September 23, 1896
"Whereas "Bicycle runs for Christ" by the so-called Christians should be properly termed "bicycle runs for Satan," for the bicycle is the devil’s advance agent, morally and physically, in thousands of instances... the Women's Rescue League denounce bicycle-riding by young women because of producing immoral associations, both in language and dress.."
#bicyclingforsatan ?
#BikeTooter
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What's more planet friendly: ugly stainless steel appliances sold by far right billionaires and coveted by crypto-bros, or pedal power? I'm voting for more bicycles.
@ai6yr @marcprecipice @mattblaze
@TheWarOnCars recently did a major reexamination/takedown of that book, and the way its held back cycling for decades in the US. #biketooter
Bicycle lane designations made by recreational/athletic cyclists seem to be made based on completely different criteria than utilitarian cyclists. 🤔
Lessons:
1. Get a better basket (this one was lying around the house)
2. MORE BUNGEE CORDS
3. Still need to figure out how to bring bread back without smashing it... gets smooshed in the backpack, gets smooshed when strapped into a basket.
4. Full week of groceries for the family would be an extreme challenge, even with a trailer, due to weight. Probably requires e-bike with trailer. Or daily trips to the store? Dunno.
Tried hauling a gallon (well, two half gallons) of milk, a package of chicken, sourdough, some peppers and limes home via bicycle on my morning break today. Looks like that is about the limit without a trailer (half strapped on the bike, the rest in a backpack... uphill return).
"I think New Zealanders are sick and tired of the amount of money going into cycleways."
That's NZ's current Transport Minister, Simeon Brown, today.
Does he really think that NZers are sick and tired of spending *1.7%* of our transport budget on walking and cycling?!
He's now halved that spending.
I'm a NZer that's sick and tired of how very little money is spent on cycleways (and buses and light rail).
🚲 > 🚗
riding bikes every day until I can’t for some reason, day 1446
do i have any #biketooter friends in #Denver who would be willing to box and ship a used bike for me? i can pay for your time if needed!
Checked off (barely) food delivery via bicycle today, LOL. (ran some lunches my son had prepared for himself a few blocks to his house, and put them in his freezer for him, via bicycle.)