ric_man
@ricman.bsky.social
Plays Magic: The Gathering, but not well. Rides a bicycle, but isn't a cyclist. Prefers open source software. No numbers at the end of my bsky handle.
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“Ultimately, helmet laws save a few brains but destroy many hearts.” Canadian physician Thomas DeMarco warns of the ripple effects resulting from helmet laws that paint cycling as dangerous, thus reducing ridership despite the little protection that helmets provide”
Do mandatory #bicycle #helmet laws increase safety or discourage ridership? In our latest article, we examine global case studies from #Australia to the #US, separating evidence from #ideology in the heated #debate over helmets.
How Do Helmet Laws Impact Cycling Ridership?
PCC ‘25 student and previous Urban Cycling Institute intern, Sophia Wang examines how people are responding to helmet laws on a global scale
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December 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
“Ultimately, helmet laws save a few brains but destroy many hearts.” Canadian physician Thomas DeMarco warns of the ripple effects resulting from helmet laws that paint cycling as dangerous, thus reducing ridership despite the little protection that helmets provide”
Day 1868 #Pedal2Work
Cool but sunny conditions on the way to #Melbourne CBD this morning. Some wet patches on the roads and paths, but it was a welcomed change from the rains that I experienced yesterday. Looking forward to some drier conditions this week. Bike needs a clean.
Cool but sunny conditions on the way to #Melbourne CBD this morning. Some wet patches on the roads and paths, but it was a welcomed change from the rains that I experienced yesterday. Looking forward to some drier conditions this week. Bike needs a clean.
December 2, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Day 1868 #Pedal2Work
Cool but sunny conditions on the way to #Melbourne CBD this morning. Some wet patches on the roads and paths, but it was a welcomed change from the rains that I experienced yesterday. Looking forward to some drier conditions this week. Bike needs a clean.
Cool but sunny conditions on the way to #Melbourne CBD this morning. Some wet patches on the roads and paths, but it was a welcomed change from the rains that I experienced yesterday. Looking forward to some drier conditions this week. Bike needs a clean.
Day 1867 #Pedal2Work
Left at a sketchy time for the ride to #Melbourne CBD via the Main Yarra Trail as the sky was dark grey. Got caught while riding along the river, but was lucky enough to stop under a trail bridge and wait out for most of the downpour to end. 😀👍🚲
Left at a sketchy time for the ride to #Melbourne CBD via the Main Yarra Trail as the sky was dark grey. Got caught while riding along the river, but was lucky enough to stop under a trail bridge and wait out for most of the downpour to end. 😀👍🚲
December 1, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Day 1867 #Pedal2Work
Left at a sketchy time for the ride to #Melbourne CBD via the Main Yarra Trail as the sky was dark grey. Got caught while riding along the river, but was lucky enough to stop under a trail bridge and wait out for most of the downpour to end. 😀👍🚲
Left at a sketchy time for the ride to #Melbourne CBD via the Main Yarra Trail as the sky was dark grey. Got caught while riding along the river, but was lucky enough to stop under a trail bridge and wait out for most of the downpour to end. 😀👍🚲
Day 1866 #Pedal2Work
Had to rush into the office this morning, so I rode on the main roads on the way to #Melbourne CBD. Was able to pass many cars on the way there that were such bumper to bumper. My 35 min usual ride was done in around 20 mins. 👍😀🚲
Had to rush into the office this morning, so I rode on the main roads on the way to #Melbourne CBD. Was able to pass many cars on the way there that were such bumper to bumper. My 35 min usual ride was done in around 20 mins. 👍😀🚲
November 27, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Day 1866 #Pedal2Work
Had to rush into the office this morning, so I rode on the main roads on the way to #Melbourne CBD. Was able to pass many cars on the way there that were such bumper to bumper. My 35 min usual ride was done in around 20 mins. 👍😀🚲
Had to rush into the office this morning, so I rode on the main roads on the way to #Melbourne CBD. Was able to pass many cars on the way there that were such bumper to bumper. My 35 min usual ride was done in around 20 mins. 👍😀🚲
Day 1865 #Pedal2Work (somewhat)
Started by dropping the youngest off at school and then was riding the "scenic" route into #Melbourne CBD when the cold rain started bucketing down. Was lucky I was near a train station, so I abandoned the long way opting for a dry seat instead.
Started by dropping the youngest off at school and then was riding the "scenic" route into #Melbourne CBD when the cold rain started bucketing down. Was lucky I was near a train station, so I abandoned the long way opting for a dry seat instead.
November 26, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Day 1865 #Pedal2Work (somewhat)
Started by dropping the youngest off at school and then was riding the "scenic" route into #Melbourne CBD when the cold rain started bucketing down. Was lucky I was near a train station, so I abandoned the long way opting for a dry seat instead.
Started by dropping the youngest off at school and then was riding the "scenic" route into #Melbourne CBD when the cold rain started bucketing down. Was lucky I was near a train station, so I abandoned the long way opting for a dry seat instead.
Day 1864 #Pedal2Work
Strong headwind on the way to #Melbourne CBD this nothing, and I was feeling the 2nd day stiffness that comes from riding a bicycle for the first time or after a long break. The weird thing about the feeling is that I didn't notice it while I was riding.
Strong headwind on the way to #Melbourne CBD this nothing, and I was feeling the 2nd day stiffness that comes from riding a bicycle for the first time or after a long break. The weird thing about the feeling is that I didn't notice it while I was riding.
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Day 1864 #Pedal2Work
Strong headwind on the way to #Melbourne CBD this nothing, and I was feeling the 2nd day stiffness that comes from riding a bicycle for the first time or after a long break. The weird thing about the feeling is that I didn't notice it while I was riding.
Strong headwind on the way to #Melbourne CBD this nothing, and I was feeling the 2nd day stiffness that comes from riding a bicycle for the first time or after a long break. The weird thing about the feeling is that I didn't notice it while I was riding.
Day 1863 #Pedal2Work
Great to be back on the bicycle after a few weeks off. Was busy taking the youngest to school and catching up on reading comics on the tram to work, but getting on the bicycle again is an awesome alternative. Great weather today too. 👍😀🚲
Great to be back on the bicycle after a few weeks off. Was busy taking the youngest to school and catching up on reading comics on the tram to work, but getting on the bicycle again is an awesome alternative. Great weather today too. 👍😀🚲
November 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Day 1863 #Pedal2Work
Great to be back on the bicycle after a few weeks off. Was busy taking the youngest to school and catching up on reading comics on the tram to work, but getting on the bicycle again is an awesome alternative. Great weather today too. 👍😀🚲
Great to be back on the bicycle after a few weeks off. Was busy taking the youngest to school and catching up on reading comics on the tram to work, but getting on the bicycle again is an awesome alternative. Great weather today too. 👍😀🚲
Day 1862 #Pedal2Work
Cool start to a quick and quiet bicycle ride to #Melbourne CBD. Not many people were on the road in their cars, and was lucky enough to get behind a quick guy on a gravel bicycle that was able to take care of most of the headwind. 😀👍🚲
Cool start to a quick and quiet bicycle ride to #Melbourne CBD. Not many people were on the road in their cars, and was lucky enough to get behind a quick guy on a gravel bicycle that was able to take care of most of the headwind. 😀👍🚲
October 17, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Day 1862 #Pedal2Work
Cool start to a quick and quiet bicycle ride to #Melbourne CBD. Not many people were on the road in their cars, and was lucky enough to get behind a quick guy on a gravel bicycle that was able to take care of most of the headwind. 😀👍🚲
Cool start to a quick and quiet bicycle ride to #Melbourne CBD. Not many people were on the road in their cars, and was lucky enough to get behind a quick guy on a gravel bicycle that was able to take care of most of the headwind. 😀👍🚲
Day 1861 #Pedal2Work
Cool start to the ride to #Melbourne CBD via the Main Yarra Trail, but the ride was comfortable in a short amount of time. Was able to hang on behind a road bicycle rider about half way through and maintain a good pace. Hoping for more tshirt riding weather.
Cool start to the ride to #Melbourne CBD via the Main Yarra Trail, but the ride was comfortable in a short amount of time. Was able to hang on behind a road bicycle rider about half way through and maintain a good pace. Hoping for more tshirt riding weather.
October 15, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Day 1861 #Pedal2Work
Cool start to the ride to #Melbourne CBD via the Main Yarra Trail, but the ride was comfortable in a short amount of time. Was able to hang on behind a road bicycle rider about half way through and maintain a good pace. Hoping for more tshirt riding weather.
Cool start to the ride to #Melbourne CBD via the Main Yarra Trail, but the ride was comfortable in a short amount of time. Was able to hang on behind a road bicycle rider about half way through and maintain a good pace. Hoping for more tshirt riding weather.
Day 1860 #Pedal2Work
Cool start of the day while riding into #Melbourne CBD via the Main Yarra Trail. Saw a few other people riding their bicycles along the trail too, and thankfully there weren't that many cars out and about the time I was riding so it felt very safe to ride.
Cool start of the day while riding into #Melbourne CBD via the Main Yarra Trail. Saw a few other people riding their bicycles along the trail too, and thankfully there weren't that many cars out and about the time I was riding so it felt very safe to ride.
October 13, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Day 1860 #Pedal2Work
Cool start of the day while riding into #Melbourne CBD via the Main Yarra Trail. Saw a few other people riding their bicycles along the trail too, and thankfully there weren't that many cars out and about the time I was riding so it felt very safe to ride.
Cool start of the day while riding into #Melbourne CBD via the Main Yarra Trail. Saw a few other people riding their bicycles along the trail too, and thankfully there weren't that many cars out and about the time I was riding so it felt very safe to ride.
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Another unbelievable tragedy, we've been so desensitised to road violence that we aren't rioting on our streets to demand safer streets from cars and trucks.
October 10, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Another unbelievable tragedy, we've been so desensitised to road violence that we aren't rioting on our streets to demand safer streets from cars and trucks.
Day 1859 #Pedal2Work
Another great spring day to ride a bicycle into #Melbourne CBD. The weather was very pleasant, even though there was a headwind for around a quarter of the ride. Started listening to a new series of podcasts from @mtggoldfish.com. I'm on Dragons of Tarkir.
Another great spring day to ride a bicycle into #Melbourne CBD. The weather was very pleasant, even though there was a headwind for around a quarter of the ride. Started listening to a new series of podcasts from @mtggoldfish.com. I'm on Dragons of Tarkir.
October 10, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Day 1859 #Pedal2Work
Another great spring day to ride a bicycle into #Melbourne CBD. The weather was very pleasant, even though there was a headwind for around a quarter of the ride. Started listening to a new series of podcasts from @mtggoldfish.com. I'm on Dragons of Tarkir.
Another great spring day to ride a bicycle into #Melbourne CBD. The weather was very pleasant, even though there was a headwind for around a quarter of the ride. Started listening to a new series of podcasts from @mtggoldfish.com. I'm on Dragons of Tarkir.
Day 1858 #Pedal2Work
Lovely spring morning to ride a bicycle into #Melbourne CBD. There wasn't too much of a headwind until I got to the office, and it was t-shirt weather all the way. Good to see a few other people riding their bicycles along the river trail too. 😀👍🚲
Lovely spring morning to ride a bicycle into #Melbourne CBD. There wasn't too much of a headwind until I got to the office, and it was t-shirt weather all the way. Good to see a few other people riding their bicycles along the river trail too. 😀👍🚲
October 9, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Day 1858 #Pedal2Work
Lovely spring morning to ride a bicycle into #Melbourne CBD. There wasn't too much of a headwind until I got to the office, and it was t-shirt weather all the way. Good to see a few other people riding their bicycles along the river trail too. 😀👍🚲
Lovely spring morning to ride a bicycle into #Melbourne CBD. There wasn't too much of a headwind until I got to the office, and it was t-shirt weather all the way. Good to see a few other people riding their bicycles along the river trail too. 😀👍🚲
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Halloween has come early for Boroondara's planners...
...they might have to approve medium-density housing! 😱 😱
...they might have to approve medium-density housing! 😱 😱
October 8, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Halloween has come early for Boroondara's planners...
...they might have to approve medium-density housing! 😱 😱
...they might have to approve medium-density housing! 😱 😱
Day 1857 #Pedal2Work
Felt cool in the morning before my ride to #Melbourne CBD, so made the choice to wear a jacket. I've made the same mistake this week. A few minutes in and it was very warm to ride. Couldn't be bothered stopping to take the jacket off. Oh well... 👍😀🚲
Felt cool in the morning before my ride to #Melbourne CBD, so made the choice to wear a jacket. I've made the same mistake this week. A few minutes in and it was very warm to ride. Couldn't be bothered stopping to take the jacket off. Oh well... 👍😀🚲
October 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Day 1857 #Pedal2Work
Felt cool in the morning before my ride to #Melbourne CBD, so made the choice to wear a jacket. I've made the same mistake this week. A few minutes in and it was very warm to ride. Couldn't be bothered stopping to take the jacket off. Oh well... 👍😀🚲
Felt cool in the morning before my ride to #Melbourne CBD, so made the choice to wear a jacket. I've made the same mistake this week. A few minutes in and it was very warm to ride. Couldn't be bothered stopping to take the jacket off. Oh well... 👍😀🚲
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Many Magic: The Gathering players do not realize just how important @scryfall.com is to the MTG community. The number of websites, tools, articles and other resources which rely upon it in order to function is huge.
Fantastic video by @graham.loadingreadyrun.com and @loadingreadyrun.com! Go watch!
Fantastic video by @graham.loadingreadyrun.com and @loadingreadyrun.com! Go watch!
This week on TapTapConcede!
There's a never ending number of opinions about Magic out there, but we think the majority of the player base agrees, Scryfall is an invaluable resource.
So this week Graham sits down with the founder of Scryfall, Corey Csuhta for a chat! youtu.be/8D-3dbB5Sqw
There's a never ending number of opinions about Magic out there, but we think the majority of the player base agrees, Scryfall is an invaluable resource.
So this week Graham sits down with the founder of Scryfall, Corey Csuhta for a chat! youtu.be/8D-3dbB5Sqw
A Brief History of Scryfall || TTC Ep569
YouTube video by LRRMTG
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October 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Many Magic: The Gathering players do not realize just how important @scryfall.com is to the MTG community. The number of websites, tools, articles and other resources which rely upon it in order to function is huge.
Fantastic video by @graham.loadingreadyrun.com and @loadingreadyrun.com! Go watch!
Fantastic video by @graham.loadingreadyrun.com and @loadingreadyrun.com! Go watch!
Day 1856 #Pedal2Work
A pleasant ride to #Melbourne CBD along the main Yarra Trail. Was a little cool to start with, so took off wearing a jacket, and by the time it was too warm for the jacket, I was not far for the office - so just rode in the rest of the way. 🚲👍😀
A pleasant ride to #Melbourne CBD along the main Yarra Trail. Was a little cool to start with, so took off wearing a jacket, and by the time it was too warm for the jacket, I was not far for the office - so just rode in the rest of the way. 🚲👍😀
October 7, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Day 1856 #Pedal2Work
A pleasant ride to #Melbourne CBD along the main Yarra Trail. Was a little cool to start with, so took off wearing a jacket, and by the time it was too warm for the jacket, I was not far for the office - so just rode in the rest of the way. 🚲👍😀
A pleasant ride to #Melbourne CBD along the main Yarra Trail. Was a little cool to start with, so took off wearing a jacket, and by the time it was too warm for the jacket, I was not far for the office - so just rode in the rest of the way. 🚲👍😀
Day 1855 #Pedal2Work
Cool start to a pleasant ride into #Melbourne CBD this morning. Not much of a headwind, but the temperature was less than expected. Some wet paths and roads were encountered, but nothing that caused problems. Hoping to dodge the rain on the way home tonight.
Cool start to a pleasant ride into #Melbourne CBD this morning. Not much of a headwind, but the temperature was less than expected. Some wet paths and roads were encountered, but nothing that caused problems. Hoping to dodge the rain on the way home tonight.
October 6, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Day 1855 #Pedal2Work
Cool start to a pleasant ride into #Melbourne CBD this morning. Not much of a headwind, but the temperature was less than expected. Some wet paths and roads were encountered, but nothing that caused problems. Hoping to dodge the rain on the way home tonight.
Cool start to a pleasant ride into #Melbourne CBD this morning. Not much of a headwind, but the temperature was less than expected. Some wet paths and roads were encountered, but nothing that caused problems. Hoping to dodge the rain on the way home tonight.
Day 1854 #Pedal2Work
Stopped for a #quax along the way to #Melbourne CBD. Since my better half has been enjoying having a jug of coffee on standby, we're close to empty. Nothing better than buying ground beans by bike. No parking hassles - just in and out #LifeIsBetterOnABicycle
Stopped for a #quax along the way to #Melbourne CBD. Since my better half has been enjoying having a jug of coffee on standby, we're close to empty. Nothing better than buying ground beans by bike. No parking hassles - just in and out #LifeIsBetterOnABicycle
October 3, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Day 1854 #Pedal2Work
Stopped for a #quax along the way to #Melbourne CBD. Since my better half has been enjoying having a jug of coffee on standby, we're close to empty. Nothing better than buying ground beans by bike. No parking hassles - just in and out #LifeIsBetterOnABicycle
Stopped for a #quax along the way to #Melbourne CBD. Since my better half has been enjoying having a jug of coffee on standby, we're close to empty. Nothing better than buying ground beans by bike. No parking hassles - just in and out #LifeIsBetterOnABicycle
Day 1853 #Pedal2Work
It was a cool start in the morning for the ride to #Melbourne CBD, and I was thinking it was going to be wet. Turned out it was mild and had a strong headwind for most of the way - so the jacket I was wearing was keeping me too warm. Oh well... 🚲👍😀
It was a cool start in the morning for the ride to #Melbourne CBD, and I was thinking it was going to be wet. Turned out it was mild and had a strong headwind for most of the way - so the jacket I was wearing was keeping me too warm. Oh well... 🚲👍😀
October 2, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Day 1853 #Pedal2Work
It was a cool start in the morning for the ride to #Melbourne CBD, and I was thinking it was going to be wet. Turned out it was mild and had a strong headwind for most of the way - so the jacket I was wearing was keeping me too warm. Oh well... 🚲👍😀
It was a cool start in the morning for the ride to #Melbourne CBD, and I was thinking it was going to be wet. Turned out it was mild and had a strong headwind for most of the way - so the jacket I was wearing was keeping me too warm. Oh well... 🚲👍😀
Day 1852 #Pedal2Work
Strong headwind encountered along the way to #Melbourne CBD. Had a break for a little bit as I was able to shelter behind another rider, but then he slowed down and let me pass, then jumped on behind me. Still better than being stuck in a car.
Strong headwind encountered along the way to #Melbourne CBD. Had a break for a little bit as I was able to shelter behind another rider, but then he slowed down and let me pass, then jumped on behind me. Still better than being stuck in a car.
October 1, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Day 1852 #Pedal2Work
Strong headwind encountered along the way to #Melbourne CBD. Had a break for a little bit as I was able to shelter behind another rider, but then he slowed down and let me pass, then jumped on behind me. Still better than being stuck in a car.
Strong headwind encountered along the way to #Melbourne CBD. Had a break for a little bit as I was able to shelter behind another rider, but then he slowed down and let me pass, then jumped on behind me. Still better than being stuck in a car.
Day 1851 #Pedal2Work
The rains overnight got me to choose riding on the roads to #Melbourne CBD this morning. The ride was quick and didn't seem to have many cars around me the time I was travelling. Not sure if people are away or the weather got them to work from home.
The rains overnight got me to choose riding on the roads to #Melbourne CBD this morning. The ride was quick and didn't seem to have many cars around me the time I was travelling. Not sure if people are away or the weather got them to work from home.
September 30, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Day 1851 #Pedal2Work
The rains overnight got me to choose riding on the roads to #Melbourne CBD this morning. The ride was quick and didn't seem to have many cars around me the time I was travelling. Not sure if people are away or the weather got them to work from home.
The rains overnight got me to choose riding on the roads to #Melbourne CBD this morning. The ride was quick and didn't seem to have many cars around me the time I was travelling. Not sure if people are away or the weather got them to work from home.
Day 1850 #Pedal2Work
Lovely day for a ride to #Melbourne CBD this morning. Weather was comfortable to ride in a tshirt, and there was less traffic on the roads while I was riding. Good to be back on the bicycle after a long weekend. 🚲👍😀
Lovely day for a ride to #Melbourne CBD this morning. Weather was comfortable to ride in a tshirt, and there was less traffic on the roads while I was riding. Good to be back on the bicycle after a long weekend. 🚲👍😀
September 29, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Day 1850 #Pedal2Work
Lovely day for a ride to #Melbourne CBD this morning. Weather was comfortable to ride in a tshirt, and there was less traffic on the roads while I was riding. Good to be back on the bicycle after a long weekend. 🚲👍😀
Lovely day for a ride to #Melbourne CBD this morning. Weather was comfortable to ride in a tshirt, and there was less traffic on the roads while I was riding. Good to be back on the bicycle after a long weekend. 🚲👍😀
Day 1849 #Pedal2Work
Slightly cool ride into #Melbourne CBD hoping there wasn't going to be any rain. Luckily, for me, the rain didn't come until later in the day. The ride home in the evening was in the damp, but still enjoyable. #LifeIsBetterOnABicycle 🚲👍😀
Slightly cool ride into #Melbourne CBD hoping there wasn't going to be any rain. Luckily, for me, the rain didn't come until later in the day. The ride home in the evening was in the damp, but still enjoyable. #LifeIsBetterOnABicycle 🚲👍😀
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Day 1849 #Pedal2Work
Slightly cool ride into #Melbourne CBD hoping there wasn't going to be any rain. Luckily, for me, the rain didn't come until later in the day. The ride home in the evening was in the damp, but still enjoyable. #LifeIsBetterOnABicycle 🚲👍😀
Slightly cool ride into #Melbourne CBD hoping there wasn't going to be any rain. Luckily, for me, the rain didn't come until later in the day. The ride home in the evening was in the damp, but still enjoyable. #LifeIsBetterOnABicycle 🚲👍😀