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Craig Cycles in Devon (and elsewhere) 🚴‍♂️ @cbcycles.bsky.social · 5h

@diminutivefox.bsky.social I found you perfect t-shirt today 🦊😁👍
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Craig Cycles in Devon (and elsewhere) 🚴‍♂️ @cbcycles.bsky.social · 7h

I'm hoping next year to add to these, a brevet populaire 300, 400, 600 & hopefully 1000. Plus I can add a randonneur 1000 to go with the 500 & my ultimate goal a Super Randoneur & even an SR2500 if it all goes to plan #cycling #audax #cyclinggoals 3/3

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Craig Cycles in Devon (and elsewhere) 🚴‍♂️ @cbcycles.bsky.social · 7h

Also to that collection I've got to brevet populaire fridge magnets sat proudly next the photo of me and my dad when I had my first bike #cycling #audax #bskycycling 2/3

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Craig Cycles in Devon (and elsewhere) 🚴‍♂️ @cbcycles.bsky.social · 7h

I've added to my badge tally today.
The older brevet 500 & Grimpeur pin I got with the 2nd Trafalgar Way medal. The Brevet populaire 100 & 200 badges I got earlier this year. Today I received the 2 randonneur 500 badges, the brevet 500 & 1000 badges & brevet 1000 pin 😁 #cycling #audax #audaxuk 1/3

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St Kilda World Heritage Site NTS @stkildawhs.bsky.social · 9h

7 species added to the #StKilda yearlist today, including a least 90 Fieldfare, 1 Song and 2 Mistle Thrush, Water Rail, Reed Warbler and Grey Wagtail.
@hebridesbirds.bsky.social

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Craig Cycles in Devon (and elsewhere) 🚴‍♂️ @cbcycles.bsky.social · 9h

Two more flashbacks from Growing up in the 80's, Birk and Co from Trap Door and Space Dust popping candy #growingupinthe80s #80sKids

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Craig Cycles in Devon (and elsewhere) 🚴‍♂️ @cbcycles.bsky.social · 9h

I've been rather fortunate when it comes to dogs. Years ago, there was a farm around here I carefully avoided because of their dogs. However, I did experience one recently. That just happened to be in Wales too.

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Craig Cycles in Devon (and elsewhere) 🚴‍♂️ @cbcycles.bsky.social · 10h

I just chucked a load out the other day (bin day was this morning), mind your they were nearly 5 years out of date 🤢

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Craig Cycles in Devon (and elsewhere) 🚴‍♂️ @cbcycles.bsky.social · 11h

Has anyone ever used a UPS collection or drop-off service?
I have a a parcel to send with them but without a printer I can't get the invoices or labels I need to post it and struggling to find a suitable drop off location where I can at least get the label printed #UPS #ParcelDrop #ParcelDelivery

Craig Cycles in Devon (and elsewhere) 🚴‍♂️ @cbcycles.bsky.social · 11h

Yes, it felt very cold when I went out on Sunday. Mind you, I went out a bit underdressed, expecting it to be warmer. It hasn't felt anywhere near as warm as they forecast.

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Craig Cycles in Devon (and elsewhere) 🚴‍♂️ @cbcycles.bsky.social · 12h

Yes, most of it was bike related #cycling #bskycycling oops! 😁

Craig Cycles in Devon (and elsewhere) 🚴‍♂️ @cbcycles.bsky.social · 12h

Someone, please hide my wallet.
I've been shopping on Ebay and Amazon today and spent a bloody fortune!
I only wanted 3 items and come away with at least 4 times that 😬

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Craig Cycles in Devon (and elsewhere) 🚴‍♂️ @cbcycles.bsky.social · 12h

Someone, please hide my wallet.
I've been shopping on Ebay and Amazon today and spent a bloody fortune!
I only wanted 3 items and come away with at least 4 times that 😬

a man is carrying a lot of louis vuitton bags

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Craig Cycles in Devon (and elsewhere) 🚴‍♂️ @cbcycles.bsky.social · 12h

Well, we can't miss you now. It's definitely very purple 💜

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George The Station Cat @george-station-cat.bsky.social · 17h

Apparently, the ‘accessible counter’ has been repaired & now goes up and down Nobody told me or mentioned it would also double as a cat-powered fairground ride

Let’s just say I’ve experienced first-class vertical travel.

Treatos urgently required to calm my shaken dignity.

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 14h

🚲 How can we expect more people to cycle?

BTP won’t investigate bikes left for over 2 hours or worth under £200. We’ve written an open letter urging them to rethink this low-risk, high-reward approach to bike theft.

🧡 Help us fight back: cyclinguk.org/btp-donate
📜 cyclinguk.org/btp-open-letter

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Craig Cycles in Devon (and elsewhere) 🚴‍♂️ @cbcycles.bsky.social · 13h

After 3 days of gloom, the sun has finally arrived here this afternoon. Hurrah!! 🌤😎

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Craig Cycles in Devon (and elsewhere) 🚴‍♂️ @cbcycles.bsky.social · 20h

I don't normally share memories from Google photos, but September was too good not to 🚴‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😍 #cycling #bikepacking #TourofBritain #Wales

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A Cat A Day @acataday.bsky.social · 1d

me has just wake up #cat #acataday #catsofbluesky

White cat in a cat hammock, looking a bit sleepy into the camera

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Craig Cycles in Devon (and elsewhere) 🚴‍♂️ @cbcycles.bsky.social · 1d

There's been another development on #skygate today.
They really don't want to lose you as a customer, do they.
Now I could have walked away and got Plussnet for less than £30 but when they throw you the golden carrot for a mere £2 I couldn't say no #SkyTV 😊

Craig Cycles in Devon (and elsewhere) 🚴‍♂️ @cbcycles.bsky.social · 1d

But it was nice 😋

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Craig Cycles in Devon (and elsewhere) 🚴‍♂️ @cbcycles.bsky.social · 1d

He did a 200km audax at the weekend faster than I could get to the shops and back, and I live in the town centre 🤣

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Craig Cycles in Devon (and elsewhere) 🚴‍♂️ @cbcycles.bsky.social · 1d

Now I'm not a huge fan of Ginsters, but.... 😋 #cheeseandbeans #cheesybeans #HeinzBeanz

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Craig Cycles in Devon (and elsewhere) 🚴‍♂️ @cbcycles.bsky.social · 1d

🧵 3/3 It was only a short ride as it was late afternoon. As I hadn't ridden the bike for a couple of weeks, I was after an easy ride & as my legs are now remind me, this wasn't. That sting in the tail might be to blame 😬 #cycling #bskycycling #sundayrides #Strava
*second map turned 45° west
*North ➡️

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Craig Cycles in Devon (and elsewhere) 🚴‍♂️ @cbcycles.bsky.social · 1d

🧵 2/3 It was an unplanned, follow my wheels type ride where in Clyst Hydon I decided to turn left off the usual ridden roads and head to Ashclyst Forest for some hills and autumn colours 🌲🌳🚴‍♂️🍂 #cycling #bskycycling #sundayrides #autumncolours

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Craig Cycles in Devon (and elsewhere) 🚴‍♂️ @cbcycles.bsky.social · 1d

After a break from spinning my legs in cycles around Wales, I dusted the gravely one off for a Sunday afternoon ride in the shire 1/3 🧵🚴‍♂️🌳🍂 #cycling #bskycycling #sundayrides #autumncolours

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