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Andreas Piefke

@andreaspiefke.bsky.social

Tech Architect, Problem Solver, Bike Rider, Urban Mobility, Melbourne/AUS

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One of the greatest bollard walks in history.
#WorldBollardAssociation

22.02.2026 13:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5464    ๐Ÿ” 1230    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 70    ๐Ÿ“Œ 108

Yep, capital will always find another investment if the current one does not perform as expected anymore.

21.02.2026 23:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Cargo bike at a bike hoop with other hoops being partially blocked by a rail under a staircase.

Cargo bike at a bike hoop with other hoops being partially blocked by a rail under a staircase.

Bullitt cargo bike parked under an IKEA ad poster showing the same cargo bike loaded up with boxes

Bullitt cargo bike parked under an IKEA ad poster showing the same cargo bike loaded up with boxes

The IKEA in Springvale has this tucked away bike rack while it also has plenty more space on the same level.

19.02.2026 20:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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That e-bike you bought your teen might be an illegal electric motorbike โ€“ and the risks are real From serious injuries to thrill-seeking rideouts, teens on overpowered e-bikes have provoked a media frenzy. But the risks of these vehicles is very real.

Good take on the on illegal e-motorbike issue in Australia. I agree theconversation.com/that-e-bike-...

18.02.2026 08:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes, the rain radar is the most important app on my phone to make cycling decisions. It is amazing how much rain you can dodge with the right information.

16.02.2026 09:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Das ist die netteste Art zu sagen, dass man ein prรคhistorisches Arschloch gefunden hat. ๐Ÿ˜‚ Hat es schon einen Namen?

15.02.2026 05:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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From the latest episode of Mad As Hell: โ€˜Angus Taylorโ€™s Brainโ€™ #libspill #auspol

12.02.2026 10:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 277    ๐Ÿ” 154    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 25    ๐Ÿ“Œ 27
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A tumbling (mini) iceberg to end the week.๐Ÿ˜Œ
#Iceland

13.02.2026 03:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

How would you account for it? Bit by bit? ๐Ÿ˜”

13.02.2026 01:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I tried that and the challenge with the Bullitt was to weigh the front down to keep the rear wheel up.

12.02.2026 21:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Agree, used it yesterday, too. I did run the rope through the frame between seat stays and seat tube. Even if I had a rear rack I am not sure I would trust it to hang the bike from. The double strap looks nice and stable, though.

12.02.2026 21:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Two frames. 1. Lib Party Room, members huddled around table, one says โ€œWe have no policies, no principles, no vision, no credibility, no gravitas, no consistency, no popular appealโ€ฆโ€ 2. Same scene, another says, โ€œYouโ€™re right - Angus Taylor is the leader who best represents us.โ€

Two frames. 1. Lib Party Room, members huddled around table, one says โ€œWe have no policies, no principles, no vision, no credibility, no gravitas, no consistency, no popular appealโ€ฆโ€ 2. Same scene, another says, โ€œYouโ€™re right - Angus Taylor is the leader who best represents us.โ€

If the cap fits.
My @smh @theage cartoon.

12.02.2026 21:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 741    ๐Ÿ” 289    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 46    ๐Ÿ“Œ 19

Using a car makes that too easy. Put it on a cargo bike and you are committed ๐Ÿ˜‰

12.02.2026 02:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Over on threads someone just use ai;dr and we all need to adopt that right quick

11.02.2026 19:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11982    ๐Ÿ” 4157    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 86    ๐Ÿ“Œ 191

So, Angus is trying to beat that? ๐Ÿ˜‚

12.02.2026 02:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hate is a strong word in this context. It is more that people realise that it is difficult, uncertain and you know that you are not welcome. The are more inviting alternatives.

12.02.2026 01:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Annex businesses tell Ford to back off Bloor bike lanes Stores in the Annex say the Bloor bike lanes have been a big boost to business. As Michelle Mackey reports, the neighborhood's BIA wants the province to back off its new bill that could see the lanes ...

WATCH: Seriously, if youโ€™re following ANY bike-lane debate, you HAVE TO WATCH this news story. You actually canโ€™t make this up. Ford claims without evidence that bike-lanes are bad for small business, and THE ACTUAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION obliterates him with data.

Safe bike-lanes mean business.

11.02.2026 01:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 299    ๐Ÿ” 113    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6

For crime you would always steal a getaway bike beforehand ๐Ÿ˜‰

10.02.2026 20:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Looks good. Pedals or not, it should be categorised as a motorbike, require registration and insurance and should not be allowed on bicycle infrastructure.
I test rode an electric motorbike without pedals once. They are a nice ride but I would not switch from my cargo e-bike.

09.02.2026 04:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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-Vous รชtes gentil avec vos vรฉlos, mais comment on fait aprรจs une grosse chute de neige?

-Copenhague: #holdmyCarlsberg
๐Ÿ˜Ž

07.02.2026 12:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 106    ๐Ÿ” 36    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

MAFS might be struggling for ratings with that competition ๐Ÿ˜‚

08.02.2026 02:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Just please ensure to focus on actual hoons and not simply take it out on struggling and underpaid delivery riders.

08.02.2026 02:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Agree, no point arguing. We agree that something needs to be done, we just promote different approaches. Good luck working with your council.

08.02.2026 01:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hierarchy of hazard controls - Wikipedia

I completely agree, there should be a lot more regulations on cars to keep teenagers and pedestrians safe. ๐Ÿ˜‰ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hierarc...

07.02.2026 23:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Indeed it is. Cycling is good for health, including e-bikes. What good are more regulations if we donโ€™t even bother to enforce the existing ones? We have registered and licenced drivers speeding through schools zones. There is regulation, little enforcement and no call for more regulation for safety

07.02.2026 22:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

No, thatโ€™s not what I said.

07.02.2026 21:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I donโ€™t think it is a tiny problem but we donโ€™t solve with more regulation but rather enforcement of the regulation we have.

07.02.2026 12:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The regulated top speed is 25 km/h. I doubt parents with children are tuning their bikes to hoon past schools. The fact that you consider side swiping a usual occurrence says more about the safety of cars than bicycles. And cargo e-bikes usually have child seats or a protective barrier.

07.02.2026 12:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The same applies to cars. And it is not a lot but rather a few people and fewer people get injured by bikes than cars.

07.02.2026 12:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I see registration and licence as unnecessary. Registration has been considered and dismissed by countries a few times as a reasonable fee would never cover the cost of administration. As for tuition, my kids had bike education at school. That should suffice.

07.02.2026 11:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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