Balthazar Wobbly

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I do Audax (long distance) rides on the magnificent Pashley Guv'nor.

Proud owner of pair of Plus Fours and a Springer Spaniel.

I don't know how authentic "13-year-old Emilia from London" is (certainly that photo doesn't look much like London to me!

But it's an interesting read.

This bit...

"What do you like about cycling to school?"

"There’s not much I like about cycling to school, only that it’s a lot faster than walking."

...is at least honest.

https://www.eta.co.uk/2023/06/14/secret-diary-of-a-schoolkid-cyclist-aged-13%C2%BE/

Secret diary of a schoolkid cyclist (aged 13¾) | ETA

What's it like for a child to cycle on UK roads? We spoke to 13-year-old Emilia from London to find out. What’s your preferred way of getting to school?

ETA
In case any #bicycle riders visiting #Worcester racecourse are unsure of what they are riding, they need not worry.

Twice each year I face the full horror of just how many clocks we have chez Wobbly.

Eighteen! How can two people need eighteen clocks?!?

On a lighter note, at least the clock in my car is no longer an hour out.

Jesus wept!

It seems he really is a #wizard.

There's a distinct downside to the otherwise wonderful #Freecycle scheme.

I might as well book a taxi to A&E...

Going through some old photos, I found this one of a rider's-eye view of my 2011 #PBP #recumbent bike!

Blimey!

This video *really* surprised me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOWDNBu9DkU

I take my hat off to #Rwanda for their advanced use of #drones

Amazing Invention- This Drone Will Change Everything

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Stop demonising cyclists

If you were to ask me how many bicycles I’ve had in my life, my response would be about as precise as Boris Johnson’s to the question of how many children he’s fathered. In my case, so many bikes have been stolen over the years – including one attached to a signpost (which vanished along with

The Spectator
Audax – the understated world of long distance cycling | Cycle Together

In a world obsessed with bragging rights – Strava and PB times, Audax stands out for its modesty. Where else in the world of cycling can you find riders doing […]

Cycle Together

“This starts and ends with us.”

Our nature and wildlife is under threat across the nation.

Action must be taken now before it's too late.

It’s time to #saveourwildisles

https://twitter.com/Natures_Voice/status/1635189636762079233

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