Nice read from @michaelibarry.bsky.social

"There is uniformity in design yet individualization in workmanship ... They are the lines of work, the faults that lie on the frame like a birthmark on skin, that mass production bikes, built by machines, no longer have"
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We used @sciam.bsky.social's 180th anniversary as an excuse to revisit an old favorite. Familiar with the efficiency of locomotion chart from the March 1973 issue? Here it is again, reimagined for 2025 by DTAN Studio, w/text by @parshallison.bsky.social 📊 🧪 www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-hu...

I'm convinced all road users "disobey" the rules with similar rates regardless of mode. We yell about people on bikes because it's much more obvious. But the consequences are just exponentially more severe the heavier the vehicle the faster you're traveling.

“Cyclists move like a swarm of sparrows,” he said. “There are thousands of them moving in chaos, but there are no collisions. They turn a little bit; they change their speed. You must do the same.”

Paris urban biking DOUBLED in just one year.

“Cycling in Paris has transcended mere trendiness; it’s become a fundamental aspect of the city’s identity. Despite challenges like inclement weather, cyclists continue to flock to the streets, setting new records and reshaping the urban landscape.”

A daily bike commute through the park is often a moment of meditation for me, preparing me for the day, and letting me wind down in the evening. I wrote about the therapy of the ride and how scientific study has explained why a spell in nature is what we all need: mariposabicycles.ca/blogs/featur...

“One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss.”

“Which means that Copenhagen, a city of 1.2 million people, saves $357 million a year on health costs because something like 80% of its population commutes by bike.”
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In the early 70's there was an impressive outdoor velodrome in Woodbridge that attracted the best racers in the world: mariposabicycles.ca/2025/07/02/t...

Good news for those who may have missed the screening Monday of this terrific film

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Watch new cycling film ‘Breakaway Femmes’ in Canadian theatres in April

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Watch new cycling film ‘Breakaway Femmes’ in Canadian theatres in April

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Improving racers' understanding of how their minds affect performance while also creating more holistic team environments will not only improve race performance but also riders' general happiness and health.
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As the technical and physical performance gains are maximized, teams will look to place more focus on mental well-being, which will also result in a healthier, happier peloton, @michaelibarry.bsky.social writes

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Think of what Seattle could have done here if we hadn't replaced our own elevated highway on the waterfront with a surface highway

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Top riders are calling for gear restrictions to slow speeds and make racing safer. That may or may not help. The greater story is that they fear for their health/safety and want change. Here is an article on why they want speeds to drop and how races can be safer: cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/new...

In business, sport and entertainment, Ai is influencing process and outcome. Cycling is no different. Pro teams will increasingly use Ai to analyze competition, plan tactical scenarios, and find blind spots which will affect roles in teams and increase race speeds.
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