Rochester Rainbow Riders
@rocrainbowriders.bsky.social
We're a queer cycling club based in Rochester, NY! Come join us for everything from casual canal rides and neighborhood coffee stops to bikepacking to gravel races!
https://linktr.ee/rochesterrainbowriders
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Found something neat today on a ride!
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american driving culture is like yes i will commit vehicular manslaughter just to get to walmart 15 seconds faster
November 26, 2025 at 2:32 PM
american driving culture is like yes i will commit vehicular manslaughter just to get to walmart 15 seconds faster
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“The Police Department will continue to allow precinct commanders to ignore parking rules, refusing to implement one of the major placard abuse reforms recommended by city probers earlier this year, Streetsblog has learned.” — nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/25/e...
EXCLUSIVE: NYPD Rejects Ending 'Self-Enforcement' Scandal at Precinct Houses - Streetsblog New York City
Police brass are refusing to implement a major reform recommended by city probers earlier this year. And the agency won't say why.
nyc.streetsblog.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
“The Police Department will continue to allow precinct commanders to ignore parking rules, refusing to implement one of the major placard abuse reforms recommended by city probers earlier this year, Streetsblog has learned.” — nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/25/e...
That reminds me, has anyone seen the 19th ward turkey lately? We're worried about him
I thought turkeys were our allies in The War on Cars!
November 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
That reminds me, has anyone seen the 19th ward turkey lately? We're worried about him
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Something I've been thinking about a lot lately is how when a driver does something wrong, the public and media don't smear all drivers as reckless assholes. But when a cyclist — and especially an e-biker — does something wrong, all bicyclists get attacked and blamed.
November 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Something I've been thinking about a lot lately is how when a driver does something wrong, the public and media don't smear all drivers as reckless assholes. But when a cyclist — and especially an e-biker — does something wrong, all bicyclists get attacked and blamed.
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Biking rule: assume every driver is negligent, and every cop actively hostile.
November 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Biking rule: assume every driver is negligent, and every cop actively hostile.
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For @msmagazine.com, I wrote about the WNBA and the issue of pay equity. By the time the WNBA was only two seasons in (1999-2000) the average NBA salary was 58 times higher than the average WNBA salary. Twenty-six years later, the gap has jumped to 116 times higher.
Calling Foul: Breaking Down WNBA Pay and Why It Matters
Breaking Down WNBA Pay for Women Athletes and Why It Matters: a case study in systemic undervaluing of women’s work
msmagazine.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
For @msmagazine.com, I wrote about the WNBA and the issue of pay equity. By the time the WNBA was only two seasons in (1999-2000) the average NBA salary was 58 times higher than the average WNBA salary. Twenty-six years later, the gap has jumped to 116 times higher.
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I know I yell a lot about the language used in media coverage about traffic violence, and I want to reiterate that there is a reason why: We have studies showing that the language used can affect perceptions about how these crashes are viewed!
This is really cool research to see because I am consistently annoyed at how immediate local news coverage of traffic violence rarely, if ever, looks at the systemic factors that could have played a role, or the changes that could have prevented the crash. That is usually saved for follow-up pieces.
November 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I know I yell a lot about the language used in media coverage about traffic violence, and I want to reiterate that there is a reason why: We have studies showing that the language used can affect perceptions about how these crashes are viewed!
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"A city's priorities become as clear as the spaces they choose to maintain in the winter."
Creative done with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
Creative done with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
"A city's priorities become as clear as the spaces they choose to maintain in the winter."
Creative done with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
Creative done with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
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"'In mobility more than elsewhere, the central issue is supply rather than demand,' says the elected official, who assures that the municipality has 'massively amplified the supply in infrastructure.'"
Paris cycling numbers double in one year thanks to massive investment and it’s not stopping.
momentummag.com/paris-cyclin...
momentummag.com/paris-cyclin...
Paris cycling numbers double in one year thanks to massive investment and it's not stopping
The report delves into the nuances of Parisian cycling culture, exploring the vibrant community of riders who navigate the city's streets
momentummag.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM
"'In mobility more than elsewhere, the central issue is supply rather than demand,' says the elected official, who assures that the municipality has 'massively amplified the supply in infrastructure.'"
Add em to the pile. Fuck USAC. Fuck UCI. Fuck IOC. We'll keep riding
The International Olympic Committee is set to ban trans and intersex women from competition. This is despite the fact that for 20 years, the IOC has allowed trans athletes to compete and only 1 has ever competed and none have ever won a medal.
www.the-independent.com/sport/olympi...
www.the-independent.com/sport/olympi...
IOC set to introduce blanket ban on transgender women in female sport
The ban is reportedly expected to come into effect early next year
www.the-independent.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Add em to the pile. Fuck USAC. Fuck UCI. Fuck IOC. We'll keep riding
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For people who started #biking for #transportation this summer and are now slacking on that a bit (it happens to everyone - the DARK is the hardest thing for me to overcome!) - this is a resource from @seattlebikeblog.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:02 AM
For people who started #biking for #transportation this summer and are now slacking on that a bit (it happens to everyone - the DARK is the hardest thing for me to overcome!) - this is a resource from @seattlebikeblog.com
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Here are 10 cyclists taking up the space of approximately one car.
In London, 60% of car trips are single-occupant
Cycle lanes and cyclists don't cause congestion; cars do
In London, 60% of car trips are single-occupant
Cycle lanes and cyclists don't cause congestion; cars do
October 16, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Here are 10 cyclists taking up the space of approximately one car.
In London, 60% of car trips are single-occupant
Cycle lanes and cyclists don't cause congestion; cars do
In London, 60% of car trips are single-occupant
Cycle lanes and cyclists don't cause congestion; cars do
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Do you despise vehicular cycling, feel unseen by normalized hostile infrastructure, and feel like you're forced to exist in a world built for men who are comfortable being uncomfortable?
A new film-length explainer by NJB. 👇
A new film-length explainer by NJB. 👇
This is Why Cycling is Dangerous in America
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Do you despise vehicular cycling, feel unseen by normalized hostile infrastructure, and feel like you're forced to exist in a world built for men who are comfortable being uncomfortable?
A new film-length explainer by NJB. 👇
A new film-length explainer by NJB. 👇
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It's amazing how using more than just paint actually prevents drivers from doing shit that endangers micro-mobility users
Low Profile Delineators, aka Zebra’s, keeping Delivery trucks from parking in the bike lanes. @mass.streetsblog.org @streets.boston.gov
November 9, 2025 at 1:04 AM
It's amazing how using more than just paint actually prevents drivers from doing shit that endangers micro-mobility users
"The charity's Chief Executive Sarah Mitchell added: "This update to the rules doesn't alter our strong commitment to supporting all those who cycle, including transgender and non-binary people."
The hell it doesn't you disingenuous goober.
Thanks to all the women that stood up against this.
The hell it doesn't you disingenuous goober.
Thanks to all the women that stood up against this.
Several winners of Cycling UK 100 Women in Cycling prize decline award due to exclusion of trans women 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
road.cc/content/news...
road.cc/content/news...
Several winners of Cycling UK 100 Women in Cycling prize decline award due to exclusion of trans women
Cycling UK say the decision was made following legal advice but that the rule change "doesn't alter our commitment to transgender and non-binary people"
road.cc
November 7, 2025 at 8:42 PM
"The charity's Chief Executive Sarah Mitchell added: "This update to the rules doesn't alter our strong commitment to supporting all those who cycle, including transgender and non-binary people."
The hell it doesn't you disingenuous goober.
Thanks to all the women that stood up against this.
The hell it doesn't you disingenuous goober.
Thanks to all the women that stood up against this.
Go get a bike and support a local charitable org!
October 27, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Go get a bike and support a local charitable org!
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"Sure, drunk driving is bad, but when you think about it the cyclist really brought this upon themselves."
October 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
"Sure, drunk driving is bad, but when you think about it the cyclist really brought this upon themselves."
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I finally started reading When Driving is Not an Option by @nondriver.bsky.social and something I love early on is the term "driver privilege." I may fight against car dependency, but I still have the option and ability to drive, even if I choose not to. It's important to remember that.
October 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I finally started reading When Driving is Not an Option by @nondriver.bsky.social and something I love early on is the term "driver privilege." I may fight against car dependency, but I still have the option and ability to drive, even if I choose not to. It's important to remember that.
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21 Oct 2025 -- Swimmer Lia Thomas opens up in a rare interview: "It’s easier to fight the whole world than to fight yourself every day. Because when I look back on my journey, on all the difficulties, all the highs and lows, I would do it all over again in a heartbeat." @rikiwilchins.bsky.social
‘It’s easier to fight the whole world than to fight yourself:’ Why transgender swimmer Lia Thomas wouldn’t change a thing | CNN
In a rare interview, Lia Thomas described what life was like as arguably the most prominent transgender swimmer in the world.
www.cnn.com
October 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
21 Oct 2025 -- Swimmer Lia Thomas opens up in a rare interview: "It’s easier to fight the whole world than to fight yourself every day. Because when I look back on my journey, on all the difficulties, all the highs and lows, I would do it all over again in a heartbeat." @rikiwilchins.bsky.social
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"The single most important behaviour, design or regulation for creating streets conducive to walking and cycling, was physical separation between the modes"
We've got a new study out, learning from a broad mixture of street users, planners and designers
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
We've got a new study out, learning from a broad mixture of street users, planners and designers
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
October 7, 2025 at 7:18 AM
"The single most important behaviour, design or regulation for creating streets conducive to walking and cycling, was physical separation between the modes"
We've got a new study out, learning from a broad mixture of street users, planners and designers
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
We've got a new study out, learning from a broad mixture of street users, planners and designers
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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This is the main issue I have with so much of the coverage around e-bikes. It's not that there aren't legitimate issues. But there is a panic around e-bikes and crickets regarding the daily toll of cars. And that's because the harm of cars is just accepted. It's baked into our society.
The deference we give to drivers is astonishing: speeding, blowing through red lights, crashing without a whisper; yet we jump on non-drivers the moment they step out of line.
October 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
This is the main issue I have with so much of the coverage around e-bikes. It's not that there aren't legitimate issues. But there is a panic around e-bikes and crickets regarding the daily toll of cars. And that's because the harm of cars is just accepted. It's baked into our society.
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Ontario: 57K HTA tickets withdrawn in 2019, 250K in 2024! 2 of our clients explained how charges for the drivers who seriously injured them were withdrawn for no good reason. Each and every Ontarian should be shocked about the state of our courts. Justice not served:
www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/0...
www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/0...
CTV National News: Serious concerns with Ontario’s ability to keep up with so-called bad drivers
Jon Woodward discusses how Ontario’s plans to do away with speed cameras presents a possible struggle for the province to hold bad drivers accountable.
www.ctvnews.ca
September 30, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Ontario: 57K HTA tickets withdrawn in 2019, 250K in 2024! 2 of our clients explained how charges for the drivers who seriously injured them were withdrawn for no good reason. Each and every Ontarian should be shocked about the state of our courts. Justice not served:
www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/0...
www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/0...
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When you see cities and police handing out hi-viz,
remember that they are not helping, they are simply removing the responsibility from themselves and placing it directly on those they should be protecting.
remember that they are not helping, they are simply removing the responsibility from themselves and placing it directly on those they should be protecting.
September 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM
When you see cities and police handing out hi-viz,
remember that they are not helping, they are simply removing the responsibility from themselves and placing it directly on those they should be protecting.
remember that they are not helping, they are simply removing the responsibility from themselves and placing it directly on those they should be protecting.