Nick Hickman
@nickhickman.bsky.social
Member of Paramount Cycle Racing Team and #Shropshire Hills Labour Party Branch.
Married 31 years. Retired. Favourite jobs:
Husband
Cycle mechanic
Programme Director for Big Pharma
Coach
Project Manager for African medical charity
Windscreen fitter
Married 31 years. Retired. Favourite jobs:
Husband
Cycle mechanic
Programme Director for Big Pharma
Coach
Project Manager for African medical charity
Windscreen fitter
Not as creepy as Donald's right hand though?
December 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Not as creepy as Donald's right hand though?
That's gives a good idea but big things are usually measured in double decker buses. How many giant ones would fit?
December 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
That's gives a good idea but big things are usually measured in double decker buses. How many giant ones would fit?
Was raining out of a sunny, blue sky on Novers Hill earlier.
November 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Was raining out of a sunny, blue sky on Novers Hill earlier.
Double car parking costs everywhere* and use the money to provide secure cycle parking, with e-bike charging points.
* maybe with exceptions for disabled and hospital visits?
* maybe with exceptions for disabled and hospital visits?
November 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Double car parking costs everywhere* and use the money to provide secure cycle parking, with e-bike charging points.
* maybe with exceptions for disabled and hospital visits?
* maybe with exceptions for disabled and hospital visits?
Not his call as to whether it is hurtful or insulting, that is for the person on the other end.
November 24, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Not his call as to whether it is hurtful or insulting, that is for the person on the other end.
Let's have both.
November 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Let's have both.
Finally got around to watching this. Very interesting, thanks for posting. Great combination of history, current thinking and future possibilities.
November 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Finally got around to watching this. Very interesting, thanks for posting. Great combination of history, current thinking and future possibilities.
I used to be a mechanic at a bike shop that sold Bromptons so got it on the cheap!
November 21, 2025 at 11:16 PM
I used to be a mechanic at a bike shop that sold Bromptons so got it on the cheap!
It's ok, I didn't mention the p-word.
November 21, 2025 at 11:15 PM
It's ok, I didn't mention the p-word.
I've stashed one up the seat tube for years. I have the Brompton toolkit in the frame hole and a CO2 under the saddle. Have been lucky and rarely needed any of them.
November 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I've stashed one up the seat tube for years. I have the Brompton toolkit in the frame hole and a CO2 under the saddle. Have been lucky and rarely needed any of them.
Am relaxed for another week. Catheter was put in after recent prostate surgery. Just have to empty the bag once in a while.
November 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Am relaxed for another week. Catheter was put in after recent prostate surgery. Just have to empty the bag once in a while.
Is a bit too early to be playing #Whamageddon .
November 18, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Is a bit too early to be playing #Whamageddon .
Dirty Lane by All Stretton? @gardeningwitch.bsky.social was there with Monty dog this morning but couldn't make it round the usual loop.
November 15, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Dirty Lane by All Stretton? @gardeningwitch.bsky.social was there with Monty dog this morning but couldn't make it round the usual loop.
Hope surgery went well and you are doing OK. I was in theatre this morning but nothing major or life threatening and I'll probably get let out tomorrow. Will just need to navigate Storm Claudia to get home. Looking forward to hearing from you here again. Best wishes ...
November 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Hope surgery went well and you are doing OK. I was in theatre this morning but nothing major or life threatening and I'll probably get let out tomorrow. Will just need to navigate Storm Claudia to get home. Looking forward to hearing from you here again. Best wishes ...
Caught the first gig of the tour in Bristol. Was excellent and well worth turning up in time for British Birds too.
November 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Caught the first gig of the tour in Bristol. Was excellent and well worth turning up in time for British Birds too.
Is this Public Service Bincasting going to be free or would a paid subscription be required for garden waste collection day alerts?
November 12, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Is this Public Service Bincasting going to be free or would a paid subscription be required for garden waste collection day alerts?
These aren't hacks, just adverts. Here's a proper hack I use that's free ... few pages of a magazine or newspaper down front of jersey for an early start - keeps the cold off and can easily be binned once it warms up a little.
November 11, 2025 at 12:29 PM
These aren't hacks, just adverts. Here's a proper hack I use that's free ... few pages of a magazine or newspaper down front of jersey for an early start - keeps the cold off and can easily be binned once it warms up a little.
... without lights and hi-viz.
November 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
... without lights and hi-viz.
... nearly being hit by a cyclist.
November 10, 2025 at 10:56 PM
... nearly being hit by a cyclist.
Or "bicycle in near miss as driver crashes"?
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Or "bicycle in near miss as driver crashes"?
Yes, makes great coffee. Mine is 25 years old and still in use. The rubber seal is cheap and easy to replace when it wears out. Be sure cooker hob is suitable. Have used with gas ring and a hot plate. For electric stove top the ring size was too big. Not sure if will work with an induction hob.
November 10, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Yes, makes great coffee. Mine is 25 years old and still in use. The rubber seal is cheap and easy to replace when it wears out. Be sure cooker hob is suitable. Have used with gas ring and a hot plate. For electric stove top the ring size was too big. Not sure if will work with an induction hob.