Michael
@mostlybikes.bsky.social
Or, just a bike. My commute looks like that, too.
December 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Or, just a bike. My commute looks like that, too.
“…e-bikes are predominantly used for longer distances and in areas with greater elevation (2.27 km vs. 1.73 km; 1.38% vs. 1.12% average slopes)….”
I’m surprised by how modest these differences are. Maybe in a hillier place we’d see more robust distinctions?
I’m surprised by how modest these differences are. Maybe in a hillier place we’d see more robust distinctions?
November 22, 2025 at 11:25 PM
“…e-bikes are predominantly used for longer distances and in areas with greater elevation (2.27 km vs. 1.73 km; 1.38% vs. 1.12% average slopes)….”
I’m surprised by how modest these differences are. Maybe in a hillier place we’d see more robust distinctions?
I’m surprised by how modest these differences are. Maybe in a hillier place we’d see more robust distinctions?
This was great content. Thx!
September 26, 2025 at 10:05 PM
This was great content. Thx!
Yes, let’s see much more of this. Historically left-of-center Big Tech donated as an (albeit self-serving…) olive branch to the incoming administration, but hopefully now understand that there is so much more at stake. This could be a nice way to encourage law firms to stand their ground.
May 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Yes, let’s see much more of this. Historically left-of-center Big Tech donated as an (albeit self-serving…) olive branch to the incoming administration, but hopefully now understand that there is so much more at stake. This could be a nice way to encourage law firms to stand their ground.
I thought it was AI - but the quality is too poor for that. I’m furious at him, but curiously also embarrassed for him.
April 30, 2025 at 2:44 AM
I thought it was AI - but the quality is too poor for that. I’m furious at him, but curiously also embarrassed for him.
The vast majority of this cabinet is composed of sycophantic bootlicks who have NO IDEA what their actual responsibilities include. Hegseth is one of the most egregious examples.
If dems don’t jump on this egregious example of incompetence and demand public hearings, they’re just as culpable.
If dems don’t jump on this egregious example of incompetence and demand public hearings, they’re just as culpable.
March 25, 2025 at 2:17 AM
The vast majority of this cabinet is composed of sycophantic bootlicks who have NO IDEA what their actual responsibilities include. Hegseth is one of the most egregious examples.
If dems don’t jump on this egregious example of incompetence and demand public hearings, they’re just as culpable.
If dems don’t jump on this egregious example of incompetence and demand public hearings, they’re just as culpable.
Really enjoyed this read - thanks for posting it. I also thought this comment was a particularly helpful addition: www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/on-having-...
Redressing Citizens United might be a more feasible immediate goal - though with the current scotus, this would certainly be a trick.
Redressing Citizens United might be a more feasible immediate goal - though with the current scotus, this would certainly be a trick.
Arthur F Ross on How Things Work
I love your writings, but in this case I think your whole premise about "maximum wealth" is flawed, in that you imply that folks are accumulating wealth just so they can swim through it like Scrooge M...
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January 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Really enjoyed this read - thanks for posting it. I also thought this comment was a particularly helpful addition: www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/on-having-...
Redressing Citizens United might be a more feasible immediate goal - though with the current scotus, this would certainly be a trick.
Redressing Citizens United might be a more feasible immediate goal - though with the current scotus, this would certainly be a trick.
You won’t regret it! Treat your “self.”😉
January 24, 2025 at 3:49 AM
You won’t regret it! Treat your “self.”😉
That’s a lotttt of hamster bedding! I’m glad you could make it work!🍻
January 24, 2025 at 2:18 AM
That’s a lotttt of hamster bedding! I’m glad you could make it work!🍻
I sincerely hope “Big-ass Hamster Bedding” is the actual brand name. 😉
January 23, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I sincerely hope “Big-ass Hamster Bedding” is the actual brand name. 😉
Big heat pump fan, but I’m not sure where you’re reporting from. Just to clarify, is your -1 in C or F?
January 21, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Big heat pump fan, but I’m not sure where you’re reporting from. Just to clarify, is your -1 in C or F?
That looks like so much more fun than what I did today. And the stem on that bike is 🔥.
January 21, 2025 at 4:35 AM
That looks like so much more fun than what I did today. And the stem on that bike is 🔥.
That was fun. Thanks!🎉
January 20, 2025 at 6:54 PM
That was fun. Thanks!🎉
Strong work, Coach!💪🏼💪🏼
January 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Strong work, Coach!💪🏼💪🏼
I know a lot of groups have moved in this direction to save trees. 🤷🏻♂️
January 20, 2025 at 5:03 AM
I know a lot of groups have moved in this direction to save trees. 🤷🏻♂️
This was a really excellent piece. (I think anyone who watched it may now know more about the relative US-CAN economic relationship than Trump does….). The bit that is missing, however, is that the US population is about 8x larger than CAN’s. Of course we purchase more than they do.
January 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This was a really excellent piece. (I think anyone who watched it may now know more about the relative US-CAN economic relationship than Trump does….). The bit that is missing, however, is that the US population is about 8x larger than CAN’s. Of course we purchase more than they do.
I’m more just curious about what you’d do with that space?
While the foot of astroturf seems ridiculous, I think having separation can be helpful. Given the parameters there, I am genuinely not sure what a better approach might be.
While the foot of astroturf seems ridiculous, I think having separation can be helpful. Given the parameters there, I am genuinely not sure what a better approach might be.
January 16, 2025 at 1:29 AM
I’m more just curious about what you’d do with that space?
While the foot of astroturf seems ridiculous, I think having separation can be helpful. Given the parameters there, I am genuinely not sure what a better approach might be.
While the foot of astroturf seems ridiculous, I think having separation can be helpful. Given the parameters there, I am genuinely not sure what a better approach might be.
I never said anything of the kind. I agree that helmet mandates are the wrong direction, and better infrastructure is the right direction. But favoring helmets and better infrastructure aren’t opposing perspectives.
And you don’t need to be rude.
And you don’t need to be rude.
January 16, 2025 at 1:19 AM
I never said anything of the kind. I agree that helmet mandates are the wrong direction, and better infrastructure is the right direction. But favoring helmets and better infrastructure aren’t opposing perspectives.
And you don’t need to be rude.
And you don’t need to be rude.
Obviously, in some cases nothing mitigates even remotely. But in the 2018 meta analysis I linked, helmets reduced:
• Head injuries by 48%
• Serious head injuries by 60%
• Traumatic brain injuries by 53%
• Injuries to the face by 23%
• The number of seriously injured or killed cyclists by 34%
• Head injuries by 48%
• Serious head injuries by 60%
• Traumatic brain injuries by 53%
• Injuries to the face by 23%
• The number of seriously injured or killed cyclists by 34%
January 16, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Obviously, in some cases nothing mitigates even remotely. But in the 2018 meta analysis I linked, helmets reduced:
• Head injuries by 48%
• Serious head injuries by 60%
• Traumatic brain injuries by 53%
• Injuries to the face by 23%
• The number of seriously injured or killed cyclists by 34%
• Head injuries by 48%
• Serious head injuries by 60%
• Traumatic brain injuries by 53%
• Injuries to the face by 23%
• The number of seriously injured or killed cyclists by 34%
I’m not sure calling someone an idiot is very constructive- though do appreciate the frustration. My guess is it’s ignorance of a better approach. What would you suggest as a better approach to this?
January 15, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I’m not sure calling someone an idiot is very constructive- though do appreciate the frustration. My guess is it’s ignorance of a better approach. What would you suggest as a better approach to this?
Much better infrastructure is clearly the bigger goal (the infrastructure in the US is broadly terrible), but arguing against the benefit of wearing a bike helmet, especially in dangerous environments (like commuting in much of the US…), doesn’t make much sense either.
January 15, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Much better infrastructure is clearly the bigger goal (the infrastructure in the US is broadly terrible), but arguing against the benefit of wearing a bike helmet, especially in dangerous environments (like commuting in much of the US…), doesn’t make much sense either.