Flannel and Station Wagons
@flannelwagon.bsky.social
Flannel shirt and station wagon enthusiast.
Canadian who likes bicycles, planes, helicopters, motorcycles, modified cars, sailboats, science fiction novels, space, computer games, technology, and the Oxford comma.
Canadian who likes bicycles, planes, helicopters, motorcycles, modified cars, sailboats, science fiction novels, space, computer games, technology, and the Oxford comma.
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Item 1
A highway that will cost billions, take 20 years and contribute to the destruc.....Approved!
Item 2
A bike lane that will cost almost nothing, reduce traffic and align with our climate emerg...Do you have approval from every living and deceased resident in the city?
A highway that will cost billions, take 20 years and contribute to the destruc.....Approved!
Item 2
A bike lane that will cost almost nothing, reduce traffic and align with our climate emerg...Do you have approval from every living and deceased resident in the city?
December 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Item 1
A highway that will cost billions, take 20 years and contribute to the destruc.....Approved!
Item 2
A bike lane that will cost almost nothing, reduce traffic and align with our climate emerg...Do you have approval from every living and deceased resident in the city?
A highway that will cost billions, take 20 years and contribute to the destruc.....Approved!
Item 2
A bike lane that will cost almost nothing, reduce traffic and align with our climate emerg...Do you have approval from every living and deceased resident in the city?
We could have beautiful things like this in North America, but instead the Outback has been turned into another bloated SUV and wagons are disappearing...
www.thedrive.com/news/genesis...
www.thedrive.com/news/genesis...
Genesis G90 Wingback Wagon Concept Proves Magma Is More Than Just a Color
Genesis says this is a concept car, but it's built on an unmodified G90 platform, making it a potential candidate for production.
www.thedrive.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:37 PM
We could have beautiful things like this in North America, but instead the Outback has been turned into another bloated SUV and wagons are disappearing...
www.thedrive.com/news/genesis...
www.thedrive.com/news/genesis...
Satire Saturday
Pedestrian walking in road because cyclist riding on sidewalk because car parked in bike lane
TORONTO - Eyewitnesses today confirmed reports that a pedestrian was walking in the road because a cyclist was riding on the sidewalk because a car was parked in the bike lane.
www.thebeaverton.com
September 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Satire Saturday
Great news!
I'm expecting the Provincial Government will throw a tantrum next...
I'm expecting the Provincial Government will throw a tantrum next...
Ontario court strikes down Ford government's plan to remove Toronto bike lanes | CBC News
An Ontario court has deemed the province's plan to remove three major Toronto bike lanes unconstitutional.
www.cbc.ca
July 30, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Great news!
I'm expecting the Provincial Government will throw a tantrum next...
I'm expecting the Provincial Government will throw a tantrum next...
Another great example of how both poor planning and poor implementation of transit can snatch defeat from the jaws of victory...
Trams are Great! So why are the Streetcars SO BAD!?
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
youtu.be
July 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Another great example of how both poor planning and poor implementation of transit can snatch defeat from the jaws of victory...
Maybe if the city wasn't such a challenge to walk/bike in, or if better transit options existed, this wouldn't be a problem!
Rancho Peñasquitos bike lane spark frustration among local businesses | cbs8.com share.google/nrsUvjIJSS4q...
Rancho Peñasquitos bike lane spark frustration among local businesses | cbs8.com share.google/nrsUvjIJSS4q...
CBS News 8 - San Diego, CA News Station - KFMB Channel 8 | cbs8.com
News 8 and CBS8.com is the local source for San Diego breaking news and top story headlines. Get the latest local San Diego TV news, sports, weather & traffic - KFMB Channel 8, San Diego, Calif.
cbs8.com
July 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Maybe if the city wasn't such a challenge to walk/bike in, or if better transit options existed, this wouldn't be a problem!
Rancho Peñasquitos bike lane spark frustration among local businesses | cbs8.com share.google/nrsUvjIJSS4q...
Rancho Peñasquitos bike lane spark frustration among local businesses | cbs8.com share.google/nrsUvjIJSS4q...
A stunning revelation!
Making It Safer To Bike Gets More People To Ride Bikes, Shocking Study Shows - Jalopnik
Apparently, if you make it safe for people to ride their bikes by building protected bike lanes, a lot more people in that area start riding their bikes.
www.jalopnik.com
June 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
A stunning revelation!
Infrastructure improvements!
They Tore Down a Highway and Made it a River (and traffic got better)
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
youtu.be
May 27, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Infrastructure improvements!
Well we definitely wouldn't want to minorly inconvenience a motorist..
cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/new...
cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/new...
Moncton removes bike lanes after complaints from motorists - Canadian Cycling Magazine
Cyclists say the city is caving to drivers, but officials promise more bike-friendly infrastructure is still coming
cyclingmagazine.ca
May 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Well we definitely wouldn't want to minorly inconvenience a motorist..
cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/new...
cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/new...
Well, it's worse than I could have possibly imagined. It looks like an Explorer with a terrible body kit.
www.thedrive.com/news/2026-su...
www.thedrive.com/news/2026-su...
2026 Subaru Outback Looks About as SUV as a Wagon Can Get
The seventh-gen Outback is boxier, more spacious, and a little more analog than its predecessor.
www.thedrive.com
April 22, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Well, it's worse than I could have possibly imagined. It looks like an Explorer with a terrible body kit.
www.thedrive.com/news/2026-su...
www.thedrive.com/news/2026-su...
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As the Ford government prepares to tear up key cycling infrastructure in #Toronto and #OttCity considers its Transportation Master Plan, now is a good time to re-share this summary of research on cycling infrastructure—including the myth that widening roads eases traffic.
www.cbc.ca/news/science...
www.cbc.ca/news/science...
Do bike lanes really cause more traffic congestion? Here's what the research says | CBC News
While many people, including Ontario's Premier Doug Ford, say that bike lanes increase traffic congestion, research from around the world shows that's not the case.
www.cbc.ca
April 7, 2025 at 11:44 PM
As the Ford government prepares to tear up key cycling infrastructure in #Toronto and #OttCity considers its Transportation Master Plan, now is a good time to re-share this summary of research on cycling infrastructure—including the myth that widening roads eases traffic.
www.cbc.ca/news/science...
www.cbc.ca/news/science...
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NEW - Broad St downtown will have a two-way bike lane along the south side of the street, w/center-running BRT lanes and landscaped medians in some spots. Some details may still change (like exact width, landscaping, etc), but this is the plan. Completion in 2028.
What Will Bus Rapid Transit Mean for the Hilltop, Franklinton & Downtown? - Columbus Underground
Last November, Central Ohio voters approved a half-percent sales tax increase to fund significant new investments in transit and transportation-related infrastructure. A signature part of the $8 billi...
columbusunderground.com
March 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
NEW - Broad St downtown will have a two-way bike lane along the south side of the street, w/center-running BRT lanes and landscaped medians in some spots. Some details may still change (like exact width, landscaping, etc), but this is the plan. Completion in 2028.
Tearing out bike lanes in the name of vehicular congestion is the very definition of 'cutting off your nose to spite your face'
OP-ED: A deadly decision - Spacing Toronto
In a disappointing but unsurprising turn, the Ontario Superior Court denied an injunction to stop the Ford government from ripping out Toronto’s bike lanes before a full legal challenge can be heard i...
spacing.ca
March 16, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Tearing out bike lanes in the name of vehicular congestion is the very definition of 'cutting off your nose to spite your face'
Tall, colourful, protective motorcycle jackets? Yes please!
I reached out to their customer service, they said you can request "no flag" at checkout.
I reached out to their customer service, they said you can request "no flag" at checkout.
Protective Flannel Shirts for Men - Checkered Colors
Introducing the Protective Flannel Shirts crafted from 100% cotton flannel for unrivaled comfort and style. Featuring checkered colors and enhanced protection.
beyondriders.com
March 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Tall, colourful, protective motorcycle jackets? Yes please!
I reached out to their customer service, they said you can request "no flag" at checkout.
I reached out to their customer service, they said you can request "no flag" at checkout.
Another beautiful wagon, likely to get lifted and clad in gaudy plastic or completely miss the North American market...
Handsome New Audi A6 Avant Previews Next-Generation Sedan for U.S.
Audi has launched the sixth-generation A6 as a wagon for Europe, but the dapper design is expected to migrate to a sedan in the near future.
www.caranddriver.com
March 4, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Another beautiful wagon, likely to get lifted and clad in gaudy plastic or completely miss the North American market...
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"A city's priorities become as clear as the spaces they choose to maintain in the winter."
Content done with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
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February 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
"A city's priorities become as clear as the spaces they choose to maintain in the winter."
Content done with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
Content done with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
Look what they did to my beautiful baby... it's hideous! I guess the Ascent is going away?
The American trend of making everything taller, heavier, and less fuel efficient persists, and it sucks.
www.caranddriver.com/news/a634345...
The American trend of making everything taller, heavier, and less fuel efficient persists, and it sucks.
www.caranddriver.com/news/a634345...
2026 Subaru Outback, with Hybrid Power and SUV Looks, Is Worth Waiting For
Subaru's popular family adventure wagon will receive a major overhaul that should turn it into even more of an SUV than it already is.
www.caranddriver.com
February 4, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Look what they did to my beautiful baby... it's hideous! I guess the Ascent is going away?
The American trend of making everything taller, heavier, and less fuel efficient persists, and it sucks.
www.caranddriver.com/news/a634345...
The American trend of making everything taller, heavier, and less fuel efficient persists, and it sucks.
www.caranddriver.com/news/a634345...
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Over 85,000 bike lane obstructions have been reported to our database. We expect to roll 100,000 this year.
January 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Over 85,000 bike lane obstructions have been reported to our database. We expect to roll 100,000 this year.
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75% of Americans support a new rule requiring vehicle front-end designs to reduce head injuries in crashes—even if it changes the look of large trucks & SUVs.
Among those who drive these trucks & SUVs? 63% still support it. Check out the survey results: advocacy.consumerreports.org/wp-content/u...
Among those who drive these trucks & SUVs? 63% still support it. Check out the survey results: advocacy.consumerreports.org/wp-content/u...
advocacy.consumerreports.org
January 29, 2025 at 2:33 PM
75% of Americans support a new rule requiring vehicle front-end designs to reduce head injuries in crashes—even if it changes the look of large trucks & SUVs.
Among those who drive these trucks & SUVs? 63% still support it. Check out the survey results: advocacy.consumerreports.org/wp-content/u...
Among those who drive these trucks & SUVs? 63% still support it. Check out the survey results: advocacy.consumerreports.org/wp-content/u...
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As a year-round Edmonton cyclist, I heartily applaud these efforts.
Would it have been nice had Edmonton given me studded tires? Yes.
Am I glad that they went to someone else instead? Also yes.
Would it have been nice had Edmonton given me studded tires? Yes.
Am I glad that they went to someone else instead? Also yes.
Winter Cycling Programs Making a Difference: Three Canadian Cities Lead the Way.
momentummag.com/winter-wheel...
momentummag.com/winter-wheel...
Winter Cycling Programs Making a Difference: Three Canadian Cities Lead the Way
Thanks to community-driven initiatives cycling through the winter months is becoming an accessible and rewarding option for residents.
momentummag.com
January 29, 2025 at 4:48 AM
As a year-round Edmonton cyclist, I heartily applaud these efforts.
Would it have been nice had Edmonton given me studded tires? Yes.
Am I glad that they went to someone else instead? Also yes.
Would it have been nice had Edmonton given me studded tires? Yes.
Am I glad that they went to someone else instead? Also yes.