@loucycle.bsky.social
"Fietser".... happiest cycling, in 'normal clothes'. Cargo bike in South Wales. Ban SUVs!
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Among other topics, we discuss the sale of children in care.
They're worth roughly £100k each. The profit you can extract by sending them across the country to the cheapest housing in derelict places, cutting them off from all hope and contact, is off the scale. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xx6...
They're worth roughly £100k each. The profit you can extract by sending them across the country to the cheapest housing in derelict places, cutting them off from all hope and contact, is off the scale. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xx6...
How To Platform Socialist Ideas Through Billionaire Owned Channels | George Monbiot | Zack Polanski
YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski
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November 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Among other topics, we discuss the sale of children in care.
They're worth roughly £100k each. The profit you can extract by sending them across the country to the cheapest housing in derelict places, cutting them off from all hope and contact, is off the scale. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xx6...
They're worth roughly £100k each. The profit you can extract by sending them across the country to the cheapest housing in derelict places, cutting them off from all hope and contact, is off the scale. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xx6...
My hot take on this is that all light should be permanently set to red for all vehicles and green for pedestrians.
If a driver wants to go through, they have to get put, push a button and sit and wait until all pedestrians are out the way and the lights change to green for them 😆
If a driver wants to go through, they have to get put, push a button and sit and wait until all pedestrians are out the way and the lights change to green for them 😆
If we're not going to change vehicles, there's an easy solution for this problem: Red lights for all vehicles when pedestrians have a Walk signal. They do this in London.
No vehicle should be moving through an intersection when pedestrians are crossing.
November 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
My hot take on this is that all light should be permanently set to red for all vehicles and green for pedestrians.
If a driver wants to go through, they have to get put, push a button and sit and wait until all pedestrians are out the way and the lights change to green for them 😆
If a driver wants to go through, they have to get put, push a button and sit and wait until all pedestrians are out the way and the lights change to green for them 😆
Where are all the people who scream "but what about disabled people?!" when we talk about active travel infrastructure, safe cycle routes etc????
Pavement parking impacts everyone and is a major barrier to walking and wheeling local journeys.
The result of the national pavement parking consultation is long overdue and we cannot afford to wait, so want to see marked bays and measures on a street-by-street basis.
The result of the national pavement parking consultation is long overdue and we cannot afford to wait, so want to see marked bays and measures on a street-by-street basis.
Woman calls for pavement parking ban after falling out wheelchair on school run
Aideen Blackborough was left lying in the road after being forced to manoeuvre her way around a vehicle blocking the pavement in Great Barr
www.birminghammail.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Where are all the people who scream "but what about disabled people?!" when we talk about active travel infrastructure, safe cycle routes etc????
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We're delighted to announce that Cardiff is the UK's first major city with a connected cycle parking network - powered by Spokesafe_OS.
In partnership with @cardiffcouncil.bsky.social, we’re managing a network of lockers, all accessible via one simple system.
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www.spokesafe.com/blog/cardiff...
In partnership with @cardiffcouncil.bsky.social, we’re managing a network of lockers, all accessible via one simple system.
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www.spokesafe.com/blog/cardiff...
Cardiff becomes UK’s first major city with a connected cycle parking network - Spokesafe
Instantly access a network of secure places to park your active travel vehicle.
www.spokesafe.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:17 PM
We're delighted to announce that Cardiff is the UK's first major city with a connected cycle parking network - powered by Spokesafe_OS.
In partnership with @cardiffcouncil.bsky.social, we’re managing a network of lockers, all accessible via one simple system.
🧵👇
www.spokesafe.com/blog/cardiff...
In partnership with @cardiffcouncil.bsky.social, we’re managing a network of lockers, all accessible via one simple system.
🧵👇
www.spokesafe.com/blog/cardiff...
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Anyone committing any driving offence should have their licence removed immediately and be forced to take a theory test before its given back. They're obviously not familiar with the law or the rules of the Highway Code so need to be reminded.
November 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Anyone committing any driving offence should have their licence removed immediately and be forced to take a theory test before its given back. They're obviously not familiar with the law or the rules of the Highway Code so need to be reminded.
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Nice to see common sense prevailing in Caerphilly: an acknowledgement that 'free parking' isn't free, as well as a reliance on the stats (COVID free parking caused problems rather than solving them) rather than 'feelings'.
Newport Council take note!
www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/2562213...
Newport Council take note!
www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/2562213...
‘On the hoof’ free Christmas parking plan fails to win support
Surprise proposals for free Christmas parking across Caerphilly County Borough have failed to win enough council support.
www.southwalesargus.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Nice to see common sense prevailing in Caerphilly: an acknowledgement that 'free parking' isn't free, as well as a reliance on the stats (COVID free parking caused problems rather than solving them) rather than 'feelings'.
Newport Council take note!
www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/2562213...
Newport Council take note!
www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/2562213...
1000 fewer killed/injured in 2yrs. Its a shame its impossible to prove a negative: if we were able to point at someone and say "you... you would have been 1 of those 1000 who would be dead by now", or "1 of your 3 children wouldn't be here for Xmas this year", the seriousness might be appreciated?
On today's World Day of Remembrance for Road Victims it is worth noting that in the two years since Wales implemented a national default 20mph (32km/h) there have been 25% fewer casualties on such roads with over 1,000 fewer people killed or injured. youtu.be/efr3uVKpOwY
UN World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims - Theme: Remember. Support. Act. - English
youtu.be
November 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
1000 fewer killed/injured in 2yrs. Its a shame its impossible to prove a negative: if we were able to point at someone and say "you... you would have been 1 of those 1000 who would be dead by now", or "1 of your 3 children wouldn't be here for Xmas this year", the seriousness might be appreciated?
SCRAP. THE. FREEZE. ON. FUEL. DUTY.
If you think that “the slow vanishing of employee benefits” is a better trade politically than “the other lot saying you broke your promise on income tax”, you are out of your tree: www.ft.com/content/1160...
November 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
SCRAP. THE. FREEZE. ON. FUEL. DUTY.
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OK no more editing of Trump. Broadcast every stumble, every nonsensical ramble and brain fart. No more tidying him up or explaining him. Instead of commentary, just replace every reporter with this GIF every time he does anything:
elmo from sesame street is making a funny face with his big eyes .
ALT: elmo from sesame street is making a funny face with his big eyes .
media.tenor.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
OK no more editing of Trump. Broadcast every stumble, every nonsensical ramble and brain fart. No more tidying him up or explaining him. Instead of commentary, just replace every reporter with this GIF every time he does anything:
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My unpopular opinion: those of us advocating for non-car travel need to stop apologetically saying "I know not everybody can cycle!" Obviously not everyone can cycle, but that's also true of driving. I fear we're just giving our opponents' attack lines legitimacy by shouting them out for free
November 7, 2025 at 7:26 PM
My unpopular opinion: those of us advocating for non-car travel need to stop apologetically saying "I know not everybody can cycle!" Obviously not everyone can cycle, but that's also true of driving. I fear we're just giving our opponents' attack lines legitimacy by shouting them out for free
I ALWAYS lock my bike with a D lock.
The ONE TIME I have forgotten to also use the wheel lock, and some absolute prick has had a real go at it, and bent the key. This is it after 10 mins of gently trying to straighten it.
Is nothing sacred?!
The ONE TIME I have forgotten to also use the wheel lock, and some absolute prick has had a real go at it, and bent the key. This is it after 10 mins of gently trying to straighten it.
Is nothing sacred?!
November 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I ALWAYS lock my bike with a D lock.
The ONE TIME I have forgotten to also use the wheel lock, and some absolute prick has had a real go at it, and bent the key. This is it after 10 mins of gently trying to straighten it.
Is nothing sacred?!
The ONE TIME I have forgotten to also use the wheel lock, and some absolute prick has had a real go at it, and bent the key. This is it after 10 mins of gently trying to straighten it.
Is nothing sacred?!
"Wave before stepping off the curb" 🙈
"Establish eye contact" have the people who made these PSAs ever tried walking at night?
November 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
"Wave before stepping off the curb" 🙈
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You laugh, but this is how the exododus went extinct
November 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
You laugh, but this is how the exododus went extinct
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On average, about 5 people are killed and another 82 people are seriously injured on UK roads every day. Lets by all means take what happened on that train seriously, but let's not go mad treating public transport as if it's dangerous.
November 3, 2025 at 9:05 AM
On average, about 5 people are killed and another 82 people are seriously injured on UK roads every day. Lets by all means take what happened on that train seriously, but let's not go mad treating public transport as if it's dangerous.
Scrap the freeze on fuel duty.
BBC News - No free bus passes for under 22s, says government
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - No free bus passes for under 22s, says government
www.bbc.com/news/article...
No free bus passes for under 22s, says goverment
The Commons Transport Committee recommended scrapping bus fares for young people in August.
www.bbc.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Scrap the freeze on fuel duty.
BBC News - No free bus passes for under 22s, says government
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - No free bus passes for under 22s, says government
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Thanks @spokesafe.bsky.social , look at all those wonderful safe cycle parking options in Cardiff now! ❤️
October 31, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Thanks @spokesafe.bsky.social , look at all those wonderful safe cycle parking options in Cardiff now! ❤️
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Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Farage: epic grifter
OMG that rude sign needs a War On Cars sticker slapped on it!
October 26, 2025 at 9:07 PM
OMG that rude sign needs a War On Cars sticker slapped on it!
A great rundown of the Caerphilly vote by @willhaycardiff.bsky.social .....BUT I would urge you to read to the end & note harassment & abuse he's received (which ironically has been calling out other abuse towards women!)
Regardless of political leanings, this is never acceptable & needs stopping.
Regardless of political leanings, this is never acceptable & needs stopping.
My latest newsletter with all the analysis from a historic Caerphilly byelection
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
Plaid smash Reform to win in Caerphilly
These are the key takeaways from a massive night in Welsh politics
willhaywardwales.substack.com
October 24, 2025 at 8:36 AM
A great rundown of the Caerphilly vote by @willhaycardiff.bsky.social .....BUT I would urge you to read to the end & note harassment & abuse he's received (which ironically has been calling out other abuse towards women!)
Regardless of political leanings, this is never acceptable & needs stopping.
Regardless of political leanings, this is never acceptable & needs stopping.
Good morning from South Wales, its a beautiful Autumn day for a bike ride!
October 22, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Good morning from South Wales, its a beautiful Autumn day for a bike ride!
Very telling that when this post went up, not a single person reacted with "he wouldn't say that, his account has been hacked"
Another classic case of getting hacked after two bottles of wine.
October 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Very telling that when this post went up, not a single person reacted with "he wouldn't say that, his account has been hacked"
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Bloomberg calling Zack Polanski ‘the British Zohran Mamdani’
October 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Bloomberg calling Zack Polanski ‘the British Zohran Mamdani’
Anyone know an easy way to find out which train operator ran which parts of a long journey, for delay repay? Trainline app has all the outbound and return tickets (from Friday and yesterday) but nothing is labelled with operators so trying to claim from the right company is almost impossible!
October 20, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Anyone know an easy way to find out which train operator ran which parts of a long journey, for delay repay? Trainline app has all the outbound and return tickets (from Friday and yesterday) but nothing is labelled with operators so trying to claim from the right company is almost impossible!