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Eben (Trans ally 🏳️‍⚧️) He/Him

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19 | Physicist and bicycle mechanic in training | Socialist 📍Uni of Bath physics

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Eben (Trans ally 🏳️‍⚧️) He/Him @ebenhh.bsky.social · Jan 10

Reminder that my account is LGBTQIA+ inclusive. If you don't like that or if you feel that my acceptance of people regardless of race, gender or sexuality offends you, I suggest that you go home and rethink your life and consider why you choose to hate others.

Jason Koebler @jasonkoebler.bsky.social · Jan 10

New: Meta has deleted trans and nonbinary Messenger themes, as well as the blog posts announcing them. Happens the same week that it has changed its rules to allow users to say LGBTQ+ people are "mentally ill"

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Meta Deletes Trans and Nonbinary Messenger Themes

Amid a series of changes that allows users to target LGBTQ+ people, Meta has deleted product features it initially championed.

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Matthias @nairoingreen.bsky.social · 7h

Remco dropping Simmons

Remco kicking a Swastika into pieces, labeled "REMCO FANS AGAINST FASCISM"

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Eben (Trans ally 🏳️‍⚧️) He/Him @ebenhh.bsky.social · 9h

I'd love to see a team do a DSM and completely block the road at low speed so that one of their riders can attack, even if it's a shitty tactic.

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Eben (Trans ally 🏳️‍⚧️) He/Him @ebenhh.bsky.social · 11h

Now use it as inspiration for asking her out

Eben (Trans ally 🏳️‍⚧️) He/Him @ebenhh.bsky.social · 12h

I'd only post something like that for you

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Eben (Trans ally 🏳️‍⚧️) He/Him @ebenhh.bsky.social · 12h

Even better!

Roglic celebrating a win at the giro dell emilia

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Eben (Trans ally 🏳️‍⚧️) He/Him @ebenhh.bsky.social · 14h

That could mean that you're very excited, depending on where you place your 0.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 14h

Greens growing. Reform ratttled.

PS - I changed my name back to my family's original Jewish name because I'm proud of being Jewish. If Tice think that makes me a weirdo, I think that makes him an antisemite.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

Tice "green party leader Zack Polanski is a weirdo. Changed his name, claimed hypnosis could increase women's breast size, thinks me should compete in women's sport, thinks women can have a penis. Other than that he's fine. Vote Green. Get weirdo."

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Eben (Trans ally 🏳️‍⚧️) He/Him @ebenhh.bsky.social · 1d

You sound depressed, have a Wout and Remco

Remco and Wout smiling at each other after the olympic TT

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Eben (Trans ally 🏳️‍⚧️) He/Him @ebenhh.bsky.social · 1d

I've just thought about this, so do you get ball degeneracy from this?

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Eben (Trans ally 🏳️‍⚧️) He/Him @ebenhh.bsky.social · 1d

Oh, ok! 😃

Eben (Trans ally 🏳️‍⚧️) He/Him @ebenhh.bsky.social · 1d

So the balls exist in different energy levels in a potential well?

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Eben (Trans ally 🏳️‍⚧️) He/Him @ebenhh.bsky.social · 1d

What makes football American? Do they shout 'I HATE WALKABLE CITIES' whenever they score a goal or something?

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Eben (Trans ally 🏳️‍⚧️) He/Him @ebenhh.bsky.social · 1d

What's a QB?

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Eben (Trans ally 🏳️‍⚧️) He/Him @ebenhh.bsky.social · 1d

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results

Eben (Trans ally 🏳️‍⚧️) He/Him @ebenhh.bsky.social · 1d

I wonder how long he'll last this time 😂

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

Macron reappoints Sébastien Lecornu as French prime minister

Lecornu, who resigned as PM on Monday, is tasked with urgently delivering a budget to parliament The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has named Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, reappointing him after he quit the job earlier this week. Lecornu’s immediate task will be to deliver a budget to parliament by the end of Monday. Continue reading...

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Eben (Trans ally 🏳️‍⚧️) He/Him @ebenhh.bsky.social · 1d

I was talking to my dad about this recently, I really wish taxation was re-framed from stealing to an act of compassion to help those in need.

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Eben (Trans ally 🏳️‍⚧️) He/Him @ebenhh.bsky.social · 1d

On this note, I joined the @greenparty.org.uk yesterday as I feel that @zackpolanski.bsky.social really represents my personal values. The direction that the party is going gives me hope, something that's really lacking in politics right now.

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Eben (Trans ally 🏳️‍⚧️) He/Him @ebenhh.bsky.social · 1d

I can't remember where I saw/heard this phrase but it's really stuck with me: 'when you vote, think of the most vulnerable person you know'. I'm in a very well off position in life and even if I have to pay a bit more tax, I'd happily pay it to help others who need it.

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LeGruppetto @legruppetto.fr · 1d

Elia Viviani (Lotto) prendra sa retraite à l'issue de la saison. Passé pro en 2010, l'Italien (36 ans) totalise 90 victoires dont 1 étape sur le Tour de France, 5 sur le Giro et 3 sur la Vuelta. Sur la piste, il a été notamment champion olympique de l'omnium en 2016.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 2d

“You can’t blame austerity on one hand, but then say it’s the immigrants. The immigrants haven’t caused austerity.”

Zack Polanski takes on Reform’s Zia Yusuf over spreading of misinformation on #BBCQT

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 2d

👉 Record polling
👉 Record membership
👉 Record election results

Let's make hope normal again.

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Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 2d

🌍 | Highest ever Green polling (15%).

Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 2d

Westminster Voting Intention:

RFM: 32% (-3)
LAB: 17% (-2)
CON: 17% (+3)
GRN: 15% (+4)
LDM: 12% (=)
SNP: 3% (=)

Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 8 Oct.
Changes w/ 1 Oct.

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Eben (Trans ally 🏳️‍⚧️) He/Him @ebenhh.bsky.social · 2d

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Matthias @nairoingreen.bsky.social · 2d

Update from Derek Gee.
Including reasoning for why he left and the information he is currently being sued for a damages claim worth over THIRTY (30!!!!) MILLION euros.

I would like to address and clarify some speculation regarding my current situation, following recent public statements made by my former team that my case is currently with the UCI arbitral board.
I know many people have been expecting an update, and while I cannot comment on any ongoing proceedings, I feel it is very important to share my side of the story.
I terminated my contract with just cause, as is every person's right when they are unable to continue performing their work under the existing circumstances.
This decision was not taken lightly - it followed an irreparable relationship with the team principal, as well as serious concerns related to racing for the team, both from a safety and personal-belief standpoint that weighed heavily on my conscience.
But what moves me most is how, when human issues are involved, money becomes the headline; money was not the issue that led to my termination. Leaving has meant the risk of having no team or protection if I get injured without contract. It is a risk I was - and am still willing to take, as I was simply unable to continue racing for the team.
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I understand the team sees it differently, and that this will be for the competent authorities to decide; however, I am now facing what I understand to be a damages claim said to exceed approximately 30 million euros - for doing nothing more than exercising my fundamental rights as a professional and a person.
These are not the kind of numbers, or the kind of situation, any athlete expects when they dream of becoming a professional cyclist, and I believe it flies in the face of the very values that sport seeks to uphold. These actions are also a reflection of the very issues that led to the breakdown of the relationship to begin with.
It strengthens my belief that leaving the team was the right decision, regardless of the recent announcement of branding changes and cosmetic structural shifts.

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Escape Collective @escapecollective.bsky.social · 2d

Belgian Competition Authority halts UCI gear limit test in blow to cycling's governing body.

The ruling calls into question the UCI's unilateral authority to create rules. So what's next?

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Belgian Competition Authority halts UCI gear limit test in blow to cycling's governing body

The ruling calls into question the UCI's unilateral authority to create rules. So what's next?

escapecollective.com

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Domestique @domestiquecycling.com · 2d

🇮🇱 Israel-Premier Tech also withdraw from 🇮🇹 Il Lombardia

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

📸 Cor Vos

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