Tom Staniford
@tomstaniford.bsky.social
CMO | Writer | Speaker | Consultant |
Para-Cyclist @ Team Bottrill Nopinz |
Trek Bikes UK, Nopinz, Albion Cycling
www.tomstaniford.com
Para-Cyclist @ Team Bottrill Nopinz |
Trek Bikes UK, Nopinz, Albion Cycling
www.tomstaniford.com
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My favourite thing: going on a nice ride on nice roads in nice weather wearing nice kit on a nice bike to a nice cafe to drink good (but will accept merely nice) coffee and eat nice food. Then home. That really is the pinnacle of my experience. #SimplePleasures
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Oaks in a footpath leading to Sheepstor, last February, #Dartmoor, #Devon. #photography #blackandwhitephotography
February 7, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Oaks in a footpath leading to Sheepstor, last February, #Dartmoor, #Devon. #photography #blackandwhitephotography
On the road for 4am to be in Derby for @britishcycling.org.uk disability classification screening. Not the result we wanted, but optimistically under review by a more senior classifier so will hear more in next few days.
February 7, 2026 at 1:47 PM
On the road for 4am to be in Derby for @britishcycling.org.uk disability classification screening. Not the result we wanted, but optimistically under review by a more senior classifier so will hear more in next few days.
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Mental and physical wellbeing are intrinsically linked, therefore #MentalHealth needs to be central to the conversations have this #RareDiseaseDay
Insights from #RAREsummit25 panellists Kelly, Max & Tom @tomstaniford.bsky.social
www.camraredisease.org/mental-wellb...
Insights from #RAREsummit25 panellists Kelly, Max & Tom @tomstaniford.bsky.social
www.camraredisease.org/mental-wellb...
Navigating Mental Wellbeing at RAREsummit25
Insights from the RAREsummit25 panel and workshop exploring the need for improved support for mental health for people with rare conditions.
www.camraredisease.org
February 6, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Mental and physical wellbeing are intrinsically linked, therefore #MentalHealth needs to be central to the conversations have this #RareDiseaseDay
Insights from #RAREsummit25 panellists Kelly, Max & Tom @tomstaniford.bsky.social
www.camraredisease.org/mental-wellb...
Insights from #RAREsummit25 panellists Kelly, Max & Tom @tomstaniford.bsky.social
www.camraredisease.org/mental-wellb...
Last November I was privileged to speak at @camrare.bsky.social's #RAREsummit25 on a panel devoted to #MentalHealth for #RareDisease. You can now watch the full 30-min fireside chat over on their YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyJx...
RAREsummit25 - Mental Wellbeing - Supporting mental health while living with a rare condition
YouTube video by Cambridge Rare Disease Network (CamRARE)
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February 6, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Last November I was privileged to speak at @camrare.bsky.social's #RAREsummit25 on a panel devoted to #MentalHealth for #RareDisease. You can now watch the full 30-min fireside chat over on their YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyJx...
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Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
Are there any #rucking brands, or brands selling #WeightedRucksacks, which don't aspire to a military aesthetic? Huge respect for the Armed Forces, but have no desire to disrespectfully cosplay a squaddie, when hobbling along a bridleway trying not to fall over. Recommendations/contacts most welcome
February 3, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Are there any #rucking brands, or brands selling #WeightedRucksacks, which don't aspire to a military aesthetic? Huge respect for the Armed Forces, but have no desire to disrespectfully cosplay a squaddie, when hobbling along a bridleway trying not to fall over. Recommendations/contacts most welcome
I’m not an expert on American law, but do the seemingly extensive international aspects of recent Epstein file revelations (Israel, Russia, etc) justify a RICO warrant? @legalclaret.bsky.social @davidallengreen.bsky.social @richardmoorhead.bsky.social
February 1, 2026 at 6:15 PM
I’m not an expert on American law, but do the seemingly extensive international aspects of recent Epstein file revelations (Israel, Russia, etc) justify a RICO warrant? @legalclaret.bsky.social @davidallengreen.bsky.social @richardmoorhead.bsky.social
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Can we please never forget this. #ClimateCrisis #ClimateEmergency
January 31, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Can we please never forget this. #ClimateCrisis #ClimateEmergency
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February brings us closer to the return of bumblebees – you might be lucky enough to see some this month 🤞
Bumblebee queens emerge from hibernation in spring. Keep your eyes peeled this month for early emerging Tree and Buff-tailed bumblebees 👀
Have you spotted your first bumblebee of 2026?
Bumblebee queens emerge from hibernation in spring. Keep your eyes peeled this month for early emerging Tree and Buff-tailed bumblebees 👀
Have you spotted your first bumblebee of 2026?
February 1, 2026 at 8:20 AM
February brings us closer to the return of bumblebees – you might be lucky enough to see some this month 🤞
Bumblebee queens emerge from hibernation in spring. Keep your eyes peeled this month for early emerging Tree and Buff-tailed bumblebees 👀
Have you spotted your first bumblebee of 2026?
Bumblebee queens emerge from hibernation in spring. Keep your eyes peeled this month for early emerging Tree and Buff-tailed bumblebees 👀
Have you spotted your first bumblebee of 2026?
The Great Burrow Fjord is now passable by small terriers. Sensible drivers may be ok.
Pic and caption (c) 2026 the Sainted Alice
Pic and caption (c) 2026 the Sainted Alice
January 31, 2026 at 1:52 PM
The Great Burrow Fjord is now passable by small terriers. Sensible drivers may be ok.
Pic and caption (c) 2026 the Sainted Alice
Pic and caption (c) 2026 the Sainted Alice
Pretty sure I’ve perfected my @voyagercoffee Trailblaze espresso. 20g in the basket, for a 40g yield in 29 secs. It’s a bit jam-packed and longer than their 18/40/25 recipe but the smoothness and depth can handle it. It is pretty intense and dark, though, so may not excite lighter palates.
January 31, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Pretty sure I’ve perfected my @voyagercoffee Trailblaze espresso. 20g in the basket, for a 40g yield in 29 secs. It’s a bit jam-packed and longer than their 18/40/25 recipe but the smoothness and depth can handle it. It is pretty intense and dark, though, so may not excite lighter palates.
Garage gym looking tidier and well-stocked. Calendar being researched. Coach is on board. Roger making steady but frustratingly slow progress. Every day feels largely the same, and I’m really not a fan. Guess I’ll practice some more “patience”.
January 29, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Garage gym looking tidier and well-stocked. Calendar being researched. Coach is on board. Roger making steady but frustratingly slow progress. Every day feels largely the same, and I’m really not a fan. Guess I’ll practice some more “patience”.
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We were glad to be welcomed into Parliament by @marykfoymp.bsky.social to present our latest co-produced research with @dusportexsci.bsky.social to MPs, Peers and decision makers on the impact of the Activity Trap.
Disabled people are scared of losing benefits, so locked out of being active🧵
Disabled people are scared of losing benefits, so locked out of being active🧵
January 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM
We were glad to be welcomed into Parliament by @marykfoymp.bsky.social to present our latest co-produced research with @dusportexsci.bsky.social to MPs, Peers and decision makers on the impact of the Activity Trap.
Disabled people are scared of losing benefits, so locked out of being active🧵
Disabled people are scared of losing benefits, so locked out of being active🧵
I have a rack at last.
January 28, 2026 at 3:26 PM
I have a rack at last.
Bit jealous of people cycling in Lanzarote and Mallorca currently. Actually, bit jealous of people cycling, full stop. But hopefully not long to go. *twiddles thumbs, looks out window, big sigh*
January 27, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Bit jealous of people cycling in Lanzarote and Mallorca currently. Actually, bit jealous of people cycling, full stop. But hopefully not long to go. *twiddles thumbs, looks out window, big sigh*
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There's a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes when it comes to categorising visually impaired cyclists and organising competitions.
How are visually impaired cyclists classified for competition? We spoke to the professor in charge at British Blind Sport to find out
Professor Joy Myint – head classifier with British Blind Sport (BBS) – talks us through her role classifying the UK’s blind and visually impaired athletes
road.cc
January 26, 2026 at 12:47 PM
There's a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes when it comes to categorising visually impaired cyclists and organising competitions.
Final RT of my latest blog. Tear yourself away from trawling eBay or doomscrolling IG - this is ideal Sunday reading.
I love it when a plan comes together. Actually, much more to come, and much progress still to make, but 2026 has started well. Just don't call it a comeback.
Comments, shares, likes very gratefully received as always.
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Comments, shares, likes very gratefully received as always.
tomstaniford.substack.com/p/27-new-yea...
27. New Year Revolutions
Don't call it a comeback
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January 25, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Final RT of my latest blog. Tear yourself away from trawling eBay or doomscrolling IG - this is ideal Sunday reading.
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Seriously, WHEREVER you are in the world, I recommend watching all of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s powerful & already famous speech at Davos.
Can’t underestimate its leadership importance.
Key line: “Middle powers must work together, because if we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu.”
Can’t underestimate its leadership importance.
Key line: “Middle powers must work together, because if we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu.”
FULL SPEECH: PM Carney’s Most Inspiring Remarks at Davos — Greenland, Trump Tariff Threats | AQ1B
YouTube video by DRM News
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January 21, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Seriously, WHEREVER you are in the world, I recommend watching all of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s powerful & already famous speech at Davos.
Can’t underestimate its leadership importance.
Key line: “Middle powers must work together, because if we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu.”
Can’t underestimate its leadership importance.
Key line: “Middle powers must work together, because if we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu.”
Graft. Weight trolley settles in.
January 25, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Graft. Weight trolley settles in.
I’ve bought a weight trolley. I suppose that means I am skating dangerously close to gym bunny territory. This is what happens when cycling is curtailed. Bad things.
January 24, 2026 at 11:51 AM
I’ve bought a weight trolley. I suppose that means I am skating dangerously close to gym bunny territory. This is what happens when cycling is curtailed. Bad things.
Some weekend reading for you. Big ambitions. Grateful for sponsors on this adventure.
I love it when a plan comes together. Actually, much more to come, and much progress still to make, but 2026 has started well. Just don't call it a comeback.
Comments, shares, likes very gratefully received as always.
tomstaniford.substack.com/p/27-new-yea...
Comments, shares, likes very gratefully received as always.
tomstaniford.substack.com/p/27-new-yea...
27. New Year Revolutions
Don't call it a comeback
tomstaniford.substack.com
January 24, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Some weekend reading for you. Big ambitions. Grateful for sponsors on this adventure.
It’s Friday night. Don’t go out for drinks. Be antisocial and grumpy, like me, and entertain yourself with my most recent ramblings.
I love it when a plan comes together. Actually, much more to come, and much progress still to make, but 2026 has started well. Just don't call it a comeback.
Comments, shares, likes very gratefully received as always.
tomstaniford.substack.com/p/27-new-yea...
Comments, shares, likes very gratefully received as always.
tomstaniford.substack.com/p/27-new-yea...
27. New Year Revolutions
Don't call it a comeback
tomstaniford.substack.com
January 23, 2026 at 7:29 PM
It’s Friday night. Don’t go out for drinks. Be antisocial and grumpy, like me, and entertain yourself with my most recent ramblings.