Doug van den Ham

10 months later, it looks like Bluesky is suddenly gaining a lot of traction. On the grounds, I hope to contribute some more Ottawa and bikes based content. Hello Everyone!

The drop in crime rate in the last 40 years. And the removal of lead from gasoline. Hmmm . . . Maybe related?

Some of us are just surprised to learn that even Google has a line they won't cross.

Proposed title for an editorial National Post won't write: "Alberta Separatists Need to Shut Up and Let the Majority Lead the Dialog on the Province's Relationship with Canada."

Looking forward to Russia and the US losing the Alberta referendum vote tonight. www.bbc.com/news/article...

That's a new one to me. I never had the wear surface of a bike disc brake pad just fall off before. That explains the sudden significant loss of braking.

Despite the grey skies and threats of rain showers, it ended up being a beautiful day for a Thanksgiving ride.

Good morning Ottawa. Bonjour Ottawa.

Crepes for breakfast! (At La Fille du Boulanger, Ripon, QC)

The MTB industry is trying to destroy itself: escapecollective.com/schwalbe-30-...

The Gatineau Park is starting to look colourful. #ottbike

I remember when, only four years ago, Sutcliffe relentlessly attacked an opponent for proposing to take on debt to build just $250m of critical transportation infrastructure.

Is the opposite of 'mind-boggling': - unmind-boggling? - mind-unboggling? - mindless-boggling? -

Visitors to the US are on track to drop by almost two million year-on-year. “We’re the only major country in the world losing visitation,” the head of the US Travel Association said. “It’s mind-boggling.” www.semafor.com/article/09/2...

Everytime I see a post like this, I wonder 'which Stellantis product will it be this time'. Cause it's always a RAM, a Jeep, or a Charger driver.

Always ride up the hill to enjoy the view.

'Morning from Calgary.

I only read the headlines. #ottpoli

Yes. In all municipal facilities and public spaces (indoor and outdoor). www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

If Canada is going to become an Associate Member of the EU, a great spot to start would be recognizing EU vehicle safety and emissions standards. That would open an easy pathway to increase the availability of small, fuel efficient vehicles in the Canadian market.

Doing the classic Sunday morning lean. It was much warmer than expected. #ottbike.

You know what this bicycle really needs? A disco ball. ncc-ccn.gc.ca/open-ncc-bik...

I think when you're a conservative leader who's less popular than a liberal leader in Alberta, you're officially cooked.

From this morning's #ottbike ride. It was a foggy start, but things cleared up by the time we hit the Quyon ferry.

Not to be superstitious or anything, but the last status update on the Lansdowne 2.0 project Site Plan Agreement was also the last day when the Redblacks won a football game.

Not to brag, but our product has been foldable since 1828.

Mayor Olivia Chow and the City of Toronto had prepared design proposals for Bloor from Resurrection to Royal York which would have added a traffic lane while keeping the bike lanes, yet were rejected by the Ford government! #shame #BikeTO #TOpoli #ONpoli www.thestar.com/news/gta/dou...

Share a movie soundtrack you love from the 2000s. (Okay, 'loved' might not be the right word since the Mansell soundtrack perfectly pairs with out of control, downward spiral Aaronofsky depicts.)

WaPo calling it the 'Gulf of Mexico'. Does the president know about this?

Perfect morning coffee spot.

If you see this, post your getaway vehicle:

Referred to as an 'upper body injury' in pro hockey speak. www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/...

The cyclist in me knows that the rural areas is generally the place you already find the smoothest, lowest traffic roads in Ottawa.

Try bike racing; it'll be fun! www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/...

No cheating. Share the last photo of the sky from your camera roll (if you feel like it)