Hey #biketooter,
The city of #Wilmington#Delaware is considering capping a portion of #I95 that runs downtown. A friend with connections might be able to get #DelDOT’s attention to add in their analysis the #removal of that portion of the highway, similar to Minneapolis, Rochester, Dallas etc.
Does anyone know of transportation groups in the Wilmington community or other cities who’d be able to help us in that conversation? #HighwayRemoval#LivableCities#TheWarOnCars#climate @TheWarOnCars
If riding an ebike is "cheating" compared to other exercise, why do my ebike rides have such a profound effect on my happiness and physical well-being? Why do I have measurably better health and get dramatically more minutes of activity compared to when I was riding a non-electric bike? Why can't I find a single downside to this form of exercise other than cost?
If it walks like exercise and quacks like exercise, maybe just call it exercise and leave off the judgment.
Kids don’t need inspiration. They need space. They need fucking adults to care for a few minutes about something other than their goddamn travel times #ottawa#ottbike#biketooter
Took this old steely out for a 40-mile (64km) ride today.
I’ve had it since new in 1989. It doesn’t see much use these days, but once I’m on it, I remember why I’ve kept it. It’s not a light bike, but the geometry provides for quick handling, and the triple on the front gives it a super gear range. Hard to describe, but it just feels “right” under you.
Winds really picked up towards the end, so the last ten miles were brutal with 30+mph (48+km/h) of gusty headwind. I’m telling myself it was good for me. :)
Was glad to get home, but had to take a lap around our block to cross the 40 mile mark. :) #biketooter#bike#bridgestone
This is the bike lane along Aberdeen Beach. It enrages car drivers because cyclists never use it. I've never once been there when there wasn't at least one car parked right there. They also park on the zigzag line at the crossing. I've also never seen a traffic warden. I wonder if the two things are related. #BikeTooter
In your weekly edinburgh cycle 'digest' (bumper edition 😅): The Search for Political Will; Fundraising Opportunities; Transport & Environment Committee May Meeting Roundup; and @edfoc Kicks Off!
There’s a part of my soul that deeply needs Chinese bakery bread. My fave in the city is Yummy Bakery, my fave in east bay is Napoleon Super in Oakland Chinatown
Today we did a 20 mile ride out to a beach on Oslofjord.
I really need to stop and take more photos as it's hard to put into words how much more pleasant biking is in Norway than the US.
The bike infrastructure is better than Seattle but most importantly the car drivers are far more aware of bikes and I almost never feel like I'm in a dangerous situation. #BikeTooter#bikejoy#seattle#norway
Has anyone named the paradox where someone being considerate to a cyclist is actually dangerous because the 5 asshats behind them will try and rush through as soon as they're able, whatever the risks?
Not saying people should not be considerate, nor that I'm not grateful for their thought. Just that asshats gonna asshat, and by doing so they risk my life. #BikeTooter#cycling
@davidho Here's an enhancement: setting up bike corrals with ebike charging capabilities by streetlight poles.
In urban environments with multistory apartments, storing a bike above the ground floor is a challenge for many; a 50+ lb/23+ kg ebike even more of a challenge. Curbside storage and charging would enable cycling for many. And the total demand is much less than EV charging...
Santa Cruz County: "May is Bike Month in Santa Cruz County! Join us on a mission to bike more and drive less. Use your bike to for work, school, errands or fun! Events, prizes, and challenges will keep you excited about pedaling. Visit http://letsmodo.org/bikemonth for info! " #BikeTooter#SantaCruzCountyCalifornia
Aw, nuts. Interview with a guy who built his own tiny home, but they didn't talk about this part: built a rack for his bike and made a bike trailer that matches his home which also has a hanging place. #BikeTooter#Cycling
Two more boxes of books donated to the library via bicycle. Must be 100 lbs in these two, decided against 3 boxes, which was a good choice. #BikeTooter