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Philippa York @pippayork.bsky.social · 8d

I had some tablet as my race food for the Braveheart ride. Proper job it was 😋 Sadly the sugar rush was a brief highlight in an otherwise age appropriate performance.

Jo Thomson @archangel54.bsky.social · 8d

Now all you need is some tablet for afters...

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Philippa York @pippayork.bsky.social · 8d

For Trump’s MAGA Olympics what you will need to express your thoughts and values is an appropriate person on the merchandise. Sporty, tall, preferably blonde and female. Cycling has had its woke moment in Rwanda now the time has come to go back to business.

road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 8d

“We are entering a Golden Age for American cycling and Rapha can be a catalyst for that”

Rapha announces partnership with USA Cycling ahead of LA Olympics in “intentionally bold move” for the struggling British brand – renewing relationship with Chloé Dygert following backlash
road.cc/316455

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Philippa York @pippayork.bsky.social · 8d

Before driving home from the Braveheart bike ride & dinner I was bribed by STV with authentic Scottish Empire biscuits. Guaranteed to contain 110% sugar. What’s that saying ? You can take the Glaswegian out of Glasgow but 🤔😂

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Philippa York @pippayork.bsky.social · 16d

Overheard in Weymouth whilst going thru’ the town centre to see the beach motocross. Said in an outraged voice .
“He’s taken all the money and he’s taken all the weed” 🙉

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Philippa York @pippayork.bsky.social · 18d

This used to be on my walk home from school. Through the tunnels , turn left and it was 200m to the chip shop on the corner where the bus fare I didn't use would probably be spent. Shawlands was almost posh. 🙃

Tony McK @oakroyd.bsky.social · 22d

Shawlands Arcade/Shopping Centre at the rear of the hotel, #Glasgow 1971. (Colin Duncan)

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Philippa York @pippayork.bsky.social · Sep 24

When I began transition at the start of the 2000s the NHS wait was 2 yrs for 1st appointment. Already they tried to limit private care options. Many med professionals have been forced to retire/ stop care by NHS gender bosses. The current GIC system is broken & private care effectively outlawed

Ruth Pearce @notrightruth.bsky.social · Sep 24

Amazing piece by @echomikeromeo.bsky.social:

"if we want to tell stories about the past that not only make historiographical contributions but also help people get healthcare [etc] we must start by ensuring that we are in community ourselves and are responsive to community pressures and needs".

Imagining Trans Futures

Sam Rutherford reflects on how trans histories and historians can work towards building power in the trans community.

www.historyworkshop.org.uk

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Philippa York @pippayork.bsky.social · Sep 24

The answer to that if one was to offer an opinion could well be 'nothing' and 'to be more maga'
But remember the UCI say politics and sport are separate.

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Philippa York @pippayork.bsky.social · Sep 24

It takes a special kind of person to go to the African continent and show support for someone who was OK with racist and slavery views. The Rwandian children watching is so ironic.
Note the Yahoo article is before Kirk's death, August'25.

www.yahoo.com/news/article...

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Philippa York @pippayork.bsky.social · Sep 18

Good and I apologise for not fully reading the whole thread. A ban or exclusion without any evidence is direct discrimination. Sports bans have been the easiest sell to the ‘what if’ crowd . They cling to victimcould

Madeleine Moore @matheleine.bsky.social · Sep 18

No, I don’t agree with a ban.

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Philippa York @pippayork.bsky.social · Sep 18

You agree with a trans competitive ban ?? Ok tell us on what in competition results that is based. The 100 metres sprint ? 100 m swimming ? Cycling road races at international level ?
Any sport will do b/c we’re interested to know who these trans competitors are and how dominant their results are.

Madeleine Moore @matheleine.bsky.social · Sep 18

For competitive sport, I agree, but recreational? I think it is more challenging. Even the utterly transphobic draft code was circumspect around sports.

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Philippa York @pippayork.bsky.social · Sep 18

Windsor bookshops have had to restock after a rush of orders

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Philippa York @pippayork.bsky.social · Sep 17

she can begin with the Tour de 4 org as I took part in their recreational event. Let her show how my participation in fundraising for cancer care discriminated against the other women there . Also not d the words of her statement saying the mere presence of a trans woman makes her a victim 😱

Helen 🏳️‍⚧️✊🏻💕 @mimmymum.bsky.social · Sep 17

Obsessive ‘gender critical’ transphobic ex-sportswoman with a massive chip on her shoulder threatens to sue RECREATIONAL sports bodies, because she’s that vindictive and malicious! 😖

👉🏻 archive.ph/ZuECQ

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Philippa York @pippayork.bsky.social · Sep 15

'new pilot scheme in the SW will be given £125k to help patients on the waiting list by providing more information to patients before appointments & mental health support'

SW has @5000 patients, wait up to 8 yrs, according to the DHS so it breaks Streeting's heart to the sum of

£25 per patient 🤔

Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · Sep 15

What's going on here? www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

‘Unacceptable’ waiting list of up to eight years for NHS gender care

Exclusive: ‘This breaks my heart,’ says minister Wes Streeting as waiting list tops 42,000

www.independent.co.uk

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Colin Sydes aka Lord SydesJokes #FBPE #FBR #Resist #Resistance @sydesjokes.bsky.social · Sep 14

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Philippa York @pippayork.bsky.social · Sep 8

Ooh tablet 😋 guaranteed 110% sugar , that’s serious stuff . None of that poncy Kendal mint cake pretending to be sporty.

highpoh.bsky.social @highpoh.bsky.social · Sep 8

Marvellous stuff. A wee drop of that and tablet beat energy gels any day of the week.

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Philippa York @pippayork.bsky.social · Sep 8

Some things are obligatory when in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Philippa York @pippayork.bsky.social · Sep 4

Most defendants turn up to court and try to look respectful for the occasion. Of course if you are a 'comedian' then choosing to look like a clown is perfect.

Friz(ombie!) @frizfrizzle.bsky.social · Sep 4

He turned up to court wearing this. I'm imagining he was also wearing this on the plane. Just a total embarrassment.

Graham Linehan arriving to court with a "There's no such thing as a transgender child" placard

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Philippa York @pippayork.bsky.social · Sep 3

Tour de 4 this Sunday

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Philippa York @pippayork.bsky.social · Aug 28

Trauma Teddies going to Ukraine #SlavaUkraini

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Philippa York @pippayork.bsky.social · Aug 20

It’s all about the right tools for the job. 3 speed hub gears, coaster rear brake. I’ve left the mudguards (not that I ride in the rain 😬 ) but the rack and kick stand are removed. The ex-racer ego said they had to go.

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Philippa York @pippayork.bsky.social · Aug 12

I'll be there, September 7th.
www.tourde4.com

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Philippa York @pippayork.bsky.social · Aug 3

www.msn.com/en-gb/health...

September 7th, 92km around Glasgow for great cause and a great man. One of my heroes. See you there 🚴‍♀️

MSN

www.msn.com

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jessica BONEStown @midnightmasseffect.bsky.social · Jul 31

this article is a masterclass in avoiding blatantly misgendering a trans person while still not recognizing their gender identity

"Dr. Upton" is "Dr. Upton" in every sentence about her. i noticed it because my family does it to me.

Count Grumpula @maxwellshabbsby.bsky.social · Jul 29

This case really is a perfect example of how people seemingly with one bigoted view will happily overlook someone else having the full list awful opinions/actions if it supports their ‘cause’.

All should be fucking ashamed!

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

Nurse denies 'vindictive campaign' against trans doctor

Sandie Peggie said comments regarding Dr Beth Upton were made as dark humour.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Philippa York @pippayork.bsky.social · Jul 29

Not that i'm aware of. You could give the relevant broadcasters some feedback on who you would like to hear. They are always pleased to learn and process such information.

Charissa Grace @charissagrace15.bsky.social · Jul 29

Philippa, will we be blessed with your awesome commentary?

It will be soooo welcomed if so, for I have been assaulted by Bob Roll's donkey braying and endless double and triple negative that make it impossible to figure out what he intends to say.

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Philippa York @pippayork.bsky.social · Jul 29

Tadej Pogacar withdraws from riding the Vuelta , update
on ProCyclingStats

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