"Many people try to misrepresent 'We should make it better and safer for people to bike' with 'Every person must ride a bike for every situation, everywhere, every single time" cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/fea...
Flannel and Station Wagons
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.
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The absolute definition of shooting yourself in the foot... www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
As if all the other silliness going on wasn't enough...
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Removing bike lane protection in a misguided attenpt to improve "safety" when the real reason is they don't want to inconvenience drivers. www.kpbs.org/news/public-...
It's inefficient. It's huge. It's outrageously expensive. I want it. www.thedrive.com/news/2027-au...
This is awesome for flannel loving gearheads. And they've got tall sizes available! www.dixxon.com/products/wd-...
I still think it looks bloated, like an early Ford Explorer, but I'm glad it's still kicking! www.thedrive.com/news/2026-su...
Toronto Canada knocking it out of the park with poorly implemented public transit... youtu.be/Qjp7hqXgInI?...
As if there weren't already enough reasons to stop shopping at Target - algorithmic pricing is coming to a terrible retailer near you. Your Data Might Determine How Much You Pay for Eggs | WIRED share.google/6sc8ypVsvgDm...
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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...
Satire Saturday
Great news! 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...
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...
Well we definitely wouldn't want to minorly inconvenience a motorist.. 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...
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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...
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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.
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.
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
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...
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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...
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I'm sure the law will get applied evenly, including in the wealthy neighbourhoods where kids are pulling wheelies through intersections.
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“Everything is broken so lets make it worse” vs “Everything is perfect so let’s fix nothing”
All the wagons you can still get in the USA www.caranddriver.com/rankings/bes...
"it's like trying to understand a forest by looking in from the outside. One actually needs to go into the forest and find a clearing. However, we can't really stay inside the forest very long—because it's on fire." arstechnica.com/space/2024/1...
If you's gots a problem with Canadian Gooses then you's gots a problem with me! And I suggest you let that one marinate!
Further to my earlier post about Canada's unlimited reserve of cobra chicken drones that can be used to defend against Americans who want to make us the 51st state, they should also know about our Beaver Team 6.
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Can We Solve Canada's Monopoly Problem? (feat. Vass Bednar & Denise Hearn) | The Goose youtu.be/9VjpA36sxVM
A concise summary on why Canada is failing to meet their military obligations. youtu.be/27wWRszlZWU?...