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Suzanne Seyghal Buckingham

@curlyadventurer.bsky.social

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Ever-adventuring comms & copywriter sort with a soft spot for bikes, beats & Bite-Back. Cat whisperer, unrepentant Toblerone addict & former country collector. Not a cyclist, just a normal person in normal clothes who happens to use a bike to get about.

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Suzanne Seyghal Buckingham @curlyadventurer.bsky.social · Nov 21

What a Wednesday! A crazy cold evening warmed up massively by a London Cycling Campaign award win (🙀) plus Khruangbin! My toes may still be frozen from the sub-zero cycle home, but my heart is very toasty & my brain still fizzing in shock. 🥰 #London #Music

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Sunflower Streets Residents' Association 🌻 @ssrakingston.bsky.social · 1d

Sunset & supermoon rise on Kingston's Cambridge Road Estate in Norbiton...

Suzanne Seyghal Buckingham @curlyadventurer.bsky.social · 15d

Cycling really does give you wings! Watching a toddler soar up front whilst a retired tandem duo found their turbo mode was a definite ride highlight. Magical to see bikes bring out the joy in everyone, at every age, on this fun Kingston ride. @londoncycling.bsky.social @kingstoncycling.bsky.social

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Suzanne Seyghal Buckingham @curlyadventurer.bsky.social · Aug 15

Having attended CPR / defib training on Monday, plans to include it in UK driving theory tests seem inspired. Next step to make the Dutch Reach a mandatory part of driving tests too rather than just a Highway Code recommendation..? #SaferRoads #Cycling
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Driving theory tests to include CPR and defibrillator training from 2026 - Emergency Services Times

Learner drivers across the UK will soon be tested on enhanced first aid skills, as the DVSA announces plans to expand the driving theory test from 2026 to include CPR content and questions on using de...

emergencyservicestimes.com

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Kingston Cycling Campaign @kingstoncycling.bsky.social · Aug 7

If #cycletoworkday has got you thinking about your regular commute, we can help you plan & practice a bike-friendly route to work! Get in touch or sign up to the @londoncycling.bsky.social Cycle Buddies scheme to build your cycling confidence & get more active. kingstoncycling.org.uk/rides-2/rout...

Kingston Cycling Campaign can help people plan and practice routes, whether to work, school or anywhere else.

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Kingston Cycling Campaign @kingstoncycling.bsky.social · Jul 25

Great opportunity for children to pick up practical life skills this summer in Kingston, because you're never too young to learn how to take care of your own bike.

Full Cycle in New Malden are offering two Under 18s bike maintenance workshops this summer

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Suzanne Seyghal Buckingham @curlyadventurer.bsky.social · Jul 17

Will Norman tonight on how London Cycling Campaign's Share The Joy fund helps communities: "The people using London's cycle networks still don't represent the city. We have to ensure the benefits are felt by everyone in our city to enable everyone from every background to feel cycling is for them."

Will Norman speaking at the Share The Joy first birthday celebration

Suzanne Seyghal Buckingham @curlyadventurer.bsky.social · Jun 25

This was LOTS of fun! Looking forward to the next family-friendly ride already - more info on tiny.cc/FunRideSept25.

Suzanne Seyghal Buckingham @curlyadventurer.bsky.social · Jun 25

Also because - for style-over-substance reasons - there remains zero signage to say what the structure is for, meaning many Kingston residents still don't even know it exists, & rail users mistake it for a station entrance every single day... 🤦🏽‍♀️

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Kingston Cycling Campaign @kingstoncycling.bsky.social · Apr 28

When you take Kingston's council leader out for a ride meeting and a driver demonstrates exactly why so many people won't feel confident using a bike locally until cycle lanes aren't seen as a handy parking spot...

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Suzanne Seyghal Buckingham @curlyadventurer.bsky.social · Apr 28

Lost in a forest? What's the cure. Human Forest bike spotted trying to blend into Richmond Park yesterday...

Human Forest bike left in the middle of Richmond Park

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Suzanne Seyghal Buckingham @curlyadventurer.bsky.social · Apr 19

Fun to finally get to test out Hammersmith Bridge's new cycle and pedestrian lanes as I biked to Beck for a sonically beautiful show at the Albert Hall tonight. 🚲💚🕺

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Suzanne Seyghal Buckingham @curlyadventurer.bsky.social · Apr 18

Has any cyclist travelling on SWR trains EVER worked out how these ridiculous not-quite-velcro pseudo-straps actually work? Barely stretch to the second bike & definitely never stick together long enough to hold either... 😤

SWR trains doesn't understand how to create straps that hold bikes safely

Suzanne Seyghal Buckingham @curlyadventurer.bsky.social · Mar 31

"The number one barrier to cycling is consistently feeling safe on the road. [...] Gender should never play a role in whether or not people feel able to choose to cycle."

Yup. 👆💯

Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · Mar 31

📣 Women put off cycling by safety fears and intimidating drivers – study finds.

Great to see @theguardian.com spotlighting what women cyclists already know: the roads don’t feel safe.

We’re calling for change with #MyRideOurRight

Women put off cycling by safety fears and intimidating drivers – study

Research by Cycling UK finds female cyclists report more threatening incidents, as well as a lack of infrastructure

www.theguardian.com

Suzanne Seyghal Buckingham @curlyadventurer.bsky.social · Mar 24

Looks like the article links to www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...

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Suzanne Seyghal Buckingham @curlyadventurer.bsky.social · Mar 23

Just 5 minutes in Dordrecht was more than enough to disprove the popular British myth that over 60 is too old to cycle. In fact, the 30-60 age group in the Netherlands ride the least, and Dutch women generally use a bike more than men. 💪🚲👵

You're never too old to ride a bike in the Netherlands

Suzanne Seyghal Buckingham @curlyadventurer.bsky.social · Mar 21

These photos, taken yesterday, seems a pretty accurate representation of the respect given to cycle lanes across Kingston at the moment, which seem more regularly blocked than I remember. [FYI @kingstoncycling.bsky.social]

Traffic signs and plastic barriers seem to regularly block Kingston's cycle lanes

Suzanne Seyghal Buckingham @curlyadventurer.bsky.social · Mar 20

A harsh but sadly fair question...

Suzanne Seyghal Buckingham @curlyadventurer.bsky.social · Mar 16

The joy of adding a dead tree* to garden table & sofa on the ever-growing list of things I've taken to the dump on my festival trolley during one of Kingston Council's 45min pedestrian / cyclist weekend windows...

* balanced on two giant bags of hedge clippings for added suburban satisfaction

Kingston recycling centre is open to people on foot or bike every Saturday and Sunday from 3.15-4pm

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Suzanne Seyghal Buckingham @curlyadventurer.bsky.social · Mar 16

😞 big fat biking boo...

Suzanne Seyghal Buckingham @curlyadventurer.bsky.social · Mar 14

Great that they've finally removed the car. But clearly too much to expect them to tidy up the barriers and actually leave the path safe to negotiate...! 🫣

Suzanne Seyghal Buckingham @curlyadventurer.bsky.social · Mar 14

Such a touching ceremony honouring the life of @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social this afternoon. Far too many parallels with my own brother's life. I like to think they've formed the most formidable yet friendly bike-touring pub quiz team wherever their travels have taken them. Top Guns together. ✨🚴‍♂️💔

annacycles.bsky.social @annacycles.bsky.social · Feb 23

The memorial for Tim will be on 14th March at 2.30pm at Great Glen crematorium, Leicester, then afterwards at the Cow and Plough in Stoughton.

The service will also be live-streamed at watch2.obitus.com/login/ft5b89 (username: fifi9813, password: 890519).

annacycles.bsky.social @annacycles.bsky.social · Feb 21

Remembering @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social

Many of you will have seen that Tim took his own life earlier this year. The outpouring of shock and sadness was overwhelming, and your comments were very touching – thank you.

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Suzanne Seyghal Buckingham @curlyadventurer.bsky.social · Mar 2

🙀(tho impressed you went back!)

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Suzanne Seyghal Buckingham @curlyadventurer.bsky.social · Mar 2

SO lucky! Tho weirdly we've been luckier with the weather in winter than summer - the unpredictable joys of Britain! 😄

Suzanne Seyghal Buckingham @curlyadventurer.bsky.social · Mar 2

Thanks! Always fun to introduce people to some of the great traffic-free / cycle-friendly routes on their doorstep! 🥰

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Suzanne Seyghal Buckingham @curlyadventurer.bsky.social · Mar 2

Smiles all round in today's spring sunshine!

Kingston Cycling Campaign @kingstoncycling.bsky.social · Mar 2

What a glorious day for a bike ride & what a fantastic turnout! ☀️ Huge thanks to the 100 happy cyclists who joined in this morning's family-friendly ride around Kingston & keep 15 June free for our next fun-filled adventure!

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