My post yesterday morning on Threads got well over 500 likes and 35 replies so far. Even though I have many more followers here, It's been a very long time since I've seen that type of engagement on Twitter. Hopefully more people from #biketwitter will make the switch.
@davidhalesmith@Surly_Bikes That's a mirror on the left. I have a single chainring, so only one @Gevenalle CX shifter on the front of the right brake lever. I love that set-up on my commuter bike for reliable shifting in all weather conditions.
@2_Wheeled_Wolf By the way, after a few days not checking Twitter/X, I had 27 notifications. One was a real comment from you, and the rest were all likes from spam bots. It's a shame, because I used to really love Twitter.
I think it is time to remove Twitter/X/whatever this is from my phone. I've met some really great people here over the course of 15 years, and I hope to see many of you over on Threads.
Find me there at https://t.co/soXFxeclEr
@2_Wheeled_Wolf I just followed you on Bluesky. I'm
@ https://t.co/gU6YSp3UlP there. I'm not completely leaving Twitter either, but just checking it less since I took it off my phone.
@samj_day Protected bike lanes and a network of greenway paths would go a long way toward enticing more Americans to give up their cars. It would alleviate congestion for drivers too if more people were choosing alternatives to a single occupancy vehicle commute.
@samj_day I ride to work regardless of weather conditions too, but I do understand why the majority of Americans fear riding on the roads. In most of the US, car-centric infrastructure is hostile to cyclists and pedestrians, and most drivers are watching their phones more than the road.
@kairyssdal After so many years, it's hard to leave Twitter (or whatever it's called these days). I've been using Threads more too though. I have a Bluesky account too, but Threads is more active...at least for me.
One of the craziest findings in urban planning is that you can reach more jobs faster by car in Dutch cities than American cities — *and* walking, cycling, and transit are faster in Dutch cities.
Building cities for cars fails even cars. @BrentToderian
https://t.co/fVMNxJ3Bph
@Henryz_mom We are on the same team, and I TRULY appreciate your perspective. I have lost a couple of close friends and my grandmother to traffic violence, but I can't imagine losing a child. One of my kids rides a bike for transportation, and two drive small cars. I worry about all of them
@Henryz_mom I am truly sorry for your loss, and I am sorry if I wasn't clear. I have the same goal as you, and I shouldn't argue while I'm still so angry. I will always continue to fight for safe roads for all, and that includes pointing out the vehicle bloat that is hurting drivers too.
@Henryz_mom You are twisting my words. I have lost friends and family members on bikes and in cars, and DO NOT value one life over another. I do believe that negligent driver in a big lifted trucks who kill others should be held accountable, and that those vehicles pose a greater danger.
Given that road wear scales with axle weight to the 4th power (RW=kg^4) and these large vehicles are 4 - 8 times more likely to kill other road users, $30 is practically symbolic. These fees should be thousands.
@Henryz_mom I guess that is the part of your original statement that I don't fully agree with. You said road violence is a problem for ALL road users, but it's not an equal problem. Many people choose to stack the odds in their favor by driving large, heavy vehicles with limited sightlines.
@Henryz_mom A good friend of mine was killed by a driver last week. He was on his bike and didn't stand a chance against the big, heavy truck that hit him. Those who choose to drive oversized 3 ton vehicles are technically at some risk too, but they are making a choice to endanger others.