Matt Newport (he/him)
@tacomabikeranch.bsky.social
Can’t we all just ride some bikes?
TACOMA, WA
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This is not a parody account. #justgoridebikes
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I'm on the Senate floor right now debating Trump's Big Ugly bill, and I really worry Americans do not fully realize just how bad it is.
Please help get the word out.
This is just SOME of what's in the bill (so far).
Please help get the word out.
This is just SOME of what's in the bill (so far).
July 1, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I'm on the Senate floor right now debating Trump's Big Ugly bill, and I really worry Americans do not fully realize just how bad it is.
Please help get the word out.
This is just SOME of what's in the bill (so far).
Please help get the word out.
This is just SOME of what's in the bill (so far).
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Days after Trump bombed Iran, Republicans are still hell-bent on passing the largest cuts to Medicaid in history & kicking 16 million Americans off their health care just to give tax breaks to billionaires.
We can and must respond to both. No war with Iran. No cuts to Medicaid.
We can and must respond to both. No war with Iran. No cuts to Medicaid.
June 23, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Days after Trump bombed Iran, Republicans are still hell-bent on passing the largest cuts to Medicaid in history & kicking 16 million Americans off their health care just to give tax breaks to billionaires.
We can and must respond to both. No war with Iran. No cuts to Medicaid.
We can and must respond to both. No war with Iran. No cuts to Medicaid.
Cargobikes are also great for hauling your 10 year-old car battery to the auto parts store for a replacement.
June 16, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Cargobikes are also great for hauling your 10 year-old car battery to the auto parts store for a replacement.
No Kings! Great turnout in Tacoma at People’s Park.
June 14, 2025 at 7:59 PM
No Kings! Great turnout in Tacoma at People’s Park.
I started humming part of the theme tune and am now listening to the PeeWee’s Big Adventure score while riding bikes at rush hour. Highly recommend!
June 11, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I started humming part of the theme tune and am now listening to the PeeWee’s Big Adventure score while riding bikes at rush hour. Highly recommend!
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Sending Marines to face off against citizens on U.S. soil is fundamentally un-American, a MASSIVE waste of taxpayer dollars, and an insult to our servicemembers.
A dangerous and needless escalation by a wannabe dictator.
Everyone must speak out against this abuse of power.
A dangerous and needless escalation by a wannabe dictator.
Everyone must speak out against this abuse of power.
About 700 Marines being mobilized in response to LA protests | CNN Politics
More than 700 Marines based out of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in California have been mobilized to respond to the protests in Los Angeles, and the troops will join the thousands of Nati...
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June 10, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Sending Marines to face off against citizens on U.S. soil is fundamentally un-American, a MASSIVE waste of taxpayer dollars, and an insult to our servicemembers.
A dangerous and needless escalation by a wannabe dictator.
Everyone must speak out against this abuse of power.
A dangerous and needless escalation by a wannabe dictator.
Everyone must speak out against this abuse of power.
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I think a big part of the reason some people love bikes and other people hate bikes is this shared understanding that the bicycle itself is a symbol of rebellion and anti-establishment independence.
June 9, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I think a big part of the reason some people love bikes and other people hate bikes is this shared understanding that the bicycle itself is a symbol of rebellion and anti-establishment independence.
South Tacoma Way is the Car Town part of Tacoma. I love finding excuses to bike through there, even if it’s when I’m waiting for my car to get serviced. (Note: I don’t wear my helmet when biking sidewalk speed on a sidewalk.)
June 10, 2025 at 1:00 AM
South Tacoma Way is the Car Town part of Tacoma. I love finding excuses to bike through there, even if it’s when I’m waiting for my car to get serviced. (Note: I don’t wear my helmet when biking sidewalk speed on a sidewalk.)
Garage sale at mile 24/27 of a rec ride had the perfect things for little nibling’s visit next week. Also, my groundscore game was on fire! #everybikesacargobike #bikesonbikes
June 9, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Garage sale at mile 24/27 of a rec ride had the perfect things for little nibling’s visit next week. Also, my groundscore game was on fire! #everybikesacargobike #bikesonbikes
Maiden voyage for copilot Mr. Bill to Trivia at a waterfront Tacoma brewery. I parked closest to the door 🍻 🏆 and turns out 24” bmx cruisers can also fit completely assembled in a hot hatch hybrid for a ride home. 💜
June 6, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Maiden voyage for copilot Mr. Bill to Trivia at a waterfront Tacoma brewery. I parked closest to the door 🍻 🏆 and turns out 24” bmx cruisers can also fit completely assembled in a hot hatch hybrid for a ride home. 💜
Still smiling from the fun times at Transit Trivia last night! Our team, Boops On Wheels, got 2nd place. Impromptu bike bus to the event was a fantastic bonus. Thanks @downtownonthego.bsky.social and all the great transit partners.
June 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Still smiling from the fun times at Transit Trivia last night! Our team, Boops On Wheels, got 2nd place. Impromptu bike bus to the event was a fantastic bonus. Thanks @downtownonthego.bsky.social and all the great transit partners.
Seeding pocket libraries in Hilltop, Central Tacoma, and downtown with leftover media from the middle school garage sale, via cargobike. Keeping this #groundscore knife for my collection! #bike253
May 17, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Seeding pocket libraries in Hilltop, Central Tacoma, and downtown with leftover media from the middle school garage sale, via cargobike. Keeping this #groundscore knife for my collection! #bike253
Restored functionality of a broken seat latch lever in our 20 year old van using a bicycle brake lever that’s way older than the van.
May 11, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Restored functionality of a broken seat latch lever in our 20 year old van using a bicycle brake lever that’s way older than the van.
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Both directions of I-5 are CLOSED in Tacoma following a major collision at milepost 128.92 near S 84th St.
Both directions of I-5 at 84th in Tacoma remain closed. Both directions of traffic using nearby exits to leave highway. This will be an extended incident. Please avoid the area, use alt routes.
April 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Both directions of I-5 are CLOSED in Tacoma following a major collision at milepost 128.92 near S 84th St.
The native camas is blooming behind my office.
April 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The native camas is blooming behind my office.
Bike Swap in Tacoma Saturday 10-2 at TCC! Take a break from the crazy and soak up the bike love. My big kids are running a TBR booth to stoke the vibe. Free stickers for all youth who attend. Find me at Map Masters in the P.M. and let’s talk cut-thru trails!
April 19, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Bike Swap in Tacoma Saturday 10-2 at TCC! Take a break from the crazy and soak up the bike love. My big kids are running a TBR booth to stoke the vibe. Free stickers for all youth who attend. Find me at Map Masters in the P.M. and let’s talk cut-thru trails!
Mid-April ride report: still keeping the #30daysofbiking streak alive! Tandems, bmx, 3-speeds, groups, solos, new friends, wildflowers, day, night, trails, pavement. So far? SO good. (More photos on $trava if you are curious.)
April 17, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Mid-April ride report: still keeping the #30daysofbiking streak alive! Tandems, bmx, 3-speeds, groups, solos, new friends, wildflowers, day, night, trails, pavement. So far? SO good. (More photos on $trava if you are curious.)
It’s April 1. Let’s go #30daysofbiking!
April 1, 2025 at 6:24 PM
It’s April 1. Let’s go #30daysofbiking!
Why not a sizable automobile tire fee (purchase or disposal)? It would hit gas/hybrid/elec/diesel the same and be a per/mile use tax in disguise. (Isn’t it the tires that are killing us anyways?)
The proposed transportation budget that was just released by the Washington State Senate includes a 10% surcharge on e-bikes, and a vehicle registration fee for public transit operators along with a removal of the exemption of public transit vehicles from paying tolls.
March 25, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Why not a sizable automobile tire fee (purchase or disposal)? It would hit gas/hybrid/elec/diesel the same and be a per/mile use tax in disguise. (Isn’t it the tires that are killing us anyways?)
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South Tacoma
www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/a...
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Woman on bicycle dies after being struck by car in South Tacoma area, police say
The Tacoma Police Department told The News Tribune the incident happened at 11:04 a.m.
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March 1, 2025 at 10:25 PM
South Tacoma
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Paris was NOT built like this... it's in process.
Streets in front of schools are unsafe, drivers too fast, pollute classrooms nearby.
Solution? SCHOOL STREETS.
Doable anywhere.
Watch 30 min. video & share. #Cities4Everyone.
Learn from Paris & Barcelona, how & benefits.
bit.ly/4i5yi0c
Streets in front of schools are unsafe, drivers too fast, pollute classrooms nearby.
Solution? SCHOOL STREETS.
Doable anywhere.
Watch 30 min. video & share. #Cities4Everyone.
Learn from Paris & Barcelona, how & benefits.
bit.ly/4i5yi0c
February 23, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Paris was NOT built like this... it's in process.
Streets in front of schools are unsafe, drivers too fast, pollute classrooms nearby.
Solution? SCHOOL STREETS.
Doable anywhere.
Watch 30 min. video & share. #Cities4Everyone.
Learn from Paris & Barcelona, how & benefits.
bit.ly/4i5yi0c
Streets in front of schools are unsafe, drivers too fast, pollute classrooms nearby.
Solution? SCHOOL STREETS.
Doable anywhere.
Watch 30 min. video & share. #Cities4Everyone.
Learn from Paris & Barcelona, how & benefits.
bit.ly/4i5yi0c
Meanwhile a much needed crosswalk just opened on 6thAve next to a new 460+ unit apartment complex (formerly a Kmart). 20 sec cross timer, but it’s 5 lanes and folks don’t always stop right away. #walk253 #TacomaWalks
February 11, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Meanwhile a much needed crosswalk just opened on 6thAve next to a new 460+ unit apartment complex (formerly a Kmart). 20 sec cross timer, but it’s 5 lanes and folks don’t always stop right away. #walk253 #TacomaWalks
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so you’re navigating the institutionally sanctioned collapse of your profession for the first time! here are some pro tips from a historian:
February 9, 2025 at 6:21 PM
so you’re navigating the institutionally sanctioned collapse of your profession for the first time! here are some pro tips from a historian:
I have my reasons to believe this rogue #monkeyshines has been hiding for a full year…
February 9, 2025 at 6:34 AM
I have my reasons to believe this rogue #monkeyshines has been hiding for a full year…