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Paul Allen
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Cycling, Energy and Space are my interests.
NW London.
The point has got nothing to do with weight and everything to do with volume, loading and load protection. This is the dominant workers "van" in the UK and easily wins on all of those aspects.
November 10, 2025 at 7:44 AM
I don't understand why many junctions have single yellow lines.
Could we have a borough wide change to double yellow, without needing individual consultations and traffic orders?
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@camdencyclists.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 6:15 PM
And their truck won't even be able collect the fridge safely.
"Four men struggle to put a fridge on an American style truck… and it doesn't even fit safely."
November 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
This is one of my favourite photos on this subject. "Four men struggle to put a fridge on an American style truck… and it doesn't even fit safely."
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Good morning
November 8, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Lovely. Here's one of mine - pattern from work barriers next to the pavement.
November 3, 2025 at 9:31 AM
More of this sort of thing.
Seen today in "Woke" North London
November 2, 2025 at 11:44 AM
South Western out of Waterloo are also quite good, although not quite enough length.
October 29, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Some progress elsewhere as well, as the new London NorthWestern trains (Class 730) have a good bike/seating section. The seat belt frame holder, works really well for multiple bikes.
www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk/travel-infor...
October 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
We did some of the northern loop on Bromptons on Saturday. It was lovely, and for most of the gravel the Bromptons managed OK.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Some progress elsewhere, as the new London NorthWestern trains (Class 730) have a good bike/seating section. The seat belt frame holder, works really well for multiple bikes.
www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk/travel-infor...
October 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Although for tall buildings (such as Grenfell) dual stairs should be required.
October 20, 2025 at 1:31 AM
For your delight, here's a video of my recent visit to a morning training session at a Sumo "stable" in Tokyo.
October 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
@garius.bsky.social your shop in Kyoto near Nishiki market
October 12, 2025 at 5:20 AM
@worldbollardassoc.bsky.social Japanese edition, bamboo and chain alternatives.
October 12, 2025 at 5:11 AM
And here's a before photo for reference.
October 8, 2025 at 11:32 AM
I was at a "call-in" meeting for our lovely cycle lanes and the local liberal councillor asked a "what are these question"
October 8, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Utility cycling in Tokyo is popular.
Although it is only "paint as infrastructure", so lots of people are also cycling considerately on the pavement.
October 6, 2025 at 6:11 AM
I was in a hot Tokyo today, and as I approached the Meiji shrines's forest, you could feel it getting so much cooler.
October 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Todays #dailypicturegame word is GRAVEYARD

Tomorrows word is AIRPLANE

The inspiration for the telephone box at St Pancras
October 5, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Recent Time Trial helmet?
October 3, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Cycloc were brilliant - my book bike
September 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
I regularly run along the Regent's Canal. Here are some of my best photos.
September 23, 2025 at 10:11 AM
I saw these fancy (2CV inspired) golf carts at a posh golf course in England.
(I wasn't playing golf!)
September 21, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Here's a nice bicycle photo for your appreciation (or not).
September 21, 2025 at 9:49 AM