Cycling Chris
@cadencechris.bsky.social
Cycling N+1, lapsed runner, fitness professional retired but not retired, STEM outreach (retired) happily married, loves food, the outdoors, have a crazy working cocker spaniel and moved from the madness to rural Pembrokeshire 🏴
Cardigan town and pedestrians.
They Don’t want 20mph and don’t want pedestrianisation.
Always thought It would be good to have traffic free zones in town.
@kirstendevos.bsky.social
They Don’t want 20mph and don’t want pedestrianisation.
Always thought It would be good to have traffic free zones in town.
@kirstendevos.bsky.social
February 12, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Cardigan town and pedestrians.
They Don’t want 20mph and don’t want pedestrianisation.
Always thought It would be good to have traffic free zones in town.
@kirstendevos.bsky.social
They Don’t want 20mph and don’t want pedestrianisation.
Always thought It would be good to have traffic free zones in town.
@kirstendevos.bsky.social
Pembrokeshire Lamb In Flight.
I thought I could see a small white fleece in the 2nd field behind home and yes, it was a lamb.
The lights fading and had to take the shot looking through the double glazed door.
It’s a long way away and needed the 1,200mm lens
I thought I could see a small white fleece in the 2nd field behind home and yes, it was a lamb.
The lights fading and had to take the shot looking through the double glazed door.
It’s a long way away and needed the 1,200mm lens
February 11, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Pembrokeshire Lamb In Flight.
I thought I could see a small white fleece in the 2nd field behind home and yes, it was a lamb.
The lights fading and had to take the shot looking through the double glazed door.
It’s a long way away and needed the 1,200mm lens
I thought I could see a small white fleece in the 2nd field behind home and yes, it was a lamb.
The lights fading and had to take the shot looking through the double glazed door.
It’s a long way away and needed the 1,200mm lens
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PM says peer (his former communications chief) did not give 'full account' over links to sex offender.
"He lied" excuse was used for Mandelson and is wheeled out again.
Does no one google, read press, double check anything?
Who is ultimately held responsible?
"He lied" excuse was used for Mandelson and is wheeled out again.
Does no one google, read press, double check anything?
Who is ultimately held responsible?
PM says peer did not give 'full account' over links to sex offender
Sir Keir Starmer was asked at Prime Minister's Questions about his decision to award a peerage to Lord Doyle.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 3:55 PM
PM says peer (his former communications chief) did not give 'full account' over links to sex offender.
"He lied" excuse was used for Mandelson and is wheeled out again.
Does no one google, read press, double check anything?
Who is ultimately held responsible?
"He lied" excuse was used for Mandelson and is wheeled out again.
Does no one google, read press, double check anything?
Who is ultimately held responsible?
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The school run …
November 20, 2024 at 9:15 AM
The school run …
Pembrokeshire Cycling
I’m sure I had a shopping bike….
And one for flowers….
I’m sure I had a shopping bike….
And one for flowers….
February 11, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Pembrokeshire Cycling
I’m sure I had a shopping bike….
And one for flowers….
I’m sure I had a shopping bike….
And one for flowers….
Pembrokeshire Wildlife Centre
Walk into Town yesterday and it was a wet one.
Every day seems to be, wet.
The view looking towards home in the distance hidden behind the low clouds
Walk into Town yesterday and it was a wet one.
Every day seems to be, wet.
The view looking towards home in the distance hidden behind the low clouds
February 11, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Pembrokeshire Wildlife Centre
Walk into Town yesterday and it was a wet one.
Every day seems to be, wet.
The view looking towards home in the distance hidden behind the low clouds
Walk into Town yesterday and it was a wet one.
Every day seems to be, wet.
The view looking towards home in the distance hidden behind the low clouds
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Wes Streeting still ready to challenge Starmer despite show of unity, allies say.
He had majority of just over 500 votes in the last election.
He would take Labour further to the right. Funded by healthcare companies, handing the NHS to corporations and private equity.
He had majority of just over 500 votes in the last election.
He would take Labour further to the right. Funded by healthcare companies, handing the NHS to corporations and private equity.
Streeting still ready to challenge Starmer despite show of unity, allies say
Health secretary poised to make leadership bid after May local elections to pre-empt a potential challenge from rival Rayner, MPs close to him say
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Wes Streeting still ready to challenge Starmer despite show of unity, allies say.
He had majority of just over 500 votes in the last election.
He would take Labour further to the right. Funded by healthcare companies, handing the NHS to corporations and private equity.
He had majority of just over 500 votes in the last election.
He would take Labour further to the right. Funded by healthcare companies, handing the NHS to corporations and private equity.
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Given Wes Streeting's links with Mandelson and Palantir, both stronger than Starmer's, the question MPs ought really to be asking themselves is, if we replace Starmer with Streeting are we hopping out of the frying pan and into the fire?
February 10, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Given Wes Streeting's links with Mandelson and Palantir, both stronger than Starmer's, the question MPs ought really to be asking themselves is, if we replace Starmer with Streeting are we hopping out of the frying pan and into the fire?
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Banning cyclists from roads over 25mph — with criminal penalties, even imprisonment — would have been one of the worst laws in history. Active travel saves lives, improves health and cuts congestion. Focus on the real risk: dangerous driving. Cyclists cause under 1% of fatal crashes.
February 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Banning cyclists from roads over 25mph — with criminal penalties, even imprisonment — would have been one of the worst laws in history. Active travel saves lives, improves health and cuts congestion. Focus on the real risk: dangerous driving. Cyclists cause under 1% of fatal crashes.
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Good morning.
February 10, 2026 at 6:13 AM
Good morning.
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Multimillionaire Brexiter, Tim Martin, urges pubs to back Reform. Just like he urged the country to vote for Brexit. Too bad if it makes you poorer. Too bad for the children he’ll push back into poverty. Tim wants more money. And he couldn’t give a shit about the cost for everybody else.
(iPaper)
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February 10, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Multimillionaire Brexiter, Tim Martin, urges pubs to back Reform. Just like he urged the country to vote for Brexit. Too bad if it makes you poorer. Too bad for the children he’ll push back into poverty. Tim wants more money. And he couldn’t give a shit about the cost for everybody else.
(iPaper)
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@cbcycles.bsky.social
This is Broadway when the sun shines.
MrsZ wants to book a cottage that way and has insisted I revisit the rides I used to do.
This is Broadway when the sun shines.
MrsZ wants to book a cottage that way and has insisted I revisit the rides I used to do.
February 9, 2026 at 1:52 PM
@cbcycles.bsky.social
This is Broadway when the sun shines.
MrsZ wants to book a cottage that way and has insisted I revisit the rides I used to do.
This is Broadway when the sun shines.
MrsZ wants to book a cottage that way and has insisted I revisit the rides I used to do.
I remember seeing this and thought…..
February 7, 2026 at 8:46 PM
I remember seeing this and thought…..
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'I don’t find anything coming out in the news surprising - but I am curious about what happens next. Many know that the world’s in a mess because of wealthy people pulling politicians’ strings. Many have had enough. It’s up to us now what we do. I wonder if a movement will now start, to push back. '
I felt compelled to write this, with everything erupting in the news…
open.substack.com/pub/jujuliag...
open.substack.com/pub/jujuliag...
Solidarity... and hope?
I didn’t intend to write anything this morning.
open.substack.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:32 PM
'I don’t find anything coming out in the news surprising - but I am curious about what happens next. Many know that the world’s in a mess because of wealthy people pulling politicians’ strings. Many have had enough. It’s up to us now what we do. I wonder if a movement will now start, to push back. '
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Reform Vs Green.
Hate Vs Hope.
Hundreds and hundreds of people out on the streets today making sure hope wins.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hate Vs Hope.
Hundreds and hundreds of people out on the streets today making sure hope wins.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Gorton and Denton by-election: Zack Polanski urges 'hope over hate'
Zack Polanski joined candidate Hannah Spencer, a councillor and plumber, on the campaign trail.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 7, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Reform Vs Green.
Hate Vs Hope.
Hundreds and hundreds of people out on the streets today making sure hope wins.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hate Vs Hope.
Hundreds and hundreds of people out on the streets today making sure hope wins.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Pembrokeshire Cycling Indoors.☔️☔️
MrsZ headed into the garage this morning for a session and I held back until this afternoon for a Rouvy Race. 🥵
I don’t use the Stages SC03 bike with power cranks so just set up for MrsZ and look at her peak power! 1488watts!
I can’t get close to that.
MrsZ headed into the garage this morning for a session and I held back until this afternoon for a Rouvy Race. 🥵
I don’t use the Stages SC03 bike with power cranks so just set up for MrsZ and look at her peak power! 1488watts!
I can’t get close to that.
February 7, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Pembrokeshire Cycling Indoors.☔️☔️
MrsZ headed into the garage this morning for a session and I held back until this afternoon for a Rouvy Race. 🥵
I don’t use the Stages SC03 bike with power cranks so just set up for MrsZ and look at her peak power! 1488watts!
I can’t get close to that.
MrsZ headed into the garage this morning for a session and I held back until this afternoon for a Rouvy Race. 🥵
I don’t use the Stages SC03 bike with power cranks so just set up for MrsZ and look at her peak power! 1488watts!
I can’t get close to that.
Pembrokeshire Litter Pick
Needed full waterproofs for the village lane litter pick.
Anothe sack full and we have three other lanes heading out of the village.
I’ll hoist up the help flag at the next village hall coffee morning.
Our Hill out back keeps disappearing so not a a day for 🚴
Needed full waterproofs for the village lane litter pick.
Anothe sack full and we have three other lanes heading out of the village.
I’ll hoist up the help flag at the next village hall coffee morning.
Our Hill out back keeps disappearing so not a a day for 🚴
February 7, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Pembrokeshire Litter Pick
Needed full waterproofs for the village lane litter pick.
Anothe sack full and we have three other lanes heading out of the village.
I’ll hoist up the help flag at the next village hall coffee morning.
Our Hill out back keeps disappearing so not a a day for 🚴
Needed full waterproofs for the village lane litter pick.
Anothe sack full and we have three other lanes heading out of the village.
I’ll hoist up the help flag at the next village hall coffee morning.
Our Hill out back keeps disappearing so not a a day for 🚴
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UK has regressive taxes.
National Insurance is no exception. Employees pay 8% on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270, and 2% on earnings above £50,270.
Net result is that basic rate taxpayers pay higher proportion of their income in NIC than those on higher incomes.
No govt listens to the people
National Insurance is no exception. Employees pay 8% on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270, and 2% on earnings above £50,270.
Net result is that basic rate taxpayers pay higher proportion of their income in NIC than those on higher incomes.
No govt listens to the people
National Insurance is a regressive tax that hits the less well-off hardest
Compared to income tax, national insurance contributions attract little sustained scrutiny even though they provide large amounts to the public purse.
leftfootforward.org
February 7, 2026 at 2:01 PM
UK has regressive taxes.
National Insurance is no exception. Employees pay 8% on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270, and 2% on earnings above £50,270.
Net result is that basic rate taxpayers pay higher proportion of their income in NIC than those on higher incomes.
No govt listens to the people
National Insurance is no exception. Employees pay 8% on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270, and 2% on earnings above £50,270.
Net result is that basic rate taxpayers pay higher proportion of their income in NIC than those on higher incomes.
No govt listens to the people
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Once again, it turns out “fully autonomous” means “a guy in the Philippines.”
It Turns Out Waymos Are Being Controlled by Workers in the Philippines
During a Congressional hearing, Waymo's chief safety officer, Mauricio Peña, was grilled over the company's reliance on overseas workers.
futurism.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Once again, it turns out “fully autonomous” means “a guy in the Philippines.”
Pembrokeshire litter pick
Just look at this. Mostly lager tins and all thrown out of vehicles down the lane from our house.
We only manage to pick up what we could reach along a 700mtr section and we have more litter to pick up tomorrow.
It’s lovely here so why spoil it.
We don’t understand
Just look at this. Mostly lager tins and all thrown out of vehicles down the lane from our house.
We only manage to pick up what we could reach along a 700mtr section and we have more litter to pick up tomorrow.
It’s lovely here so why spoil it.
We don’t understand
February 6, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Pembrokeshire litter pick
Just look at this. Mostly lager tins and all thrown out of vehicles down the lane from our house.
We only manage to pick up what we could reach along a 700mtr section and we have more litter to pick up tomorrow.
It’s lovely here so why spoil it.
We don’t understand
Just look at this. Mostly lager tins and all thrown out of vehicles down the lane from our house.
We only manage to pick up what we could reach along a 700mtr section and we have more litter to pick up tomorrow.
It’s lovely here so why spoil it.
We don’t understand
Pembrokeshire cycling and accessories
Bike ride? Nope it’s ☔️ down
Time to search for a Cube Acid GoPro Mount.
Had the Cube C62 Carbon Gravel bike last year and couldn’t get the mount.
Got one in Berlin and they will let me know how much to post
Brexit isn’t making this as easy as it used to be
Bike ride? Nope it’s ☔️ down
Time to search for a Cube Acid GoPro Mount.
Had the Cube C62 Carbon Gravel bike last year and couldn’t get the mount.
Got one in Berlin and they will let me know how much to post
Brexit isn’t making this as easy as it used to be
February 6, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Pembrokeshire cycling and accessories
Bike ride? Nope it’s ☔️ down
Time to search for a Cube Acid GoPro Mount.
Had the Cube C62 Carbon Gravel bike last year and couldn’t get the mount.
Got one in Berlin and they will let me know how much to post
Brexit isn’t making this as easy as it used to be
Bike ride? Nope it’s ☔️ down
Time to search for a Cube Acid GoPro Mount.
Had the Cube C62 Carbon Gravel bike last year and couldn’t get the mount.
Got one in Berlin and they will let me know how much to post
Brexit isn’t making this as easy as it used to be
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No they don't, Source. www.cycle-helmets.com/elvik.pdf
If the results were conclusive, different studies would coherently agree and countries with helmet compulsion would be able to evidence significantly lower head injuries than those without.
If the results were conclusive, different studies would coherently agree and countries with helmet compulsion would be able to evidence significantly lower head injuries than those without.
www.cycle-helmets.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:28 AM
No they don't, Source. www.cycle-helmets.com/elvik.pdf
If the results were conclusive, different studies would coherently agree and countries with helmet compulsion would be able to evidence significantly lower head injuries than those without.
If the results were conclusive, different studies would coherently agree and countries with helmet compulsion would be able to evidence significantly lower head injuries than those without.
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OH MY GOODNESS YOU GUYS - NUMBER 1?!
jujuliagrace.substack.com
jujuliagrace.substack.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:45 AM
OH MY GOODNESS YOU GUYS - NUMBER 1?!
jujuliagrace.substack.com
jujuliagrace.substack.com
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With criminality this serious ending in death, what other crime would escape national news? This was only BBC local. What more must happen for a lifetime ban? Driving is a privilege, not a right. Our culture — and sentencing — needs radical change.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Man who drove 135mph jailed for 10 years after fatal M40 crash
Police says CCTV footage shows Trad Almaghrabi leaving the scene on foot.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 4:26 PM
With criminality this serious ending in death, what other crime would escape national news? This was only BBC local. What more must happen for a lifetime ban? Driving is a privilege, not a right. Our culture — and sentencing — needs radical change.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...