Tom Quinn
@geologiser.bsky.social
Active-travel advocate, renewable energy professional, cargo bike riding dad. Lapsed geologist.
No, just recorded with my phone as I didn’t have cameras running. Figured not enough evidence to bother.
November 20, 2025 at 11:24 AM
No, just recorded with my phone as I didn’t have cameras running. Figured not enough evidence to bother.
Sorry to hear that, it’s horrible. Had a guy chase me in his car last year after I filmed him on his phone.
November 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Sorry to hear that, it’s horrible. Had a guy chase me in his car last year after I filmed him on his phone.
Except they aren’t very good at cloning so the replacement doesn’t look like Daniel Craig.
November 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Except they aren’t very good at cloning so the replacement doesn’t look like Daniel Craig.
Reminds me of the Egyptian government shutting down Bassem Youssef.
September 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Reminds me of the Egyptian government shutting down Bassem Youssef.
You won’t BELIEVE what happened NEXT
September 8, 2025 at 7:08 AM
You won’t BELIEVE what happened NEXT
There’s no way I could have done all the local trips in the time I did if I had to deal with traffic and parking.
September 8, 2025 at 7:05 AM
There’s no way I could have done all the local trips in the time I did if I had to deal with traffic and parking.
I was running errands all morning yesterday and recounting to a neighbour how busy I was. Dropping kids at sports, doing groceries, baking a cake and needing to be home on time. She said “and hoping the traffic isn’t too bad” - but I said I was on the bike so traffic is never a problem 😆
September 8, 2025 at 7:05 AM
I was running errands all morning yesterday and recounting to a neighbour how busy I was. Dropping kids at sports, doing groceries, baking a cake and needing to be home on time. She said “and hoping the traffic isn’t too bad” - but I said I was on the bike so traffic is never a problem 😆
I gave up eating meat about 8 years ago. Coming out of lockdown was so weird, I’d spent 2-3 years without seeing anyone eat so much as a bacon sandwich. Proper “what on earth are you doing?” reaction
September 1, 2025 at 10:27 AM
I gave up eating meat about 8 years ago. Coming out of lockdown was so weird, I’d spent 2-3 years without seeing anyone eat so much as a bacon sandwich. Proper “what on earth are you doing?” reaction
“Unavoidable tragedy, road design not a factor, speed not a factor”
August 29, 2025 at 6:21 AM
“Unavoidable tragedy, road design not a factor, speed not a factor”
Bike lanes are car infrastructure
August 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Bike lanes are car infrastructure
If Police Scotland actually dealt with these reports properly that is…
August 21, 2025 at 4:17 PM
If Police Scotland actually dealt with these reports properly that is…
All the people who call cyclists and people who film and report phone-using drivers grasses should feel very ashamed about now. Reporting this dangerous law-breaking will literally save lives.
August 21, 2025 at 4:17 PM
All the people who call cyclists and people who film and report phone-using drivers grasses should feel very ashamed about now. Reporting this dangerous law-breaking will literally save lives.
www.researchgate.net/figure/Noise...
EV better than ICE, but much worse than non-car alternatives like public & active travel.
EV better than ICE, but much worse than non-car alternatives like public & active travel.
Figure 1. Noise level comparison between EV and ICE vehicles at various...
Download scientific diagram | Noise level comparison between EV and ICE vehicles at various speeds (Sandberg et al., 2011). from publication: Evaluation of Annoyance and Suitability of a Back-Up Warni...
www.researchgate.net
August 18, 2025 at 7:10 AM
www.researchgate.net/figure/Noise...
EV better than ICE, but much worse than non-car alternatives like public & active travel.
EV better than ICE, but much worse than non-car alternatives like public & active travel.
I’ve always thought the big omission from this is noise. Which again, EVs don’t solve. Or at least above 20mph they don’t.
August 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I’ve always thought the big omission from this is noise. Which again, EVs don’t solve. Or at least above 20mph they don’t.
My brother and his wife can put you up in Inverness. DM for address if you’re stuck!
August 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
My brother and his wife can put you up in Inverness. DM for address if you’re stuck!
I’ve attached my go-pro by cable-tying the selfie stick to my frame.
August 15, 2025 at 6:33 AM
I’ve attached my go-pro by cable-tying the selfie stick to my frame.
That and some kind of awareness/reaction test added on the side.
Most drivers that put me at risk when I’m cycling are using their phones at the wheel, but very elderly drivers are a close second.
Most drivers that put me at risk when I’m cycling are using their phones at the wheel, but very elderly drivers are a close second.
August 11, 2025 at 6:01 AM
That and some kind of awareness/reaction test added on the side.
Most drivers that put me at risk when I’m cycling are using their phones at the wheel, but very elderly drivers are a close second.
Most drivers that put me at risk when I’m cycling are using their phones at the wheel, but very elderly drivers are a close second.
Irresponsible parenting. You shouldn’t be following him, you should set him loose for 5 days into the wilderness and let him fend for himself 😜
August 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Irresponsible parenting. You shouldn’t be following him, you should set him loose for 5 days into the wilderness and let him fend for himself 😜
The food on that ferry is SO GOOD.
June 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The food on that ferry is SO GOOD.
As a 6ft+ fit(ish) 30something man I take exception to this.
I also find those vertical hangers awkward to use.
I also find those vertical hangers awkward to use.
June 8, 2025 at 6:33 AM
As a 6ft+ fit(ish) 30something man I take exception to this.
I also find those vertical hangers awkward to use.
I also find those vertical hangers awkward to use.