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Louise

@plw18.bsky.social

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Cyclist #bikesky, vegetarian, educator, sourdough lover. Currently working for a social mobility charity. Past jobs: Systems Analyst, Swimming Development Officer (Leeds CC), Senior leader, Economics teacher. Proud mum of two Oxford 1st class graduates!

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Louise @plw18.bsky.social · 1d

First road ride since July. 🤞🤞 for my knee; hope it feels ok later today. #bikesky #ilkley

Louise @plw18.bsky.social · 1d

Fab!

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Louise @plw18.bsky.social · 5d

At last, somewhere to be able to lock a bike up in Leeds. About time: hope it comes soon. BBC News - Bike storage pods to be installed in Leeds to tackle thefts - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Bike storage pods to be installed in Leeds to tackle thefts

More than one bike a day has been stolen over the last three years, according to Leeds City Council.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Louise @plw18.bsky.social · 8d

I went just before closing last night. , alas not on my bike. They'd just had a big delivery; got some great deals!

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Louise @plw18.bsky.social · 12d

I went out for a short rehab ride first thing before working! ☀️

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Louise @plw18.bsky.social · 15d

Haha, yes! Fridge order very important!

Louise @plw18.bsky.social · 15d

My fridge is full too! Spent £12!

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Louise @plw18.bsky.social · 16d

Absolutely. When I was run over whilst on my bike in June, the first questions from the police were: were you wearing hi-viz? Did you have your lights on? Really? 🤷

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Louise @plw18.bsky.social · 18d

Just as therapeutic! 🚶‍♀️

Louise @plw18.bsky.social · 18d

Don't feel bad about it. Rest up, find smiley things to do, and try and eat and sleep well. Been there.... cycling really helped me.

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Louise @plw18.bsky.social · 19d

Might make it down there tonight. The fridge is nearly empty!

Louise @plw18.bsky.social · 19d

After suggesting a dog should be on a lead after it attacked me whilst riding, steadily testing my knee, on the canal side yesterday, I was told "you should be on a f... lead, and get on the f... road" Really nice man. #shipley #leedsliverpoolcanal 🤷🚴‍♀️

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Louise @plw18.bsky.social · 21d

Cycle everywhere if I can, and race. Although currently recovering with a knee injury after getting knocked off in Leeds.

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Louise @plw18.bsky.social · 24d

Felt exactly the same when doing my mum's house a few months ago. So much good furniture that not even the charity shops wanted.

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Louise @plw18.bsky.social · 24d

Excellent, yes I've made that too before! My most read book at the moment is blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro.... Everything always works! And she has lots of free recipes online too.

Artisan Sourdough Made Simple

Many bakers speak of their sourdough starter as if it has a magical life of its own, so it can be intimidating to those new to the sourdough world; fortunately

blackwells.co.uk

Louise @plw18.bsky.social · 25d

Back from holiday, back to the sourdough. Wholemeal, and a rye and caraway seed today!

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Louise @plw18.bsky.social · Oct 4

Windy London for me. Visiting the daughters!

Louise @plw18.bsky.social · Oct 4

Excellent!

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Krister Isaksson @kristerisaksson.bsky.social · Sep 30

Rush hour in Stockholm is bike hour!

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Louise @plw18.bsky.social · Oct 1

A few local beers whilst in Asturias!

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Yorkshire Bylines @yorkshirebylines.co.uk · Sep 29

Incomers: the myth vs reality of refugees in the UK

Britain hosts just 1% of the world’s refugees – far fewer than many nations – yet myths of handouts and 'overwhelm' still dominate debate

By Jeremy Leslie-Spinks

Incomers: the myth vs reality of refugees in the UK

Britain hosts just 1% of the world’s refugees – far fewer than many nations – yet myths of handouts and 'overwhelm' still dominate debate

yorkshirebylines.co.uk

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Louise @plw18.bsky.social · Sep 29

Gijon. Fab day! Including a sea swim! Well, wave jumping!

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Domestique @domestiquecycling.com · Sep 28

#Kigali2025 set a new benchmark for brutality: just 18.2% of the peloton made it to the finish, the lowest for the 🏳️‍🌈 Worlds Men's Road Race in the 21st century.

📰 www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/kiga...

📸 Cor Vos

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Louise @plw18.bsky.social · Sep 28

And if you live in the north, the only option is the Hull Rotterdam ferry. Which I do use!

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