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Brendan Casey
@scarface9toes.bsky.social
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I'm a #Mancunian #PlantBased #cycling #Bassist #socialist #HeavyMetal and #ManchesterCity fan, member of #DukinfieldCyclistsClub. Father to a #AuDHD 19yo boy, who's our world. I'm usually seen riding a #bike. #MCFC #Vegan #Atheist #Éire 🇮🇪🇪🇸🚴🌾🇪🇺
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Another pre-breakfast, hour long "commute" on the local gravel paths. I encountered another fallen tree, both are within metres of each other. It was great fun in the rain and the dirt. I've not had mucky legs for a while! #cycling #GravelBike #titanium #NorthRoadCycles #GravITi #NineToes
A gravel bike parked on a muddy trail in a dense, green wooded area. A large, leafy tree has fallen across the path, completely blocking it, likely caused by a storm or strong winds. A titanium-framed gravel bike propped against a large, fallen tree trunk that is blocking a narrow path in a wooded area. The bike has a bright green saddle and tan-walled tyres. The surroundings are lush and green with overhanging, ivy-covered branches, and the ground is damp and muddy. A close-up photo of my lower legs and feet (the left foot only had four toes), standing barefoot on a wooden floor indoors. The legs are hairy and covered in dried mud and dirt from the ankles up to the mid-thigh. There are distinct clean lines where their socks and cycling shorts were.
July 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Spotted this lovely fella while I was weeding, earlier. It appears to be(e) a male Hairy-footed Flower Bee. He was quite happy buzzing around while I was pulling up horsetails. #bee #HairyFootedFlowetBee
A male Hairy-footed Flower Bee (Anthophora plumipes) on a small, green plant. The bee has large, almost bulbous eyes. The bee has a dense, gingery-brown, furry thorax, and the abdomen is dark and less hairy than the thorax. The wings are translucent,
July 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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July 16th, in Chipiona, is Virgen del Carmen day, the patron saint of sailors. We stopped for lunch in (what we call) the "blue square" (actually the Parroquia De Nuestra Señora De La O) and walked back via one of the prettily decorated streets. #Chipiona #VirgenDelCarmen #July16th
A decorated street in Chipiona. Either side are low level, white painted buildings. On the floor are rosemary and other green leaves twigs. Strewn between all the buildings are white boas. At the very front, and between the first two buildings, is a brown sash with the words, in upper case, and in white, "BENDITA TU ERES. CARMEN ENTRE TODAS LAS MUJERES", which translates to "BLESSED ARE YOU CARMEN AMONG ALL WOMEN".
July 17, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Today was the #DukinfieldCC inaugural Bob Ingham Memorial ride. Lots of off-road around Cheshire. Great company and a fantastic route. So much fun. #cycling #GravelRide #OutsideIsFree #alpacas
Three alpacas in a grassy enclosure with a treeline in the background. Two alpacas are in the foreground on the grass, one light-colored and one tan-colored. A third, darker alpaca is sitting on top of a large mound of dirt behind them. Two cyclists on a grassy path through a field under a cloudy sky. To the left, there's an area with many young trees protected by white guards. To the right, the field is covered in taller grasses and wildflowers.
June 15, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Quality ride with the club today, taking in local climbs and super fast descents. We stopped for coffee and was visited by a very tame robin. Such a poser, stood there for minutes letting us take photos! #cycling #robin #OutsideIsFree #VeganCyclist #DukinfieldCyclistsClub
A robin perched on a stone wall in the foreground. In the blurred background, there are purple flowers, likely lavender, and a red and black bicycle.
May 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Top gravel ride today with #DukinfieldCC. Canal to #HollingworthLake then the rocky trails east of there to #Denshaw. Some road to #Uppermill then the canal again all the way home on my @northroadcycles.bsky.social Gravel-i-Ti. #cycling #GravelCycling #LoveCycling #VeganCyclist #NineToedCyclist
Six cyclists pose for a photo. They are wearing tops that are either yellow, green or grey. They are stood on grass and the sky is partially cloudy. A brook on moorland. The brook goes from top to bottom, centrally. Either side of the brook is grass. Two cyclists sit, resting by a wall, on the left. Just further on is another stood looking to the right while on a tarmac track. In the background are hills and a partially cloudy sky. A brook goes from top to bottom, centrally. Either side of the brook is grass and trees but there is also a yellow bush to the left, and a small hut.
May 4, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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@thegingerwig.bsky.social Thanks for the goodies that came today, Anthony. Especially this, perfect for a pint of the black stuff.
A can of Guinness alongside a glass full of Guinness. The glass has a blue panel on it with an image of Rodri scoring in the UCL final. Lettering on the glass reads "RODRI EXCEPCIONAL WE WON IN ISTANBUL".
May 2, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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The after effects of a tornado, just now. #M34
A wrecked shed with fence posts and panels strewn across a garden. There are terrace houses in the background.
April 22, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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A superb solo Sunday 50km ride on the @northroadcycles.bsky.social Grav-i-Ti, out to Lyme Park, via the canal. Lots of wildlife, including a beautiful pair of Mandarin ducks. #Cycling #OutsideIsFree #NorthRoadCycles #GraviTi #PeakForestCanal #LymePark #MandarinDucks #gravel #GravelBike
This image shows a bicycle leaning against a tree on the left side of a dirt path that stretches into the distance through a wooded area. The bike is a gravel bike with a titanium frame, and the path is surrounded by tall, thin trees with budding leaves. The sky is overcast, and the overall scene suggests a peaceful, outdoor setting. This image shows a male and female Mandarin duck swimming in a body of water, with tall grasses in the background. The male is brightly colored with orange and purple plumage, while the female is more subdued in gray and brown. The water reflects their images, and the grasses provide a natural backdrop. This image shows a bicycle leaning against a "Deer sanctuary No entry" sign in a wide, open landscape. The bike is a gravel bike with a titanium frame. The sign is in the foreground, and the landscape stretches out to a distant horizon with a cloudy sky. The ground is a mix of green grass and brown patches, suggesting a moorland or hilltop setting. In the distance, a small building is visible. A bicycle leans against a large tree trunk on the edge of a dirt path winding through a wooded area. The bike is a gravel bike with a titanium frame, and the path leads into a forest with bare trees and a cloudy sky.
March 30, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Another 72km clocked up on the @northroadcycles.bsky.social Grav-i-Ti. A few hours with my mate, Paul, out beyond #Manchester airport. The ride stayed dry and the sun popped out for the last hour. Nice! #cycling #NorthRoadCycles #GraviTi #OutsideIsFree #FromWhereIRide #GravelBike #daffodils
A silver gravel bike leaning against a fence post. There is a large tree behind the wire fence, and its trunk is covered in ivy. There are white, and yellow, daffodils at the base of the tree. There is a green field beyond the tree, with many more trees in the distance.The bike has tan sidewalled tyres, mudguards, a small bag on the top tube and a green, white and orange saddle, representing the Irish tricolour.
March 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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After a short while, due the Ekar rear mech dying, the @northroadcycles.bsky.social Grav-i-Ti is back on - and off - the road. That was like riding a new bike. Amazing! #cycling #NorthRoadCycles #gravel #GravelRide #GravelBike #ReddishVale #FromWhereIRide #OutsideIsFree
A silver gravel bike leaning against a post. There is a dirt track heading upwards, with bare hedges either side. The bike has tan sidewalled tyres, mudguards, a small bag on the top tube and a green, white and orange saddle, representing the Irish tricolour. A silver gravel bike leaning against a post. There are two horses in the field in the background. One is black. The other is white with black flanks. The bike has tan sidewalled tyres, mudguards, a small bag on the top tube and a green, white and orange saddle, representing the Irish tricolour.
March 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Is this a queen? I know it's that time of year that they're active in the UK. This very sodden bee was resting below the trim of our sunroom after a very recent downpour. I thought it was mud until I inspected it closer. #bee #WetBee #QueenBee ?
A large bee resting on a red brick. The bee is sodden from a recent downpour. The bee is primarily black but with two amber stripes, one near the head and the other on its lower thorax.
February 26, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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Nipped out for an hour and managed 24km before the rain started on #Osgar the #Orro. A lovely tailwind from the turn at #Stockport. #Cycling #OutsideIsFree #FromWhereIRide #OsgarTheOrro #OrroBikes
A light-colored gravel bike with the brand name "ORRO" on the downtube leans against a moss-covered fallen tree in a wooded area with bare winter trees.
February 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Back on the bike after nearly 5 weeks in Spain (no bikey there, unfortunately). Had to nip to @northroadcycles.bsky.social, in Sale Moor. Blimey, did i feel being out of the saddle for several weeks during that last 10km home! #cycling #VeganCyclist #PlantPoweredCyclist #Vegan #TPT #Orro
A road bicycle positioned on a bridge overlooking a river. It's a white road bike with black accents, leaning slightly to the right. It has drop handlebars with black bar tape, a black seat with a "PRO" logo and a red stripe, black wheels with thin spokes and clincher tyres. It has a water bottle cage with a partially visible bottle. The brand name "ORRO" is visible on the downtube. The bike rests against the railing of a green, ironwork bridge. The railing is constructed of connected circles and crosses. Below the bridge, a calm river reflects the sky, bordered by grassy banks. Mature trees line the riverbanks, still lacking leaves. Bare branches are visible against the sky. A paved path runs alongside the river, visible in the background. The sky is blue with fluffy white clouds.
February 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Last day in #Chipiona after "nursing" my Mum, who has now fully recovered from her recent op. This was last night, as we headed out for pizza. All the #Carnival lights are up, which starts next week, bummed I'm going to miss it, but I need to get back to freezing cold Blighty! #España
A pedestrian street scene at night with lots of multi-coloured neon lights heading off in the distance. The nearest is mainly blue and green with some text, in blue, that reads "Carnival de Chipiona". There are shops either side of the street.
February 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Today's walk took in the Playa de Camarón. Over 5km which is great for my buggered legs! #Chipiona #ChipionaWalks #Beach #Reflections #PalmTrees #WhiteChurch #PlayaDeCamarón
A sunny day at a sandy beach, featuring several palm trees in the foreground with a clear blue sky and the ocean in the background. A white church, with tall steeples at both ends, reflected in a shallow pool of water on a beach. The sky is clear and blue.
February 2, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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A lovely residential courtyard I passed on my way to the supermarket in Chipiona, Spain.

#ResidentialCourtyard #Chipiona #España #Andalucia #ChipionaWalks
This image shows the entrance to a residential building called "Residencial Palacio de Sanabria 51" in Chipiona, Andalusia, Spain. The building has a Mediterranean-style facade with a bright yellow and white color scheme. The entrance is marked by two large, ornate iron gates. Above the gates, there is a covered walkway with large windows and a balcony. The walkway is supported by pillars with red accents. Inside the gates, there is a courtyard with white-washed buildings and potted plants. A small sign on the left side of the image indicates "Excepto Motos/Bicis".
January 29, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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From Saturday, a Boeing C-17 Globemaster on its ascent after having just taken off from Rota Naval Base, heading directly over Chipiona. #C17Globemaster #C17 #Globemaster #Rota #Chipiona #AvGeek #AvGeekContent #USAAF #Pixel8Pro #PixelVideo #AvVideo
January 27, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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A lovely, breezy, Sunday morning walk around Chipiona. A few cafes just opening up for business and lots of locals enjoying the warm temperatures and fresh, sea air. #Chipiona #Crabs #BlueChurch #FaroDeChipiona #Lighthouse #TreeLinedBoulevard #SundayStroll
A church in a plaza. The church has white walls but the top of the pointed bellflower is a vivid blue. The sky is clear and blue and there are a few tall palm trees in front of the church. Two large, dark metal crabs in the surf. One crab is close to the sea wall and the other is a few metres further out. A tall, light brown bricked lighthouse. The Faro de Chipiona is the tallest in Spain, the third tallest in Europe and the fifth tallest in the world. The sky is blue and clear. A long, straight road lined with tall, leafy trees. The road is paved with cobblestones and has a white line down the centre. There are white benches along the sides of the road, and there are some buildings visible in the distance. The sky is blue and there are no clouds visible.
January 26, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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The kind of aid I'd require... #StormEowyn #Guinness #TaytoCrisps #Humour #StormAid #Ireland
The image is a humorous meme about humanitarian aid. It shows a photo of two trucks driving on a highway. One truck is carrying Guinness beer, and the other is carrying Tayto crisps (potato chips). The text at the top of the image says "Actual photo of humanitarian aid heading to Ireland." The text at the bottom reads "Storm Eowyn".
January 25, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Like all the #Mogwai family, I'm really looking forward to listening to this, albeit digitally, as my vinyl version is being delivered in the UK while I'm in Spain looking after Mum! #TheBadFire #NewRecordReleaseDay #Vinyl #LP #Album @mogwai.scot
The cover of the new Mogwai record, The Bad Fire. In huge, black, bold font at the top is MOGWAI. The rest of the image is of a volcano erupting shoots of red, yellow and blues.
January 24, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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#TBT to when I finally picked up my 60th birthday present to myself in October '24 (12 months late!), a North Road Cycles Grav-i-Ti.

#NorthRoadCycles #GraviTi #titanium #gravel #RiverMersey #weir #river #eire #ireland #cycling
The image shows a gravel bike parked near a river. The bike is a North Road Cycles Grav-i-Ti, which is a titanium frame gravel bike. The bike has a silver frame, brown handlebar tape, and brown tyres. The river is flowing fast and there is a weir in the background. The sky is blue with white clouds. The image shows a gravel bike in some woods. The bike is a North Road Cycles Grav-i-Ti, which is a titanium frame gravel bike. The bike has a silver frame, brown handlebar tape, and brown tyres. The trees are full of green leaves and the path is full of twigs and leaves.
January 23, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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On Sunday I went to watch Chipiona C.F. play Racing Club Portuense in a midday kick off. The game ended up 1-1 and Chipiona with 10 men after having one player sent off. Still only 5 euro to get in, too!

#ChipionaCF #RacingClubPortuense #Football #Chipiona #Andalucia #NotLaLiga
A picture of a football team, and their mascots, having a team photo taken before their match. The team have blue shirts on. In front of the team are two white boards with the text "agrogades S.A.T" on the left, and "adasol the perfect shadow" on the right. Behind are some more advertising boards and the upper levels of white houses.
January 23, 2025 at 8:31 AM