Todd Tyrtle
@gooutsidetoday.com
American expat living in Toronto, likes cycling, cooking, writing and trying new things. Studying Hindi in my spare time. Libraries are my favourite thing.
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So after mostly getting 100-300 views per post on TikTok I posted about fetching groceries without a car. There was hardly any contention about carfree life. But OH BOY! The comments on the post were *filled* with people arguing about what these things are called. What do you call these?
November 17, 2025 at 10:39 PM
So after mostly getting 100-300 views per post on TikTok I posted about fetching groceries without a car. There was hardly any contention about carfree life. But OH BOY! The comments on the post were *filled* with people arguing about what these things are called. What do you call these?
Nice week…Weird Day
Weird weather and weird online experiences this week. I'm not sure I'm 100% on board with all this! *laughing*
Weird weather and weird online experiences this week. I'm not sure I'm 100% on board with all this! *laughing*
Nice week…Weird Day
Weird weather and weird online experiences this week. I'm not sure I'm 100% on board with all this! *laughing*
gooutsidetoday.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Nice week…Weird Day
Weird weather and weird online experiences this week. I'm not sure I'm 100% on board with all this! *laughing*
Weird weather and weird online experiences this week. I'm not sure I'm 100% on board with all this! *laughing*
My family and I have lived #carfree since early 2004. I haven't even been behind the wheel of a rental since 2022. For the curious, here's how we usually get groceries (and it's usually without a bike though next time I'll show you that). #Toronto #TTC youtu.be/a2l_NC-ZcW4
How do I get groceries without a
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November 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
My family and I have lived #carfree since early 2004. I haven't even been behind the wheel of a rental since 2022. For the curious, here's how we usually get groceries (and it's usually without a bike though next time I'll show you that). #Toronto #TTC youtu.be/a2l_NC-ZcW4
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![4-panel vertical comic. (1) 100 Years Ago [two people standing next to bicycle with small car nearby] PERSON 1: It’s too dangerous riding a bike with these cars around. I should get a car, too. (2) 50 Years Ago [two people between smaller car and bigger car] PERSON 2 with short hair: Small cars are less safe in collisions with larger vehicles, so I should get a bigger one. (3) Today [two people between big car and even bigger car] PERSON 1: Everyone has huge SUVs now. If I don’t get the biggest one, I’m putting my family at risk. (4) Soon [two people next to large armored car with spiked clubs attached] PERSON 2: If I don’t install more whirling spike clubs, I’ll be destroyed by all the other drivers who...](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreiby6can6k76yzfmv2czxs4pu2l7zie7bqbrpswi7h3ifmiadkuqvu@jpeg)
Early this morning I looked at my watch. 5:30 am. Might as well wake up as I felt good and the alarm was set for 6 anyway. Went out, ground coffee and was about to start it when I looked at the clock with my glasses on: 3:35 am. Oops.
November 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Early this morning I looked at my watch. 5:30 am. Might as well wake up as I felt good and the alarm was set for 6 anyway. Went out, ground coffee and was about to start it when I looked at the clock with my glasses on: 3:35 am. Oops.
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Sunday (Nov16) forecast for Closing the Loop ride: 10C. Join us for 50km ride along part of Loop, as part of campaign to close remaining gaps along larger route. Meet 10am, The Well, Front & Spadina. In front of Fix Coffee + Bikes. Email us to register: community.bikeways.Toronto@gmail.com #biketo
November 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Sunday (Nov16) forecast for Closing the Loop ride: 10C. Join us for 50km ride along part of Loop, as part of campaign to close remaining gaps along larger route. Meet 10am, The Well, Front & Spadina. In front of Fix Coffee + Bikes. Email us to register: community.bikeways.Toronto@gmail.com #biketo
A little longer talky-video of today’s snowy bike commute. Am I cold? How do I stay upright? How pretty is the view? Come see #cycling
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TikTok - Make Your Day
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November 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
A little longer talky-video of today’s snowy bike commute. Am I cold? How do I stay upright? How pretty is the view? Come see #cycling
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Not a ride video - a forced rest day. Need a cassette tool to get the trainer ready to ride indoors and summer tires on the commuter still. It's beautiful to look at though.
Looking forward to sharing winter commute videos now that cold weather batteries are ordered! #cycling
Looking forward to sharing winter commute videos now that cold weather batteries are ordered! #cycling
November 9, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Not a ride video - a forced rest day. Need a cassette tool to get the trainer ready to ride indoors and summer tires on the commuter still. It's beautiful to look at though.
Looking forward to sharing winter commute videos now that cold weather batteries are ordered! #cycling
Looking forward to sharing winter commute videos now that cold weather batteries are ordered! #cycling
I just realized what I find difficult about winter and it came from a friend of ours talking about living in the woods in the Ozarks in summer. When summer came, it got hot and every surface in the woods was covered in ticks. (None of us had AC and most of us lacked electricity for a fan even)(1/4)
November 9, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I just realized what I find difficult about winter and it came from a friend of ours talking about living in the woods in the Ozarks in summer. When summer came, it got hot and every surface in the woods was covered in ticks. (None of us had AC and most of us lacked electricity for a fan even)(1/4)
Last night at bedtime I promised to get up at 5 and out the door by 5:30. I almost didn't make it but in the end I'm glad I did. Even in a big city there's lots of wildlife. #cycling #biketo
Chilly Early Morning Ride
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November 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM
What a great ride in to work - I have a number of routes to choose from but this one is 85% off-road so even though I was riding at 8:00 AM in Canada's largest city, one car passed me. (Though my radar said 2 because somehow riding near high tension power lines creates "phantom" cars on the radar)
November 5, 2025 at 11:08 PM
What a great ride in to work - I have a number of routes to choose from but this one is 85% off-road so even though I was riding at 8:00 AM in Canada's largest city, one car passed me. (Though my radar said 2 because somehow riding near high tension power lines creates "phantom" cars on the radar)
As I promised myself, I got on the bike after work after missing the morning ride. SO much more traffic than 5:30 AM but also much warmer too. Glad I got out.
November 4, 2025 at 11:41 PM
As I promised myself, I got on the bike after work after missing the morning ride. SO much more traffic than 5:30 AM but also much warmer too. Glad I got out.
Measles warning signs on the door of the dental office are giving me Déjà vu.
November 4, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Measles warning signs on the door of the dental office are giving me Déjà vu.
The clouds last night were ridiculous. Not long after this came a downpour and even a little hail!
November 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The clouds last night were ridiculous. Not long after this came a downpour and even a little hail!
We've been really addicted to The Traitors (UK mostly, some Australia and NZ, avoiding US) and lately I've been thinking its popularity aligns with current feelings about the world sociopolitical scene. Kind of like how 50s sci-fi was commenting on the times. Or pretty much any zombie series/film.
November 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
We've been really addicted to The Traitors (UK mostly, some Australia and NZ, avoiding US) and lately I've been thinking its popularity aligns with current feelings about the world sociopolitical scene. Kind of like how 50s sci-fi was commenting on the times. Or pretty much any zombie series/film.
The common #cycling post narrative this time of year seems to be how great it is to ride in the cold and wet late autumn weather and how they can't keep themselves indoors and I'm over here thinking the biggest hill I'll climb on a ride is between me and the front door.
November 4, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The common #cycling post narrative this time of year seems to be how great it is to ride in the cold and wet late autumn weather and how they can't keep themselves indoors and I'm over here thinking the biggest hill I'll climb on a ride is between me and the front door.
They look lost. Should I help them? I don’t want to be too presumptuous
November 2, 2025 at 5:22 PM
They look lost. Should I help them? I don’t want to be too presumptuous
My Brain is a Liar
I'm an expert at dithering and finding excuses to avoid doing something I know will make me feel good. Yesterday not only did I push through it - I made video proof for my future self to capture just how wrong I was about what a chilly autumn ride would be.
I'm an expert at dithering and finding excuses to avoid doing something I know will make me feel good. Yesterday not only did I push through it - I made video proof for my future self to capture just how wrong I was about what a chilly autumn ride would be.
My Brain is a Liar
I'm an expert at dithering and finding excuses to avoid doing something I know will make me feel good. Yesterday not only did I push through it - I made video proof for my future self to capture just how wrong I was about what a chilly autumn ride would be.
gooutsidetoday.com
November 2, 2025 at 4:25 PM
My Brain is a Liar
I'm an expert at dithering and finding excuses to avoid doing something I know will make me feel good. Yesterday not only did I push through it - I made video proof for my future self to capture just how wrong I was about what a chilly autumn ride would be.
I'm an expert at dithering and finding excuses to avoid doing something I know will make me feel good. Yesterday not only did I push through it - I made video proof for my future self to capture just how wrong I was about what a chilly autumn ride would be.
I like riding my bike almost all the time but this time of year it is SO hard to get out the door. Today I went out when I didn't want to, shared all my excuses and then checked to see how true they were as I rode. Apologies as I forgot to include captions. Still new to editing. #cycling
A Reluctant Autumn Ride
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November 1, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I like riding my bike almost all the time but this time of year it is SO hard to get out the door. Today I went out when I didn't want to, shared all my excuses and then checked to see how true they were as I rode. Apologies as I forgot to include captions. Still new to editing. #cycling
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Friends, I have a piece that isn’t entirely fictional in this issue of @tinymolecules.bsky.social. Thanks for reading 🙏🏾
“Wendy, darling and I talk about crocodiles, and ticking clocks, and people with hooks for hands.”
www.tinymolecules.com/issues/twent...
“Wendy, darling and I talk about crocodiles, and ticking clocks, and people with hooks for hands.”
www.tinymolecules.com/issues/twent...
October 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Friends, I have a piece that isn’t entirely fictional in this issue of @tinymolecules.bsky.social. Thanks for reading 🙏🏾
“Wendy, darling and I talk about crocodiles, and ticking clocks, and people with hooks for hands.”
www.tinymolecules.com/issues/twent...
“Wendy, darling and I talk about crocodiles, and ticking clocks, and people with hooks for hands.”
www.tinymolecules.com/issues/twent...
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If you see someone stealing food - no you didn't.
California police boost patrols at grocery stores as millions set to lose SNAP benefits
California police boost patrols at grocery stores as millions set to lose SNAP benefits
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October 30, 2025 at 12:47 AM
If you see someone stealing food - no you didn't.
This morning I definitely didn't want to go to work let alone bike. I still have a bit of a cold and had a headache most of the night. I'm glad I went, though. The ride was really pretty and despite the cold I stayed nice and warm. And surprisingly my headache improved. #cycling #biketo
October 27, 2025 at 10:13 PM