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Faith Hunter

@postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social
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Wurundjeri country. Naarm / Melbourne Riding, talking& writing about bikes. A bit Dutch. Often in Hokkaido. Convenor at @merri-bekbug.bsky.social Broadcaster at @yarrabike.bsky.social on 3CR Researching at awiderworld.net

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IDL Procycling @idlprocycling.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Strade Bianche 2026 through the eyes of Visma | Lease a Bike Women: “With that dust, you just follow the rider in front…” #StradeBianche #Cycling #WomenInCycling #MarianneVos #BikeRide
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Strade Bianche 2026 through the eyes of Visma | Lease a Bike Women: “With that dust, you just follow the rider in front…”
Visma | Lease a Bike Women lined up for Strade Bianche on Saturday with big ambitions, but after a race wrecked by bad luck they ultimately had to settle for seventh place for Marianne Vos. After the finish in Siena, Vos — like teammates Femke de Vries and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot — reflected on what...
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Planning to kick off the season and settle in tonight for the women’s Strade Bianche. Anyone else on the #couchpeloton this evening?
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
A lovely account of John Englart's life and commitment to community. brunswickvoice.com.au/john-englart... #couchpeloton #merribek #climatejustice #ChihuahuasforClimateAction
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A life of honesty, integrity and social conscience
An obituary for Merri-bek climate campaigner John Englart, who died earlier this month.
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
John Englart's family are inviting everyone who knew John to celebrate his life - Monday July 28, 12 noon to 4pm at St Mark's Church Hall in Fawkner. #JohnEnglart #couchpeloton #merribek #climatejustice #ChihuahuasforClimateAction
An invitation to a celebration of John Englart's life features a rosella and a photo of John in a yellow t-shirt with Chihuahua on it.
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
We also used to have bicycle culture themed fashion parades as part of Melbourne BikeFest. Some of those designers are still around, although not as overtly bike-centric as back then.
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
Funnily enough the NGV used to incorporate stylish elements of bicycle culture within their programming. Here's my bicycle on stage at the NGV for an event in 2013 :-)
A red bicycle with a chrome porteur rack and silver mudguards sits on stage at the National Gallery of Victoria. A woman holds a microphone and is sitting on a stool, while a man sits on a stool next to her.
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
So many people have asked, happy to report that John Englart's ( @takvera.bsky.social ) beloved Juliet & Indiana Jones, chihuahuas for climate action, have found a loving home after his untimely death last week. #JohnEnglart #couchpeloton #merribek #climatejustice #ChihuahuasforClimateAction
A smiling man with orange hair and a grey bear sits at a wooden table outdoors with two white chihuahuas on his lap. In the background is a brown brick wall.
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
John will also be missed on the #couchpeloton where he would share his #toursnacks and Juliet and Indiana of course, as #tourdog Vale John Englart @takvera.bsky.social 1955-2025
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Devastating news today discovering that @takvera.bsky.social has passed away. John was a loved Merri-bek community activist and will leave an enormous hole in our local community. I got to know him through @merri-bekbug.bsky.social and shared several rides with him and Juliet and Indiana Jones.
A man with his hair dyed orange and a grey beard sits outdoors at a wooden table with two white chihuahuas on his lap. A man mounts a blue bicycle. In the front basket are two white chihuahuas
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
I should definitely just lean in instead of feeling like a failure for not getting everything else done!
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Minding a friend’s dogs while they are away and then heading home for a few hours to work there to keep our Spike from feeling lonely. Not getting much work done in either house!
Two small cavoodles out and about on a leash walking on a leaf strewn footpathA black dog in a pink flannel coat is laying on a green dog bed under a grey blanket.
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Not great for my to-do list but the dogs are happy 😀
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
The peak of my productivity so far this week has been “keeping dogs company”. 😬
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
These kind of match my bar tape!
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Stephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Interesting study from Spain on the impact of the school run on parents. Finds that those walking and cycling to drop their kids off at school report "lower body mass indexes, higher life satisfaction, greater travel satisfaction, and lower commuting stress" compared to those travelling by car.
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Parenting ‘on the move’? Active school commuting is linked to parents’ well-being and children’s academic performance
In recent years, growing attention has been given to the creation of ‘active environments’ across key aspects of everyday life. Two particularly relev…
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DuchessFrida aka Deb @duchessfrida.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
"What is extraordinary is that the Albanese Government appointed Segal at all. She has form for advocating censorship and suppressing the rights of pro-Palestinian supporters to express their views" - Greg Barnes #auspol #PearlsAndIrritations johnmenadue.com/post/2025/07...
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Antisemitism envoy's report 'Trumpian'
The report of the Albanese Government’s antisemitism envoy, Jillian Segal, contains recommendations that will lead to erosion of freedom of expression and the right to protest.
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Lizet Kruyff @lizetkruyff.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Yuzu we love #foodhistory #Japan
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The juicy tale of Saitama's prized yuzu
Locals are supporting the country’s oldest cultivation of the Japanese citrus via creative ways like ownership schemes and turning the fruit into various sips and savories.
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Exactly! Why do we need an euphemism?
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Domestique @domestiquecycling.com · 12/07/2025
Stunning 🇦🇺 Gigante wins second 🇮🇹 #GirodItaliaWoman stage while 🇮🇹 Longo Borghini moves into pink! 🩷 Get the full stage report: domestiquecycling.com/en/news/stun... 📸: Cor Vos
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Oh it’s not my local! But my local bike shop here in Australia stocks a few things from blue lug. We do always drop in when we are in Tokyo, luckily can’t take too much home on the plane!
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Thank you! Trying to put some time into working out how I can get it going again over the next few months.
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
No. But you could scour the #fratl submissions and take your best guess.
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Well I think I can speak for all of us when I say we are glad that is over. Can't wait to see stripes!
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Nice! These were Blue Lug too, from my local bike shop.
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Can’t actually justify another bike so splashed out on valve caps instead. 😃
Part of a bike ride can be seen and part of the bike’s wheel. The valve on the bike has a bright purple anodized valve cap
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Today’s big/little task is cleaning my bike which I have been avoiding for weeks now because my hands will get cold. 🙄🙄
A bike rides through a puddle. The rider is wearing gold shoes
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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
The 14th Street Busway has been a smashing success: faster commutes, fewer crashes, calmer streets. So why is Eric Adams blocking a similar plan for 34th Street?
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Yesterday's @yarrabike.bsky.social Radio Show is online! In this episode we chatted about TAC, the no-fault transport insurance we have in Victoria, and when it does, or doesn't cover you, when you're on a bike. www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...
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Why am I paying TAC insurance when it won't cover me on a bike?
Faith and Val are joined in the studio by Mathew Peckham and we all share our bike moments, including the 2025 Melburn Roobaix and installation of a long overdue prioirty crossing on the Inner Circle ...
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
In a very ADHD moment, lost an entire box of Ritalin within half an hour of getting it. 😬
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
omg. My brain just froze
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
It was meant to be 2x2. And I was happy to live with 1x1 after I realised my mistake but it wasn’t going to line up nicely with the rest of the pattern. Distracted by TDF Stage 3 drama at 1am.
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Tinking back 1x1 rib a great start to the day. Whatever it is I’m procrastinating from must be really bad!
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
My #tourknitting plans are far more prosaic. Socks and a vest.
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Rhys Parton @rhysparton.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
This makes me so happy! Deadly stuff, Scott!
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Visit the Indigiverse, where the oldest living culture inspires the newest living superheroes
Scott Wilson's Indigenous superhero Dream Walker captivated fans at Supanova Comic Con and Gaming, sharing stories deeply rooted in Gooniyandi language and culture.
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Just when you thought the thirteen year old dog was finally slowing down you find yourself wrestling a decaying rat barehanded from his mouth in the street. 🤮
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Today on @yarrabike.bsky.social radio Val and I recapped the City of Melbourne draft budget submissions hearing and take a look at what you can do next to improve the budget for building bike lanes in Melbourne. www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...
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City of Melbourne bike lane budget - Why the Spin?
Fresh from a brief technical gremlin wrestling session Faith and Val warm up the mikes by sharing their bike moments. We check in on our Radiothon fundrasing target and remind everyone of the differen...
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Wheel reinventor @wheelreinventor.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
The idea that bike lanes are in conflict with these things is just so stupid. Workers and customers all get to the city by bike, deliveries already happen by bike (ubereats anybody?)
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
That is over 1300 submissions about the need for safer cycling to get in and out of the city and enjoy what Melbourne has to offer.
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工an Monroe 🚰 @eean.dev · 11/06/2025
also from the 1990s: Sagan worried that the current situation might happen youtu.be/U8HEwO-2L4w?...
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Carl Sagan's last interview with Charlie Rose (Full Interview)
YouTube video by bailesie
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 10/06/2025
"The vast majority of Australians have got less than $200,000 worth of super." "We're having this entire media obsession about a small increase in the amount of tax that will be paid by people with more than 15 times that." @richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Ordered a long black and after he brought it to my table the barista asked “Do you have milk with one?” Is that a thing?
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
One of those days where everything seems just a bit harder than it should be and now at the end realising I am getting a sore throat and a headache and not feeling well and maybe that was the problem all along 😬
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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
New! @3crmelbourne.bsky.social #podcast: City of Melbourne bike lane budget slashed, Val and @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social talk to @nikdow.bsky.social about City of Melbourne draft budget showing a huge cut to funding + @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social Big City Lights www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...
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City of Melbourne bike lane budget slashed
Faith and Val are joined in the studio by Nik Dow of Bike Melbourne. We share our usual bike moments before turning to the Draft City of Melbourne budget currently out for consultation.
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
Looking forward to this on Thursday! events.humanitix.com/stories-of-c...
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WELA x Merri-Bek Stories of Change
WELA x Merri-bek City Council Present Stories of Change
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
It was so cold this morning but the sun came out and we had a lovely morning running a BUG ride exploring some projects creating habitat, managing water and stormwater in particular and being beautiful.
A large gum tree stands on some grass surrounded by a group of people with their bikes. There are more native Australian trees in the background
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Why is someone with a genuine medical concern about losing consciousness at random moments allowed to drive?
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
The perfect autumn day in the sun taking some of our Wheel Sisters on their first ride on local streets.
Three women on bicycles turn circles A line of six women are on the side of the road listening to a seventh woman, standing on the footpath, talk. They are at a crossroads Several women with bicycles stand around a sign post on a trail listening to one woman speak.
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Eric Bananarama @ericbanana.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Today, the fate of millions rests in the hands of an unchecked Israeli government, one that the (Jewish) New York Times Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Thomas Friedman wrote recently, “is not our ally” David Leser is a Walkley Award-winning writer & author. Thread .. 🧵 #auspol #Gaza #Genocide
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Call me a self-hating Jew, but what Israel is doing in Gaza is indefensible
Does criticism of Israel amount to antisemitism? No, it does not. And the cruelty we see in Gaza is chillingly reminiscent of Europe 80 years ago when Jewish people faced extinction.
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