Andy Banshee
@andybanshee.bsky.social
Proponent of active travel. Cycle, run, trail runner. T1D. Brit curmudgeon.
be trapped into the distance they can manage to walk? We may know that cycling can offer so many benefits to people, but until we experience it ourselves, it is difficult to truly know.
November 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
be trapped into the distance they can manage to walk? We may know that cycling can offer so many benefits to people, but until we experience it ourselves, it is difficult to truly know.
Walking down the 2 flights of stairs and to the bike shed was very slow. It was an effort. I had to be careful getting onto my bike too.
Here's the thing though. I could cycle pretty easily, no real problem. It was a relief to be honest.
How is that for giving people freedom who may otherwise 2/3
Here's the thing though. I could cycle pretty easily, no real problem. It was a relief to be honest.
How is that for giving people freedom who may otherwise 2/3
November 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Walking down the 2 flights of stairs and to the bike shed was very slow. It was an effort. I had to be careful getting onto my bike too.
Here's the thing though. I could cycle pretty easily, no real problem. It was a relief to be honest.
How is that for giving people freedom who may otherwise 2/3
Here's the thing though. I could cycle pretty easily, no real problem. It was a relief to be honest.
How is that for giving people freedom who may otherwise 2/3
I would say that is because not many people are politically minded and refuse to accept that they might be wrong. Three parties have been in or shared power. All have been a huge disappointment.
November 27, 2025 at 9:58 AM
I would say that is because not many people are politically minded and refuse to accept that they might be wrong. Three parties have been in or shared power. All have been a huge disappointment.
They live in a bubble that follows strict rules. I mean, when she said 'spades in the ground' jeez. I shouted at the TV. They haven't a clue as to the true impact they have on people. We are screwed.
November 27, 2025 at 9:48 AM
They live in a bubble that follows strict rules. I mean, when she said 'spades in the ground' jeez. I shouted at the TV. They haven't a clue as to the true impact they have on people. We are screwed.
Agree. Many people vote for who their parents voted for without thinking about it. Unfortunately I voted for Labour but it was a huge mistake. I would never vote for a right wing party. I was duped.
November 27, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Agree. Many people vote for who their parents voted for without thinking about it. Unfortunately I voted for Labour but it was a huge mistake. I would never vote for a right wing party. I was duped.
Yeah when she said that I said and what is wrong with having a welfare system? BBC news also mentioned unemployment costs which is ridiculous because it is such a small amount of the welfare bill.
November 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Yeah when she said that I said and what is wrong with having a welfare system? BBC news also mentioned unemployment costs which is ridiculous because it is such a small amount of the welfare bill.
In the UK the law is weak as shit when it comes to prosecuting drivists
November 26, 2025 at 7:26 AM
In the UK the law is weak as shit when it comes to prosecuting drivists
I ride a bicycle and experience drivists doing this all the time, on main roads too.
November 26, 2025 at 7:25 AM
I ride a bicycle and experience drivists doing this all the time, on main roads too.
London numbers sound very good although it is not significant in any way nationally other than a reminder that anything outside of London doesn't matter. If you aren't a car owner it is increasingly more difficult to travel.
November 25, 2025 at 11:23 AM
London numbers sound very good although it is not significant in any way nationally other than a reminder that anything outside of London doesn't matter. If you aren't a car owner it is increasingly more difficult to travel.
Yes Haig was promising, and Alexander talked the talk, was very much anti pavement parking but as yet, nothing.
November 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Yes Haig was promising, and Alexander talked the talk, was very much anti pavement parking but as yet, nothing.
What is the percentage increase when the whole of the UK is taken into account?
November 25, 2025 at 7:29 AM
What is the percentage increase when the whole of the UK is taken into account?
Lyrics by Bernie Taupin of course.
November 23, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Lyrics by Bernie Taupin of course.
Excellent word and very fitting.
November 22, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Excellent word and very fitting.
It is ahead of it's time
November 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM
It is ahead of it's time
I love that game.
November 20, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I love that game.
I cycled through a small stream brought upon by flooding. I gave my left foot a wash.
November 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I cycled through a small stream brought upon by flooding. I gave my left foot a wash.
On the whole it is.
November 19, 2025 at 7:03 AM
On the whole it is.
Actually reminds me a bit of Mystical Ninja2 starring Geomon. Not a bad thing. I loved that game.
a video game screen shows four characters and says choose player
Alt: a video game screen shows four characters and says choose player for Mystical Ninja2 starring Geomon
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November 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Actually reminds me a bit of Mystical Ninja2 starring Geomon. Not a bad thing. I loved that game.
As a child every mother had stacks of buttons in old biscuit/quality street tins. We used to play with them quite a bit.
November 15, 2025 at 10:29 AM
As a child every mother had stacks of buttons in old biscuit/quality street tins. We used to play with them quite a bit.
You definitely should do this.
November 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
You definitely should do this.