Stefan Zajic
@zajic.com
Philadelphia, bikes, marginalia
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Stefan Zajic
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· Sep 6
Today at the PBA ride I was unexpectedly inducted into the philadelphia dynamo headlight society by CJ
Blessed be the hub
(that's two spoke cards in three days, hmm)
Blessed be the hub
(that's two spoke cards in three days, hmm)
This is a great list and has been guiding my family's recent TM viewing, though if you're new to the who I'd start with the canonical UK version, e.g. our personal fav UK5
Taskmaster seasons power rankings
1. NZ2
2. NZ4
3. UK7
4. UK15
5. AU3
6. NZ5
7. UK5
8. UK14
9. UK16
10. NZ1
1. NZ2
2. NZ4
3. UK7
4. UK15
5. AU3
6. NZ5
7. UK5
8. UK14
9. UK16
10. NZ1
November 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
This is a great list and has been guiding my family's recent TM viewing, though if you're new to the who I'd start with the canonical UK version, e.g. our personal fav UK5
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Longer, and ten paces back, of the same.
November 14, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Longer, and ten paces back, of the same.
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Directing traffic to turn right (east) off 18th onto Race St.
November 14, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Directing traffic to turn right (east) off 18th onto Race St.
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Mostly videos from this week's @wednightrides.org's "Light Up Ride" that started, 12 November 2025, from the "Toast the Trails" event at the Cherry Street Pier.
November 14, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Mostly videos from this week's @wednightrides.org's "Light Up Ride" that started, 12 November 2025, from the "Toast the Trails" event at the Cherry Street Pier.
I just finished reading this, can't recommend enough
On the values and virtues of walking
On divergent paths from impoverished childhood
Atypically arresting photographs
On the values and virtues of walking
On divergent paths from impoverished childhood
Atypically arresting photographs
finished reading & highly recommend this walking memoir by @craigmod.com
it almost got me with “I never beat you in a race again, did I?” and finally, inevitably, got me with his story about his grandfather
if I hadn't been reading in public, i would have cried my eyes out
it almost got me with “I never beat you in a race again, did I?” and finally, inevitably, got me with his story about his grandfather
if I hadn't been reading in public, i would have cried my eyes out
November 13, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I just finished reading this, can't recommend enough
On the values and virtues of walking
On divergent paths from impoverished childhood
Atypically arresting photographs
On the values and virtues of walking
On divergent paths from impoverished childhood
Atypically arresting photographs
Honestly, I had no idea that my WMBR T-shirt from a few years back was an homage to this album cover
On this day in 1981, New Order released their debut studio album “Movement”
November 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Honestly, I had no idea that my WMBR T-shirt from a few years back was an homage to this album cover
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Last night was radiant. 100 glowing souls cycled around Philadelphia and paused in the prettiest spots. Many thanks to the Circuit Trails Coalition for the excellent pre-party - certainly the first time we had tacos, drinks and a bike valet at our meet-up spot. 📸 by Stefan, Karen, Alec (I think)
November 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Last night was radiant. 100 glowing souls cycled around Philadelphia and paused in the prettiest spots. Many thanks to the Circuit Trails Coalition for the excellent pre-party - certainly the first time we had tacos, drinks and a bike valet at our meet-up spot. 📸 by Stefan, Karen, Alec (I think)
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Tonight! Forecast is brisk but not cold - 50F
Start: Cherry Street Pier
Meet @ 7pm, roll @ 7:10
End: Jerry's Bar, 129 W. Laurel St
Length: 8.3 miles, flat (+109/-106 ft)
Difficulty: Standard
Regroup @ Addison St and @ River Soundings.
Ride inspired by Bike JC's Light Up Rides, & led by WNR regular & volunteer marshal Daniel P.
Meet @ 7pm, roll @ 7:10
End: Jerry's Bar, 129 W. Laurel St
Length: 8.3 miles, flat (+109/-106 ft)
Difficulty: Standard
Regroup @ Addison St and @ River Soundings.
Ride inspired by Bike JC's Light Up Rides, & led by WNR regular & volunteer marshal Daniel P.
November 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Tonight! Forecast is brisk but not cold - 50F
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My kids call it "the rainbow tower"
River Soundings is a new light / kinetic sculpture by the Delaware River behind the Rivermark development at Spring Garden St
November 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
My kids call it "the rainbow tower"
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This is well worth reading. "No, Elon Musk is not getting a trillion dollars from Tesla. It’s not happening. Not a real thing. I’m sorry."
I wrote about Elon's corny new stunt contract and why the media spent the last five days doing free PR work for him
Why Elon Musk Got the Most Ridiculous Pay Package in the History of Humanity
Did Tesla just make Musk the world’s first trillionaire? Almost certainly not. But that’s not what his colossal new deal is really about.
www.theringer.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
This is well worth reading. "No, Elon Musk is not getting a trillion dollars from Tesla. It’s not happening. Not a real thing. I’m sorry."
This is well worth reading. "No, Elon Musk is not getting a trillion dollars from Tesla. It’s not happening. Not a real thing. I’m sorry."
I wrote about Elon's corny new stunt contract and why the media spent the last five days doing free PR work for him
Why Elon Musk Got the Most Ridiculous Pay Package in the History of Humanity
Did Tesla just make Musk the world’s first trillionaire? Almost certainly not. But that’s not what his colossal new deal is really about.
www.theringer.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
This is well worth reading. "No, Elon Musk is not getting a trillion dollars from Tesla. It’s not happening. Not a real thing. I’m sorry."
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Light Up + Toast the Circuit
Tomorrow: reject darkness & radiate light on our 2nd annual LIGHT UP RIDE, the 1st ride after DST ends. Deck out you & your bikes as brightly as you can for a ride past a few notable Philly light displays, including Addison St, the Percy St Project, & River Soundings.
Tomorrow: reject darkness & radiate light on our 2nd annual LIGHT UP RIDE, the 1st ride after DST ends. Deck out you & your bikes as brightly as you can for a ride past a few notable Philly light displays, including Addison St, the Percy St Project, & River Soundings.
November 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Light Up + Toast the Circuit
Tomorrow: reject darkness & radiate light on our 2nd annual LIGHT UP RIDE, the 1st ride after DST ends. Deck out you & your bikes as brightly as you can for a ride past a few notable Philly light displays, including Addison St, the Percy St Project, & River Soundings.
Tomorrow: reject darkness & radiate light on our 2nd annual LIGHT UP RIDE, the 1st ride after DST ends. Deck out you & your bikes as brightly as you can for a ride past a few notable Philly light displays, including Addison St, the Percy St Project, & River Soundings.
My kids call it "the rainbow tower"
River Soundings is a new light / kinetic sculpture by the Delaware River behind the Rivermark development at Spring Garden St
November 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
My kids call it "the rainbow tower"
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Start: Cherry Street Pier
Meet @ 7pm, roll @ 7:10
End: Jerry's Bar, 129 W. Laurel St
Length: 8.3 miles, flat (+109/-106 ft)
Difficulty: Standard
Regroup @ Addison St and @ River Soundings.
Ride inspired by Bike JC's Light Up Rides, & led by WNR regular & volunteer marshal Daniel P.
Meet @ 7pm, roll @ 7:10
End: Jerry's Bar, 129 W. Laurel St
Length: 8.3 miles, flat (+109/-106 ft)
Difficulty: Standard
Regroup @ Addison St and @ River Soundings.
Ride inspired by Bike JC's Light Up Rides, & led by WNR regular & volunteer marshal Daniel P.
November 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Start: Cherry Street Pier
Meet @ 7pm, roll @ 7:10
End: Jerry's Bar, 129 W. Laurel St
Length: 8.3 miles, flat (+109/-106 ft)
Difficulty: Standard
Regroup @ Addison St and @ River Soundings.
Ride inspired by Bike JC's Light Up Rides, & led by WNR regular & volunteer marshal Daniel P.
Meet @ 7pm, roll @ 7:10
End: Jerry's Bar, 129 W. Laurel St
Length: 8.3 miles, flat (+109/-106 ft)
Difficulty: Standard
Regroup @ Addison St and @ River Soundings.
Ride inspired by Bike JC's Light Up Rides, & led by WNR regular & volunteer marshal Daniel P.
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Departing from the Toast to the Circuit Trails @ Cherry Street Pier: celebrating 500 miles of Circuit Trails is free, registration includes 2 drink tickets, tacos, and bike valet. The event runs from 5:30-7:30p, so it's perfectly timed to join before the ride. www.eventbrite.com/e/toast-to-t...
Toast to the Circuit Trails
Join us at Cherry St. Pier for food, drinks, and group trail outings #OnTheCircuit
www.eventbrite.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Departing from the Toast to the Circuit Trails @ Cherry Street Pier: celebrating 500 miles of Circuit Trails is free, registration includes 2 drink tickets, tacos, and bike valet. The event runs from 5:30-7:30p, so it's perfectly timed to join before the ride. www.eventbrite.com/e/toast-to-t...
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Last night on the ride, a guy in a tomato pie costume asked me which were the most successful and unsuccessful WNRs. I said something like, "I have no idea how to answer that question, every time we get a bunch of people together to ride bikes, it's a success"
October 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Last night on the ride, a guy in a tomato pie costume asked me which were the most successful and unsuccessful WNRs. I said something like, "I have no idea how to answer that question, every time we get a bunch of people together to ride bikes, it's a success"
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Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
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Today's random page is the entry for "LOVE" (Robert Indiana, 1976). www.philart.net/art/LOVE/239... #Philly #PublicArt #VisitPhilly #art. This is the copy at LOVE Park, pictured with the original base in front of the previous fountain.
November 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Today's random page is the entry for "LOVE" (Robert Indiana, 1976). www.philart.net/art/LOVE/239... #Philly #PublicArt #VisitPhilly #art. This is the copy at LOVE Park, pictured with the original base in front of the previous fountain.
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10% of Meta's 2024 ad revenue came from outright frauds and scams; the platform shows consumers 15 billion ads for fraud and scams every single day. This doesn't even include agitprop and AI slop.
the existential collapse of this monumental pile of shit company simply can't come quickly enough
the existential collapse of this monumental pile of shit company simply can't come quickly enough
Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
Meta projected 10% of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and banned goods, and it internally estimates that its platforms show users 15 billion scam ads a day, company documents show.
www.reuters.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
10% of Meta's 2024 ad revenue came from outright frauds and scams; the platform shows consumers 15 billion ads for fraud and scams every single day. This doesn't even include agitprop and AI slop.
the existential collapse of this monumental pile of shit company simply can't come quickly enough
the existential collapse of this monumental pile of shit company simply can't come quickly enough
Hurricanes, Au Revoir Simone
"this message is for all the people
the people who are always waiting"
"this message is for all the people
the people who are always waiting"
This morning's 'popped into my head' playlist:
God, Tori Amos
Melissa, Allman Brothers Band
Thirteen, Big Star
God, Tori Amos
Melissa, Allman Brothers Band
Thirteen, Big Star
A small habit I've been trying to nurture:
when I wake up with a song on my mind,
listen to that song
Today's edition: Rain, by The Clientele, 2000
"And the stars are falling on this night like rain
through the silence of the dark October lanes"
open.spotify.com/track/7tpCYK...
when I wake up with a song on my mind,
listen to that song
Today's edition: Rain, by The Clientele, 2000
"And the stars are falling on this night like rain
through the silence of the dark October lanes"
open.spotify.com/track/7tpCYK...
November 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Hurricanes, Au Revoir Simone
"this message is for all the people
the people who are always waiting"
"this message is for all the people
the people who are always waiting"
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GO BIRDS, GO VOTE
Real talk: believe me when I say, I know it's far from reliably inspiring to participate in democracy in Philadelphia, but for real, go vote. Just go. The most important elections are for DA and to retain the PA Supreme Court justices. It matters.
Real talk: believe me when I say, I know it's far from reliably inspiring to participate in democracy in Philadelphia, but for real, go vote. Just go. The most important elections are for DA and to retain the PA Supreme Court justices. It matters.
November 4, 2025 at 1:23 PM
GO BIRDS, GO VOTE
Real talk: believe me when I say, I know it's far from reliably inspiring to participate in democracy in Philadelphia, but for real, go vote. Just go. The most important elections are for DA and to retain the PA Supreme Court justices. It matters.
Real talk: believe me when I say, I know it's far from reliably inspiring to participate in democracy in Philadelphia, but for real, go vote. Just go. The most important elections are for DA and to retain the PA Supreme Court justices. It matters.
GO BIRDS, GO VOTE
Real talk: believe me when I say, I know it's far from reliably inspiring to participate in democracy in Philadelphia, but for real, go vote. Just go. The most important elections are for DA and to retain the PA Supreme Court justices. It matters.
Real talk: believe me when I say, I know it's far from reliably inspiring to participate in democracy in Philadelphia, but for real, go vote. Just go. The most important elections are for DA and to retain the PA Supreme Court justices. It matters.
November 4, 2025 at 1:23 PM
GO BIRDS, GO VOTE
Real talk: believe me when I say, I know it's far from reliably inspiring to participate in democracy in Philadelphia, but for real, go vote. Just go. The most important elections are for DA and to retain the PA Supreme Court justices. It matters.
Real talk: believe me when I say, I know it's far from reliably inspiring to participate in democracy in Philadelphia, but for real, go vote. Just go. The most important elections are for DA and to retain the PA Supreme Court justices. It matters.
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I think this is our first brush with TikTok? www.tiktok.com/t/ZTM4eLWes/ featuring @chuembucket.bsky.social & (briefly) @zajic.com
"after I had a few drinks,
came upon a shit load of
bikers what the hell"
"after I had a few drinks,
came upon a shit load of
bikers what the hell"
TikTok video by phillywithlena
www.tiktok.com
October 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I think this is our first brush with TikTok? www.tiktok.com/t/ZTM4eLWes/ featuring @chuembucket.bsky.social & (briefly) @zajic.com
"after I had a few drinks,
came upon a shit load of
bikers what the hell"
"after I had a few drinks,
came upon a shit load of
bikers what the hell"
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Walkable city baseball edition:
Andrés Giménez on how you get the feeling of a city by walking it.
Andrés Giménez on how you get the feeling of a city by walking it.
October 29, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Walkable city baseball edition:
Andrés Giménez on how you get the feeling of a city by walking it.
Andrés Giménez on how you get the feeling of a city by walking it.