Tommy
@the4points.bsky.social
A person living with a disability, living in a disabled world who loves and advocates for:
Inclusion through cycling
Disability rights and living with a disability
Bike advocacy
2025 Takin on Tassie go to
The4points.org
Inclusion through cycling
Disability rights and living with a disability
Bike advocacy
2025 Takin on Tassie go to
The4points.org
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Lack of any meaningful enforcement by VicPol is the reason why these things continue to happen.
Yesterday I was riding in Melbourne’s St Kilda Rd bike lanes - they look good but maximise danger for cyclists at every major intersection where drivers have a green and can turn left across the bike lane without looking.
I saw a BMW SUV driver make a left into my path from the RIGHT lane.
…/2 of 3
I saw a BMW SUV driver make a left into my path from the RIGHT lane.
…/2 of 3
January 26, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Lack of any meaningful enforcement by VicPol is the reason why these things continue to happen.
@heathryan16.bsky.social hopefully it is a better outcome than I had in terms of jail time.
Melbourne: two cyclists hospitalised after hit-run.
Driver since arrested. Let’s see what punishment the driver gets.
Both cyclists in hospital with serious injuries and both went up over the bonnet.
ZERO EXCUSES. MUST INCLUDE JAIL TIME.
www.9news.com.au/national/two...
Driver since arrested. Let’s see what punishment the driver gets.
Both cyclists in hospital with serious injuries and both went up over the bonnet.
ZERO EXCUSES. MUST INCLUDE JAIL TIME.
www.9news.com.au/national/two...
Two cyclists seriously injured after early morning hit-run collision
Two cyclists have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after they were struck by a car in Melbourne.
www.9news.com.au
January 19, 2025 at 2:47 AM
@heathryan16.bsky.social hopefully it is a better outcome than I had in terms of jail time.
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Sam Welsford avoided the carnage of a last-corner crash to sprint to victory in the curtain raising criterium at the Tour Down Under.
Sam Welsford avoids brutal crash, claims Men's Classic at Tour Down Under
Sam Welsford avoided the carnage of a last-corner crash to sprint to victory in the curtain raising criterium at the Tour Down Under.
www.abc.net.au
January 18, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Sam Welsford avoided the carnage of a last-corner crash to sprint to victory in the curtain raising criterium at the Tour Down Under.
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Paris urban biking DOUBLED in just one year.
“Cycling in Paris has transcended mere trendiness; it’s become a fundamental aspect of the city’s identity. Despite challenges like inclement weather, cyclists continue to flock to the streets, setting new records and reshaping the urban landscape.”
“Cycling in Paris has transcended mere trendiness; it’s become a fundamental aspect of the city’s identity. Despite challenges like inclement weather, cyclists continue to flock to the streets, setting new records and reshaping the urban landscape.”
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
January 7, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Paris urban biking DOUBLED in just one year.
“Cycling in Paris has transcended mere trendiness; it’s become a fundamental aspect of the city’s identity. Despite challenges like inclement weather, cyclists continue to flock to the streets, setting new records and reshaping the urban landscape.”
“Cycling in Paris has transcended mere trendiness; it’s become a fundamental aspect of the city’s identity. Despite challenges like inclement weather, cyclists continue to flock to the streets, setting new records and reshaping the urban landscape.”
It’s going to be a great hoot having you riding along 😉
For those of you who don’t know him, Tommy rode a recumbent bike to all four corners of the Australian mainland and raised over $100,000 for The Stoke Foundation.
Tommy Quick is now 31 but suffered a stroke at the age of twelve.
In March Tommy will ride to the three corners of Tasmania.
Tommy Quick is now 31 but suffered a stroke at the age of twelve.
In March Tommy will ride to the three corners of Tasmania.
January 5, 2025 at 4:48 AM
It’s going to be a great hoot having you riding along 😉
It shows you which side the bots/AI is on… #inclusionmatters
I’ve just read ‘Nexus’ by Yuval Noah Harari talking about this exact thing. Good book!!
I’ve just read ‘Nexus’ by Yuval Noah Harari talking about this exact thing. Good book!!
Posted this on Twitter/X too. Hundreds of bot/troll replies immediately descend on it with replies ranging from insulting to homophobic and worse. As expected. Mixed in with supportive real accounts, mostly international. Always fascinating.
No matter what happens with the Canadian Federal election, one thing will be true — a significant % of Canadian voters & media will have been successfully manipulated to oppose a beneficial carbon pricing approach that was either revenue-neutral or financially beneficial to almost all Canadians…1/2
January 5, 2025 at 4:23 AM
It shows you which side the bots/AI is on… #inclusionmatters
I’ve just read ‘Nexus’ by Yuval Noah Harari talking about this exact thing. Good book!!
I’ve just read ‘Nexus’ by Yuval Noah Harari talking about this exact thing. Good book!!
We need it done in Australia if it hasn’t already be done.
More than half of Toronto drivers in a Universtiy of Toronto study didn't look for people walking or on bikes before turning right. Study used eye-tracking tech.
Increasingly deadly vehicles plus irresponsible driving equals people being injured and being killed.
Increasingly deadly vehicles plus irresponsible driving equals people being injured and being killed.
More than half of Toronto drivers in U of T study didn't look for cyclists and pedestrians before turning right
Researchers in the University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering studied the eye movements of drivers at busy Toronto intersections and found that more than half failed to make nece...
www.utoronto.ca
January 4, 2025 at 6:26 AM
We need it done in Australia if it hasn’t already be done.
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Instead of just electrifying the status quo, Dutch cities’ new Zero-Emission Zones include incentives to shift freight and service transport to cargo bike, with their infrastructure making it safe and time-competitive—creating a win-win for entrepreneurs and for cities.
zagdaily.com/places/the-n...
zagdaily.com/places/the-n...
January 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Instead of just electrifying the status quo, Dutch cities’ new Zero-Emission Zones include incentives to shift freight and service transport to cargo bike, with their infrastructure making it safe and time-competitive—creating a win-win for entrepreneurs and for cities.
zagdaily.com/places/the-n...
zagdaily.com/places/the-n...
First ride in 2025, felt good but I need a bit more cardio before I take on Tassie, the 3 points. If you don’t know what we are doing check us out on Insta @4pointsaustralia
January 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
First ride in 2025, felt good but I need a bit more cardio before I take on Tassie, the 3 points. If you don’t know what we are doing check us out on Insta @4pointsaustralia
I echo your words @heathryan16.bsky.social
A sign in a small, quiet country town in Victoria, Australia (Benalla):
“Pedestrians give way to vehicles.”
So when I tell the world that Australia is doing everything wrong with regard to road safety, believe me. The most damg place to ride a bike, and driver insurance is OPTIONAL.
“Pedestrians give way to vehicles.”
So when I tell the world that Australia is doing everything wrong with regard to road safety, believe me. The most damg place to ride a bike, and driver insurance is OPTIONAL.
December 29, 2024 at 6:27 AM
I echo your words @heathryan16.bsky.social
This was back in 2021 and us crossing the Nullarbor… didn’t see one of those things on that sign, did see an emu deck himself on one of the sections of the rabbit proof fence, was pretty funny, especially when the distance had beaten ya. It was about 1500km in total. All to raise the awareness!
December 26, 2024 at 9:25 AM
This was back in 2021 and us crossing the Nullarbor… didn’t see one of those things on that sign, did see an emu deck himself on one of the sections of the rabbit proof fence, was pretty funny, especially when the distance had beaten ya. It was about 1500km in total. All to raise the awareness!
Just listened to this book. It’s true GRIT. It’s about motivation, desire, perspective and essentially a thought to start with. Highly recommend.
www.audible.com.au/pd/B0D71S7HL...
www.audible.com.au/pd/B0D71S7HL...
December 24, 2024 at 3:01 AM
Just listened to this book. It’s true GRIT. It’s about motivation, desire, perspective and essentially a thought to start with. Highly recommend.
www.audible.com.au/pd/B0D71S7HL...
www.audible.com.au/pd/B0D71S7HL...
Back in 2023 I was doing a massive trike/bike ride all across Australia to raise awareness about young stroke and inclusion.
This was pretty much a daily occurrence for me, except I caught it on the GoPro.
Please be safe on the roads over Christmas and it doesn’t cost a life to slow down!
This was pretty much a daily occurrence for me, except I caught it on the GoPro.
Please be safe on the roads over Christmas and it doesn’t cost a life to slow down!
December 23, 2024 at 2:32 AM
Back in 2023 I was doing a massive trike/bike ride all across Australia to raise awareness about young stroke and inclusion.
This was pretty much a daily occurrence for me, except I caught it on the GoPro.
Please be safe on the roads over Christmas and it doesn’t cost a life to slow down!
This was pretty much a daily occurrence for me, except I caught it on the GoPro.
Please be safe on the roads over Christmas and it doesn’t cost a life to slow down!
In Australia do you think caravan drivers should be forced to get another license or lessons?
newsapp.abc.net.au/newsapp/1047...
newsapp.abc.net.au/newsapp/1047...
Fatal crash prompts calls for specialised caravan driver training - ABC News
The tragic death of a man struck by a loose object from a passing caravan has prompted a renewed warning about safety on the roads.
newsapp.abc.net.au
December 22, 2024 at 1:30 AM
In Australia do you think caravan drivers should be forced to get another license or lessons?
newsapp.abc.net.au/newsapp/1047...
newsapp.abc.net.au/newsapp/1047...
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“The lesson from the Netherlands isn’t just about bike lanes or trains; it’s about ambition.
It’s about designing cities for people, not just cars.
It’s about leaders stepping up, citizens demanding more and breaking out of the status quo to embrace something better.”
It’s about designing cities for people, not just cars.
It’s about leaders stepping up, citizens demanding more and breaking out of the status quo to embrace something better.”
December 21, 2024 at 8:44 AM
“The lesson from the Netherlands isn’t just about bike lanes or trains; it’s about ambition.
It’s about designing cities for people, not just cars.
It’s about leaders stepping up, citizens demanding more and breaking out of the status quo to embrace something better.”
It’s about designing cities for people, not just cars.
It’s about leaders stepping up, citizens demanding more and breaking out of the status quo to embrace something better.”
If you could make one change in society around disability/accessibility, what would it be?
I’m curious.
I’m curious.
December 21, 2024 at 1:26 AM
If you could make one change in society around disability/accessibility, what would it be?
I’m curious.
I’m curious.
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Plus I will be writing about my recent 4,000-kilometre ‘Ride2Ukraine’ bicycle adventure from the UK to Kyiv to raise awareness and funds for the ‘Voices of Children’ charitable foundation.
But more about all these books in 2025.
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But more about all these books in 2025.
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December 20, 2024 at 4:17 AM
Plus I will be writing about my recent 4,000-kilometre ‘Ride2Ukraine’ bicycle adventure from the UK to Kyiv to raise awareness and funds for the ‘Voices of Children’ charitable foundation.
But more about all these books in 2025.
/end
But more about all these books in 2025.
/end
Did you know that of the 540 kids who will suffer a stroke this year in Australia, 1/3 of them will be under the age of 1?
That’s why we are Takin’ on Tassie and raising the awareness of the issue!
The4points.org
That’s why we are Takin’ on Tassie and raising the awareness of the issue!
The4points.org
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The4points.org
December 19, 2024 at 3:58 AM
Did you know that of the 540 kids who will suffer a stroke this year in Australia, 1/3 of them will be under the age of 1?
That’s why we are Takin’ on Tassie and raising the awareness of the issue!
The4points.org
That’s why we are Takin’ on Tassie and raising the awareness of the issue!
The4points.org
Do you know that 540 kids (0-18) in Australia will suffer a stroke this year?
We are raising the awareness at The4points.org
We are raising the awareness at The4points.org
4points
The4points.org
December 18, 2024 at 12:27 PM
Do you know that 540 kids (0-18) in Australia will suffer a stroke this year?
We are raising the awareness at The4points.org
We are raising the awareness at The4points.org