In my new job I've spent too much time explaining why I don't always wear a helmet. If we're going to reap the benefits of cycling, we need to stop finger-wagging + start backing the kind of infrastructure that will genuinely keep people safe. My column for Birmingham Live 👇

Daylight savings time is Sunday!

Why did I complicate your life with socks that need to go on specific feet, and an L or R that is nearly too small to read?

The images of the war in Ukraine have made me realize how much time and effort goes into caring for injured, sick, and elderly non-combatants. Huge praise for those working to care for them.

So I saw this yesterday. There's a dog in that trailer.

Found this on the back of a mailed Citizens Bank preapproved offer: To opt out of receiving pre-screened credit offers for 5 years call the opt out toll free number 1-888-567-8688. Done.

took the Marin Bikes DSX FS out on paved/unpaved paths and gravel roads for an initial ride after making a few tweaks. Suspension fork is really nice for hard edged bumps, especially if you're running higher tire pressure for the flat sections. #marinbikes #marindsx #gravelbike

Dear concert lighting person, I never appreciate banks of blinding lights shining at me.

#motorcyclists Oppose the sales of E15 gasoline votervoice.net/Shares/BAAAAAx…

Is a stem larger in diameter than the top tube overkill or not? #marinbikes #gravelbike #marindsx #racefaceturbine #eastonhaven

The 2013 Jetta Sportwagen 2.5 is awesome, except for prematurely disintegrating studs and nuts on the cylinder head and manifold. Volkswagen you can do better. #jettafail

A beautiful day outside. I thought I'd listen to U2 #TheUnforgettableFire. Windows are open and a bird is singing in key to "Elvis Presley and America". I had to stop and see if it was part of the song. Amazing. #musicalserendipity

If only kiwi fruit had a skin that was easy to peel by hand. #design

“Years before climate change was part of national discourse, this memo outlined what was known – and feared – about climate change at the time. It was prescient in many ways.” theguardian.com/environment/20…

A late upload of This Is The Kit in Boston. Amazing music.