Mark York
@markyork.bsky.social
Born again Biker with a creative thirst for innovation and technology. Bikes, books, beer, bricolage et un bon moment. French by choice, British by birth, optimist by nature.
Bit like the Earth « Mostly Harmless » #42
November 29, 2023 at 7:45 PM
Bit like the Earth « Mostly Harmless » #42
Ok, now I’m intrigued 🤔 How on earth does this work…must investigate!
November 24, 2023 at 6:00 AM
Ok, now I’m intrigued 🤔 How on earth does this work…must investigate!
We’d leave a super massive black hole that’d suck the rest of the planet with it. Just saying…
November 20, 2023 at 9:50 PM
We’d leave a super massive black hole that’d suck the rest of the planet with it. Just saying…
Fab. Looks like how I feel at 5am and there’s no coffee filter paper left and I used the last bit of emergency kitchen roll the other night…
November 20, 2023 at 9:48 PM
Fab. Looks like how I feel at 5am and there’s no coffee filter paper left and I used the last bit of emergency kitchen roll the other night…
How marvellous. He lost his body in a sword fight. As Oscar Wilde would have put it “To loose an arm is misfortunate, but to loose your body is just downright careless”
November 20, 2023 at 9:41 PM
How marvellous. He lost his body in a sword fight. As Oscar Wilde would have put it “To loose an arm is misfortunate, but to loose your body is just downright careless”
Kind of scary… A real image of Hell 😈
Amazing though!
Amazing though!
November 19, 2023 at 9:41 AM
Kind of scary… A real image of Hell 😈
Amazing though!
Amazing though!
Interesting… Couldn’t see that happening here 🇫🇷
November 19, 2023 at 9:39 AM
Interesting… Couldn’t see that happening here 🇫🇷
France is looking to number plate e-bikes and scooters.
However, we’re still waiting for the government to apply the “speed bike” legislation: treating them like mobylettes : 1000Kw max, 45kmh/30mph max.
In the meantime: restricted to 250w 😩 and 26kmh/16mph. Enough for a bike tbh - but 750w needed
However, we’re still waiting for the government to apply the “speed bike” legislation: treating them like mobylettes : 1000Kw max, 45kmh/30mph max.
In the meantime: restricted to 250w 😩 and 26kmh/16mph. Enough for a bike tbh - but 750w needed
November 19, 2023 at 9:37 AM
France is looking to number plate e-bikes and scooters.
However, we’re still waiting for the government to apply the “speed bike” legislation: treating them like mobylettes : 1000Kw max, 45kmh/30mph max.
In the meantime: restricted to 250w 😩 and 26kmh/16mph. Enough for a bike tbh - but 750w needed
However, we’re still waiting for the government to apply the “speed bike” legislation: treating them like mobylettes : 1000Kw max, 45kmh/30mph max.
In the meantime: restricted to 250w 😩 and 26kmh/16mph. Enough for a bike tbh - but 750w needed
Same for me. From UK but now nationalised French. I’m not made of sugar as they say here ;-)
November 19, 2023 at 9:33 AM
Same for me. From UK but now nationalised French. I’m not made of sugar as they say here ;-)
Anybody know what was actually said? Read several articles and I’m none the wiser?
November 18, 2023 at 6:26 PM
Anybody know what was actually said? Read several articles and I’m none the wiser?
True. But history says accessible = disposable. You’re right banning is not the answer, nor over legislation, but no one has come up with any viable solutions as yet 🤷🏼♂️
The real shame is that an irresponsible few spoil it for many.
The real shame is that an irresponsible few spoil it for many.
November 18, 2023 at 6:23 PM
True. But history says accessible = disposable. You’re right banning is not the answer, nor over legislation, but no one has come up with any viable solutions as yet 🤷🏼♂️
The real shame is that an irresponsible few spoil it for many.
The real shame is that an irresponsible few spoil it for many.
Whilst Apples closed systems may have been justifiable in the past, now no. USB-C, RSC… what’s next?
November 18, 2023 at 6:17 PM
Whilst Apples closed systems may have been justifiable in the past, now no. USB-C, RSC… what’s next?
I like it. A 200kg payload is quite reasonable.
November 18, 2023 at 6:15 PM
I like it. A 200kg payload is quite reasonable.
Why is an American news feed using a UK news media site? Just asking for a friend…
November 18, 2023 at 6:07 PM
Why is an American news feed using a UK news media site? Just asking for a friend…
Agreed. They’ve virtually become disposable. Ended up being banned in Paris, by popular vote.
Treating them like motorcycles : helmets, number plates, with a nice fat deposit is what’s needed.
Treating them like motorcycles : helmets, number plates, with a nice fat deposit is what’s needed.
November 18, 2023 at 6:01 PM
Agreed. They’ve virtually become disposable. Ended up being banned in Paris, by popular vote.
Treating them like motorcycles : helmets, number plates, with a nice fat deposit is what’s needed.
Treating them like motorcycles : helmets, number plates, with a nice fat deposit is what’s needed.
True. But the little threat gives me a buzz, gets the blood pumping and brain on the edge. But I’m a Biker anyway… got to be a little bit crazy to sit on can of explosive liquid with kilos of aluminium thrusting at your privates 4000 times a minute 😜
November 18, 2023 at 4:13 PM
True. But the little threat gives me a buzz, gets the blood pumping and brain on the edge. But I’m a Biker anyway… got to be a little bit crazy to sit on can of explosive liquid with kilos of aluminium thrusting at your privates 4000 times a minute 😜
That’s your committed! I work in Paris. HUGE increase in bike usage and massive reduction in thermal engines vehicles (2&4wheels). BUT…. slighted drop of rain; bike racks are empty and the metros are full to bursting
November 18, 2023 at 4:09 PM
That’s your committed! I work in Paris. HUGE increase in bike usage and massive reduction in thermal engines vehicles (2&4wheels). BUT…. slighted drop of rain; bike racks are empty and the metros are full to bursting
Reminds me of the amazing fact chicken eggs are on big crystal 🤯
November 18, 2023 at 4:01 PM
Reminds me of the amazing fact chicken eggs are on big crystal 🤯
Great achievement!
But always have a little niggle in me when they use “RUD” as non threatening way of saying “it blew up” or “exploded”
But always have a little niggle in me when they use “RUD” as non threatening way of saying “it blew up” or “exploded”
November 18, 2023 at 4:00 PM
Great achievement!
But always have a little niggle in me when they use “RUD” as non threatening way of saying “it blew up” or “exploded”
But always have a little niggle in me when they use “RUD” as non threatening way of saying “it blew up” or “exploded”
Pedal power. Cost effective and fun, as long as it doesn’t rain hard. Many countries are 2 wheel centric. We’ve got to wean ourselves off cars and accept life is just that little bit more dangerous…
November 17, 2023 at 9:17 PM
Pedal power. Cost effective and fun, as long as it doesn’t rain hard. Many countries are 2 wheel centric. We’ve got to wean ourselves off cars and accept life is just that little bit more dangerous…