The Branch Manager
@branchmanager85.bsky.social
Dogs, branches, and bikes while Gravel Influencer is on hiatus
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The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse on Nov 7, 1940 stands as one of the most dramatic and instructive engineering failures.
At the time it had the longest center span of any suspension bridge.
This disaster improved the understanding of aerodynamic forces in civil engineering.
At the time it had the longest center span of any suspension bridge.
This disaster improved the understanding of aerodynamic forces in civil engineering.
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapsed 85 Years Ago
“Galloping Gertie” fell into Puget Sound on November 7, 1940, when 42 mph winds caused the suspension bridge to twist violently and collapse.
www.designnews.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse on Nov 7, 1940 stands as one of the most dramatic and instructive engineering failures.
At the time it had the longest center span of any suspension bridge.
This disaster improved the understanding of aerodynamic forces in civil engineering.
At the time it had the longest center span of any suspension bridge.
This disaster improved the understanding of aerodynamic forces in civil engineering.
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Frosty morning with the Branch Manager
November 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Frosty morning with the Branch Manager
I am loving all the Reggie Miller/Wout van Aert content. It's very cute to see Reggie so damn excited about riding with Wout.
November 7, 2025 at 1:53 AM
I am loving all the Reggie Miller/Wout van Aert content. It's very cute to see Reggie so damn excited about riding with Wout.
I'm doing my 4th annual Black Friday gravel ride this year, so if you live in Massachusetts you should definitely join. It'll be 30ish miles and include a delightful coffee stop midway through.
November 7, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I'm doing my 4th annual Black Friday gravel ride this year, so if you live in Massachusetts you should definitely join. It'll be 30ish miles and include a delightful coffee stop midway through.
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"You can go anywhere in a car!" is freedom.
"You cannot go anywhere without a car!" is not.
"You cannot go anywhere without a car!" is not.
November 6, 2025 at 9:39 PM
"You can go anywhere in a car!" is freedom.
"You cannot go anywhere without a car!" is not.
"You cannot go anywhere without a car!" is not.
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Roses are red
My ice cream is swirled
The Toyota’s flyer said
My ice cream is swirled
The Toyota’s flyer said
November 7, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Roses are red
My ice cream is swirled
The Toyota’s flyer said
My ice cream is swirled
The Toyota’s flyer said
Gus was very happy when a runner complimented his stick
November 6, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Gus was very happy when a runner complimented his stick
Philanthropy will never be a replacement for what the government can and should provide. This is something abundantly clear to people like me who work in the nonprofit sector.
The SNAP Freeze Shows Charity Is No Substitute for Welfare
The Trump administration suspended funding for food stamps this weekend, and local food banks are already overwhelmed by hungry Americans — belying conservative arguments that private charities can fi...
jacobin.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Philanthropy will never be a replacement for what the government can and should provide. This is something abundantly clear to people like me who work in the nonprofit sector.
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Going to have to reclassify this as a class three puppy. @branchmanager85.bsky.social she topped 21mph in a full dash just now!
November 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Going to have to reclassify this as a class three puppy. @branchmanager85.bsky.social she topped 21mph in a full dash just now!
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Every little bit helps in the War On Cars
I don't drive, but as a pedestrian princess, I hope that taking my time on the crosswalk counts as doing my part
November 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Every little bit helps in the War On Cars
When you want dad to be done working
November 6, 2025 at 7:50 PM
When you want dad to be done working
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feeling the need to make a joke about the Jury being "Hog[ies] Heros"
November 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
feeling the need to make a joke about the Jury being "Hog[ies] Heros"
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That’s a wrap
We have reached a verdict: Not guilty.
November 6, 2025 at 7:29 PM
That’s a wrap
NPR has been running these ads about how you should listen to their coverage to prepare for talking to that relative you disagree with at Thanksgiving. So I'm supposed to just let them lie while asking bad questions?
November 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
NPR has been running these ads about how you should listen to their coverage to prepare for talking to that relative you disagree with at Thanksgiving. So I'm supposed to just let them lie while asking bad questions?
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These photos are 100 years apart.
Bikes are so awesome.
Bikes are so awesome.
November 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
These photos are 100 years apart.
Bikes are so awesome.
Bikes are so awesome.
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3! ONLY THREE after the start of the ride.
Ouch @branchmanager85.bsky.social that was ouchy
📷 Pentax 17
🎞️ Lomo Earl Grey @ 100 ISO
⚗️ Zone 510-pyro 1:100 7'
#believeinfilm
Ouch @branchmanager85.bsky.social that was ouchy
📷 Pentax 17
🎞️ Lomo Earl Grey @ 100 ISO
⚗️ Zone 510-pyro 1:100 7'
#believeinfilm
November 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
3! ONLY THREE after the start of the ride.
Ouch @branchmanager85.bsky.social that was ouchy
📷 Pentax 17
🎞️ Lomo Earl Grey @ 100 ISO
⚗️ Zone 510-pyro 1:100 7'
#believeinfilm
Ouch @branchmanager85.bsky.social that was ouchy
📷 Pentax 17
🎞️ Lomo Earl Grey @ 100 ISO
⚗️ Zone 510-pyro 1:100 7'
#believeinfilm
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Cider Donut Hundo... on film.
I got four at the start, and three during. The ride was hard and my take picture brain went dormant.
Four from the start
📷 Pentax 17
🎞️ Lomo Earl Grey @ 100 ISO
⚗️ Zone 510-pyro 1:100 7'
#believeinfilm
I got four at the start, and three during. The ride was hard and my take picture brain went dormant.
Four from the start
📷 Pentax 17
🎞️ Lomo Earl Grey @ 100 ISO
⚗️ Zone 510-pyro 1:100 7'
#believeinfilm
November 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Cider Donut Hundo... on film.
I got four at the start, and three during. The ride was hard and my take picture brain went dormant.
Four from the start
📷 Pentax 17
🎞️ Lomo Earl Grey @ 100 ISO
⚗️ Zone 510-pyro 1:100 7'
#believeinfilm
I got four at the start, and three during. The ride was hard and my take picture brain went dormant.
Four from the start
📷 Pentax 17
🎞️ Lomo Earl Grey @ 100 ISO
⚗️ Zone 510-pyro 1:100 7'
#believeinfilm
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Yes, a cargo bike is big, but it's designed to be a "guest" in the urban space, fitting neatly on a sidewalk. Cars and trucks demand that the entire space be re-engineered just for them.
November 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Yes, a cargo bike is big, but it's designed to be a "guest" in the urban space, fitting neatly on a sidewalk. Cars and trucks demand that the entire space be re-engineered just for them.
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Nantes - a town that has reclaimed its centre from the car!
#Naonte #Naoned
(I posted some pictures last month from my visit there)
#Naonte #Naoned
(I posted some pictures last month from my visit there)
La ville ce matin. Mais où est cette ville de notre jeunesse avec ses 504 diesel à la queue leu leu et ses maisons à simples vitrages et aux intérieurs sombre ?
November 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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s-bahn posters will write good alt text for train maps, engage/riff about transit in the replies, and boost good content about trains
s-tier posters will write good alt text, engage/riff in the replies, and boost good content
November 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
s-bahn posters will write good alt text for train maps, engage/riff about transit in the replies, and boost good content about trains
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MA mutuals!! Bookmark this, share it far and wide!!!
sharing this incredible resource created by a poster in r/boston: a map of local restaurants offering free or discounted meals to SNAP recipients
link: mysnapmap.com
link: mysnapmap.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM
MA mutuals!! Bookmark this, share it far and wide!!!
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I disagree. Campaigning on bike lanes and free buses IS campaigning on climate.
Real climate politics is about practical measures that change infrastructure, technologies, industries and practices. Not about paper targets or interminable pointless debates with denialists.
Real climate politics is about practical measures that change infrastructure, technologies, industries and practices. Not about paper targets or interminable pointless debates with denialists.
Zohran Mamdani barely campaigned on climate.
So what is his climate agenda, and can he demonstrate a way to drive down emissions and costs at the same time?
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
So what is his climate agenda, and can he demonstrate a way to drive down emissions and costs at the same time?
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
What Zohran Mamdani’s Win Means for New York's Climate Politics
The mayor-elect’s approach reflects a view that is going mainstream: To succeed, climate policies may need to lose the label.
nysfocus.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I disagree. Campaigning on bike lanes and free buses IS campaigning on climate.
Real climate politics is about practical measures that change infrastructure, technologies, industries and practices. Not about paper targets or interminable pointless debates with denialists.
Real climate politics is about practical measures that change infrastructure, technologies, industries and practices. Not about paper targets or interminable pointless debates with denialists.
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I'm still amazed that it took until the year 2025 for a mayoral candidate in *New York City* to finally figure out that a relentless focus on making life better for transit riders is a winning message.
November 6, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I'm still amazed that it took until the year 2025 for a mayoral candidate in *New York City* to finally figure out that a relentless focus on making life better for transit riders is a winning message.
A neighborhood in Beverly ran its first-ever bike bus shortly after new bike lanes were added on busy Bridge Street. It's amazing what can happen when we build infrastructure that makes all riders feel safer!
November 6, 2025 at 3:26 PM
A neighborhood in Beverly ran its first-ever bike bus shortly after new bike lanes were added on busy Bridge Street. It's amazing what can happen when we build infrastructure that makes all riders feel safer!