Ordinary Bloke On A Bike
@blokeonabike.bsky.social
I discovered Cycling as an antidote to Arthritis & Anxiety. Hopefully with my YouTube videos I can inspire "ordinary" folk to get out & push their boundaries.
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Just after sunrise cycling in the Camargue I was treated to this spectacular show. Swallows feeding on the wing in huge numbers gathering for the migration to sub Sahara Africa in a few weeks from now. Made starting at dawn to avoid the heat so worthwhile
#cycling #cyclinglife #bikesky
#cycling #cyclinglife #bikesky
August 20, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Just after sunrise cycling in the Camargue I was treated to this spectacular show. Swallows feeding on the wing in huge numbers gathering for the migration to sub Sahara Africa in a few weeks from now. Made starting at dawn to avoid the heat so worthwhile
#cycling #cyclinglife #bikesky
#cycling #cyclinglife #bikesky
In the Camargue now & it’s so hot I started my bike ride at 7.30 am. 48 miles round this interesting area. 23 degrees when I left, 33 degrees at 11.15 am when I finished
August 12, 2025 at 12:27 PM
In the Camargue now & it’s so hot I started my bike ride at 7.30 am. 48 miles round this interesting area. 23 degrees when I left, 33 degrees at 11.15 am when I finished
What is this ??
I’m on a bike ride in the Dordogne and came across this field with five of these wooden structures placed on the edge of the field and equidistant apart .
I just wondered what they were for if any of you know or can hazard a guess?
I’m on a bike ride in the Dordogne and came across this field with five of these wooden structures placed on the edge of the field and equidistant apart .
I just wondered what they were for if any of you know or can hazard a guess?
August 3, 2025 at 11:34 AM
What is this ??
I’m on a bike ride in the Dordogne and came across this field with five of these wooden structures placed on the edge of the field and equidistant apart .
I just wondered what they were for if any of you know or can hazard a guess?
I’m on a bike ride in the Dordogne and came across this field with five of these wooden structures placed on the edge of the field and equidistant apart .
I just wondered what they were for if any of you know or can hazard a guess?
Another free water source in those Villages that have been there since medieval times. Their only source of water back then is often still working
August 2, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Another free water source in those Villages that have been there since medieval times. Their only source of water back then is often still working
When at our French Friends’ campsite in the Dordogne I was delighted to see a big jug of good old British Custard - in anticipation of the Apple Crumble it turns out it was a candle 😂😫
July 31, 2025 at 12:04 PM
When at our French Friends’ campsite in the Dordogne I was delighted to see a big jug of good old British Custard - in anticipation of the Apple Crumble it turns out it was a candle 😂😫
Bike ride cancelled today - I’m such a wimp !
July 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Bike ride cancelled today - I’m such a wimp !
On today’s ride. I was looking forward to seeing a castle in the shape of a giant Camembert but sadly it’s just the name of the village
July 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
On today’s ride. I was looking forward to seeing a castle in the shape of a giant Camembert but sadly it’s just the name of the village
A tip for anyone cycling in hot weather in rural parts of Europe, if you’re running low on water. Many small villages have their own Cemetery and there’s always a cold water tap 👍 Got me out of trouble in France today 😁🚴 Campsites also but these Cemeteries are numerous.
July 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
A tip for anyone cycling in hot weather in rural parts of Europe, if you’re running low on water. Many small villages have their own Cemetery and there’s always a cold water tap 👍 Got me out of trouble in France today 😁🚴 Campsites also but these Cemeteries are numerous.
Cycling in rural France is good for the soul. Roads usually devoid of cars , spectacular Chateux, Sunflower fields, sleepy villages and lovely old buildings adorned with flowers. Definitely one of my favourite kinds of terrain to ride my bike 🚴☀️😁
July 14, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Cycling in rural France is good for the soul. Roads usually devoid of cars , spectacular Chateux, Sunflower fields, sleepy villages and lovely old buildings adorned with flowers. Definitely one of my favourite kinds of terrain to ride my bike 🚴☀️😁
Cycling keeps me young in mind & body & “young at heart” especially when a lot of it is done with inspirational older riders like Eric here today who’s 87 in August & still rides 100 road miles every week Such a pleasure & an honour to share my hobby with people like Eric 🚴😁
May 18, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Cycling keeps me young in mind & body & “young at heart” especially when a lot of it is done with inspirational older riders like Eric here today who’s 87 in August & still rides 100 road miles every week Such a pleasure & an honour to share my hobby with people like Eric 🚴😁
To be fair, it also applies to cyclists passing pedestrians but would be a useful exercise for some of the car drivers who have close passed me recently
May 15, 2025 at 11:52 AM
To be fair, it also applies to cyclists passing pedestrians but would be a useful exercise for some of the car drivers who have close passed me recently
This is what Cycling to be “at one with nature” looks like these days. Totally sick and tired of seeing this, what the hell is wrong with these ignorant selfish people? A discarded bed & just one mile away from the Recycling Centre
Is it just the UK ? Does this happen elsewhere ?
Is it just the UK ? Does this happen elsewhere ?
March 18, 2025 at 10:51 AM
This is what Cycling to be “at one with nature” looks like these days. Totally sick and tired of seeing this, what the hell is wrong with these ignorant selfish people? A discarded bed & just one mile away from the Recycling Centre
Is it just the UK ? Does this happen elsewhere ?
Is it just the UK ? Does this happen elsewhere ?
Biggest Scone I’ve ever seen on my bike ride today ! It’s going to feel like I’m carrying a passenger on the way back 🚴😁
March 6, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Biggest Scone I’ve ever seen on my bike ride today ! It’s going to feel like I’m carrying a passenger on the way back 🚴😁
Good Grief, how did this happen? I’m now the same age as some “old people” !
Resisting the call though to change my moniker to “Old Bloke On A Bus” though 😁
Resisting the call though to change my moniker to “Old Bloke On A Bus” though 😁
January 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Good Grief, how did this happen? I’m now the same age as some “old people” !
Resisting the call though to change my moniker to “Old Bloke On A Bus” though 😁
Resisting the call though to change my moniker to “Old Bloke On A Bus” though 😁
Merry Christmas Everyone
December 25, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Merry Christmas Everyone
Cycling to watch my grandchildren play football the other day, I went past a derelict building expecting to see the usual mess of paint and graffiti . If this is graffiti then bring it on 😁
Feel free to share such "graffiti" you have come across on your rides 👍🚴♂️
Feel free to share such "graffiti" you have come across on your rides 👍🚴♂️
November 25, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Cycling to watch my grandchildren play football the other day, I went past a derelict building expecting to see the usual mess of paint and graffiti . If this is graffiti then bring it on 😁
Feel free to share such "graffiti" you have come across on your rides 👍🚴♂️
Feel free to share such "graffiti" you have come across on your rides 👍🚴♂️
Saw this sign at our Cafe Stop on a ride and took it as an instruction so I dutifully obeyed 😜
November 23, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Saw this sign at our Cafe Stop on a ride and took it as an instruction so I dutifully obeyed 😜