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Hackney Cyclist

@hackneycyclist.bsky.social

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Hackney-based. Advocating for cycling that’s as safe, convenient, and comfortable as it is in the Netherlands. I share my own media of Dutch street life, hoping to inspire more liveable communities everywhere.

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Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · Mar 11

Right in the heart of the city what would be car parking in the UK is instead space for bike parking, greenery, and outdoor dining. When you make city centres safe and welcoming with cycle routes in every direction, you don't need endless car parks. Cities thrive when places are built for people.

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Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 23h

Yes, I know. Still doesn't make the post wrong though

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Kloveniersburgwal, Amsterdam in 1980 and today. Canal side car parking replaced by canal side dining

In 1980 there is car parking alongside the canal, today this has been replaced with cafe outdoor seating

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Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 1d

I've been standing on street corners in Amsterdam again so time for the "then and now" daily photos to make a come back I think....

Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 1d

Just had a teams catch up with a colleague this morning following their 52 week maternity leave

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Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 2d

Absolutely!

Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 2d

Literally the worst thing I've ever seen on LinkedIn, and that's saying something

Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 2d

Thousands of road deaths a year caused by motor vehicles, speeding almost completely ignored by authorities, drink and drug driving at record highs and this is how you choose to spend your time, boasting about your stupid stunt and your shit marketing company on LinkedIn. Pathetic.

Idiot marketing knumskulls on LinkedIn putting boards up at traffic lights about cyclists jumping red lights

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Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 4d

It's glorious on a sunny day

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Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 4d

Unfortunately not!

Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 5d

The long cycle bridge over the river Waal attached to the side of a railway bridge in Nijmegen, it runs for 2 kilometres from Nijmegen Station to Nijmegen Lent station.

Cycle bridge attached to a railway bridge

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Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 6d

My daughter's Miffy collection continues to grow

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 7d

This is great. It naturally follows that Musk can only get out of our politics if politicians and political journalists stop using the social media site he controls.

Leo Hickman @leohickman.carbonbrief.org · 7d

Strong words from Ed Miliband at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool...

"Elon Musk: Get the hell out of our politics and our country"

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Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 7d

On Sunday my Eurostar from Amsterdam to London was slightly delayed due to a defective train. Hearing Justin, the train manager on duty, give regular detailed updates in three different languages made me proud to be European and one of the reasons I will always use Eurostar over booking a flight.

Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · 12d

Bonjour!
Goedemorgen!
Guten Tag!
Morning!

I doubt I'll be speaking any Dutch today on a Paris shift. German can't be ruled out. I'll probably end up speaking some French with a colleague the moment I walk in the crewroom or locker room. The mix of languages and cultures makes e* very special.

European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 12d

Today is the European Day of Languages. And this year, we mark 25 years of celebrating multilingualism in our Union. 🥳

Languages open doors. They help us connect, explore cultures, make lifelong friends, and journey further.

We remain stronger, united in our diversity.

europa.eu/!6FkntW

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EmmanuelSPV @emmanuelspv.bsky.social · 7d

Before (2017) / after (2020) the upgrade for cycling of Rue d'Aubervilliers in Paris, with a two-way bike lane replacing the old protected contraflow installed in 2010. It connects to the even older two-way bike lane further down the same street (in the back of the photographer, not visible here)

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Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 7d

😎 I know Amsterdam so well

Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 7d

Frederiksplein?

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Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 7d

Happy Birthday!

Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 8d

Right, second from top

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Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 8d

"At least" 2025. Think it's been closed for about 6 years now deafsluitdijk.nl/projecten/fi...

Fiets- en wandelpaden over de Afsluitdijk - De Afsluitdijk

Er is een extra fiets- en wandelpad over de Afsluitdijk aangelegd, gescheiden van het verkeer van de A7 met uitzicht over het Unesco Werelderfgoedgebied de Waddenzee. Zo kunnen fietsers en wandelaars ...

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Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 8d

Twice but both times on a cycle lane closure replacement bus

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Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 8d

a south park cartoon character says there 's nothing left to see

ALT: a south park cartoon character says there 's nothing left to see

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Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 8d

Dutch fridge update

Fridge with magnets from multiple Dutch places

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Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 8d

Several years ago this was a standard Dutch roundabout. One arm was closed off to motorbike vehicles so the very busy North - South cycle route (which already had priority over cars) now has no junction and therefore no risk of collision with a motor vehicle

Dutch roundabout with bidirectional cycle tracks and only three arms for cars

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Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 8d

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LONDON to AMSTERDAM by train & ferry | 2025 times, fares, tickets

Fed up with flying? Take the Stena Line train & ferry service from London to Amsterdam or any station in the Netherlands: Timetables, fares, tickets

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Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 8d

From the UK leaves at 11pm and arrives at 8am. Advantages are you can take your own bike and also you'll then have a full day, just roll right off the ferry after breakfast onto smooth red cycle paths. It's lovely. Day ferry is 9am to 5pm but I always use night ferry

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