Will cycles slower than you πΏπ¦π¬π§π³οΈββ§οΈ
@williamnb.bsky.social
In a world of disaster capitalism, be a rebel: ride a bicycle and buy your clothes 2ndhand from charity shops.
Also, all the best people have trees in their bio.
Now tell me, where will your next bike ride be?
https://www.WillCycle.com
Also, all the best people have trees in their bio.
Now tell me, where will your next bike ride be?
https://www.WillCycle.com
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Traffic-free cycling routes in the UK - WillCycle
Easily find gorgeous traffic-free (and usually family-friendly) cycling routes in the UK. Browse the interactive map to make finding routes nearest to you a breeze!
www.willcycle.com
Please can I ask a favour? Can you tell me about traffic-free cycle routes in your part of the UK that don't show on this map?
Thank you!
www.willcycle.com/traffic-free...
Thank you!
www.willcycle.com/traffic-free...
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Episode 2 of Bear and Monk Debunk is out now - a great listen for while youβre cooking dinner, getting yourself ready for the week or just feel like lazing about.
Do let us know what you think, we are very open to suggestions!
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Do let us know what you think, we are very open to suggestions!
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Bear and Monk Debunk #2: Immigration Benefits and βPerksβ
From leisure cards, and benefit claims to PlayStations: what these stories really mean
www.bearlypolitics.co.uk
January 18, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Episode 2 of Bear and Monk Debunk is out now - a great listen for while youβre cooking dinner, getting yourself ready for the week or just feel like lazing about.
Do let us know what you think, we are very open to suggestions!
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Do let us know what you think, we are very open to suggestions!
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I might look deeper into that.
January 18, 2026 at 8:12 PM
I might look deeper into that.
Oh, Spotify is horrible! They don't pay ANYTHING to over 80% of artists. It's a massive rip-off business that nobody should use.
January 18, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Oh, Spotify is horrible! They don't pay ANYTHING to over 80% of artists. It's a massive rip-off business that nobody should use.
Yes, but there are gotchas:
I can't list all my routes on the same map, and I don't have voice turn by turn navigation in the app.
A better fit might be bikemap.net
I can't list all my routes on the same map, and I don't have voice turn by turn navigation in the app.
A better fit might be bikemap.net
January 18, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Yes, but there are gotchas:
I can't list all my routes on the same map, and I don't have voice turn by turn navigation in the app.
A better fit might be bikemap.net
I can't list all my routes on the same map, and I don't have voice turn by turn navigation in the app.
A better fit might be bikemap.net
Facebook can get stuffed, and I wouldn't miss that at all.
Bluesky is US-based, but I use Mastodon alongside BS, so switching to just Mastodon wouldn't be a big deal.
Bluesky is US-based, but I use Mastodon alongside BS, so switching to just Mastodon wouldn't be a big deal.
January 18, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Facebook can get stuffed, and I wouldn't miss that at all.
Bluesky is US-based, but I use Mastodon alongside BS, so switching to just Mastodon wouldn't be a big deal.
Bluesky is US-based, but I use Mastodon alongside BS, so switching to just Mastodon wouldn't be a big deal.
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It's important to remember that trade needs shipping and 6 of the top 10 shipping companies are European (with Denmark having the biggest ships). Even the US Navy can't force them to bring goods to US ports. The economic consequences of a hostile grab for Greenland will be catastrophic.
January 18, 2026 at 3:35 PM
It's important to remember that trade needs shipping and 6 of the top 10 shipping companies are European (with Denmark having the biggest ships). Even the US Navy can't force them to bring goods to US ports. The economic consequences of a hostile grab for Greenland will be catastrophic.
of course the RideWithGPS bunch are genuinely nice.
However, I need to ask myself what position I'll be in, should the Orange Gimp pass a law mandating US-based services to be blocked, or become ridiculously expensive.
However, I need to ask myself what position I'll be in, should the Orange Gimp pass a law mandating US-based services to be blocked, or become ridiculously expensive.
January 18, 2026 at 7:37 PM
of course the RideWithGPS bunch are genuinely nice.
However, I need to ask myself what position I'll be in, should the Orange Gimp pass a law mandating US-based services to be blocked, or become ridiculously expensive.
However, I need to ask myself what position I'll be in, should the Orange Gimp pass a law mandating US-based services to be blocked, or become ridiculously expensive.
Platforms I need to move off include Gmail, Strava, Google Drive, Google Photos, and Google Maps (which I sometimes use when driving).
I don't subscribe to Microsoft cloud services (eg 365) so that's easy.
I also don't use Spotify.
RideWithGPS, however, is difficult. I'm ultra-reliant on it, and
I don't subscribe to Microsoft cloud services (eg 365) so that's easy.
I also don't use Spotify.
RideWithGPS, however, is difficult. I'm ultra-reliant on it, and
January 18, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Platforms I need to move off include Gmail, Strava, Google Drive, Google Photos, and Google Maps (which I sometimes use when driving).
I don't subscribe to Microsoft cloud services (eg 365) so that's easy.
I also don't use Spotify.
RideWithGPS, however, is difficult. I'm ultra-reliant on it, and
I don't subscribe to Microsoft cloud services (eg 365) so that's easy.
I also don't use Spotify.
RideWithGPS, however, is difficult. I'm ultra-reliant on it, and
Graphene is superb, but yes, using it will stop banking apps running.
January 18, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Graphene is superb, but yes, using it will stop banking apps running.
Really sad that the Orange Gimp is determined to destroy the USA's standing in the world.
January 18, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Really sad that the Orange Gimp is determined to destroy the USA's standing in the world.
My focus is limited to US-based tech services.
My Android phone will keep going without that, and I don't even have to use the Play Store, if I didn't want to.
My Android phone will keep going without that, and I don't even have to use the Play Store, if I didn't want to.
January 18, 2026 at 7:25 PM
My focus is limited to US-based tech services.
My Android phone will keep going without that, and I don't even have to use the Play Store, if I didn't want to.
My Android phone will keep going without that, and I don't even have to use the Play Store, if I didn't want to.
Yeah, banking apps also won't run on rooted Android handsets, so if you're reliant on banking apps, you're limited to either stock iOS or Android.
I'm not fussed about staying on Android though.
I'm not fussed about staying on Android though.
January 18, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Yeah, banking apps also won't run on rooted Android handsets, so if you're reliant on banking apps, you're limited to either stock iOS or Android.
I'm not fussed about staying on Android though.
I'm not fussed about staying on Android though.
I used to be quite a Strava junky, and I know exactly what you mean by it spoiling rides.
The entire Must Go Faster mentality ignores so much of what is excellent about cycling.
The entire Must Go Faster mentality ignores so much of what is excellent about cycling.
January 18, 2026 at 7:16 PM
I used to be quite a Strava junky, and I know exactly what you mean by it spoiling rides.
The entire Must Go Faster mentality ignores so much of what is excellent about cycling.
The entire Must Go Faster mentality ignores so much of what is excellent about cycling.
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[5/6]
- Tariff US oil and LNG
- Crack down on tax avoidance by US multinationals operating by imposing common EU withholding taxes and shutting down Dutch and Irish loopholes
- Sanction individuals linked to administration
More cards in the report:
ecfr.eu/publication/...
- Tariff US oil and LNG
- Crack down on tax avoidance by US multinationals operating by imposing common EU withholding taxes and shutting down Dutch and Irish loopholes
- Sanction individuals linked to administration
More cards in the report:
ecfr.eu/publication/...
Brussels holdβem: European cards against Trumpian coercion β European Council on Foreign Relations
Faced with an aggressive United States, Europe has more leverage than it realises. Across trade, technology, infrastructure, finance and people-to-people relati
ecfr.eu
January 17, 2026 at 8:12 PM
[5/6]
- Tariff US oil and LNG
- Crack down on tax avoidance by US multinationals operating by imposing common EU withholding taxes and shutting down Dutch and Irish loopholes
- Sanction individuals linked to administration
More cards in the report:
ecfr.eu/publication/...
- Tariff US oil and LNG
- Crack down on tax avoidance by US multinationals operating by imposing common EU withholding taxes and shutting down Dutch and Irish loopholes
- Sanction individuals linked to administration
More cards in the report:
ecfr.eu/publication/...
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[4/6]
- Use regulations eg resilience standards to prompt European investors to rebalance away from US
- Ban Trump-friendly US crypto exchanges from Europe
- Pursue de-dollarisation by incentivising euro-denominated transactions by firms and expand ECB swap lines
- Use regulations eg resilience standards to prompt European investors to rebalance away from US
- Ban Trump-friendly US crypto exchanges from Europe
- Pursue de-dollarisation by incentivising euro-denominated transactions by firms and expand ECB swap lines
January 17, 2026 at 8:12 PM
[4/6]
- Use regulations eg resilience standards to prompt European investors to rebalance away from US
- Ban Trump-friendly US crypto exchanges from Europe
- Pursue de-dollarisation by incentivising euro-denominated transactions by firms and expand ECB swap lines
- Use regulations eg resilience standards to prompt European investors to rebalance away from US
- Ban Trump-friendly US crypto exchanges from Europe
- Pursue de-dollarisation by incentivising euro-denominated transactions by firms and expand ECB swap lines
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[3/6]
- Tighten export licences on crucial European machinery & component exports to US eg aerospace, automotive, defence
- Restrict US participation in European AI
- Mandate public funds to reduce US Treasuries holdings (about $1.5 trillion of US debt held in EU)
- Tighten export licences on crucial European machinery & component exports to US eg aerospace, automotive, defence
- Restrict US participation in European AI
- Mandate public funds to reduce US Treasuries holdings (about $1.5 trillion of US debt held in EU)
January 17, 2026 at 8:11 PM
[3/6]
- Tighten export licences on crucial European machinery & component exports to US eg aerospace, automotive, defence
- Restrict US participation in European AI
- Mandate public funds to reduce US Treasuries holdings (about $1.5 trillion of US debt held in EU)
- Tighten export licences on crucial European machinery & component exports to US eg aerospace, automotive, defence
- Restrict US participation in European AI
- Mandate public funds to reduce US Treasuries holdings (about $1.5 trillion of US debt held in EU)
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[2/6]
- Tariffs and regulatory crackdowns on politically sensitive US exports (think agriculture and industry in Republican states)
- New taxes and regulatory (eg IP, patent, "equivalence" rules) restrictions on US service providers operating in Europe
- Restrict EU-US data transfers
- Tariffs and regulatory crackdowns on politically sensitive US exports (think agriculture and industry in Republican states)
- New taxes and regulatory (eg IP, patent, "equivalence" rules) restrictions on US service providers operating in Europe
- Restrict EU-US data transfers
January 17, 2026 at 8:10 PM
[2/6]
- Tariffs and regulatory crackdowns on politically sensitive US exports (think agriculture and industry in Republican states)
- New taxes and regulatory (eg IP, patent, "equivalence" rules) restrictions on US service providers operating in Europe
- Restrict EU-US data transfers
- Tariffs and regulatory crackdowns on politically sensitive US exports (think agriculture and industry in Republican states)
- New taxes and regulatory (eg IP, patent, "equivalence" rules) restrictions on US service providers operating in Europe
- Restrict EU-US data transfers
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[1/6] A reminder: Europe has cards to use against the US. Lots of them.
To cite some examples:
- Tighten screws on US digital giants (taxes, fines, even bans)
- Export taxes disrupting US supply chains eg pharma
- Exclude US firms from European procurement, inc defence
ecfr.eu/publication/...
To cite some examples:
- Tighten screws on US digital giants (taxes, fines, even bans)
- Export taxes disrupting US supply chains eg pharma
- Exclude US firms from European procurement, inc defence
ecfr.eu/publication/...
Brussels holdβem: European cards against Trumpian coercion β European Council on Foreign Relations
Faced with an aggressive United States, Europe has more leverage than it realises. Across trade, technology, infrastructure, finance and people-to-people relati
ecfr.eu
January 17, 2026 at 8:10 PM
[1/6] A reminder: Europe has cards to use against the US. Lots of them.
To cite some examples:
- Tighten screws on US digital giants (taxes, fines, even bans)
- Export taxes disrupting US supply chains eg pharma
- Exclude US firms from European procurement, inc defence
ecfr.eu/publication/...
To cite some examples:
- Tighten screws on US digital giants (taxes, fines, even bans)
- Export taxes disrupting US supply chains eg pharma
- Exclude US firms from European procurement, inc defence
ecfr.eu/publication/...
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January 18, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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Maybe I wont try these trousers on...
January 18, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Maybe I wont try these trousers on...
Yeah. I'll be installing the community edition of Anycloud, and stop relying on syncing pics to Google Photos.
Instead, they'll sync to my own server.
Email I'll slowly move off Gmail.
Strava I'm not even slightly fussed about.
Instead, they'll sync to my own server.
Email I'll slowly move off Gmail.
Strava I'm not even slightly fussed about.
January 18, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Yeah. I'll be installing the community edition of Anycloud, and stop relying on syncing pics to Google Photos.
Instead, they'll sync to my own server.
Email I'll slowly move off Gmail.
Strava I'm not even slightly fussed about.
Instead, they'll sync to my own server.
Email I'll slowly move off Gmail.
Strava I'm not even slightly fussed about.
I'm not proposing a boycott of US products. I simply don't want to be reliant on US tech if (when?) they cut off access.
January 18, 2026 at 6:58 PM
I'm not proposing a boycott of US products. I simply don't want to be reliant on US tech if (when?) they cut off access.
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Driving is a privilege, earned through assessment and retained via acceptable standards.
Why should such people ever be allowed to lawfully drive again and share the road with victims?
We would never return a firearms licence to someone who unlawfully used a gun to kill. Why is driving different?
Why should such people ever be allowed to lawfully drive again and share the road with victims?
We would never return a firearms licence to someone who unlawfully used a gun to kill. Why is driving different?
A driver doing 50mph in a 20mph limit killed 27 year old Harry Webb two years ago in Kenworthy Rd in Hackney.
Communities rightly remember people killed on roads, treated as race tracks, by people speeding through.
We all need to be clear that speeding is harmful and a risk never worth taking.
Communities rightly remember people killed on roads, treated as race tracks, by people speeding through.
We all need to be clear that speeding is harmful and a risk never worth taking.
January 18, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Driving is a privilege, earned through assessment and retained via acceptable standards.
Why should such people ever be allowed to lawfully drive again and share the road with victims?
We would never return a firearms licence to someone who unlawfully used a gun to kill. Why is driving different?
Why should such people ever be allowed to lawfully drive again and share the road with victims?
We would never return a firearms licence to someone who unlawfully used a gun to kill. Why is driving different?
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i am not gonna lie, this made me lol out loud
βYou lot need to fix the real issues, like the economy.β
βOkay, sir! Follow me to the economy-fixer!β
βOkay, sir! Follow me to the economy-fixer!β
January 18, 2026 at 6:31 PM
i am not gonna lie, this made me lol out loud
No, I'm referring to US-based services, such as GMail, plus more. Also Strava.
While there are millions of genuinely good Americans, overall, the USA is fast becoming a full-blown fascist state. I can't be doing with relying on fascist tech.
While there are millions of genuinely good Americans, overall, the USA is fast becoming a full-blown fascist state. I can't be doing with relying on fascist tech.
January 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM
No, I'm referring to US-based services, such as GMail, plus more. Also Strava.
While there are millions of genuinely good Americans, overall, the USA is fast becoming a full-blown fascist state. I can't be doing with relying on fascist tech.
While there are millions of genuinely good Americans, overall, the USA is fast becoming a full-blown fascist state. I can't be doing with relying on fascist tech.