Martin
@martinavelo.bsky.social
Dahon based , but not exlusive, car-lite daily mobility somewhere north of Vermont
@jimgrey.net I think you might like this story about a typewriter repair shop. A disappearing trade buoyed by recent interests for analog machines. sounds like film camera repair, non ?
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
How to Fix a Typewriter and Your Life
This is the story of how a man traded steady, grinding corporate security for a dying craft and, in the process, found his soul.
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:34 AM
@jimgrey.net I think you might like this story about a typewriter repair shop. A disappearing trade buoyed by recent interests for analog machines. sounds like film camera repair, non ?
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
20*1.6 in spiked winter bike tires found locally
It is in the cart
Still resisting....... how reasonable to winter bike when I can walk from work ??
#wintercycling
It is in the cart
Still resisting....... how reasonable to winter bike when I can walk from work ??
#wintercycling
a man with a robotic helmet on his head and the words `` resistance is futile '' written on the bottom .
ALT: a man with a robotic helmet on his head and the words `` resistance is futile '' written on the bottom .
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November 16, 2025 at 11:57 PM
20*1.6 in spiked winter bike tires found locally
It is in the cart
Still resisting....... how reasonable to winter bike when I can walk from work ??
#wintercycling
It is in the cart
Still resisting....... how reasonable to winter bike when I can walk from work ??
#wintercycling
Local paper drone picture give the best answer to car-uncles complaining "there is a war on cars in this town"
November 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Local paper drone picture give the best answer to car-uncles complaining "there is a war on cars in this town"
@lauragmitchell.com @americanfietser.bsky.social @usa.streetsblog.org
Not to make anyone envious, but....
REV StDenis/Rachel is in Le Plateau, a ward of Montreal with population density at the levels of European or even Dutch cities
Not to make anyone envious, but....
REV StDenis/Rachel is in Le Plateau, a ward of Montreal with population density at the levels of European or even Dutch cities
November 5, 2025 at 1:25 AM
@lauragmitchell.com @americanfietser.bsky.social @usa.streetsblog.org
Not to make anyone envious, but....
REV StDenis/Rachel is in Le Plateau, a ward of Montreal with population density at the levels of European or even Dutch cities
Not to make anyone envious, but....
REV StDenis/Rachel is in Le Plateau, a ward of Montreal with population density at the levels of European or even Dutch cities
Someone rode a Bixi from Montreal to Sherbrooke this summer. Both cities share the same bikeshare system.
October 28, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Someone rode a Bixi from Montreal to Sherbrooke this summer. Both cities share the same bikeshare system.
Reposted by Martin
@strongtowns.org went to the website. did I fall into the rabbit hole.... the whole section on housing, sp. after talking to a candidate in my ward last week about allowing duplexes as soft densification, instead of larger 6 storeys bldgs ...🧵
October 26, 2025 at 12:08 AM
@strongtowns.org went to the website. did I fall into the rabbit hole.... the whole section on housing, sp. after talking to a candidate in my ward last week about allowing duplexes as soft densification, instead of larger 6 storeys bldgs ...🧵
@jimgrey.net I know motels & their signs are a photo theme for you. Here is a feature in the NY Times
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www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The History of the Motel: 100 Years of Neon and Kitsch
In 1925, the first motel opened on a California highway, ushering in a new era of convenience and comfort for a nation falling in love with the open road.
www.nytimes.com
October 23, 2025 at 10:48 AM
@jimgrey.net I know motels & their signs are a photo theme for you. Here is a feature in the NY Times
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
CL415 at work on Lac Brome in southern Quebec
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October 14, 2025 at 1:52 AM
CL415 at work on Lac Brome in southern Quebec
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Induced traffic at work
Right, @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social ?
We're not quite there yet in the Queen of the Townships but I,ve heard bike lockers are full at the cegep
Right, @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social ?
We're not quite there yet in the Queen of the Townships but I,ve heard bike lockers are full at the cegep
October 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Induced traffic at work
Right, @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social ?
We're not quite there yet in the Queen of the Townships but I,ve heard bike lockers are full at the cegep
Right, @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social ?
We're not quite there yet in the Queen of the Townships but I,ve heard bike lockers are full at the cegep
When a car uncle is just really an uncle
On a Britbox series, the word word be curmondgeon ?
"who needs open streets with noisy kids playing after a hard day of work"
On a Britbox series, the word word be curmondgeon ?
"who needs open streets with noisy kids playing after a hard day of work"
October 1, 2025 at 2:25 AM
When a car uncle is just really an uncle
On a Britbox series, the word word be curmondgeon ?
"who needs open streets with noisy kids playing after a hard day of work"
On a Britbox series, the word word be curmondgeon ?
"who needs open streets with noisy kids playing after a hard day of work"
When the back lot of the student building becomes the south facing terrace. Bishops U in Sherbrooke, a small college with a large part of the students living on campus
Here in 2011 🧵
Here in 2011 🧵
September 21, 2025 at 12:12 PM
When the back lot of the student building becomes the south facing terrace. Bishops U in Sherbrooke, a small college with a large part of the students living on campus
Here in 2011 🧵
Here in 2011 🧵
@americanfietser.bsky.social
Thanks to you I spent the best part of late Vrijdag evening watching clips from late avond dutch tv 🙃😁
I caught a woord here and daar, and had to use some google translate but it was leuk ! I need to restart dutch lessons !
Thanks to you I spent the best part of late Vrijdag evening watching clips from late avond dutch tv 🙃😁
I caught a woord here and daar, and had to use some google translate but it was leuk ! I need to restart dutch lessons !
September 20, 2025 at 11:36 AM
@americanfietser.bsky.social
Thanks to you I spent the best part of late Vrijdag evening watching clips from late avond dutch tv 🙃😁
I caught a woord here and daar, and had to use some google translate but it was leuk ! I need to restart dutch lessons !
Thanks to you I spent the best part of late Vrijdag evening watching clips from late avond dutch tv 🙃😁
I caught a woord here and daar, and had to use some google translate but it was leuk ! I need to restart dutch lessons !
15 minutes city is aparently a source of anxiety for some fellow citizens.
September 15, 2025 at 2:24 AM
15 minutes city is aparently a source of anxiety for some fellow citizens.
When you become elderly, make sure to chose a neighbourhood ou a senior home near a bike lanes project.
You will never have as many fellow citizens concerned about your wellbeing, sp. being able to park or go about by car. Even if they will call you slow driver otherwise
You will never have as many fellow citizens concerned about your wellbeing, sp. being able to park or go about by car. Even if they will call you slow driver otherwise
September 14, 2025 at 10:36 PM
When you become elderly, make sure to chose a neighbourhood ou a senior home near a bike lanes project.
You will never have as many fellow citizens concerned about your wellbeing, sp. being able to park or go about by car. Even if they will call you slow driver otherwise
You will never have as many fellow citizens concerned about your wellbeing, sp. being able to park or go about by car. Even if they will call you slow driver otherwise
5400 USD or 7500 CAD $ !
September 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
5400 USD or 7500 CAD $ !
Sherbrooke news: borough urban centre renewal project (trees, better ped xing, painted bike lanes keeping on street parking on one side) devolves into " why cater to entitled cyclists' folly"
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September 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Sherbrooke news: borough urban centre renewal project (trees, better ped xing, painted bike lanes keeping on street parking on one side) devolves into " why cater to entitled cyclists' folly"
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Local car-uncles forum:
FAct: The new sidewalks are wide enough for 2 strollers to be able to pass each other, but car lanes are not 12 ft wide with 6 ft shoulders.
Apparently, this is war on cars
In a new neighbourhood that will be full of young families.
FAct: The new sidewalks are wide enough for 2 strollers to be able to pass each other, but car lanes are not 12 ft wide with 6 ft shoulders.
Apparently, this is war on cars
In a new neighbourhood that will be full of young families.
September 8, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Local car-uncles forum:
FAct: The new sidewalks are wide enough for 2 strollers to be able to pass each other, but car lanes are not 12 ft wide with 6 ft shoulders.
Apparently, this is war on cars
In a new neighbourhood that will be full of young families.
FAct: The new sidewalks are wide enough for 2 strollers to be able to pass each other, but car lanes are not 12 ft wide with 6 ft shoulders.
Apparently, this is war on cars
In a new neighbourhood that will be full of young families.
@jimgrey.net
two articles from NY Times about, among else, contact sheets and what the process reveals.
Another level of photography, but still a little throw back to sessions in the high school dark room
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/18/a...
two articles from NY Times about, among else, contact sheets and what the process reveals.
Another level of photography, but still a little throw back to sessions in the high school dark room
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/18/a...
September 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
@jimgrey.net
two articles from NY Times about, among else, contact sheets and what the process reveals.
Another level of photography, but still a little throw back to sessions in the high school dark room
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/18/a...
two articles from NY Times about, among else, contact sheets and what the process reveals.
Another level of photography, but still a little throw back to sessions in the high school dark room
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/18/a...
Portland blvd bike path project: "we cannot afford to allocate space to bike path" local car-uncles worry
The irony is not lost that the picture about it on a local forum opposing anything related to non car mobility is this one
The irony is not lost that the picture about it on a local forum opposing anything related to non car mobility is this one
August 30, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Portland blvd bike path project: "we cannot afford to allocate space to bike path" local car-uncles worry
The irony is not lost that the picture about it on a local forum opposing anything related to non car mobility is this one
The irony is not lost that the picture about it on a local forum opposing anything related to non car mobility is this one
Project of bike lanes that would serve the north ward high school...
Portland blvd is a 4 lane stroad, with curb parking, through mostly detached homes n'hood.
Local resident living on said stroads worries: bikes lanes will have a major impact on our lives, we need consultations
#stroads
Portland blvd is a 4 lane stroad, with curb parking, through mostly detached homes n'hood.
Local resident living on said stroads worries: bikes lanes will have a major impact on our lives, we need consultations
#stroads
August 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Project of bike lanes that would serve the north ward high school...
Portland blvd is a 4 lane stroad, with curb parking, through mostly detached homes n'hood.
Local resident living on said stroads worries: bikes lanes will have a major impact on our lives, we need consultations
#stroads
Portland blvd is a 4 lane stroad, with curb parking, through mostly detached homes n'hood.
Local resident living on said stroads worries: bikes lanes will have a major impact on our lives, we need consultations
#stroads
Upcoming Fall elections in town... again, when bike infras projects comme up, we here the age old cry "optimiser l’utilisation des fonds municipaux" careful budget management.
Here, is it for renewal of a 4 lanes stroads with curb parking on both sides, mainly bordered by detached homes...
Here, is it for renewal of a 4 lanes stroads with curb parking on both sides, mainly bordered by detached homes...
August 30, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Upcoming Fall elections in town... again, when bike infras projects comme up, we here the age old cry "optimiser l’utilisation des fonds municipaux" careful budget management.
Here, is it for renewal of a 4 lanes stroads with curb parking on both sides, mainly bordered by detached homes...
Here, is it for renewal of a 4 lanes stroads with curb parking on both sides, mainly bordered by detached homes...
#carryshitolympics
as seen on a folding bike group
as seen on a folding bike group
August 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
#carryshitolympics
as seen on a folding bike group
as seen on a folding bike group
Title: 'no helmet on e-scooter, he dies"
Story: night riding, no headlight, poorly visible curb, DUI, and also not wearing an helmet
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Story: night riding, no headlight, poorly visible curb, DUI, and also not wearing an helmet
www.latribune.ca/actualites/j...
Sans casque, il meurt en faisant de la trottinette électrique
Le manque de visibilité d’un terre-plein a contribué au décès d’un DJ connu dans la scène Hip-Hop de Québec, en avril dernier. La victime ne portait pas de casque.
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August 28, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Title: 'no helmet on e-scooter, he dies"
Story: night riding, no headlight, poorly visible curb, DUI, and also not wearing an helmet
www.latribune.ca/actualites/j...
Story: night riding, no headlight, poorly visible curb, DUI, and also not wearing an helmet
www.latribune.ca/actualites/j...