Tom Babin
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Tom Babin
@shifter.info
Creator: Shifter | Urban cycling and bike commuting
Author: Frostbike: The Joy, Pain and Numbness of Winter Cycling
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I only met Dr. Darren Markland a few times, but he made an impact on me. This clip from coffee outside (with Darren giving away free coffee from his bike-mounted coffee-maker) offers a glimpse into how he viewed cycling and community as interwoven. I'm so sorry for his family and community.
September 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I’m so blown away by the size and fun vibes of Critical Mass rides these days. It gives me so much hope! @criticalmassyyc.bsky.social
June 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
A report from the UK got headlines flying about how some comments from mean cyclists were undermining the cause of cycling. But that’s not the full story.
June 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Scramble intersections for cyclists?
May 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Maybe it’s time to retire the phrase “bike-lane” on projects like this.
May 8, 2025 at 1:57 AM
The difference between good and bad (re: lazy) neighbourhood greenways can be pretty stark
March 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
How many bike lanes can a city build in one year? Check out Paris.
February 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
You have to be a masochist to ride a bike in winter, they said. Riding in cold weather is impossible, they said. Winter is so ugly, they said.
November 29, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Ten seconds of bike-rack porn, for any of you who may happen to feel like you’re drowning in cars today.
November 14, 2024 at 10:07 PM