BarryJT
@barryjt.bsky.social
Bicycles.
Punk rock didn't save the world, but it should have.
I try to stay on topic, but you're going to get random posts about housing, gardening, preserving/canning, dogs, and baseball.
Punk rock didn't save the world, but it should have.
I try to stay on topic, but you're going to get random posts about housing, gardening, preserving/canning, dogs, and baseball.
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BarryJT
@barryjt.bsky.social
· Aug 11
Look, all I want is for everyone to make 25% of the 50% of trips that are less than 3 miles by something other than car.
I know people don't like word problems, but just take your bike once in awhile.
I know people don't like word problems, but just take your bike once in awhile.
Here are some riders crossing the Cahuenga Pass, which the 101 passes through, in 1897.
When someone says you need a gravel bike, remember "All bikes are gravel bikes."
#bikesky
When someone says you need a gravel bike, remember "All bikes are gravel bikes."
#bikesky
November 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Here are some riders crossing the Cahuenga Pass, which the 101 passes through, in 1897.
When someone says you need a gravel bike, remember "All bikes are gravel bikes."
#bikesky
When someone says you need a gravel bike, remember "All bikes are gravel bikes."
#bikesky
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A Decade-Long Study Shows Cycling Helps Older Adults Live Longer, Healthier Lives.
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A Decade-Long Study Shows Cycling Helps Older Adults Live Longer, Healthier Lives
If you’re looking for yet another reason to hop on your bicycle today—especially if you’re in your 60s or beyond—new research out of Japan has delivered a big one.
momentummag.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
A Decade-Long Study Shows Cycling Helps Older Adults Live Longer, Healthier Lives.
momentummag.com/a-decade-lon...
momentummag.com/a-decade-lon...
How can there be 36% of Americans who are that shitty of human beings?
GALLUP: “.. his all-time low was 34% in 2021, at the end of his first term after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.”
@gallup.com
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@gallup.com
news.gallup.com/poll/699221/...
November 29, 2025 at 10:58 PM
How can there be 36% of Americans who are that shitty of human beings?
November 29, 2025 at 3:36 AM
A beautiful little throw away from Ray Davies, released today in 1981. It's probably the sweetest break-up song of all time.
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The Kinks - Better Things (Official Audio)
YouTube video by The Kinks
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November 28, 2025 at 9:37 PM
A beautiful little throw away from Ray Davies, released today in 1981. It's probably the sweetest break-up song of all time.
youtu.be/nxiYVpd8k4A?...
youtu.be/nxiYVpd8k4A?...
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Gia Ruiz
Turkey prices are up roughly 40 percent this year as inflation drags on.
The post Thanksgiving Without Turkey? appeared first on The Nation.
Turkey prices are up roughly 40 percent this year as inflation drags on.
The post Thanksgiving Without Turkey? appeared first on The Nation.
Thanksgiving Without Turkey?
Turkey prices are up roughly 40 percent this year as inflation drags on.
www.thenation.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Gia Ruiz
Turkey prices are up roughly 40 percent this year as inflation drags on.
The post Thanksgiving Without Turkey? appeared first on The Nation.
Turkey prices are up roughly 40 percent this year as inflation drags on.
The post Thanksgiving Without Turkey? appeared first on The Nation.
I hate the 40% of Americans who support this buffoon.
November 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I hate the 40% of Americans who support this buffoon.
Walmart, or at least their chief people officer, says that work-life balance isn't realistic. Mike needs to STFU.
Rumor is even GOP House members are sick of being treated like potted plants, with many more threatening early departure.
November 28, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Walmart, or at least their chief people officer, says that work-life balance isn't realistic. Mike needs to STFU.
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Abraham Lincoln, 1855.
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www.abrahamlincolnonline.org/lincoln/spee...
![I am not a Know-Nothing. That is certain. How could I be? How can any one who abhors the oppression of negroes, be in favor or degrading classes of white people? Our progress in degeneracy appears to me to be pretty rapid. As a nation, we began by declaring that "all men are created equal." We now practically read it "all men are created equal, except negroes" When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read "all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics." When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretence of loving liberty -- to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocracy [sic].](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:egd33s7iuqsmwlwab6mbtrqi/bafkreiaaicjid4jg3oongeah73ukqvwsqv4vwbp75q4f755nldtcfermhi@jpeg)
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Abraham Lincoln, 1855.
www.abrahamlincolnonline.org/lincoln/spee...
www.abrahamlincolnonline.org/lincoln/spee...
Strava is selling swag. Seems like something they should have done a decade ago.
#bikesky
shop.strava.com?utm_source=s...
#bikesky
shop.strava.com?utm_source=s...
The Strava Shop | Official Gear & Apparel
Shop official Strava apparel designed for people who move. Premium quality and limited drops crafted for performance and everyday use.
shop.strava.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Strava is selling swag. Seems like something they should have done a decade ago.
#bikesky
shop.strava.com?utm_source=s...
#bikesky
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Oh my. When you've lost the Babylon Bee …
November 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Oh my. When you've lost the Babylon Bee …
"They caused 39 deaths and 181 injuries in people using micromobility devices such as e-bikes from 2019 to 2023, according to the CPSC."
Drivers of cars killed roughly 200,000 and injured 11 million in that period.
Drivers of cars killed roughly 200,000 and injured 11 million in that period.
"Ebike of Colorado sales manager Perry Fletcher said his sales and repair shop saw an increase in back-to-school sales to young riders and families this fall as the popularity of the battery-powered bicycles revs up." #boulder
Colorado pumping brakes on e-bikes as teens go full throttle, injuries rise
With popularity exploding as a quick way for kids to get around, serious injuries on e-bikes is emerging as a major public safety problem.
coloradosun.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:12 PM
"They caused 39 deaths and 181 injuries in people using micromobility devices such as e-bikes from 2019 to 2023, according to the CPSC."
Drivers of cars killed roughly 200,000 and injured 11 million in that period.
Drivers of cars killed roughly 200,000 and injured 11 million in that period.
The Donald will also be having the "New Colossus" removed from the Statue of Liberty.
In case you thought you were safe bc you aren't one of his currently identified enemies to kidnap and deport, take a look at this line:
"and remove anyone who is not a net asset to the United States, or is incapable of loving our Country..."
No one is safe when a bully is in charge.
"and remove anyone who is not a net asset to the United States, or is incapable of loving our Country..."
No one is safe when a bully is in charge.
November 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The Donald will also be having the "New Colossus" removed from the Statue of Liberty.
Ms. Morris will be starring as Ebbie Scrooge in this year's retelling of A Christmas Carol.
While work-life balance may give you a sense of happiness and fulfillment, it isn’t always realistic, says Walmart executive vice president and chief people officer Donna Morris.
Walmart exec: ‘I’ve never believed in the term work-life balance’—this is the mantra that made her highly successful instead
Many professionals see work-life balance as a non-negotiable. Walmart CPO Donna Morris says people should practice work-life integration instead. Here's why.
cnb.cx
November 27, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Ms. Morris will be starring as Ebbie Scrooge in this year's retelling of A Christmas Carol.
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"A Sur Ron is not an electric bicycle. It is a light electric motorcycle."
November 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
"A Sur Ron is not an electric bicycle. It is a light electric motorcycle."
I haven't seen some as detached from reality since Muhammad Saeed al-Sahhaf
I think it’s frankly ridiculous how easily you lie. Really.
You are the best at it!Everybody says so. Effortlessly…like breathing. Incredibly impressive!
You are the best at it!Everybody says so. Effortlessly…like breathing. Incredibly impressive!
November 27, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I haven't seen some as detached from reality since Muhammad Saeed al-Sahhaf
Watching the dog show. How can you have a dog show without schnoodles?
And while we have a border collie, I laugh whenever they say they aren't for everyone. Live with a PBGV and you'll learn what challenging means.
And while we have a border collie, I laugh whenever they say they aren't for everyone. Live with a PBGV and you'll learn what challenging means.
November 27, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Watching the dog show. How can you have a dog show without schnoodles?
And while we have a border collie, I laugh whenever they say they aren't for everyone. Live with a PBGV and you'll learn what challenging means.
And while we have a border collie, I laugh whenever they say they aren't for everyone. Live with a PBGV and you'll learn what challenging means.
They don't make 'em like this anymore.
Soft Cell's Non-stop Erotic Cabaret released this day in 1981
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Soft Cell's Non-stop Erotic Cabaret released this day in 1981
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Soft Cell - Youth, Sex Dwarf Live The Old Grey Whistle Test 04.02.82
YouTube video by TravisBickle1963
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November 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
They don't make 'em like this anymore.
Soft Cell's Non-stop Erotic Cabaret released this day in 1981
youtu.be/NtJLAqcK2Q8?...
Soft Cell's Non-stop Erotic Cabaret released this day in 1981
youtu.be/NtJLAqcK2Q8?...
November 27, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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I got inspired by my experience today picking up groceries at Whole Foods — and motivated to write this by the electric Hummer that pulled in next to me as I was leaving.
Some thoughts on picking up groceries using a bicycle:
michaelschneider.medium.com/picking-up-g...
Some thoughts on picking up groceries using a bicycle:
michaelschneider.medium.com/picking-up-g...
Picking up groceries on a bicycle
When I started in the advocacy world, a common retort to putting in bike lanes and to biking in general was “but what about picking up…
michaelschneider.medium.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I got inspired by my experience today picking up groceries at Whole Foods — and motivated to write this by the electric Hummer that pulled in next to me as I was leaving.
Some thoughts on picking up groceries using a bicycle:
michaelschneider.medium.com/picking-up-g...
Some thoughts on picking up groceries using a bicycle:
michaelschneider.medium.com/picking-up-g...
Pet peeve. Tires on 700c rims are measured in mm, not "c"s.
It's a 32mm tire on a 700c rim, not a 32c tire.
(Oh, and all metal frames are alloy. Stop calling your aluminum frame an alloy bike.)
#bikesky
It's a 32mm tire on a 700c rim, not a 32c tire.
(Oh, and all metal frames are alloy. Stop calling your aluminum frame an alloy bike.)
#bikesky
November 26, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Pet peeve. Tires on 700c rims are measured in mm, not "c"s.
It's a 32mm tire on a 700c rim, not a 32c tire.
(Oh, and all metal frames are alloy. Stop calling your aluminum frame an alloy bike.)
#bikesky
It's a 32mm tire on a 700c rim, not a 32c tire.
(Oh, and all metal frames are alloy. Stop calling your aluminum frame an alloy bike.)
#bikesky
Says the guy who's the head of a monotheistic religion that worships the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
In a new doctrinal note, Pope Leo and the Vatican sharply reject polygamy and growing Western polyamory, praising monogamy as an exclusive union between one man and one woman.
Pope Leo and the Vatican reject polygamy in sweeping doctrinal praise of monogamy
In a new doctrinal note, Pope Leo and the Vatican sharply reject polygamy and growing Western polyamory, praising monogamy as an exclusive union between one man and one woman.
www.sltrib.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Says the guy who's the head of a monotheistic religion that worships the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
You should have to pass a class to have a dog.
And no dog should ever spend 100% of its life outside. If it's not going to be inside with you, you shouldn't have it.
And no dog should ever spend 100% of its life outside. If it's not going to be inside with you, you shouldn't have it.
November 26, 2025 at 4:19 AM
You should have to pass a class to have a dog.
And no dog should ever spend 100% of its life outside. If it's not going to be inside with you, you shouldn't have it.
And no dog should ever spend 100% of its life outside. If it's not going to be inside with you, you shouldn't have it.
This is ridiculous. LA's Open Street days have been resounding successes over the last 15 years.
@metrolosangeles.bsky.social is not serving its community by doing this.
www.dailynews.com/2025/11/24/c...
@metrolosangeles.bsky.social is not serving its community by doing this.
www.dailynews.com/2025/11/24/c...
Criticism for funding some ‘open streets,’ CicLAvia events, denying others, leveled by 6 Metro board members
Many LA Metro board members went against staff recommendations, asking Metro to find $1 million to fund Open Streets event left out of the funding.
www.dailynews.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:15 AM
This is ridiculous. LA's Open Street days have been resounding successes over the last 15 years.
@metrolosangeles.bsky.social is not serving its community by doing this.
www.dailynews.com/2025/11/24/c...
@metrolosangeles.bsky.social is not serving its community by doing this.
www.dailynews.com/2025/11/24/c...