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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Author: Frostbike: The Joy, Pain and Numbness of Winter Cycling
More here: linktr.ee/shifter
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 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.
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
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
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
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.
Scramble intersections for cyclists?
May 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Scramble intersections for cyclists?
Maybe it’s time to retire the phrase “bike-lane” on projects like this.
May 8, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Maybe it’s time to retire the phrase “bike-lane” on projects like this.
The difference between good and bad (re: lazy) neighbourhood greenways can be pretty stark
March 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The difference between good and bad (re: lazy) neighbourhood greenways can be pretty stark
How many bike lanes can a city build in one year? Check out Paris.
February 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
How many bike lanes can a city build in one year? Check out Paris.
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
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.
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
Ten seconds of bike-rack porn, for any of you who may happen to feel like you’re drowning in cars today.