Robin Richardson she/her

@canadarobin.bsky.social

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Doing everything I can to help people bike more and drive less. Obsessed with cargo bikes. Organizer, Yonge4All; Leader, KidicalMassTO; Contributor, ebikes-international.com. Proud 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 mom. Still COVIDing 😷💉

Vandalized billboard on Hwy 17, north of Victoria, BC. The text reads, "LNG Makes Canada Stronger - Secure Our Prosperity - LNGFacts.ca - Canada Action." A graffiti artist has scribbled over the word "Stronger" and written "BURN" underneath it in flame-coloured paint.
Aberdeen and Newton, two black retrievers, smile with their tongues out at golden hour in Victoria, BC. They are sitting on a rock with a small ocean bay in the background.
A line graph showing the virus signals in the wastewater of Toronto, Ontario, Canada over the past year. There are large COVID spikes in the first part of the year, then moderate results. Flu A jumps from near-zero to total domination of the results in the span of one month. COVID and RSV are also present.
The character Uncle Ben from the Spiderman movies looks earnestly at Peter Parker (not in frame) as he tells him, "Remember, with great power comes great responsibility."
Two young kids ride their bikes in a curb-protected bike lane in Toronto. On one side is the traffic lane, on the other is a streetside cafe.
Actor Nathan Fillion wears a costume which includes a Canada flag-emblazoned shield
Adult and puppy black retrievers in my Bullitt cargo bike. There's a light dusting of snow on the ground and flurries in the air.
Mike Myers as Wayne in Wayne’s World makes an incredulous face at the camera. The text reads, “get-a-load of this guy cam.”
My two black Flat-Coated Retrievers in the cargo box of my Larry vs Harry e-Bullitt cargo bike. They are lying nose to tail and looking very comfy.
Selfie of me in winter, wearing a puffy coat, fleece scarf, wool cycling cap, and lighted helmet, and grinning despite the snowflakes on my face and clothes. In the background you can see the handlebars of my bike and a snowy streetscape. There's a bike lane under that snirt if you look closely!
A hot pink Tern GSD longtail cargo bike tows a Carla Cargo trailer on which is mounted a Larry vs Harry Bullitt front-loader cargo bike. The whole rig is parked in the brand-new Yonge Street bike lane in front of a grassy park by a subway station.
A man, woman, and three kids pose with their bicycles on a residential street. They are wearing cycling jerseys promoting the Ride for Farley, a fundraiser for the veterinary charity the Farley Foundation.
A man, woman, and three kids, wearing summery clothes and bike helmets, pose with their bikes by a downtown street. The bikes are loaded with boxes from FoodShare.
A woman and two kids, wearing warm clothes and bicycle helmets, stand with their bicycles in front of a grocery store. Two of the bikes are cargo bikes, loaded down with 10 large pumpkins.
Photo of two kids' bikes with studded winter tires, in front of a low stone wall. Snow covers the ground and is embedded in the tread of the bikes' tires.
A smiling woman, wearing a cocktail dress and a bright yellow bike helmet, holding her bike in a driveway between houses.
A man's head in winter, with a balaclava covering his nose and mouth, eyeglasses and a bike helmet. Ice crystals have formed on his glasses and eyebrows. There is a snow-covered car in the background.
A group of kids and adults on bicycles, waiting in a bike lane for the light to change so they can go. The kids are wearing backpacks. It is morning; they are on their way to school.
A man wearing cycling clothes, riding a bicycle in a suburban parking lot.
A photo of my three kids wearing red sweatshirts in front of a birch tree. They are approximately 8, 11, and 14 years old.
A photo of a silver Volvo XC90 SUV, showing its large hood and windshield with blind spots created by the pillars which hold up the roof.
A downtown intersection with bumper-to-bumper traffic in every lane in all directions
A car odometer showing 177,777 kms driven
A parking lot full of SUV's
So close to getting it: a silver Volvo SUV with bikes on the roof and filling the cargo compartment.
An ultrasound photo of a baby in utero
Anti-Cycling Bingo card. From top left to bottom right, the squares read, "When I look they're always empty/They should wear helmets/I support bike lanes...where they make sense/Not the Tour de France/Bike lanes are dangerous/Cyclists need to follow the rules of the road/CONGESTION/We're not Europe/People with disabilities can't bike/Cyclists are running red lights/Too many hills/They should have licenses/FREE SPACE/Put them on side streets/Emergency Vehicles!?!/Cyclists don't pay for roads/We're too spread out/Cyclists think they own the road/Seniors can't ride bikes/Out of control/Six months of winter/I'm a cyclist, but.../Hurting small businesses/Powerful cycling lobby/War on cars." Image from https://www.reddit.com/r/torontobiking/comments/1ggkfa0/anticycling_bingo_card/
Email draft to HR@opm.gov titled "What I did last week." The content reads: * Updated resume ​* Downloaded essential files to thumb drives * Printed all performance reviews * Changed LinkedIn profile to "Actively Looking" ​* Hid crucial information where DOGE will never find it
Aberdeen the Flat-Coated Retriever in the bucket of my Bullitt e-cargo bike, looking up and back at the camera.
Dear Madame Simard, I am writing to you as a deeply concerned citizen regarding the upcoming federal and Ontario elections. I am asking Elections Canada to protect our democracy from the hostile actions of Elon Musk and his associates by launching a proactive investigation into potential interference by Mr. Musk on the X platform. Will Elections Canada contact Germany for advice on the steps necessary to access the X algorithm?  One has only to look at recent events in the United States to see the consequences of allowing Musk's election interference to proceed unchecked. Thank you for defending Canadian sovereignty and protecting our independent and fair elections. Sincerely,
Cover art of the 75th Anniversary Edition of The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck.
Newton the retriever puppy playing in the snow. His little black face is covered in white sparkles.
Extreme closeup of Newton’s face covered in snow
Closeup of Newton the Flatcoated Retriever puppy
Newton and Aberdeen lie together on a floral rug. Newton is curled around my bedroom slipper, which is a little worse for wear. Scraps of toilet paper roll are all over the floor in front of them.
Newton the baby black retriever sits on the sidewalk in wintertime.
Aberdeen the black retriever and our new puppy Newton (a baby black retriever) face the camera in the cargo area of my Bullitt e-cargo bike. Newton is small but looks nothing like a chihuahua.
Aberdeen, my black retriever, looks up and back at the camera from her seat in the front cargo area of my Bullitt e-cargo bike.
My family sitting on a large driftwood log at Mystic Beach on Vancouver Island.
Cyclist’s-eye-view of Aberdeen the Flat-Coated Retriever riding in the front of my cargo bike.
My superlatively sweet black retriever, Aberdeen, sits comfortably in the cargo box of my Bullitt bike. She's looking up and back at me as I take the photo.
A man wearing waterproof cycling clothes and a helmet with camera rides a Rocky Mountain full-suspension bike down wet rocks with water cascading alongside. Thick conifer forest fills the background. Photo by Elodie Lantelme.
A Google Maps screenshot centred on the intersection of Bloor St W and Royal York Road
My black retriever Aberdeen, comfy in the front bucket of my Bullitt cargo bike. She's looking up and back at me as I take the photo. My bike is dark blue, and she's sitting on a folded yoga mat. There are autumn leaves in the gutter.
A Cybertruck is parked in front of a small park. It has custom wheels and a matte black wrap, which makes it even uglier than the stock model. The owner is dressed all in black too; he is at the right of the photo, walking back to his dumpster.
Side-by-side movie stills of Carrie Fisher as a young, earnest Princess Leia and a mature, seasoned General Organa.
My black retriever Aberdeen is perched on the flatbed of my Bullitt cargo bike, which is parked on the grass under a gnarled tree. It's a sunny day in early spring, and Abby's tongue is doing a little mlem as she smiles at the camera.
An 80's-style circular button with the old San Francisco MUNI logo on a goldenrod & tomato red background. It appears to be pinned to a piece of blue denim.
Photo of my son and me taken in winter. We are on our bikes in the Yonge Street bike lane. We are bundled up in winter coats, goggles, scarves, and gloves. We are both wearing helmets with embedded lights.
A determined young woman, dressed in practical travel attire, navigates her heavily loaded bicycle along a scenic route. The year is 1915, and her spirit of adventure is as vibrant as the landscape she traverses. In the summer of 1915, Clara Wilkes was not the typical young woman of her time. While others were content with the comforts of home, Clara yearned for the open road and the thrill of discovery. At just 19, she had already planned a solo journey that few would dare to undertake—a tour of the countryside on her trusty bicycle. Her bike, though heavy with supplies, was her ticket to freedom. Laden with a tent, a small cooking set, and a few essentials, the steel frame groaned under the weight. But to Clara, it was more than just a mode of transportation; it was a symbol of her independence and courage. Each morning, she would set off at dawn, the early light casting long shadows on the winding roads. The world around her was awakening—birds singing, leaves rustling in the breeze, and the distant sound of a stream trickling through the forest. As she pedaled, the landscape changed from rolling hills to dense woods and then to wide-open meadows, each new view more breathtaking than the last. Clara’s journey was not without its challenges. The roads were rough, often no more than dirt paths, and the weight of her bike made every incline a test of strength. But she welcomed each challenge with a smile, her eyes alight with determination. Every mile brought her closer to something new—a village she had never visited, a mountain she had never climbed, or a river she had never crossed. At night, she would find a quiet spot to set up camp, often near a river or under the shelter of tall trees. As the stars emerged, Clara would sit by her small fire, the warmth a comfort after a long day of travel. She would write in her journal, capturing the day’s events, the people she met, and the thoughts that filled her mind as she explored the world on two wheels.
An old-school style poster showing Doug Ford's head pasted over a boxer's body, facing up to four boxers who all look a little like Justin Trudeau (though I think not intentionally). The sign reads: PEDAL PROTEST THE EAST END vs Ford's Bill 212 Alexander the Great Plaza (Danforth & Logan) Sunday November 17, 3:30pm Bike along Danforth/Bloor to Queen's Park Join the Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. PROTECT OUR BIKE LANES PROTECT THE GREENBELT FIGHT BILL 212 Instagram @EastEndVsBill212
Closeup of my t-shirt, which has a black silhouette of a mama bear standing protectively behind her rainbow and trans-flag-coloured cubs.
Screenshot of my comment, which reads: The evidence is clear: increasing vehicle mass and hood height, combined with poor visibility due to small windows and large roof supports, have contributed to worsening rates of pedestrian and cyclist injuries and fatalities in collisions with motor vehicles. I urge you in the strongest possible terms to regulate these attributes of cars, SUV's and so-called "light trucks" to reduce the frequency of collisions and lessen the impacts to vulnerable road users when collisions do occur. The NHTSA should prioritize the safety and well-being of road users outside of cars, as much or more than it does the occupants of those cars.
The same "Important reminder" posted on Twitter, with a reply from Harry Russell (@MIzPais) that says, "Yet another progressive policing what others do on Halloween. Typical. The people who buy candy for children can dole it out as they please."
Photo of a fresh pile of horse poop in the bike lane. Photo credit Diana Chan McNally.
Anti-biking guy tweets, "lol ok wait until it's -20 outside with snow and ice on the ground. Send a video of yourself biking in that weather please." I reply with a video of me biking in fresh snow. He replies, "that's fantastic! Thanks for risking your life, you have convinced me. I'm selling my car and buying a bike tomorrow!"
My black retriever Abby, seated in the front of my Bullitt cargo bike. She is looking up and back at me as I take her picture. It's fall, and there are leaves in the gutter in the background. My bike is navy blue with sky blue panels and a green yoga mat for a cushion for Abby.
Poster for Kidical Mass TO ride on Saturday, Sept. 21. Distillery District to the Lighthouse (Tommy Thompson Park). 10am Feeder Ride Departs Distillery District. 11am Main Ride Departs from the Tommy Thompson Park Pavilion (parking lot).
My e-assist Bullitt, locked up inside a shopping cart corral. Someone has placed a War on Cars sticker behind it.