Roger
@roggys.bsky.social
Brompton & big wheeled bike rider, cycle campaigner. Narrowboat owner, Salar, Slough Arm Ex IWA Trustee. Likes Belgium beer www.youtube.com/@roggieLondon
Our local wine bar, Jerome's in Crofton Park, has started to stock some Belgium beers, Verdett & Chouffe Session on draft, plus bottled Kwak. Right glasses too. I have suggested some other beers but doubt they could shift 20l of Chimay 175 which James Clay list.
February 18, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Our local wine bar, Jerome's in Crofton Park, has started to stock some Belgium beers, Verdett & Chouffe Session on draft, plus bottled Kwak. Right glasses too. I have suggested some other beers but doubt they could shift 20l of Chimay 175 which James Clay list.
It was very good indeed.
February 16, 2026 at 1:36 PM
It was very good indeed.
@bonsvoeux1.bsky.social Final X2O race yesterday, ducks all over the place. Still yet to see yours ;-)
February 16, 2026 at 12:36 PM
@bonsvoeux1.bsky.social Final X2O race yesterday, ducks all over the place. Still yet to see yours ;-)
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Ruislip Lido was built to help feed the Grand Union around Hayes (and the Paddington Arm), the link between the 2 enters the GU just north of Hayes. It doesn't now though. Similar with the Welsh Harp, enters canal around Harlesden.
February 12, 2026 at 12:53 PM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Ruislip Lido was built to help feed the Grand Union around Hayes (and the Paddington Arm), the link between the 2 enters the GU just north of Hayes. It doesn't now though. Similar with the Welsh Harp, enters canal around Harlesden.
@peterwalker99.bsky.social interesting London Council story on the poor state of some councils finances, and how they try to keep it quiet. Just in time for May elections...
Very interesting Audit report on Hillingdon Council finances. Contains
"The Council’s financial position is now critical. We are unable to conclude that the Council is compliant with its statutory
duty to set a balanced budget" then gets worse modgov.hillingdon.gov.uk/documents/s6...
"The Council’s financial position is now critical. We are unable to conclude that the Council is compliant with its statutory
duty to set a balanced budget" then gets worse modgov.hillingdon.gov.uk/documents/s6...
February 4, 2026 at 9:14 AM
@peterwalker99.bsky.social interesting London Council story on the poor state of some councils finances, and how they try to keep it quiet. Just in time for May elections...
Very interesting Audit report on Hillingdon Council finances. Contains
"The Council’s financial position is now critical. We are unable to conclude that the Council is compliant with its statutory
duty to set a balanced budget" then gets worse modgov.hillingdon.gov.uk/documents/s6...
"The Council’s financial position is now critical. We are unable to conclude that the Council is compliant with its statutory
duty to set a balanced budget" then gets worse modgov.hillingdon.gov.uk/documents/s6...
February 4, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Very interesting Audit report on Hillingdon Council finances. Contains
"The Council’s financial position is now critical. We are unable to conclude that the Council is compliant with its statutory
duty to set a balanced budget" then gets worse modgov.hillingdon.gov.uk/documents/s6...
"The Council’s financial position is now critical. We are unable to conclude that the Council is compliant with its statutory
duty to set a balanced budget" then gets worse modgov.hillingdon.gov.uk/documents/s6...
Innovative cycle parking, perhaps not totally accessible.
1st stop on today's cycling tour of some tick book cafes = Bie Mariette, somewhere vaguely near Koolskamp (a few miles N of Roeselare). Anyway it was closed 😂. Can't say I was surprised - for opening hours it refers you to FB, which is silent on the matter! Shame though as it looks characterful...
January 31, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Innovative cycle parking, perhaps not totally accessible.
How sad am I. Noticed the dropped kerb & crossing tactiles right outside Marriott hotel in Cardiff. No dropped kerb or crossing point. Perhaps they ran out of paving slabs & only had tactiles left.
January 30, 2026 at 3:33 PM
How sad am I. Noticed the dropped kerb & crossing tactiles right outside Marriott hotel in Cardiff. No dropped kerb or crossing point. Perhaps they ran out of paving slabs & only had tactiles left.
Nice to see @cardiffpedalpower.bsky.social in Cardiff centre this afternoon. I guess the Cardiffs equivalent to @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk in London.
January 30, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Nice to see @cardiffpedalpower.bsky.social in Cardiff centre this afternoon. I guess the Cardiffs equivalent to @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk in London.
@londoncycling.bsky.social can you point me in the direction of the December election of Trustees results?
January 27, 2026 at 12:53 PM
@londoncycling.bsky.social can you point me in the direction of the December election of Trustees results?
St Sixtus very quiet this morning, no beer collection just returning 2 empty crates.
January 22, 2026 at 10:44 PM
St Sixtus very quiet this morning, no beer collection just returning 2 empty crates.
Excellent lunch at Hotel Restaurant Stadhuis in Lo, lovely little town.
January 22, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Excellent lunch at Hotel Restaurant Stadhuis in Lo, lovely little town.
Impressive, temporary, statue by the Menin Gate Ypres.
January 21, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Impressive, temporary, statue by the Menin Gate Ypres.
Lunch at Lekkerbek restaurant up on Mont Noir, on the Flemish Alps.
January 21, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Lunch at Lekkerbek restaurant up on Mont Noir, on the Flemish Alps.
Trip to pay respect to my wife's distant cousin, Elise Kemp, at Godewaersvelde Commonwealth War graves cemetery.
Interesting is the 2 unnamed graves of Indian soldiers.
Interesting is the 2 unnamed graves of Indian soldiers.
January 21, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Trip to pay respect to my wife's distant cousin, Elise Kemp, at Godewaersvelde Commonwealth War graves cemetery.
Interesting is the 2 unnamed graves of Indian soldiers.
Interesting is the 2 unnamed graves of Indian soldiers.
Staying at Skindles in the centre of Poperinge, between Hop Museum & Talbot House. Very nice too, slight faded grandeur, in a nice way. Room glassware leaves a lot to be desired, but needs must.
January 20, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Staying at Skindles in the centre of Poperinge, between Hop Museum & Talbot House. Very nice too, slight faded grandeur, in a nice way. Room glassware leaves a lot to be desired, but needs must.
Quietest I've ever seen it at Eurotunnel, straight thru all the way and on earlier shuttle. St Sixtus first stop for lunch & beer collection. Boot full of empties to return.
January 20, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Quietest I've ever seen it at Eurotunnel, straight thru all the way and on earlier shuttle. St Sixtus first stop for lunch & beer collection. Boot full of empties to return.
Just ordered 2x24 Westvleteren 12's to collect Tuesday afternoon, easy to reserve and seems you can order up to 12 cases now. Just have to sort returning the wooden crates.
January 19, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Just ordered 2x24 Westvleteren 12's to collect Tuesday afternoon, easy to reserve and seems you can order up to 12 cases now. Just have to sort returning the wooden crates.
Fascinating Jura wine tasting at BBC Club last week. Must try a Vin Jaune next to an aged Fino/Manzanilla.
January 18, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Fascinating Jura wine tasting at BBC Club last week. Must try a Vin Jaune next to an aged Fino/Manzanilla.
@willpcooper.bsky.social best of luck....
January 14, 2026 at 11:26 AM
@willpcooper.bsky.social best of luck....
Supposed to be watching Rugby XIII in Keighley, cancelled so watching Belgium Cyclocross championship at home... Thought this beer would be appropriate.
January 11, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Supposed to be watching Rugby XIII in Keighley, cancelled so watching Belgium Cyclocross championship at home... Thought this beer would be appropriate.
Reposted by Roger
In 2024, more than 1,600 people died on UK roads. Yet a major new road safety strategy has passed largely unnoticed. This reflects media acceptance of road danger and a societal complacency—an “it won’t happen to me” mindset. Sadly, it can, and by then it is too late. How do we change this?
January 9, 2026 at 7:51 AM
In 2024, more than 1,600 people died on UK roads. Yet a major new road safety strategy has passed largely unnoticed. This reflects media acceptance of road danger and a societal complacency—an “it won’t happen to me” mindset. Sadly, it can, and by then it is too late. How do we change this?
Happy New Year everyone...
December 31, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Happy New Year everyone...
Reposted by Roger
In the past month 3 transport routes have collapsed - but they aren't roads so don't make national news. All 3 have the same root causes, climate change, and Tory austerity passing responsibility for critical infrastructure on to charities and councils. This will happen more, and people will be hurt
December 23, 2025 at 6:08 PM
In the past month 3 transport routes have collapsed - but they aren't roads so don't make national news. All 3 have the same root causes, climate change, and Tory austerity passing responsibility for critical infrastructure on to charities and councils. This will happen more, and people will be hurt
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www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Guardian story also covers our unique Risk Index which takes a look at all of the risks to our 5000 mile network. We found that almost everywhere was at risk of flooding, and that seems to be part of the problem with this latest canal breach.
Guardian story also covers our unique Risk Index which takes a look at all of the risks to our 5000 mile network. We found that almost everywhere was at risk of flooding, and that seems to be part of the problem with this latest canal breach.
Man describes narrow escape after boats pulled into giant hole on Shropshire canal
Major incident declared as 50-metre-long breach opens up in waterway previously flagged as ‘amber risk’
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 12:58 PM
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Guardian story also covers our unique Risk Index which takes a look at all of the risks to our 5000 mile network. We found that almost everywhere was at risk of flooding, and that seems to be part of the problem with this latest canal breach.
Guardian story also covers our unique Risk Index which takes a look at all of the risks to our 5000 mile network. We found that almost everywhere was at risk of flooding, and that seems to be part of the problem with this latest canal breach.