Bruce
@davisonbruce.bsky.social
posting random stuff on cycling, climate change, sustainability, west London, Leeds United and occasional photography. Day job involves orchestrating the provision of data, currently environmental data
I've never seen anywhere that hasn't or would be improved by removing cars
In London we had regent Street closed to cars, and soon Oxford Street will have vehicles removed
I went to Woodstock in Oxfordshire and could only imagine how better it would be without it being essentially just a car park
In London we had regent Street closed to cars, and soon Oxford Street will have vehicles removed
I went to Woodstock in Oxfordshire and could only imagine how better it would be without it being essentially just a car park
December 11, 2025 at 1:40 AM
I've never seen anywhere that hasn't or would be improved by removing cars
In London we had regent Street closed to cars, and soon Oxford Street will have vehicles removed
I went to Woodstock in Oxfordshire and could only imagine how better it would be without it being essentially just a car park
In London we had regent Street closed to cars, and soon Oxford Street will have vehicles removed
I went to Woodstock in Oxfordshire and could only imagine how better it would be without it being essentially just a car park
My favourite
"Cyclists shop more frequently than drivers, "
Think about it, Cars want to go to car parks. Bikes go to shops
If you're a local councillor, what will bring more custom to your local area? A nice peaceful, beautiful social space with pedestrians and cyclists
Or a massive car park
"Cyclists shop more frequently than drivers, "
Think about it, Cars want to go to car parks. Bikes go to shops
If you're a local councillor, what will bring more custom to your local area? A nice peaceful, beautiful social space with pedestrians and cyclists
Or a massive car park
“We can’t all be expected to bike.”
Fair. But that’s not the point.
“Not everyone can or wants to bike. But some people can & do—and they deserve a safe, efficient, affordable way to move through the city. It’s about freedom of choice.”
This & other useful comebacks, in @momentummag.bsky.social.
Fair. But that’s not the point.
“Not everyone can or wants to bike. But some people can & do—and they deserve a safe, efficient, affordable way to move through the city. It’s about freedom of choice.”
This & other useful comebacks, in @momentummag.bsky.social.
Your Comeback Guide to all the Anti-Cycling Arguments You’ll Hear This Year
Anti-bike arguments aren’t just frustrating—they’re outdated, inaccurate, and often repeated without a shred of evidence.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
My favourite
"Cyclists shop more frequently than drivers, "
Think about it, Cars want to go to car parks. Bikes go to shops
If you're a local councillor, what will bring more custom to your local area? A nice peaceful, beautiful social space with pedestrians and cyclists
Or a massive car park
"Cyclists shop more frequently than drivers, "
Think about it, Cars want to go to car parks. Bikes go to shops
If you're a local councillor, what will bring more custom to your local area? A nice peaceful, beautiful social space with pedestrians and cyclists
Or a massive car park
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Join @adam-elliott118.bsky.social & @martincbmriley.bsky.social as they walk you through Keith Andrew's Brentford who we play on Sunday. #LUFC
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December 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Join @adam-elliott118.bsky.social & @martincbmriley.bsky.social as they walk you through Keith Andrew's Brentford who we play on Sunday. #LUFC
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Privacy stalwart Nicholas Merrill spent a decade fighting an FBI surveillance order. Now he wants to sell you phone service—without knowing almost anything about you.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Privacy stalwart Nicholas Merrill spent a decade fighting an FBI surveillance order. Now he wants to sell you phone service—without knowing almost anything about you.
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Bluesky has felt sleepy for a while now. I want to encourage everyone to post more. Text is fine, but you know what? People enjoy damn near any picture of something neat. Food, your bike, a cat, whatever. Also, liking is nice, but reposting is what actually helps exposure.
December 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Bluesky has felt sleepy for a while now. I want to encourage everyone to post more. Text is fine, but you know what? People enjoy damn near any picture of something neat. Food, your bike, a cat, whatever. Also, liking is nice, but reposting is what actually helps exposure.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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Just some numerology crossing of the streams for you
As we know
Dominic Calvert-Lewin = DCL
DCL = 650 in Roman numerals
6+5+0=11
So he's going to score 11 goals this season
#lufc
Just some numerology crossing of the streams for you
As we know
Dominic Calvert-Lewin = DCL
DCL = 650 in Roman numerals
6+5+0=11
So he's going to score 11 goals this season
#lufc
December 7, 2025 at 1:10 AM
@thesquareball.net
Just some numerology crossing of the streams for you
As we know
Dominic Calvert-Lewin = DCL
DCL = 650 in Roman numerals
6+5+0=11
So he's going to score 11 goals this season
#lufc
Just some numerology crossing of the streams for you
As we know
Dominic Calvert-Lewin = DCL
DCL = 650 in Roman numerals
6+5+0=11
So he's going to score 11 goals this season
#lufc
Yes, yes it was and is reductive.
As many have been seeing and saying
352 works and has merits but not a panacea
I was worried going back to the familiar patterns when chasing the game that we'd run out of ideas
But it feels like the group have rediscovered some belief and confidence
#lufc
As many have been seeing and saying
352 works and has merits but not a panacea
I was worried going back to the familiar patterns when chasing the game that we'd run out of ideas
But it feels like the group have rediscovered some belief and confidence
#lufc
@allstatsarentwe.bsky.social is it reductive to think 352 caused the uptick in performance
Certainly seemed to help prevent the over loads
The two up top seemed more connected as well
Certainly seemed to help prevent the over loads
The two up top seemed more connected as well
December 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Yes, yes it was and is reductive.
As many have been seeing and saying
352 works and has merits but not a panacea
I was worried going back to the familiar patterns when chasing the game that we'd run out of ideas
But it feels like the group have rediscovered some belief and confidence
#lufc
As many have been seeing and saying
352 works and has merits but not a panacea
I was worried going back to the familiar patterns when chasing the game that we'd run out of ideas
But it feels like the group have rediscovered some belief and confidence
#lufc
100% this. The performative cruelty, the beating up on the poor, fringe and marginalised groups.
From a "progressive"party
Pandering to bigoted, bloodthirsty baiting media.
That's not democracy
What is democracy if all the main parties are the same
Give us a representative democracy
From a "progressive"party
Pandering to bigoted, bloodthirsty baiting media.
That's not democracy
What is democracy if all the main parties are the same
Give us a representative democracy
Nobody voted for any of this shit, you understand, just as they didn’t vote for the relentless crackdowns or PFI or more new peers. We are getting this regardless, because this stuff is what *our horrific political/media class* wants, and they treat democracy as their license to do as they please.
December 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
100% this. The performative cruelty, the beating up on the poor, fringe and marginalised groups.
From a "progressive"party
Pandering to bigoted, bloodthirsty baiting media.
That's not democracy
What is democracy if all the main parties are the same
Give us a representative democracy
From a "progressive"party
Pandering to bigoted, bloodthirsty baiting media.
That's not democracy
What is democracy if all the main parties are the same
Give us a representative democracy
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A timeline of Earth’s average temperature since the last ice age. Spoiler alert: It’s definitely getting warmer. And it’s happening increasingly, scarily fast. xkcd.com/1732/
Earth Temperature Timeline
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December 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
A timeline of Earth’s average temperature since the last ice age. Spoiler alert: It’s definitely getting warmer. And it’s happening increasingly, scarily fast. xkcd.com/1732/
PFAS, or 'forever chemicals', are among the most widely used pesticide active substances in UK
27 known PFAS active ingredients are used in UK, 6 of which are highly hazardous
"Our findings underscore the urgent need for an immediate ban" say PAN-Europe
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27 known PFAS active ingredients are used in UK, 6 of which are highly hazardous
"Our findings underscore the urgent need for an immediate ban" say PAN-Europe
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
High levels of ‘forever chemical’ found in cereal products across Europe – study
Pesticide Action Network Europe study finds average concentrations 100 times higher than in tap water
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December 4, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Final thought #lufc
I was low level loving Tanaka's awful comedy finishing
The mishit left for grubber
The mishit right foot bouncer that went miles wide
Then he scores that screamer, wonderful
I was low level loving Tanaka's awful comedy finishing
The mishit left for grubber
The mishit right foot bouncer that went miles wide
Then he scores that screamer, wonderful
December 3, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Final thought #lufc
I was low level loving Tanaka's awful comedy finishing
The mishit left for grubber
The mishit right foot bouncer that went miles wide
Then he scores that screamer, wonderful
I was low level loving Tanaka's awful comedy finishing
The mishit left for grubber
The mishit right foot bouncer that went miles wide
Then he scores that screamer, wonderful
#lufc great game, great win
Nerves at the end even if it ended up quite safe
I live gudmunson and bogle's runs but also the feeling we can slow the game if & when it transitions
2 up top also just feels more productive
Nerves at the end even if it ended up quite safe
I live gudmunson and bogle's runs but also the feeling we can slow the game if & when it transitions
2 up top also just feels more productive
December 3, 2025 at 10:23 PM
#lufc great game, great win
Nerves at the end even if it ended up quite safe
I live gudmunson and bogle's runs but also the feeling we can slow the game if & when it transitions
2 up top also just feels more productive
Nerves at the end even if it ended up quite safe
I live gudmunson and bogle's runs but also the feeling we can slow the game if & when it transitions
2 up top also just feels more productive
December 2, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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In the Netherlands, where the Dutch invest in safe cycling, the over-65s cycle around a quarter of their journeys, while the over-80s cycle around 10% of theirs.
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and cycle lanes don't 'restrict freedom', they expand it.
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and cycle lanes don't 'restrict freedom', they expand it.
December 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
In the Netherlands, where the Dutch invest in safe cycling, the over-65s cycle around a quarter of their journeys, while the over-80s cycle around 10% of theirs.
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and cycle lanes don't 'restrict freedom', they expand it.
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and cycle lanes don't 'restrict freedom', they expand it.
@allstatsarentwe.bsky.social is it reductive to think 352 caused the uptick in performance
Certainly seemed to help prevent the over loads
The two up top seemed more connected as well
Certainly seemed to help prevent the over loads
The two up top seemed more connected as well
November 29, 2025 at 7:53 PM
@allstatsarentwe.bsky.social is it reductive to think 352 caused the uptick in performance
Certainly seemed to help prevent the over loads
The two up top seemed more connected as well
Certainly seemed to help prevent the over loads
The two up top seemed more connected as well
November 29, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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The 50 wealthiest families own more wealth than the bottom 50% of the population.
How can this Labour Government say this is a "cost of living" budget and refuse to tax the rich?
They care about protecting power and wealth. And cost of living is a buzz phrase for them. Dire.
How can this Labour Government say this is a "cost of living" budget and refuse to tax the rich?
They care about protecting power and wealth. And cost of living is a buzz phrase for them. Dire.
November 26, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The 50 wealthiest families own more wealth than the bottom 50% of the population.
How can this Labour Government say this is a "cost of living" budget and refuse to tax the rich?
They care about protecting power and wealth. And cost of living is a buzz phrase for them. Dire.
How can this Labour Government say this is a "cost of living" budget and refuse to tax the rich?
They care about protecting power and wealth. And cost of living is a buzz phrase for them. Dire.
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
Same old same old. Good but not good enough.
It's the same every week.
"doing the same thing and expecting different results"
Farke's just too conservative and reactive
#lufc
It's the same every week.
"doing the same thing and expecting different results"
Farke's just too conservative and reactive
#lufc
November 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Same old same old. Good but not good enough.
It's the same every week.
"doing the same thing and expecting different results"
Farke's just too conservative and reactive
#lufc
It's the same every week.
"doing the same thing and expecting different results"
Farke's just too conservative and reactive
#lufc
I used to think the tax billionaires line was ok but missed out on the quantity of money raised.
Ie. Yes they should pay more, but to make a dent in public finances you need to do hings on a big scale.
But when billionaires earn as much as HALF THE PEOPLE IN THE COUNTRY, that becomes the play
Ie. Yes they should pay more, but to make a dent in public finances you need to do hings on a big scale.
But when billionaires earn as much as HALF THE PEOPLE IN THE COUNTRY, that becomes the play
At the Budget, the Green Party's message is clear: Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
November 19, 2025 at 11:42 PM
I used to think the tax billionaires line was ok but missed out on the quantity of money raised.
Ie. Yes they should pay more, but to make a dent in public finances you need to do hings on a big scale.
But when billionaires earn as much as HALF THE PEOPLE IN THE COUNTRY, that becomes the play
Ie. Yes they should pay more, but to make a dent in public finances you need to do hings on a big scale.
But when billionaires earn as much as HALF THE PEOPLE IN THE COUNTRY, that becomes the play
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Bikes and Cars by Jen Sorensen
November 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Bikes and Cars by Jen Sorensen
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it's so good to hear a british politician on the main bbc news platforms actually saying this stuff though. like we just got used to it not happening for years
A Government of cowards.
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 11:23 PM
it's so good to hear a british politician on the main bbc news platforms actually saying this stuff though. like we just got used to it not happening for years
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