Emily Gates | Active Modes
@activemodes.bsky.social
philly | car-free since 2013 | service delivery at Transit app | walk/bike/bus/train | proud tern owner | bikes toddler in cities
What does a 'class 3' ebike look like? I pedal up a sweat to briefly hit 16 mph between stop signs to fetch a forgotten pre-k item. It can go to 28 maybe downhill with a tailwind? I've seen a lot this week about the menacing unregistered beasts lurking... hide yer kids from the class 3s!
October 9, 2025 at 3:31 AM
What does a 'class 3' ebike look like? I pedal up a sweat to briefly hit 16 mph between stop signs to fetch a forgotten pre-k item. It can go to 28 maybe downhill with a tailwind? I've seen a lot this week about the menacing unregistered beasts lurking... hide yer kids from the class 3s!
It's pumpkins on bikes season everyone! How are you celebrating?
October 5, 2025 at 12:03 AM
It's pumpkins on bikes season everyone! How are you celebrating?
First time in 6 years the Transit logo on my clothes has been recognized in the wild. TSA agent loading bags onto the belt: "you work for Transit?! That's my APP!!" Buses and trains and bikes yall
September 17, 2025 at 12:58 PM
First time in 6 years the Transit logo on my clothes has been recognized in the wild. TSA agent loading bags onto the belt: "you work for Transit?! That's my APP!!" Buses and trains and bikes yall
Today in Carry Shit Olympics I present an 8 foot folding table on the back of my @ternbicycles.com HSD
August 22, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Today in Carry Shit Olympics I present an 8 foot folding table on the back of my @ternbicycles.com HSD
To the Navy Yard where there is a 1/5th mile track to learn proper balance bike technique!
August 18, 2025 at 10:05 PM
To the Navy Yard where there is a 1/5th mile track to learn proper balance bike technique!
Biked 2.6 miles to Rittenhouse from my house. Counted 17 cars with illegal license plate obsurers on my trip. That's 6.5 toll/speed camera violators per mile! Where's @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social to bring them to task? Can I use the Laser Vision app for this too?
August 15, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Biked 2.6 miles to Rittenhouse from my house. Counted 17 cars with illegal license plate obsurers on my trip. That's 6.5 toll/speed camera violators per mile! Where's @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social to bring them to task? Can I use the Laser Vision app for this too?
Perfect Sunday morning racing toys down the stream at Sister Cities. 9/10. Only thing better would be protecting this bike lane with concrete and making a bike lane on Arch in front of Trader Joe's!
July 21, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Perfect Sunday morning racing toys down the stream at Sister Cities. 9/10. Only thing better would be protecting this bike lane with concrete and making a bike lane on Arch in front of Trader Joe's!
Subways are fine. Know what else is? Riding my bike in cities. Had a conversation last weekend about "being brave." I'm not brave. It's fine. www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/the-subway...
June 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Subways are fine. Know what else is? Riding my bike in cities. Had a conversation last weekend about "being brave." I'm not brave. It's fine. www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/the-subway...
I think I've developed a bit of a reputation because I have received pictures from two separate friends of their new @ternbicycles.com today. I get it, I get it. I know what I like.
June 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
I think I've developed a bit of a reputation because I have received pictures from two separate friends of their new @ternbicycles.com today. I get it, I get it. I know what I like.
Philly Santa loves Yuengling too
May 29, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Philly Santa loves Yuengling too
Thanks for the trip to the ballpark @septaphilly.bsky.social ! Great seats and a great ride down here
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May 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Thanks for the trip to the ballpark @septaphilly.bsky.social ! Great seats and a great ride down here
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Question: will youth sports mean I will subject myself to spending all free time subsumed by physical activity performed by children who aren't good at it? Will I lose even more of my freedom to parenthood? Is it worth it? Something I ponder twice a week at swim class...
May 22, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Question: will youth sports mean I will subject myself to spending all free time subsumed by physical activity performed by children who aren't good at it? Will I lose even more of my freedom to parenthood? Is it worth it? Something I ponder twice a week at swim class...
A beautiful way to hit 1000 miles on the bike on the new part of the schuylkill river trail
May 17, 2025 at 9:35 PM
A beautiful way to hit 1000 miles on the bike on the new part of the schuylkill river trail
Came down to see the #stotesburycup2025 rowing regatta finals but it was cancelled :/ oh well this beer garden will have to do
May 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Came down to see the #stotesburycup2025 rowing regatta finals but it was cancelled :/ oh well this beer garden will have to do
"What do you do in the rain tho when you don't own a car?!"
May 15, 2025 at 12:43 PM
"What do you do in the rain tho when you don't own a car?!"
What better place to park on Broad besides the street or the median? The sidewalk! Much better than the empty dedicated driveway obvi
May 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
What better place to park on Broad besides the street or the median? The sidewalk! Much better than the empty dedicated driveway obvi
I like referring to my partner's Tern as our minivan. Mine is more of a crossover SUV (Sustainable utility vehicle) carrying groceries home
April 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I like referring to my partner's Tern as our minivan. Mine is more of a crossover SUV (Sustainable utility vehicle) carrying groceries home
Trip to the kid's dentist before school means we break out (and poorly install) the rain gear
April 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Trip to the kid's dentist before school means we break out (and poorly install) the rain gear
Adult friend and my 3 year old both needed to hitch a ride home from lunch. Good thing we have @ternbicycles.com in #southphilly 🦸♀️🚲
April 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Adult friend and my 3 year old both needed to hitch a ride home from lunch. Good thing we have @ternbicycles.com in #southphilly 🦸♀️🚲
Quiz time: Am I about to board an international flight from a major US airport or am I headed to a remote village in the bush? Boarding from the tarmac is a vibe #phl #americanairlines
March 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Quiz time: Am I about to board an international flight from a major US airport or am I headed to a remote village in the bush? Boarding from the tarmac is a vibe #phl #americanairlines
Just asked the broad/Washington Giant to add a bike rack pretty please. They say they are thinking about it. If I don't get it soon lemme tell ya how much I'm going to use the Sprouts instead (because the bike racks are on the Sprouts side of the street)
March 24, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Just asked the broad/Washington Giant to add a bike rack pretty please. They say they are thinking about it. If I don't get it soon lemme tell ya how much I'm going to use the Sprouts instead (because the bike racks are on the Sprouts side of the street)
After school at the library means @ternbicycles.com ebiker gang assembly
March 11, 2025 at 9:46 PM
After school at the library means @ternbicycles.com ebiker gang assembly
Took my primary mode of transportation to the shop to fix a slash in the tire. New tire and labor to get back on the road? $70. First money I've spent on maintenance in a year. Tell me again about those insurance premiums, tire rotations, check engine lights and parking fees I'm missing?
March 7, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Took my primary mode of transportation to the shop to fix a slash in the tire. New tire and labor to get back on the road? $70. First money I've spent on maintenance in a year. Tell me again about those insurance premiums, tire rotations, check engine lights and parking fees I'm missing?
This slider is a joke right?
February 22, 2025 at 2:29 AM
This slider is a joke right?
This is the only functioning outlet along a wall with 8 plugs at BWI
February 17, 2025 at 8:35 PM
This is the only functioning outlet along a wall with 8 plugs at BWI