Erin Mullin
LightNews LightNews
erinmullin.bsky.social
Erin Mullin
@erinmullin.bsky.social
53 followers 180 following 85 posts
Government Auditor 🏛️ | Parent to 2, spouse to my best friend ❤️ | Outdoor enthusiast 🌲 | Hobby collector 🎨 | Environmentalist 🌍 & human rights advocate ✊ | Views are my own 🌟
Posts Replies Media Videos
erinmullin.bsky.social
Day 7: Santa Monica – 85 miles
Final day. Legs tired, heart full. 💗
My family was at the finish line.
Went for an ocean swim with teammates, cheered more riders in, and soaked it all up. 🌊🎉
So proud to be part of an incredible team and this powerful ride.
A group of cyclists pause on a sunny road next to a line of cars, some smiling and waving at the camera Three people pose together outdoors; one adult in cycling gear carries a child while another adult stands close, all smiling. Other people and bicycles are visible in the background Group of women wading in ocean waves, with a child on the sandy beach, looking out to the water Group of cyclists in colorful jerseys on bikes crossing a highway, with highway signs for Sacramento and Los Angeles in the background
June 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
erinmullin.bsky.social
Day 6: Ventura – 88 miles
Coastal views + smooth roads = fave day 🌊
Paradise Pit = ice cream + fresh berries 🍓🍦
Early to RS4 before the dance party kicked off —some of my ride buddies still brought the moves 💃
Ended with the final candlelight vigil—centered on the riderless bike. 🕯️ Beautiful.
Group of people posing behind an ice cream cone-shaped cutout at the Paradise Pit stop, with various ice cream flavors and rainbow-colored tablecloths visible Large group of people holding candles, gathered around a bicycle on a sandy beach at night
June 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
erinmullin.bsky.social
Day 5: Lompoc – 42 miles
Red Dress Day! ❤️‍🔥
Our team @wespoke showed up in red scrubs with bold messages about healthcare access—because visibility is power.
Shorter mileage and high vibes all around 💃
Group of cyclists in red jerseys and helmets, one cyclist lying on the ground holding a sign with the text, "Anyone wanna admit they have a crush on me?"
June 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
erinmullin.bsky.social
Day 4: Santa Maria – 89 miles
Rode through the fog and reached the top of Evil Twins—official halfway mark! 📸
Chilly descent down to the coast where the sun finally broke through 🌤️
Cinnamon roll + coffee stop gave me the zip to ride into camp ☕
Wrapped the day with a 15-min massage 😌
Woman holding a bicycle aloft, standing on a rock, with a "Halfway to LA!" sign, celebrating the halfway point of the AIDS/Lifecycle fundraiser Person relaxing in a chair with a coffee and pastries, while other cyclists are visible in the background
June 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
erinmullin.bsky.social
Day 3: Paso Robles – 66 miles
Birthday ride! 🎂
Started with the infamous Quad Buster—the longest climb of the ride 💪.
Caught the Drag Show dress rehearsal at Rest Stop 4 💃
Root beer floats in camp 🍦 and birthday dinner out with my mom ❤️
Also… enjoying the hotel A/C instead of camp for tonight 😌
Group of cyclists posing with bikes, one cyclist is in the splits, bikes are behind them against a stone wall
June 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
erinmullin.bsky.social
Day 2: King City – 114 miles
Hot, hilly miles and rough roads today.
Grateful for the otter pop stop 🧊 exactly when I needed it.
Fewer photos, but captured a slice of tent village—3,000 riders and roadies sleeping under the stars 🌌.
11K+ steps… in cycling shoes!
Birthday ride tomorrow 🎉
Large campground at sunset, numerous blue and white tents arranged on a grassy field
June 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
erinmullin.bsky.social
Santa Cruz – 82 miles
Foggy start 🌫️ but the sun broke through by afternoon ☀️.
A long day of riding with lots of climbing.
Rolled into Santa Cruz early, set up my tent 🏕️, and later met up with other women, trans & nonbinary teams at camp 🌈.
Settling into the rhythm of the ride.
A group of two adults, one in a bright neon yellow cycling jacket, holding two young children, all smiling in a casual indoor setting A diverse group of cyclists sitting on the grass in a line, giving each other back massages in a playful massage train
June 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
erinmullin.bsky.social
Day 0: Orientation Day at Cow Palace 📍
Met up with part of my team, @wespoke, last night for a BBQ and again this morning for a team meeting.
Dropped off our bikes inside the Cow Palace 🚲 and felt the excitement build.
Now to finish packing and try to sleep before the early morning rollout!😴
A diverse group of people gathers in a green backyard, surrounded by tall plants, seating, and food, enjoying a sunny day together A large crowd gathers outside the Cow Palace under a clear blue sky, waiting in line at a busy check-in area A person and a child stand proudly next to a black bicycle, with the Cow Palace venue in the background under a clear blue sky
June 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
erinmullin.bsky.social
🚲545 miles (actually more!) over 7 days from SF to LA.
My second AIDS/LifeCycle, and the final year of the ride’s 30+ year history. ❤️
Here’s what the journey looked like:
A diverse group of cyclists poses together at an outdoor event, celebrating their participation in the final AIDS/LifeCycle ride
June 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
erinmullin.bsky.social
Eating breakfast by a creek, watching a blue heron fish + a duck family nap at the shore, ducklings tucked in. It’s #BiodiversityDay— this peace is fragile. Protect nature like your life depends on it—because it does. 🌿🦆
A peaceful river scene with a small waterfall flowing over a low dam surrounded by lush green trees under a partly cloudy sky. A wooden deck with patio furniture overlooks the water in the foreground. The word “LOVE” is prominently displayed on the opposite bank near the trees.
May 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
erinmullin.bsky.social
The GOP budget plan hands massive tax breaks to the wealthy while gutting healthcare, food aid, and housing for working families. Those making under $50K could lose $8K–$15K in support, while the richest get huge giveaways. It’s a wealth transfer from struggling Americans to the ultra-rich.
Infographic on GOP budget: Richest 10% are winners with tax cuts. Losers are working families facing benefit losses. Lists average lost benefits by income. Bottom line highlights wealth shift.
April 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
erinmullin.bsky.social
Sunday ride complete! 42.79 miles with 3,497 ft of climbing—this one definitely tested the legs after all that skiing last week. Started in Orinda, rolled through Moraga, down to Castro Valley, and back up through Lafayette. Solid day in the saddle!
A digital map displaying a cycling route starting and ending in Orinda, California. The route passes through Moraga, Castro Valley, and Lafayette, covering varied terrain. Color-coded elevation markers indicate climbs and descents, with red and orange sections highlighting steep inclines. Nearby landmarks, including the Oakland Zoo, are visible. A digital screenshot from the Garmin app displaying cycling statistics for a ride titled “Orinda Road Cycling” on February 23 at 9:16 AM. The ride covered 42.79 miles in 3 hours, 25 minutes, and 26 seconds, with an average speed of 12.5 mph, 3,497 feet of total ascent, and an average heart rate of 145 bpm. A small route map is shown in the upper right corner.
February 23, 2025 at 11:09 PM
erinmullin.bsky.social
Got in 4 solid days of XC skiing over February break—45 miles, 2,630 ft ascent at 7-7,500 ft elevation—plus plenty of family time and snow fun! Great base fitness for AIDS/LifeCycle training. Back to regular bike rides tomorrow! 🚴‍♀️❄️ #XCskiing #BearValley #WinterMiles #AIDSLifeCycle #BaseTraining
February 23, 2025 at 3:49 AM
erinmullin.bsky.social
🚨 LGBTQ+ healthcare & HIV services are under attack. This Valentine’s Day, show love by taking action!

AIDS/LifeCycle riders raised $5M to fight back. Join me in supporting @sfaidsfound.bsky.social & @lalgbtcenter.bsky.social!

🔗 Donate: bit.ly/RideWithErin...

#FundTheFight #ProtectTransLives
Gradient background with text: "Show your love with a donation!" Heart shapes and AIDS/LifeCycle logo included.
February 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
erinmullin.bsky.social
I completed a 38-mile training ride over the weekend as I gear up for the final #AIDSLifeCycle this June! 🚴‍♀️ 545 miles, 7 days, SF to LA to raise funds & awareness for @sfaidsfound.bsky.social & @lalgbtcenter.bsky.social. #RideForACause #FinalRide #AIDSLifeCycle2025
Group of cyclists in colorful gear and helmets stand together on a sunny day, posing for a selfie in a parking area surrounded by trees and hills.
February 11, 2025 at 8:25 PM
erinmullin.bsky.social
Happy #NGWSD 🏆💪 Sports shaped my life—from a kid playing everything, to a lightweight DI rower, to a junior rowing coach, to a multi-sport athlete today. Now, my spouse (who I met on the UW rowing team) and I get to share that power and joy with our kids. I stand with trans athletes. #LetThemPlay
Eight rowers in a long boat on water, synchronized and paddling with red oars.
February 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
erinmullin.bsky.social
Trying to stay informed about the harm this administration’s executive orders are doing without getting trapped in a spiral of negativity. The weight of it all feels overwhelming. I escaped to the mountains for xc skiing to find some peace. Back to real life now, dreaming about being there still 🏔️❄️🎿
A person smiling while taking a selfie on a groomed cross-country ski trail surrounded by snow-covered ground and tall aspen and evergreen trees. They are wearing a black hat, sunglasses, a dark jacket, and a backpack, holding ski poles with Fischer skis visible in the foreground. The sky is clear and blue.
January 28, 2025 at 7:24 PM
erinmullin.bsky.social
Grateful for scientists sharing real-time data here. The Nat'l Warning hit at 10:50, but Alameda alerts lagged until 11:43. On an island avg 30 ft elevation (my parents’ house is 17 ft), their main evac route, the underwater tunnel, wouldn’t have been possible. Real-time info saves lives. #tsunami
A topographic map showing elevation levels across the San Francisco Bay Area. The map highlights Alameda with a marker indicating 17 feet above sea level. Surrounding areas, including San Francisco, Berkeley, and Walnut Creek, are shown with color-coded elevation ranges, from below sea level to over 3,700 feet.
December 5, 2024 at 9:20 PM
erinmullin.bsky.social
USGS aftershock forecast predicts 34% chance of one or more aftershocks that are larger than magnitude 5 and up to 280 magnitude 3 or higher aftershocks. #earthquake
December 5, 2024 at 8:40 PM
erinmullin.bsky.social
Getting a walk in between meetings and rain on this Thursday.
November 21, 2024 at 8:53 PM
erinmullin.bsky.social
Mondays are my day to reset and recharge. I get the family organized with meal planning, laundry, and cleaning, but I also make time for myself. Yesterday, I worked on homemade Christmas gifts while listening to podcasts and squeezed in a spin on my stationary bike.
A sewing project in progress: a black fabric with pins and a threaded needle, alongside a sewing kit containing spools of thread, scissors, and other tools on a textured gray tablecloth.
November 19, 2024 at 4:10 PM
erinmullin.bsky.social
Hi, I’m Erin! 👋

Here’s what you’ll see:

🌍 Environmental & human rights advocacy
🏞️ Outdoor adventures with my spouse & kids
🎨 A growing list of hobbies (suggestions welcome!)

Expect a mix of personal reflections, advocacy, & occasional public service insights. Let’s connect! 🌟
A smiling family on a foggy outdoor hike. Erin’s spouse takes a selfie, wearing glasses and a cap, while Erin stands beside them, wearing a beanie and carrying their youngest child in a backpack carrier. Their other child stands in front, looking through a pair of binoculars. The background features misty hills and sparse vegetation.
November 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM