Darren Markland

This encapsulates a profound shared joy. This week we spent 23 hrs in the saddle, climbing 7395m and ripping 271 km of the finest single track BC had to offer. Trials cement friendships, and trails keep us coming back for more. Canada is majestic as it is noble.

Day 4 of racing on the island. Nanaimo is a gem.

So it begins!!

Whistler.

Riding the park was pure adrenaline. This is zen. Even the climbs were relaxing. 🥰

Vancouver island for the BC bike race. Squeeee!

Conspiracy Theorists Are Creating Special AIs to Agree With Their Bizarre Delusions Users are creating AI bots trained on harebrained conspiracy theories, including a custom bot to convince parents not to vaccinate kids.

Ugh! Bleak. Also... of course.

Conspiracy Theorists Are Creating Special AIs to Agree With Their Bizarre Delusions futurism.com/conspiracy-t...

"...bots specifically trained on harebrained conspiracy theories, including a custom bot designed to convince parents not to vaccinate their children."

Edmontonians should have a referendum this municipal election: Should taxpayers provide $88.5 million to the Oilers Entertainment Group for a new Event Park?

City council can put ballot questions forward during the next municipal election. I think we should give this serious thought and let all taxpayers and voters have a say on providing the oilers owners $88.5m for their business.

www.michaeljanz.ca/referendum2025

I’m off to go race mountain bikes!

They grow them feral in BC!

That’s usually when I’m checking out the clouds.

Especially when it’s smack dab in the middle of your city.

What is the mountain bike equivalent of stumbling into beauty?

😆

Thanks doc!

Thank you, I was sad to miss it, but I swung my hoping to have seen you there.

Thank you. 😊

Thank you!

Mist rolls into the valley, healing a chafed earth, and though I am lost in my thoughts, I can find myself in this perfect moment. The sun has marked safe passage through another year.

I’m taking a hiatus. Receding into a more ethical darkness. I have become self sufficient out here, and am trying to balance my time away from the angry anonymous voices. I will return.

Oooooo. That would be amazing.

Two more.

You are correct as always.

I’m heading from
Edmonton to Cowichan this June for a mountain bike race. Any places I should camp at along the way?

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Almost 200 letters solicited and sent to Premier smith today telling her that safe streets should not be a political game.

Learn more and send your own letter via @pathsforpeople.bsky.social

at:

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Sorry I was late!

Making coffee for these AM gems. @willygrant.bsky.social and @slashgraphics.com lighting up my day, with a subtle plug for the best bakery in town. @sugaredandiced.bsky.social.

Though @uptownone.bsky.social gives them a run for their money. @coffeeoutside.bsky.social

Beautiful morning @coffeeoutside.bsky.social with @drdagly.bsky.social & @slashgraphics.com

Facts are hard.