Tom Young @tfyoung.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Half my Facebook ads are literal hardcore porn trying to sell pills, the other half are AI celebrity finical scams. There's still sometimes value in the community groups, but I probably spend more time reporting ads than engaging. 000
Tom Young @tfyoung.bsky.social · 09/08/2026Having the gear shift on the same kind of stalk where a Japanese car has the indicator is diabolical. 000
Tom Young @tfyoung.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Went back and had another look at the Dixon Veloway bumps/fix. The more I look at it, the happier I am with the fix, also the more I question why it took this long. I also think barring the need for longevity testing they should just fix them all. 000
Tom Young @tfyoung.bsky.social · 26/05/2026@davidfarrier.com Did you relocate the Christchurch wizard to Wellington?! 000
Tom Young @tfyoung.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Did some vibe coding, for something we'll launch soon. Told it to take our existing branding from www.bikewest.org and it downloaded it and came back with this. That's not even a bicycle! 020
Reposted by Tom YoungDavid Farrier @davidfarrier.com · 29/04/2026everlee wihongi, the new zealander kidnapped by ICE, has just had her first appearance in front of a judge (please RT and share): www.webworm.co/betty2/webworm.coEverlee Will Remain Locked Up For Another MonthEverlee Wihongi has appeared in court, only to be sent back to ICE detention until at least June 10. David Farrier of Webworm talks to her mother Betty about the news. 38974
Tom Young @tfyoung.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Thanks @cityofmelbourne.bsky.social another ride saved by one of these repair stands. Definitely wouldn't have liked my chances on those veloway bumps without a topup. 010
Tom Young @tfyoung.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Is there a word for the feeling when that random leftover bracket that you think you got with your roof racks more years ago than you're willing to remember and kept in the junk drawer is a near enough exact fit for the missing piece on your kids training wheels? 100
Reposted by Tom YoungBike West @bikewest.org · 19/03/2026State government has released their active transport plan. transport.vic.gov.au/road-and-act...transport.vic.gov.auVictoria’s Active Transport Plan 121
Tom Young @tfyoung.bsky.social · 17/03/2026I never thought learning how to shorten hydraulic MTB brake lines would help me fix my coffee machine. But now I have bikes with appropriate length brakes and a coffee machine with a new brass pump and opv valve. 012
Tom Young @tfyoung.bsky.social · 30/12/2025It's often the internet of shit, but precooling your house while still 12km in the air feels good. 000
Tom Young @tfyoung.bsky.social · 18/11/2025Car parking levy is great and all, but calling it a congestion charge seems misguided when no doubt any reduction in congestion of people with the city as a destination will just be picked up by people who are trying to drive through the city. 000
Tom Young @tfyoung.bsky.social · 29/10/2025My Halloween Down Under hot take is that the sugar, commercialisation and importation of American culture is gross, but it's a small price to pay to see people taking over the streets and walking around and enjoying their neighbourhood. 010
Tom Young @tfyoung.bsky.social · 26/10/2025I guess wind turbine syndrome stopped being plausible, so now it's just straight up bullying? www.theage.com.au/environment/...theage.com.auBullying, harassment, intimidation: Shocking backlash for farming families who welcome renewablesAcross Australia, the drive to ramp up renewables is dividing communities. 121
Reposted by Tom YoungStreets Alive Yarra @streetsaliveyarra.bsky.social · 24/10/2025This is an awesome report, full of evidence and actionable recommendations to help kids walk to school. We urge Councillors to read it, and follow its recommendations, such as implementing modal filters to reduce the volume and speed of motor vehicle traffic in the neighbourhoods around schools. 333
Tom Young @tfyoung.bsky.social · 16/10/2025I got new Mitsubishi electric ACs with the official wifi build in. Trying to get them setup has been way more frustrating that my own adhoc esphome one. 000
Tom Young @tfyoung.bsky.social · 16/09/2025You know someone's had a bad day when there's a detached valve next to a public bike work station. 010
Tom Young @tfyoung.bsky.social · 10/06/2025Someone needs to make a drill attachment for winding back on toilet paper rolls for people with young kids and cats. 132
Tom Young @tfyoung.bsky.social · 17/05/2025The nice thing about travelling by bike is that you can see things along the way and change plans. Zoo trip has suddenly turned into Footscray Blacksmith Festival trip. 010
Tom Young @tfyoung.bsky.social · 03/05/2025My son heard that mum is going boating today. No amount of explaining will convince him that the polling booth isn't full of water and boats. 010
Reposted by Tom YoungBike West @bikewest.org · 25/02/2025It's always a fun @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social when the @snuffpuppets.bsky.social turn up! Looking forward to Friday. 182
Reposted by Tom YoungJosh Taylor @joshtaylor.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Lol John Oliver set up a how-to guide for how to make Meta make less ad $$$ from you. johnoliverwantsyourraterotica.comjohnoliverwantsyourraterotica.comHow to Change Your Meta Settings | Make yourself less valuable to Meta. Brought to you by Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. 8222161054
Reposted by Tom YoungDr Sarah Hendrica Bickerton 🏳️🌈 @sarahhbickerton.bsky.social · 18/02/2025If car drivers are regularly hitting the tim-tam separators, the solution should NOT be then to remove them so that nothing stands between the drivers and the cyclists. If you're not good enough a driver to miss a tim-tam, you're not good enough a driver to miss a cyclist. 1316336
Reposted by Tom YoungBike West @bikewest.org · 13/02/2025The bike lane on Sommerville Rd in Yarraville/Kingsville is non protected and is mostly in the car door zone with large container trucks passing right next to it. Other times it just combines with the traffic lanes like this. The woman who was run over by a truck here 22nd Jan is lucky to be alive. 11911
Reposted by Tom YoungSophie Aubrey @sophieaubrey.bsky.social · 12/02/2025The Dynon Rd rainbow bridge and Footscray Rd green bridge have appeared finished for months after being built as part of the West Gate Tunnel project. Cyclist advocates now accuse the Vic gov of delaying the opening of vital infrastructure for political convenience www.theage.com.au/national/vic...theage.com.auBike bridges were built months ago but are still closedThe bridges over Footscray Road and Dynon Road remain fenced off, forcing cyclists to stay on dangerous roads. 1104
Tom Young @tfyoung.bsky.social · 07/01/2025Hooray for class action lawsuits. Had I ignored the email that looked like spam 2 years ago, and not bothered to fill in a gigantic form, I wouldn't be $3.55 richer right now. 130
Reposted by Tom YoungBike West @bikewest.org · 17/11/2024If this concrete lifts up any higher before they finally fix it. I'm sponsoring a bmx jumps competition. 3217