Dan Birchett
@dbirchett.bsky.social
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Cyclist, Father, Husband, Geek, Boxing Fan, Veteran and Metal Head
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Quick Intro:

Grew up in Cornwall, UK.
Joined the Royal Air Force. Served 22 years as an Avionics Technician.
Now moved back to Cornwall.
I’m a Train Engineer.
Proponent of Active Travel.
PC Gamer.
Endurance/Bikepacking Cyclist.
Cycle Commuter.
Fan of Boxing & Lincoln City FC.
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Me enjoying the weekend (mine is on a Wednesday this week). Phone rings at 9am.

“Can you do overtime today (we start at 0730)?”

“No but I can come in tomorrow and Friday.”

That was a short weekend 😂
Dog walk on Praa Sands/Hendra
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After a quite pathetic September consisting of sciatica and influenza, I think I’ll get back on the bike today. Pretty sure there’s a hill climb event this month so need to get my legs back. #Cycling
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I found this to be a very interesting read. Maybe government ministers should read it too. It stresses that when societies become unequal, those societies (countries/empires) collapse.
Book cover of “Goliath’s Curse” by Luke Kemp.
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Somewhere in Europe I’ve sadly never visited (one of the few). I might see if this is doable from here in the UK?
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Very hard to argue with this.
mrweekender.bsky.social
The Mail and the Express offer nothing but hate and division. The people who work there must be utter wankers.
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I just don’t see the point in it? It’s supposed to stop people working illegally. We have NI numbers? Any job I’ve applied for, I was asked about my right to work. The sort of employers who don’t ask this, won’t care about ID cards?

Also, I don’t give a shit about immigration. It’s a nothing issue
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Ooh. A lot of those place names are a blast from the past from my time at Benson. You seemed to find your mojo as you went? Chapeau 👊
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All of the current demonisation of those making perilous journeys in the hope of finding somewhere safe to call home reminded me of this song. #RiseAgainst #Music

music.apple.com/gb/album/pra...
Prayer of the Refugee by Rise Against on Apple Music
Song · 2006 · Duration 3:19
music.apple.com
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I think you really know you’re an adult when you can admit your own mistakes. I am two days late on refitting the mudguards to my commuter bike! I guess I know what I’ll be doing this evening. #Cycling #ActiveTravel #RoadSpray #Weather
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It doesn’t mention pizza. Put the pizza in. 😂
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Ironically on a “prove me wrong” tour. Yeah, that kind of happened didn’t it? 😬
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I definitely qualify as an Ouballie (according to my youngest daughter anyway) 😂. I wish I had some holiday left at work as this sounds like a wonderful ride.
williamnb.bsky.social
Weather dependent, but I'm planning on doing a Traveling Ouballies ride, probably setting off around the 1st of October.
In case you didn't know what a Travelling Ouballies ride is, or how to pronounce it, go read this 1st: www.willcycle.com/2021/06/26/t...
Introducing The Travelling Ouballies - WillCycle
Travelling Ouballie rides are multi-day cycle tours, and for you to be able to call yourself a Travelling Ouballie, you must join me on such a ride
www.willcycle.com
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Nice haul of blackberries & apples from my lane so made a crumble #Countryside #Cornwall
Country lane Apples Apple and blackberry crumble
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I have Sciatica. Never had it before but jeez is it debilitating 😬?!! 100% would not recommend. #Health
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Yesterday we had no stage winner, but hopefully we will have one today and there is a great chance that the winner could come from a breakaway 🚴💪
#LaVuelta25
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That’s amazing ❤️
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carolinelucas.bsky.social
The snake oil salesman got his way once - the result was a disaster. Don’t let him do it again
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New Poll: Bellevue residents want creative solutions to housing affordability. Solutions must cost $0 and involve living by no poors whatsoever. Get creative, problem solvers! www.bellevuechamber.org/vibe-check
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He used Alpecin #HairDoping