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From Steam to Sustainability: How Railways Could Help Calm the Climate Crisis

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Andrew Bucknall @anwibu.bsky.social · 10d

Not ideal my son now going to primary school in Oadby. It's a trek from Coalville. Today I parked 'my' side of Leicester and cycled the rest of the way on the excellent @rideleicester.bsky.social infra. You just need to sort out the A6 now! (You can plug your consultation in the replies)

Child cycling across Victoria Park with mist rising from the grass in the distance.

Screenshot of the cycle route taken across the city.

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Tim Morton @timmorton2.bsky.social · 11d

My Office today #BikeFest @rideleicester.bsky.social @britishcycling.org.uk #LeicesterWheelsForAll #CycloneWorks - breezy a little cool but loads of families riding all kinds of bikes, some for the first time - joyous - diverse - smiles a plenty

Two men in blue jackets walk towards the camera on grass behind them at flags and gazebos they’ve set up at the entrance to the Leicester Cycle Circuit

A wide range of cycles and tricycles for people with different needs. The Leicester Wheels for All fleet, used by people with additional needs and others with none who enjoyed trying trikes, recumbents, hand cycles.

The crazy bikes from cyclone works ready to tempt another set of customers

A shipping container decorated in cycling imagery blue white and green

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Ride Leicester @rideleicester.bsky.social · 12d

It’s not just about the bike ! Railways, industry & historical fuzziness too - A great summary article on the North-East role in a planet changing story …

Carlton Reid @carltonreid.com · 12d

Happy 200th birthday to passenger rail travel!

Although, as my piece shows, actual history is messier than that: www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...

Born in the age of coal, the rail industry helped ignite the climate crisis. Today, rail — celebrating its 200-year anniversary — is reinventing itself as the greenest mode of mass transport.

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Ride Leicester @rideleicester.bsky.social · 12d

Pedants Corner ! ‘Embedded in the sea wall at Saltburn, County Durham’ ? Shurely Shome Mishtake … ?

a woman riding a bike with the words it works if you work it above her head

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Tim Morton @timmorton2.bsky.social · 13d

I collect my daughter’s prescriptions by bike. Fortunately she is returning to cycling thanks to the e-bike loan trial that @rideleicester.bsky.social runs. Halfway through her month, she’s already identified the bike she wants to buy. She’s building confidence to ride to appointments too!

ALT: a woman riding a bike with the words it works if you work it above her head

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Carlton Reid @carltonreid.com · 23d

This event is tomorrow. It kicks off with a fireside chat with @sianberry.bsky.social and @barrysheerman.bsky.social If you’ve any questions you’d like me to ask about their campaign work on SUVs let me know.

Carlton Reid @carltonreid.com · Sep 2

I’ll be moderating the intro panel at this reduce-SUVs-in-cities event in London in two weeks, speaking with experts @sianberry.bsky.social and @barrysheerman.bsky.social Thanks to @olord.bsky.social and the Clean Cities campaign for organising. @cleancitiescampaign.org #carspreading

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Ride Leicester @rideleicester.bsky.social · 27d

Women's Confidence Boosting Ride - A Tour de Leicester - All Abilities Welcome ! www.letsride.co.uk/rides/ride-l... @mungotalks.bsky.social @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk @emilykerr36.bsky.social @ginamizell.bsky.social@katetscott.bsky.social @lauralaker.bsky.social @ataxia.scot

Ride Leicester Women's Confidence Boosting Ride

Ride Leicester Leicestershire Historic Churches Trust Ride + Stride 2025

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Ride Leicester @rideleicester.bsky.social · 27d

Ride & Stride - Pray for the sinners & wheel-spinners this weekend - All Welcome ! www.letsride.co.uk/rides/ride-l... @timmorton2.bsky.social @leicestercyclingcg.bsky.social @hiddenhistoriesjim.bsky.social @joeearley.bsky.social

Ride Leicester Finding Faith in Medieval Leicester Ride

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Ride Leicester @rideleicester.bsky.social · 27d

You can just about hear the theme tune to Blackadder first series if you listen carefully ... www.letsride.co.uk/rides/ride-l... @attilastockbroker.bsky.social @timmorton2.bsky.social @hiddenhistoriesjim.bsky.social

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Ride Leicester @rideleicester.bsky.social · Sep 6

@LCFC Legend Matt Elliott joined this mornings Foxes Ride tour of club history ! For more free tours see www.letsride.co.uk & @RideLeicester Newsletter…

Insurance for 2025-2026 will be £2,521.42 for all Kidical Mass groups in the UK. This is for public liability and cover for our volunteers.

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Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · Sep 2

Currency in Spain where it's common to have pedestrian priority at side roads with zebra crossings, as well as crossings on the main road at regular intervals. This should be the norm in urban areas

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Tim Morton @timmorton2.bsky.social · Aug 27

Nearly there @kidicalmass.bsky.social can we get this done? www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/km-insuran...
@londoncycles.bsky.social @walkridegm.org.uk @rideleicester.bsky.social @cyclinguk.bsky.social @chrisboardman.bsky.social @bricycle.bsky.social @richardleeming.bsky.social @ruthmayorcas.bsky.social

Kidical Mass Insurance

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Ride Leicester @rideleicester.bsky.social · Aug 26

These are relatively common in cities that can afford them. Hopefully an option for Leicester soon too !?

Paris School Streets: Safe for Children, Safe for Everyone

Ride Leicester @rideleicester.bsky.social · Aug 23

Enjoy The Holiday - We Will !!! - Use St Margaret’s Cycle Hub if needed instead …

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Tim Morton @timmorton2.bsky.social · Aug 23

Sadly Richard III was slain by the Tudor usurper Henry on this day 1485 why not join me and @hiddenhistoriesjim.bsky.social on the @rideleicester.bsky.social last Journeys of Richard III Ride next Sunday?

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Ride Leicester @rideleicester.bsky.social · Aug 22

See Leicester Street Design Guide & LTN 1/20 guidelines for likely specific measures …

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Streetfilms/Clarence Eckerson Jr. @streetfilms.bsky.social · Aug 20

Paris now has 300+ school streets. How many does your city have?

Not to be depressing, but....at least we can make them happen. Here is a tool to use.

youtu.be/ezPzocuqKPc?...

YouTube video by Streetfilms®

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Tim Morton @timmorton2.bsky.social · Aug 20

Join Jim Butler of @hiddenhistoriesjim.bsky.social and @rideleicester.bsky.social as he puts the inter into interesting on the Plantagenet’s Last Hurrah. It’s a grave matter with a few laughs along the way @oweniteadam.bsky.social www.letsride.co.uk/rides/ride-l...

Ride Leicester Final Journeys of Richard III Ride