Will York
@willinmanchester.bsky.social
He/him. Behaviour change officer at Cycling UK, campaigner at Walk Ride GM, Chartered structural engineer
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Ride #1 was a pickup from What If? in Edgeley. Anyone who lives in Greater Manchester can borrow an ebike free for month – why not come along to try one out tomorrow? bsky.app/profile/walk...
Our friends at What If? in Edgeley have an exciting double-event this Thursday, 25 September!
Stockport's very own e-bike hub library is having a launch event, where you can try out an e-bike, and book a month-long loan.
Stockport's very own e-bike hub library is having a launch event, where you can try out an e-bike, and book a month-long loan.
Climate Cuts Film Event: E- Bike Taster Rides with Cycling UK
Launching at What if? - Stockport's very own e-bike hub library to try a new way to get around - test one at the Climate Cuts Film Event!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Ride #1 was a pickup from What If? in Edgeley. Anyone who lives in Greater Manchester can borrow an ebike free for month – why not come along to try one out tomorrow? bsky.app/profile/walk...
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We did it! @manmetuni.bsky.social has dropped plans to block Cavendish Street to cyclists
A huge thanks to everyone who spoke up with us
Join us at All Saints Park on 4th September at 5pm as we celebrate our success together with a toast to the campaign
A huge thanks to everyone who spoke up with us
Join us at All Saints Park on 4th September at 5pm as we celebrate our success together with a toast to the campaign
August 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
We did it! @manmetuni.bsky.social has dropped plans to block Cavendish Street to cyclists
A huge thanks to everyone who spoke up with us
Join us at All Saints Park on 4th September at 5pm as we celebrate our success together with a toast to the campaign
A huge thanks to everyone who spoke up with us
Join us at All Saints Park on 4th September at 5pm as we celebrate our success together with a toast to the campaign
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One of the recurring responses in the 2019-20 consultation-fest we had in Stockport was for an active travel route alongside the railway viaduct over the Mersey valley.
A pipe dream, I thought at the time. Meanwhile, in France...
www.francebleu.fr/infos/transp...
A pipe dream, I thought at the time. Meanwhile, in France...
www.francebleu.fr/infos/transp...
July 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM
One of the recurring responses in the 2019-20 consultation-fest we had in Stockport was for an active travel route alongside the railway viaduct over the Mersey valley.
A pipe dream, I thought at the time. Meanwhile, in France...
www.francebleu.fr/infos/transp...
A pipe dream, I thought at the time. Meanwhile, in France...
www.francebleu.fr/infos/transp...
A story that sums up how British farming has been governed since WW2 - millions in subsidies paid to ruin our rivers with intensive poultry farming, whilst reintroducing a natural species is made so difficult that people are forced to do it illegally and in secret.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Beaver activists claim they are 'doing God's work'
An underground network illegally releases beavers but farmers say it can lead to trouble.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 27, 2025 at 9:28 AM
A story that sums up how British farming has been governed since WW2 - millions in subsidies paid to ruin our rivers with intensive poultry farming, whilst reintroducing a natural species is made so difficult that people are forced to do it illegally and in secret.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
At Nantwich outdoor pool. There's something about swimming under an open sky that feels great for wellbeing.
May 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
At Nantwich outdoor pool. There's something about swimming under an open sky that feels great for wellbeing.
A big step in the right direction but @heidialexander.bsky.social could use better language. The word "subsidy" is apologist. We don't talk about taxpayers "subsidising" bin collections - they're a public service. Talk about the future you want for bus & train, not the mess left by privatisation
May 25, 2025 at 9:42 AM
A big step in the right direction but @heidialexander.bsky.social could use better language. The word "subsidy" is apologist. We don't talk about taxpayers "subsidising" bin collections - they're a public service. Talk about the future you want for bus & train, not the mess left by privatisation
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Join Walk Ride Stockport and friends for Stockport Active Assembly, an exciting new community meet-up hosted at What If? on 29 April, 7–8.30pm. Let's make Stockport a great place to walk, wheel and cycle!
Stockport Active Assembly 01
We're kickstarting a space to make Stockport the best town to get around on bike, on foot, with buggies and wheelchairs. Join us!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
April 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Join Walk Ride Stockport and friends for Stockport Active Assembly, an exciting new community meet-up hosted at What If? on 29 April, 7–8.30pm. Let's make Stockport a great place to walk, wheel and cycle!
Vegan tea on a friend's balcony - spring is here 🌞
April 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Vegan tea on a friend's balcony - spring is here 🌞
HOT 🔥 off the press
Latest ep of the @walkridegm.org.uk podcast with me and @harryhamishgray.bsky.social
School Streets and barriers to path accessibility ♿️
www.spreaker.com/episode/the-...
Latest ep of the @walkridegm.org.uk podcast with me and @harryhamishgray.bsky.social
School Streets and barriers to path accessibility ♿️
www.spreaker.com/episode/the-...
The Best School Street in Greater Manchester + The Legal Fight to Remove Cycling Barriers
In the second episode of our three-part series, Harry and Will speak with the winners of the 2024 Walk Ride GM Awards. St Thomas' CE Primary School Deputy Head
www.spreaker.com
April 4, 2025 at 11:06 AM
HOT 🔥 off the press
Latest ep of the @walkridegm.org.uk podcast with me and @harryhamishgray.bsky.social
School Streets and barriers to path accessibility ♿️
www.spreaker.com/episode/the-...
Latest ep of the @walkridegm.org.uk podcast with me and @harryhamishgray.bsky.social
School Streets and barriers to path accessibility ♿️
www.spreaker.com/episode/the-...
A million cars sold in the UK each year are too big to fit in a typical parking space. Higher bonnets are more likely to kill in collisions. #Carspreading www.theguardian.com/environment/... @cleancitiescampaign.org
www.theguardian.com
April 4, 2025 at 10:08 AM
A million cars sold in the UK each year are too big to fit in a typical parking space. Higher bonnets are more likely to kill in collisions. #Carspreading www.theguardian.com/environment/... @cleancitiescampaign.org
Enthralling explanation by @ianwalker.bsky.social of research into societal perceptions of motoring and active travel www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_4G...
April 1, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Enthralling explanation by @ianwalker.bsky.social of research into societal perceptions of motoring and active travel www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_4G...
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Yes we all need to change our lifestyles and reduce our personal footprints
But I massively resent being told the responsibility lies with me on the day a giant oil company issues a massive fuck you to all of us
But I massively resent being told the responsibility lies with me on the day a giant oil company issues a massive fuck you to all of us
February 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Yes we all need to change our lifestyles and reduce our personal footprints
But I massively resent being told the responsibility lies with me on the day a giant oil company issues a massive fuck you to all of us
But I massively resent being told the responsibility lies with me on the day a giant oil company issues a massive fuck you to all of us
In the podcast studio yesterday with @harryhamishgray.bsky.social and Naz
Listen at open.spotify.com/episode/5wqi...
Listen at open.spotify.com/episode/5wqi...
February 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM
In the podcast studio yesterday with @harryhamishgray.bsky.social and Naz
Listen at open.spotify.com/episode/5wqi...
Listen at open.spotify.com/episode/5wqi...
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Ever wanted to know what council leaders think about active travel?
We sat down with Trafford Council leader @tomwross.bsky.social and his Exec for Climate Aidan Williams to discus taking home the Best Council award and their determination to continue delivery in the borough.
Listen now👇🏻
We sat down with Trafford Council leader @tomwross.bsky.social and his Exec for Climate Aidan Williams to discus taking home the Best Council award and their determination to continue delivery in the borough.
Listen now👇🏻
February 25, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Ever wanted to know what council leaders think about active travel?
We sat down with Trafford Council leader @tomwross.bsky.social and his Exec for Climate Aidan Williams to discus taking home the Best Council award and their determination to continue delivery in the borough.
Listen now👇🏻
We sat down with Trafford Council leader @tomwross.bsky.social and his Exec for Climate Aidan Williams to discus taking home the Best Council award and their determination to continue delivery in the borough.
Listen now👇🏻
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This one's so frustrating. Not because of the closure, but because the council dismissed any proposals to properly improve this space for walking and cycling.
Compare the @walkridestocky.bsky.social proposals, developed with a professional highways engineer, with the council's chosen design.
Compare the @walkridestocky.bsky.social proposals, developed with a professional highways engineer, with the council's chosen design.
February 19, 2025 at 7:55 AM
This one's so frustrating. Not because of the closure, but because the council dismissed any proposals to properly improve this space for walking and cycling.
Compare the @walkridestocky.bsky.social proposals, developed with a professional highways engineer, with the council's chosen design.
Compare the @walkridestocky.bsky.social proposals, developed with a professional highways engineer, with the council's chosen design.
Call me a pedant but this unit conversion in a BBC News article is ridiculous
February 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Call me a pedant but this unit conversion in a BBC News article is ridiculous
If you live, work in or travel through Stockport this👇 is an account to follow
How do!
We're Walk Ride Stockport, new to Bluesky and with a shiny new logo. We're all about making Stockport a better place to walk, wheel and cycle.
Back in June we celebrated the completion of the helix ramp (aka the HelterSKelter) at Stockport Interchange – take a look!
We're Walk Ride Stockport, new to Bluesky and with a shiny new logo. We're all about making Stockport a better place to walk, wheel and cycle.
Back in June we celebrated the completion of the helix ramp (aka the HelterSKelter) at Stockport Interchange – take a look!
November 29, 2024 at 3:50 PM
If you live, work in or travel through Stockport this👇 is an account to follow
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Cllr Tracey Rawlins has been appointed as Greater Manchester's first Disability Advocate to ensure an accessible transport network, supporting equal access for disabled people, developed with Breakthrough UK and the Disabled People’s Panel.
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First ever Disability Advocate appointed to help deliver an inclusive and accessible Bee Network
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November 13, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Cllr Tracey Rawlins has been appointed as Greater Manchester's first Disability Advocate to ensure an accessible transport network, supporting equal access for disabled people, developed with Breakthrough UK and the Disabled People’s Panel.
news.tfgm.com/press-releas...
news.tfgm.com/press-releas...
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We've launched a campaign to remove discriminatory barriers that prevent disabled people from accessing the cycling network across Greater Manchester
Hear from Sarah, an adapted cycle user, as she shares how these barriers impact her daily life
Hear from Sarah, an adapted cycle user, as she shares how these barriers impact her daily life
Access denied: how barriers stop disabled people from using public space
Sarah from Didsbury uses an electric trike to get around, but struggles to access many routes due to barriers. Risk of antisocial behaviour, e.g. from people...
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November 13, 2024 at 6:16 PM
We've launched a campaign to remove discriminatory barriers that prevent disabled people from accessing the cycling network across Greater Manchester
Hear from Sarah, an adapted cycle user, as she shares how these barriers impact her daily life
Hear from Sarah, an adapted cycle user, as she shares how these barriers impact her daily life
It’s that time of year again
Dynamo lights are just about the best value upgrade in existence for everyday bikes - and they don’t need to be cripplingly expensive
I have a cheap Shimano Nexus hub and B&M front and rear lights. Bright enough for unlit canal paths
Dynamo lights are just about the best value upgrade in existence for everyday bikes - and they don’t need to be cripplingly expensive
I have a cheap Shimano Nexus hub and B&M front and rear lights. Bright enough for unlit canal paths
November 8, 2024 at 1:11 PM
It’s that time of year again
Dynamo lights are just about the best value upgrade in existence for everyday bikes - and they don’t need to be cripplingly expensive
I have a cheap Shimano Nexus hub and B&M front and rear lights. Bright enough for unlit canal paths
Dynamo lights are just about the best value upgrade in existence for everyday bikes - and they don’t need to be cripplingly expensive
I have a cheap Shimano Nexus hub and B&M front and rear lights. Bright enough for unlit canal paths