October 31, 2025 at 2:05 PM
3 years ago: 150 kids 🍬
2 years ago: 78 kids on a chilly night
Last year: 36 kids, 100 leftover 🍫
How many chocolate bars should I have bought for this year?
2 years ago: 78 kids on a chilly night
Last year: 36 kids, 100 leftover 🍫
How many chocolate bars should I have bought for this year?
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we did, i've burnt everything so far because of this super speed hating.
October 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
we did, i've burnt everything so far because of this super speed hating.
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October 1, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Save The Date
Please save the date for an upcoming town hall to continue the discussion. We will share more details soon, but for now, mark your calendars:
We look forward to seeing you there and working together to shape the future of cycling in our community. #winnipeg
Please save the date for an upcoming town hall to continue the discussion. We will share more details soon, but for now, mark your calendars:
We look forward to seeing you there and working together to shape the future of cycling in our community. #winnipeg
September 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Save The Date
Please save the date for an upcoming town hall to continue the discussion. We will share more details soon, but for now, mark your calendars:
We look forward to seeing you there and working together to shape the future of cycling in our community. #winnipeg
Please save the date for an upcoming town hall to continue the discussion. We will share more details soon, but for now, mark your calendars:
We look forward to seeing you there and working together to shape the future of cycling in our community. #winnipeg
@ianmccausland.bsky.social You'll soon have company in the hyperreflective space 🌟
[ IN-STOCK ] Reflective jackets arrived today and they are more than half sold out. It’s been a couple of years since we’ve had these in stock. If you want one, you probably need to act quickly. www.bikelaneuprising.com/product-page...
September 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
@ianmccausland.bsky.social You'll soon have company in the hyperreflective space 🌟
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This is the first day of school. Same route, same time, way more traffic.
We need to fix the systems that prevent kids from walking, biking & scooting to school.
Where motorized transportation is necessary, it should be by bus, not personal vehicles
#backtoschool #yeg #carfreelife
We need to fix the systems that prevent kids from walking, biking & scooting to school.
Where motorized transportation is necessary, it should be by bus, not personal vehicles
#backtoschool #yeg #carfreelife
September 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
This is the first day of school. Same route, same time, way more traffic.
We need to fix the systems that prevent kids from walking, biking & scooting to school.
Where motorized transportation is necessary, it should be by bus, not personal vehicles
#backtoschool #yeg #carfreelife
We need to fix the systems that prevent kids from walking, biking & scooting to school.
Where motorized transportation is necessary, it should be by bus, not personal vehicles
#backtoschool #yeg #carfreelife
Another successful Bike Jam in the books. A smaller one, maybe only 400 people? #BikeJamWpg #BikeWpg
August 18, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Another successful Bike Jam in the books. A smaller one, maybe only 400 people? #BikeJamWpg #BikeWpg
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My last living musical hero is still my hero but unfortunately no longer living. RIP to the great, great Mr. Tom Lehrer.
July 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
My last living musical hero is still my hero but unfortunately no longer living. RIP to the great, great Mr. Tom Lehrer.
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“I am not going away, I will see this through.”
Watch this powerful delegation from Wendy Van Loon.
Watch this powerful delegation from Wendy Van Loon.
Since Rob's tragic death Wendy has fought tirelessly to ensure his death results in positive change. Her quiet strength and determination has been an inspiration for so many of us in #winnipeg. I am proud to serve on the @bikewinnipeg.bsky.social board along side her youtu.be/JC61HiIxqyQ?...
Wendy July 17
YouTube video by Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor
youtu.be
July 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
“I am not going away, I will see this through.”
Watch this powerful delegation from Wendy Van Loon.
Watch this powerful delegation from Wendy Van Loon.