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Drinking beer, riding bikes and fixing stuff.
Post about active travel, music and a bit of tech and politics. And riding bikes. And drinking beer.
Post about active travel, music and a bit of tech and politics. And riding bikes. And drinking beer.
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another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
December 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
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Happy #sketchpadvent. Now for the last and biggest: engineers Pell Frischmann’s early 70s proposals for a cross channel bridge, linked by a massive sea-platform city for oil tankers and container ships, with an airport, helipad and homes for workers. Jingle! x
December 24, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Happy #sketchpadvent. Now for the last and biggest: engineers Pell Frischmann’s early 70s proposals for a cross channel bridge, linked by a massive sea-platform city for oil tankers and container ships, with an airport, helipad and homes for workers. Jingle! x
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lol lmao this government will stop at nothing to fold for people who are never going to vote for them
Inheritance tax for farmers to kick in at £2.5m, not £1m as planned, in government U-turn to help farming community - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
December 23, 2025 at 12:07 PM
lol lmao this government will stop at nothing to fold for people who are never going to vote for them
The only wine with security tags in Chipping Norton M&S. Lots were more expensive. 🤷♂️
December 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The only wine with security tags in Chipping Norton M&S. Lots were more expensive. 🤷♂️
Merry Imperial Pastry Stoutmas
@Deya
@Deya
December 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Merry Imperial Pastry Stoutmas
@Deya
@Deya
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Reminder from Brenda the civil disobedience penguin @firstdogonthemoon about surviving Christmas with climate denier relatives. Radicalise the kids instead.
December 23, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Reminder from Brenda the civil disobedience penguin @firstdogonthemoon about surviving Christmas with climate denier relatives. Radicalise the kids instead.
Halt & Catch Fire. Season 2 Ep1.
Pivot to chat: 1980s dial-up online gaming “Donna notices two users are chatting long after their game ended, inspiring her to develop standalone chat rooms”
Pivot to chat: 1980s dial-up online gaming “Donna notices two users are chatting long after their game ended, inspiring her to develop standalone chat rooms”
Ah yes, we could never have predicted this, never www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Teens flock to alternative apps after social media ban
The Commonwealth's long-awaited social media ban for under-16s came into effect this month. But some experts note a rise in alternatives to popular platforms as teens find ways to stay active on socia...
www.abc.net.au
December 23, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Halt & Catch Fire. Season 2 Ep1.
Pivot to chat: 1980s dial-up online gaming “Donna notices two users are chatting long after their game ended, inspiring her to develop standalone chat rooms”
Pivot to chat: 1980s dial-up online gaming “Donna notices two users are chatting long after their game ended, inspiring her to develop standalone chat rooms”
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Golf carts are puttering their way toward becoming a legit transport mode.
This year, Cleveland, Corpus Christi, and South Carolina officially legalized them on local streets. Major media outlets like the Wall Street Journal and CBS News have covered their soaring popularity (esp in suburbs).
This year, Cleveland, Corpus Christi, and South Carolina officially legalized them on local streets. Major media outlets like the Wall Street Journal and CBS News have covered their soaring popularity (esp in suburbs).
Why one Michigan town is regulating its golf cart boom
St. Johns, Michigan, is one of more than two dozen communities in the state to pass ordinances regulating golf carts on public roads.
www.cbsnews.com
December 22, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Golf carts are puttering their way toward becoming a legit transport mode.
This year, Cleveland, Corpus Christi, and South Carolina officially legalized them on local streets. Major media outlets like the Wall Street Journal and CBS News have covered their soaring popularity (esp in suburbs).
This year, Cleveland, Corpus Christi, and South Carolina officially legalized them on local streets. Major media outlets like the Wall Street Journal and CBS News have covered their soaring popularity (esp in suburbs).
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We initially designed the protected cycle infrastructure to include the RBKC side of Bayswater Road. Not surprising but nonetheless a depressing reply came back: "Stepped tracks and bus stop by-passes are just not something that is supported in RBKC currently."
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I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Westminster Council want to add a direct bike route with floating bus stops to Bayswater Road, from Lancaster Gate all the way west to… the RBKC boundary, where it will abruptly end. because RBKC.
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Cycle Movement Strategy Phase 3: Bayswater Road
The Bayswater Road Cycle Movement Strategy Phase 3 scheme looks to enhance cycling and pedestrian facilities in both directions along Bayswater Road, from Palace Court to Lancaster Terrace.
cmsbayswaterroad.commonplace.is
December 22, 2025 at 11:24 AM
We initially designed the protected cycle infrastructure to include the RBKC side of Bayswater Road. Not surprising but nonetheless a depressing reply came back: "Stepped tracks and bus stop by-passes are just not something that is supported in RBKC currently."
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My Christmas wish is that one day our sidewalks will be as wide as our trucks.🎄🎅
December 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
My Christmas wish is that one day our sidewalks will be as wide as our trucks.🎄🎅
Single issue transport obsessives.....
Burnistoun - The Single Issue Candidate
YouTube video by Burnistoun
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December 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Single issue transport obsessives.....
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It's astonishing how a technology called artificial intelligence has revealed the actual stupidity of so many people. This tweet hasn't been bettered
December 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
It's astonishing how a technology called artificial intelligence has revealed the actual stupidity of so many people. This tweet hasn't been bettered
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Goodwin (like similar voices) is being totally dishonest about this. Despite the equal dishonesty of its headline, the Mail story shows these weren't "anti-immigration tweets", they were calls for "slaughter" and mass violence against MPs. It's incredible that this is being openly condoned.
December 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Goodwin (like similar voices) is being totally dishonest about this. Despite the equal dishonesty of its headline, the Mail story shows these weren't "anti-immigration tweets", they were calls for "slaughter" and mass violence against MPs. It's incredible that this is being openly condoned.
Southall shop owners marching in the streets because
"the parking attendant guys are so aggressive and they don't give people a chance"
WTAF? they don't allow people to park illegally?
"the parking attendant guys are so aggressive and they don't give people a chance"
WTAF? they don't allow people to park illegally?
December 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Southall shop owners marching in the streets because
"the parking attendant guys are so aggressive and they don't give people a chance"
WTAF? they don't allow people to park illegally?
"the parking attendant guys are so aggressive and they don't give people a chance"
WTAF? they don't allow people to park illegally?
It's a real shame just how much the anti-terror protection has degraded all of the cycleways on London bridges. Making what would have been a good width undersized.
There are countless areas where people gather that don't have barriers. But the bridges are forever compromised.
There are countless areas where people gather that don't have barriers. But the bridges are forever compromised.
Lambeth Bridge N&S used to be one of the most dangerous junctions in London.
We're transforming it - making it safer for everyone.
I'm delighted the carriageway has now reopened to two-way traffic - with new protected cycle lanes both side (with anti-terrorism protection) 🚲
We're transforming it - making it safer for everyone.
I'm delighted the carriageway has now reopened to two-way traffic - with new protected cycle lanes both side (with anti-terrorism protection) 🚲
December 15, 2025 at 12:37 PM
It's a real shame just how much the anti-terror protection has degraded all of the cycleways on London bridges. Making what would have been a good width undersized.
There are countless areas where people gather that don't have barriers. But the bridges are forever compromised.
There are countless areas where people gather that don't have barriers. But the bridges are forever compromised.
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could they fuck
Flying taxis could be in UK skies from 2028 and end up being as cheap as an Uber
Flying taxis could be in UK skies from 2028 and end up being as cheap as an Uber
Electric flying taxis with speeds of up to 150mph could soon be available to UK passengers, with plans to gain approval for commercial flights as early as 2028.
news.sky.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
could they fuck
Brockwell Park Festivals - Lambeth have accepted that a planning application is needed (or that it would be more expensive to continue in court).
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Temporary use of part of Brockwell Park for Brockwell Live 2026 for up to 32 days (including wet weather buffer days), involving the installation and de-installati...
planning.lambeth.gov.uk
December 10, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Brockwell Park Festivals - Lambeth have accepted that a planning application is needed (or that it would be more expensive to continue in court).
It’s so ridiculously tacky.
Italy
Switzerland
Austria
France
Italy
Switzerland
Austria
France
December 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
It’s so ridiculously tacky.
Italy
Switzerland
Austria
France
Italy
Switzerland
Austria
France
This is amazing work from @lauralaker.bsky.social
If you care about cycling in England then you should read and respond to the consultation THIS WEEK!
Consultation closes on the 15th
If you care about cycling in England then you should read and respond to the consultation THIS WEEK!
Consultation closes on the 15th
If you want to get involved in the #CWIS3 consultation but don't know how, I've put together some suggestions substack.com/home/post/p-...
...and a list of paths you could refer to ...
...and a list of paths you could refer to ...
December 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This is amazing work from @lauralaker.bsky.social
If you care about cycling in England then you should read and respond to the consultation THIS WEEK!
Consultation closes on the 15th
If you care about cycling in England then you should read and respond to the consultation THIS WEEK!
Consultation closes on the 15th
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My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’
December 7, 2025 at 8:31 AM
My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’
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December 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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My article on the environmental health case for LTNs, published in December's EHN Magazine. 👇
December 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
My article on the environmental health case for LTNs, published in December's EHN Magazine. 👇
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Get a load of this. 😆
December 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Get a load of this. 😆
This looks a genuinely good rail station revamp in Cardiff, replacing a dull grey block facing a carpark with a new square and tram stop.
(The north side of tracks in the original GWR facade)
(The north side of tracks in the original GWR facade)
December 5, 2025 at 8:46 AM
This looks a genuinely good rail station revamp in Cardiff, replacing a dull grey block facing a carpark with a new square and tram stop.
(The north side of tracks in the original GWR facade)
(The north side of tracks in the original GWR facade)