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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 https://awiderworld.net/

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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · Nov 15

As we're all new-ish, I'll re-introduce my old, small & neglected blog about women cycling in C19th Melbourne. I have written three chapters of a book about these women & drafted the rest. #history #Melbourne #womenscycling #cycling #cyclinghistory awiderworld.net

A Wider World

a girl's own journal of adventures by bike

awiderworld.net

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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · Jul 25

A lovely account of John Englart's life and commitment to community. brunswickvoice.com.au/john-englart... #couchpeloton #merribek #climatejustice #ChihuahuasforClimateAction

A life of honesty, integrity and social conscience

An obituary for Merri-bek climate campaigner John Englart, who died earlier this month.

brunswickvoice.com.au

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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · Jul 21

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 · Jul 20

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.

Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · Jul 20

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 · Jul 20

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 · Jul 16

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 · Jul 16

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 · Jul 15

I should definitely just lean in instead of feeling like a failure for not getting everything else done!

Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · Jul 15

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 footpath

A black dog in a pink flannel coat is laying on a green dog bed under a grey blanket.

Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · Jul 15

Not great for my to-do list but the dogs are happy 😀

Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · Jul 15

The peak of my productivity so far this week has been “keeping dogs company”. 😬

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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · Jul 12

These kind of match my bar tape!

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Stephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · Jul 7

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.

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…

www.sciencedirect.com

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DuchessFrida aka Deb @duchessfrida.bsky.social · Jul 12

"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...

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.

johnmenadue.com

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Lizet Kruyff @lizetkruyff.bsky.social · Jul 12

Yuzu we love #foodhistory #Japan

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.

www.japantimes.co.jp

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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · Jul 12

Exactly! Why do we need an euphemism?

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Domestique @domestiquecycling.com · Jul 12

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 · Jul 12

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!

Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · Jul 12

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 · Jul 12

No. But you could scour the #fratl submissions and take your best guess.

Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · Jul 12

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!

Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · Jul 12

Nice! These were Blue Lug too, from my local bike shop.

Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · Jul 12

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 · Jul 12

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 · Jul 11

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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