Steve Bradburn
@stevebradburn.bsky.social
Runner, cyclist, web developer etc.
They were great books for a kid thirsty for knowledge. And updated annually(?) which really helped. I seem to remember being most intrigued by the exotics - the Convair Sea Dart or Cessna Dragonfly
December 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
They were great books for a kid thirsty for knowledge. And updated annually(?) which really helped. I seem to remember being most intrigued by the exotics - the Convair Sea Dart or Cessna Dragonfly
Pored over this so many times, should have been a black belt at Top Trumps
December 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Pored over this so many times, should have been a black belt at Top Trumps
An Ass Saver may help a little
November 2, 2025 at 1:21 PM
An Ass Saver may help a little
Did that in a Premier Inn a few years back. They advised me that if next time I gave them advanced notice they’d give me the accessible room so I did not need to put the bike vertically in the lift to get it upstairs.
100 miles each way to Telford and back. Will definitely do this again one day.
100 miles each way to Telford and back. Will definitely do this again one day.
October 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Did that in a Premier Inn a few years back. They advised me that if next time I gave them advanced notice they’d give me the accessible room so I did not need to put the bike vertically in the lift to get it upstairs.
100 miles each way to Telford and back. Will definitely do this again one day.
100 miles each way to Telford and back. Will definitely do this again one day.
I’m in that age demographic. I joined a running club. We go out twice weekly all year round plus parkruns and events. Cycling has taken a back seat and I’m now a fair weather cyclist. Also I do Yoga weekly, great for core work if you don’t like gyms. So much less sofa and TV!
September 22, 2025 at 7:04 AM
I’m in that age demographic. I joined a running club. We go out twice weekly all year round plus parkruns and events. Cycling has taken a back seat and I’m now a fair weather cyclist. Also I do Yoga weekly, great for core work if you don’t like gyms. So much less sofa and TV!
I’m not sure if I prefer that to our Leeds/Liverpool green sludge look. It hides the canal’s contents and makes you wonder whether it’s thick enough to walk across yet 😬
September 13, 2025 at 9:34 AM
I’m not sure if I prefer that to our Leeds/Liverpool green sludge look. It hides the canal’s contents and makes you wonder whether it’s thick enough to walk across yet 😬
That’s really opened things up! Maybe time to put big boy pants on and get those Rivington Moor tiles ticked off
August 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
That’s really opened things up! Maybe time to put big boy pants on and get those Rivington Moor tiles ticked off
Hmmmm….. nope! 😬
August 5, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Hmmmm….. nope! 😬
Yeah, it’s having a valid explanation that doesn’t take ages to explain and make you look like a very strange human being… 😀 having done Geocaching that helps explain why you are loitering with intent
August 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Yeah, it’s having a valid explanation that doesn’t take ages to explain and make you look like a very strange human being… 😀 having done Geocaching that helps explain why you are loitering with intent
Yep, north of Wigan. And having taken up running it’s opened up a few new routes that I wouldn’t cycle (Great Hill etc) but VV kindly includes runs as well as rides 🙂
August 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Yep, north of Wigan. And having taken up running it’s opened up a few new routes that I wouldn’t cycle (Great Hill etc) but VV kindly includes runs as well as rides 🙂
It was, but access was questionable, no signs against but then nothing confirming a right of way. And it’s very visible to anyone who isn’t expecting too see a living soul out there at any time. So I turned around and came back, thinking 2 passes had to be good enough. 😕
August 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
It was, but access was questionable, no signs against but then nothing confirming a right of way. And it’s very visible to anyone who isn’t expecting too see a living soul out there at any time. So I turned around and came back, thinking 2 passes had to be good enough. 😕
I’m blocked by the Ribble Estuary north and west, Knowsley Safari Park in the south and Winter Hill to the east 😕
August 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I’m blocked by the Ribble Estuary north and west, Knowsley Safari Park in the south and Winter Hill to the east 😕
Tiling challenges can be very frustrating! This is one on the Ribble Estuary. Not sure I should have even been there, not sure I really want to go back again! 😕
August 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Tiling challenges can be very frustrating! This is one on the Ribble Estuary. Not sure I should have even been there, not sure I really want to go back again! 😕
Sorry, you may need to go get a plaster now
May 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Sorry, you may need to go get a plaster now
What's *your* body of water?
Innominate Tarn (as much for the name as the location and sheer beauty)
Innominate Tarn (as much for the name as the location and sheer beauty)
April 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
What's *your* body of water?
Innominate Tarn (as much for the name as the location and sheer beauty)
Innominate Tarn (as much for the name as the location and sheer beauty)
You could certainly say that about 50% of Top Secret, and the other 50% you know exactly where it’s going and are delighted when they do go there.
April 2, 2025 at 12:50 PM
You could certainly say that about 50% of Top Secret, and the other 50% you know exactly where it’s going and are delighted when they do go there.
We did that a few years back. In the age of modern high-speed transport (ref. the two bridges nearby) it seems an incredible throwback to a long forgotten age to spend a tiny amount of money to have the official boatman row you across the canal.
February 9, 2025 at 1:19 PM
We did that a few years back. In the age of modern high-speed transport (ref. the two bridges nearby) it seems an incredible throwback to a long forgotten age to spend a tiny amount of money to have the official boatman row you across the canal.
1. BAC TSR2
2. Supermarine Spitfire
3. English Electric Lightning
2. Supermarine Spitfire
3. English Electric Lightning
January 28, 2025 at 9:28 PM
1. BAC TSR2
2. Supermarine Spitfire
3. English Electric Lightning
2. Supermarine Spitfire
3. English Electric Lightning
I’ve wanted one of them for so many Christmases 😕
December 30, 2024 at 11:52 PM
I’ve wanted one of them for so many Christmases 😕
A lot of these, like the Gazelle and Modus are very heavy, fine for inner city but poor if you want to add a little gravel. IMHO the Ribble Hybrid ALe is excellent for being a little more road and light trail than purely a city bike.
December 26, 2024 at 11:23 PM
A lot of these, like the Gazelle and Modus are very heavy, fine for inner city but poor if you want to add a little gravel. IMHO the Ribble Hybrid ALe is excellent for being a little more road and light trail than purely a city bike.
The red one was better, dunno why 🤷♂️
November 22, 2024 at 12:51 PM
The red one was better, dunno why 🤷♂️
It’s sad that most coffee shops close in the evening. Pubs that serve coffee don’t hit the mark when you just want to sit somewhere relatively quiet with a hot non-alcoholic beverage and a slice of cake and read a book.
October 5, 2024 at 12:06 PM
It’s sad that most coffee shops close in the evening. Pubs that serve coffee don’t hit the mark when you just want to sit somewhere relatively quiet with a hot non-alcoholic beverage and a slice of cake and read a book.