#fireroad

[insubordinatepuppet]

Love this spot

[fireroad]

LOG 01 FROM THE FIREROAD

[macbethapologist]

2 weeks late but ignore that sev

3 ships: Aziraphale/Crowley, Will/Hannibal, Yennefer/Jaskier

first ever ship: propbably Percy/Annabeth from Percy Jackson lbr

last song: Arms Tonite by Mother Mother

last movie: Interview with the Vampire

currently reading: also Interview with the Vampire...

currently watching: Rome HBO (im crying over this one btw. it's killing me)

currently consuming: black tea with caramel chunks my beloved

currently craving: sleep and a hike on a day off

tagging @fireroad @faithdeans @hauntedpearl @season12cas

Got tagged by both @sweeteatercat and @tentoriumcerebelli, thanks guys

9 people to get to know better!

1. 3 ships: Hankcon, Gladnis, Saixel

2. first ever ship: Oooooh no that's The Fandom We Do Not Discuss, I wouldn't confess to that one if I was being waterboarded

3. last song: Pendulum by Machinae Supremacy

4. last movie: The Barbie Movie

5. currently reading: The Murderbot Diaries, and plucking my way through the Big Bang fics as I am so behind

6. currently watching: House MD with my best friend, which has taken on extra hilarity now that I do the job I do, and I'm like ".... A transjugular liver biopsy is not the amazing innovation they think, we do like three a week, and also they're under X-ray so you still can't do one on the pregnant lady."

7. currently consuming: Nothing, we are in the midst of the debate as to whether we order Korean or KFC.

8. currently craving: Sleep. So much sleep.

Tagging:

@sevdrag, @a-feral-coffee-enthusiast, @glxyqst, @dbh-garbage-pit, @aye-toast, @andthekitchensinkao3, @scurvioli, @maddsmallow, @incomprehensible-phasmid

No pressure though if you don't want to, or forget, like I nearly did

[gertrudemarie]

Los Angeles, CA. 2019. 

[50milesfromhome]

East of Albuquerque, NM.

[capitolamediavideoproductionsf]

los angeles san francisco video production capitola media #mountainview #cirrusclouds #mountainrun #aclearday #cloudaction #adayoff #bayarea #marketing #agagency #advertising #bluegreen #sky #hazeydays #hiking #fireroad #hike #trail #redwoods #forest #valley #creative #videoproduction #capitolamedia #reflection #naturallighting #photosynthesis #siliconvalley #sanfrancisco #earthandsky @capitolamedia 🌤🗻🌁 (at Capitola Media LLC)

[hdeu]

Great place for a run. Or a walk. Or a ride. Ran the long loop the other day with the sheebs and trying to dodge the rain. . . . . #scotland #walking #cycling #trail #fireroad #grassupthemiddle #trailrunning #trailrun #renfrewshire #paisleyis #visitscotland #runscotland #locherwood #running #westcoast #woodland #forest (at Quarrier's Village)

[newwheel]

Big Win for Electric Bikes in Marin

On January 23rd, over 50 electric bicyclists and friends of electric bicycles came together at the Marin Board of Supervisors to argue against a proposed ban by the Marin County Parks District. Our message was simple: electric bicycles are an amazing technology that ought to be understood and promoted, not banned and vilified. At the very least, more study should be done to understand how electric bicycles can bolster the transportation and recreation network of Marin County.

The amazing turnout, combined with a successful email and phone campaign that we helped organized the week before, convinced all five County Supervisors not only that the prohibition was poorly conceived, but that electric bicycles are vital to achieving County Government’s stated objectives of promoting a healthy, active community, fighting traffic congestion and pollution from cars, and working to slow the rate of climate change.

More work to be done

Our work helping Marin County Supervisors understand the benefits of electric bicycles is not over. Tuesday’s meeting was an important first step, but there is still lots of work to be done. We must educate the general public, and  put pressure on our elected officials to do the right thing. Karen and Brett will be working directly with Marin County Parks to help steer progress on this particular bill. 

Leading by example

In order to have the maximum positive impact in our community, it is vitally important that we each comport ourselves as electric bicycle users in a responsible and aware manner.

We know that electric bicycles are just bicycles with a pedal-assisted boost, but there are many who have not ridden an electric bicycle yet and do not understand this amazing technology. Many people make the assumptio that electric bicycles are similar to heavy scooters, and should thus be confined only to spaces shared with automobiles. 

It is incumbent upon all of us to do everything we can to educate those who are concerned about potential risks around the use of pedal-assist bicycles. It is imperative that we show through example that this is not a technology to fear, but rather one to embrace. That it is human in scale, friendly, and approachable, and opens up bicycle use for both practical purposes and for pleasure.  

So when you're riding, don't forget: 

Keep it friendly: Slow down and greet those on other bicycles or  traveling by foot. It's easy to slow and accelerate on an ebike, so there's no excuse not to be kind and aware!  

Know the rules: as early adopters, we must lead by example when we ride. As an ebike rider, it’s important to remember what class of bike you’re riding and where that bike can legally go. 

Ride for the future: Stay organized for success. We've attached a few resources below for your reference. And we’ve started a Bay Area Electric Bicyclists Facebook group to help us all stay in touch.

Here Are Some Resources

California Laws:

Class 1 electric bicycles assist the rider’s pedaling up to a maximum speed of 20mph.  

Class 2 electric bicycles assist the rider up to 20 mph with pedal assist OR a throttle.

Class 3 electric bicycles assist the rider’s pedaling up to a maximum speed of 28mph

This pamphlet from People for Bikes explains current electric bicycle rules in California, which include:

Always follow posted rules of the road.

Most multi-use bicycle paths have a speed limit of 15 mph

Ride in bicycle lanes and paths and not on sidewalks

Be courteous to pedestrians, equestrians, and other cyclists

Ring your bell well in advance to let others know you’re passing

Smile and be friendly! :)

Let’s stay organized

Stay connected so that together we can better represent the benefits of electric bicycles. We’ve created a new Bay Area Facebook group to help us stay in touch: Bay Area Electric Bicyclists. It’s open to anyone who has an electric bicycle, or is interested in electric bicycles, but it does require an approval from a moderator to join.

[vegarabelsnes]

Finally a proper outing...! First one since lockdown March 17th. 3 hours up to the top of Mount St.Helena, 20 minutes down 🤪🚴‍♂️⛰ #mountainbike #fireroad #mountsthelena #california #covid19 #sthelena #tired (at Mount Saint Helena) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB88JZ7n7ha/?igshid=9bd4z8vi7w1e

[renovationwellness]

Perfect morning for a ride! 🎄 #trails #fireroad #singletrack #mtb #mountains #mountainbike #cyclists #cycling #thegreatoutdoors #nature #clouds #fitness #fitlife #training #christmaseve #CrankBenders #RenovationWellness #RWCrew #RW

[osamuito]

The best route in 2019 so far ここロードでも突っ込めるぞ（一部17%程度の勾配あり）。去年の山火事の痕が生々しい。 #roadbike #gravelride #gravelgrinding #santamonicamountains #malibucanyon #fireroad #brushfire #lasucksforcycling #fromwhereiride #wymtm #chriskingbuzz #mycielo #cielocycles #ロードバイク (at Santa Monica Mountains) https://www.instagram.com/p/B48kTnAF3Gg/?igshid=6keywxxleqti

[alecscudder1987]

i do write, i swear i write well sometimes. with fervor even

HEATHER'S HYMN, A TWO-PART SHORT STORY ABOUT A DISABLED TWENTY YEAR OLD GHOST AND THEIR CAT ROADTRIPPING IT ACROSS THE U.S. TO THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COAST. WRITTEN BY ME 💌 READ IT HERE ON SUBSTACK.

[julkastrophoto]

EntreVerdes #road #green #view #outdoors #ride #fireroad #mtb #colombia (at El Mirador Del Toro) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3sSRu2gu4y/?igshid=77cwq91lhnb7

[pc420]

#Therapy session about to go under way. Not sure where we're headed but it should be fun. #dirtbikes #suzuki #RM250 #RMX250 #Yamaha #WR450F #singletrack #fireroad #offroad (at Pasadena, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxsRmGynfDZ-hgZNPiLs9XFUtF53lVUMglUUw40/?igshid=14sux4ibm9fqu

[lindsayracen]

We ❤️Snow Days #flashbackfriday . . . #wrightwood #snowday #snow #snowsledding #sledding #snowsled #wrightwoodca #offroading #trucktrail #fireroad #snowglobe #snowy #snowsports #wrightwoodmountains #sled #snowday❄️ #sleddingfun #sleddingday #offroadclub (at Wrightwood, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtW73qvh-cF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16a3hgihrhre7

[50milesfromhome]

East of Albuquerque, NM .