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the clockwork rides again™ @offroadgoat.bsky.social · Nov 18

From the hills of Halifax, to the streets of London, via Cardiff. I'm a bit arty, worked in graphics, and ridden #cargobikes around London as a courier. Love bike fettling and allotment gardening.

Fan of #retro Orange #mtb #bikes
Appreciator of #35mm #photography

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the clockwork rides again™ @offroadgoat.bsky.social · 9h

Morning! Yeah. I've yet to get his book (I don't read enough!) I've been following Gareth for a while, since reading his story on X of being fired over safety concerns on the orders of a government minister – disgraceful stuff. Gareth should definitely be in charge!
www.railtech.com/all/2024/09/...

‘Appalling’: Engineer fired on UK rail minister’s orders speaks out about ‘farcical’ dismissal

Award-winning railway engineer Gareth Dennis was recently fired for talking to the media about safety issues at London’s Euston Station. That’s after Lord Peter Hendy, the former chair…

www.railtech.com

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the clockwork rides again™ @offroadgoat.bsky.social · 10h

This is an astounding report...

Gareth Dennis @garethdennis.uk · 16d

TOP TIP: don't try to defame my "relentless but not vexatious" (the ORR's words, not mine) friend Doug Paulley when you've completely failed in your duties to provide at least an attempt at an accessible travel experience. He'll win.
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/coach-firm-t...

Doug's determined face above this headline: "Coach firm to pay thousands to accessible transport activist after driver lied that he threatened violence"

the clockwork rides again™ @offroadgoat.bsky.social · 11h

No doubt.
It really is.

the clockwork rides again™ @offroadgoat.bsky.social · 23h

I wonder how they'll tackle actual incidents like this...

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Axe-wielding bike thieves target cyclists in areas near London

Hertfordshire Police advised if cyclists think they may be being followed they should call 999.

www.bbc.co.uk

the clockwork rides again™ @offroadgoat.bsky.social · 23h

Could they not deal with actual crimes happening like this instead?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Axe-wielding bike thieves target cyclists in areas near London

Hertfordshire Police advised if cyclists think they may be being followed they should call 999.

www.bbc.co.uk

the clockwork rides again™ @offroadgoat.bsky.social · 23h

Exactly that.

the clockwork rides again™ @offroadgoat.bsky.social · 1d

Sounds like it was an underwhelming success. Disappointing from Cycling UK – let your daughter set them straight.

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the clockwork rides again™ @offroadgoat.bsky.social · 1d

"Bait bikes". When I reported my bike stolen from an office (with cctv) based on a council site (with cctv), the police closed my case 24 hrs later citing not having the time and resources to investigate the cctv. Police can't even be bothered with existing bike theft or supporting victims of it.

the clockwork rides again™ @offroadgoat.bsky.social · 1d

This is closing the stable after the horse has bolted. Bicycles are being stolen right now and the Police just cannot be arsed with stopping the crime or helping victims of bike theft. They do not have the time or resources to investigate as it is, let alone putting energy into a bait operation.

Cllr Brian Wernham 🔶 C.Eng. MA History @brianwernham.bsky.social · 1d

Lib Dems want National Crime Agency to help local forces carry out "bait" operations to "build a national picture of bicycle theft"

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Liberal Democrats push 'bike bait' plan to trap cycle thieves

The party says tracking decoy stolen bikes could help the police uncover wider criminal networks and reduce thefts.

www.bbc.com

the clockwork rides again™ @offroadgoat.bsky.social · 1d

Absolute donkeys. Another 'afterthought solution' designed and approved by people with zero skin in the game.

Also, exactly this as Zoe Kennedy said: “The presumption that cyclists aren’t disabled is prevalent. I cycle because of my disability, and I would struggle to use those steps and a ramp.”

the clockwork rides again™ @offroadgoat.bsky.social · 1d

I could probably live in there. I just need to renew my passport.

the clockwork rides again™ @offroadgoat.bsky.social · 2d

I love seeing their posts 👍

the clockwork rides again™ @offroadgoat.bsky.social · 4d

Almost drifted off watching this. Despite the BB, he still seemed to be fair tanking along. Loved the landscape.

the clockwork rides again™ @offroadgoat.bsky.social · 4d

I'm liking this. I'm working on plans to replace my 25yr old shed at the moment. It's seen 2 different allotment sites.

the clockwork rides again™ @offroadgoat.bsky.social · 4d

It's my favourite time. I'm really not a hot summer person. I prefer the freshness, quality of light and colour autumn brings. Also, the feeling of calm it brings too.

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the clockwork rides again™ @offroadgoat.bsky.social · 4d

Looking wonderful and autumnal there.

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the clockwork rides again™ @offroadgoat.bsky.social · 6d

bit pricey though.

the clockwork rides again™ @offroadgoat.bsky.social · 6d

I think I have found the perfect allotment runaround...

youtu.be/483oaUU1tIs?...

I Rode the $15,000 Electric TRUCK... That's Actually a Bike

YouTube video by Global Cycling Network

youtu.be

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the clockwork rides again™ @offroadgoat.bsky.social · 6d

Sounds like he needs to concentrate on improving his fitness and raising his own game.

the clockwork rides again™ @offroadgoat.bsky.social · 8d

The counter commentary on the Maccabi Tel Aviv football hooligans being rightfully barred by police, is insane. It demonstrates just how utterly possessed and owned by Israel the UK politicomedia class is.

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the clockwork rides again™ @offroadgoat.bsky.social · 8d

Fuck off back to twitter with your rage bait Anon 🫤

the clockwork rides again™ @offroadgoat.bsky.social · 8d

Glorious. I'm watching this again for supper now. Was too groggy to appreciate it this morning (fruit n oats funnily enough+massive flask of coffee). Absolutely immersive stereo effect with that soundtrack and vibe of rolling through sunlit woodlands.

the clockwork rides again™ @offroadgoat.bsky.social · 8d

Most of my kit is Endura. Been buying their stuff since 2012. Virtually lived in it when I worked a few years as a bike courier, as it's comfortable yet bombproof. It's pricey though, so I could only ever afford it when discounted.

the clockwork rides again™ @offroadgoat.bsky.social · 11d

Christ he's a plank, and Trump's playing him like an absolute patsy.

the clockwork rides again™ @offroadgoat.bsky.social · 11d

Case in point is the way trusts have been acquired and now corporately managed. My GP loathes it as he's lost autonomy. Complains each time I see him - which is rare now, as appointments are hard to book - done solely via the online e-consult system for approval (can no longer book by phone).