So I guess it's time for an #introduction. Well, I'm a 30 something #Black #queer woman. I love to read #books. I love the #NYKnicks. I like #bicycles even though, it's not my primary mode of transportation. I like refurbishing and upgrading old electronics, specifically #iPods and #laptops. #TV and music have kept me going more than anything else. I'm branching into #Linux and getting more familiar with #FOSS. I am a #blogger and I have linked my blog in my bio.

So I guess it's time for an #introduction. Well, I'm a 30 something #Black #queer woman. I love to read #books. I love the #NYKnicks. I like #bicycles even though, it's not my primary mode of transportation. I like refurbishing and upgrading old electronics, specifically #iPods and #laptops. #TV and music have kept me going more than anything else. I'm branching into #Linux and getting more familiar with #FOSS. I am a #blogger and I have linked my blog in my bio.

Just come across the phrase " #Bicycles offer you the freedom that car ads promise". coined by Tom Flood https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tom-flood-7a91b411_bicycles-deliver-the-freedom-that-auto-ads-activity-7115679791810314241-iGGB?trk=public_profile_like_view

Appears to be a two year old phrase but I think if for #2026 you're wanting to use the car less, it's a good mantra memorize. I've had a puncture on the main #cargobike for over a week now I've been lazy about fixing so the car has been used more. I need to remember the freedom the bike gives a #smallbusiness like us.

Video bike tax: Video is from a couple of years ago on one of our cargobike, sadly now gone due to a recall

#bike #bikes #BikeTooter #cycle #cycling #coffee

Just come across the phrase " #Bicycles offer you the freedom that car ads promise". coined by Tom Flood https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tom-flood-7a91b411_bicycles-deliver-the-freedom-that-auto-ads-activity-7115679791810314241-iGGB?trk=public_profile_like_view

Appears to be a two year old phrase but I think if for #2026 you're wanting to use the car less, it's a good mantra memorize. I've had a puncture on the main #cargobike for over a week now I've been lazy about fixing so the car has been used more. I need to remember the freedom the bike gives a #smallbusiness like us.

Video bike tax: Video is from a couple of years ago on one of our cargobike, sadly now gone due to a recall

#bike #bikes #BikeTooter #cycle #cycling #coffee

"Family of teenager killed in e-bike collision pay tribute to 'beautiful' 14-year-old"

Surprisingly this article is a completely different 14yr old, on the complete other side of the country also being hit and killed by a four wheel drive while riding a bicycle and also being victim-blamed by the ABC.

I hope someone organises a ghost bike. I think Diamond Creek is covered by Whittlesea BUG.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-09/melbourne-e-bike-crash-diamond-creek/106121284

#melbourne #bicycles #RoadSafety

"Family of teenager killed in e-bike collision pay tribute to 'beautiful' 14-year-old"

Surprisingly this article is a completely different 14yr old, on the complete other side of the country also being hit and killed by a four wheel drive while riding a bicycle and also being victim-blamed by the ABC.

I hope someone organises a ghost bike. I think Diamond Creek is covered by Whittlesea BUG.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-09/melbourne-e-bike-crash-diamond-creek/106121284

#melbourne #bicycles #RoadSafety

Critical Mass is celebrating 30yrs in Melbourne tomorrow.

Join us at the State Library at 5:30 on Friday 28th November.

"The biggest rides of the year are always held each November to celebrate the birthday of the first ride in Melbourne. These rides are typically five to ten times larger than a normal Critical Mass in Melbourne. "

You can read about some of the history of Critical Mass Melbourne on Wikipedia. We don't try to ride on CityLink or the Burnley Tunnel these days. It's much more of a slow and relaxed ride through some inner city streets. A rolling party to celebrate and advocate for better bicycle infrastructure.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melbourne_Critical_Mass

https://criticalmass.melbourne

#melbourne #MelbourneCriticalMass #CriticalMass #naarm #bicycles

Critical Mass is celebrating 30yrs in Melbourne tomorrow.

Join us at the State Library at 5:30 on Friday 28th November.

"The biggest rides of the year are always held each November to celebrate the birthday of the first ride in Melbourne. These rides are typically five to ten times larger than a normal Critical Mass in Melbourne. "

You can read about some of the history of Critical Mass Melbourne on Wikipedia. We don't try to ride on CityLink or the Burnley Tunnel these days. It's much more of a slow and relaxed ride through some inner city streets. A rolling party to celebrate and advocate for better bicycle infrastructure.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melbourne_Critical_Mass

https://criticalmass.melbourne

#melbourne #MelbourneCriticalMass #CriticalMass #naarm #bicycles

The Australian government is reinstating the EN-15194 standard requirement for e-bike imports (250W motor, restricted to 25km/h, as well as high battery quality and safety).

This means that imports of e-bikes will be restricted to only e-bikes that are to the standard that is currently street legal in Victoria.

This sensible import restriction was removed in 2021 which has resulted in a large number of imported e-bikes that are available for sale that aren't street legal and should only be used on private land which are instead being illegally used on public streets and paths.

This is really good. E-bikes should act and interact with the world around them like bicycles and not like motorbikes and it should be harder to purchase electric motorbikes that aren't street legal.

https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/itmm-communique-21-november-2025.pdf

#bicycles #auspol

The Australian government is reinstating the EN-15194 standard requirement for e-bike imports (250W motor, restricted to 25km/h, as well as high battery quality and safety).

This means that imports of e-bikes will be restricted to only e-bikes that are to the standard that is currently street legal in Victoria.

This sensible import restriction was removed in 2021 which has resulted in a large number of imported e-bikes that are available for sale that aren't street legal and should only be used on private land which are instead being illegally used on public streets and paths.

This is really good. E-bikes should act and interact with the world around them like bicycles and not like motorbikes and it should be harder to purchase electric motorbikes that aren't street legal.

https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/itmm-communique-21-november-2025.pdf

#bicycles #auspol

In mid July some utter scumbags that I hope are suffering the worst pain imaginable stole two of my favourite #bicycles from the basement of the apartment house I live in.
As for the #gravelbike, the Swiss road rep of #Raymon brought over a top-of-the-line sample bike that I could use for 6 weeks. Highly appreciated, I may have gone mad without that one.
Today I picked up a potential new trailbike at a friend's place in Zurich: 27.5in wheels, carbon frame, iconic colours. #Yeti #mountainbike

In mid July some utter scumbags that I hope are suffering the worst pain imaginable stole two of my favourite #bicycles from the basement of the apartment house I live in.
As for the #gravelbike, the Swiss road rep of #Raymon brought over a top-of-the-line sample bike that I could use for 6 weeks. Highly appreciated, I may have gone mad without that one.
Today I picked up a potential new trailbike at a friend's place in Zurich: 27.5in wheels, carbon frame, iconic colours. #Yeti #mountainbike

Here is a crazy idea: let people ride the #bicycles they like with the clothes they want. This goes both ways. Don’t judge people for wearing or not wearing spandex. Upright or aero positions are all fine. Let people just enjoy #cycling.

A few years ago, I scanned a 1919 Mead Ranger #Bicycles mail-order catalog. What did the #bike market look like 100+ years ago? Have a flip through it here:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/famvCvpJqAuGcGZq7

#BikeTooter
#BikeNite
#bikehistory
@bikenite