soxoncycler 🚲 🇬🇧
@soxoncycler.bsky.social
Just another MAMIL. To be found slowly pedalling around South Oxfordshire. I'm occasionally allowed to leave the county on good behaviour.
So far we think the latest season is a hit. Slow burner to start with but now looking forward to the second batch of episodes.
December 7, 2025 at 5:44 PM
So far we think the latest season is a hit. Slow burner to start with but now looking forward to the second batch of episodes.
Leave your droids at home - they won’t be welcome!
December 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Leave your droids at home - they won’t be welcome!
…although in Abingdon town centre there was a chap on a bike merrily leading his three kids the wrong way down a one-way street… 🤦♂️
December 6, 2025 at 12:04 PM
…although in Abingdon town centre there was a chap on a bike merrily leading his three kids the wrong way down a one-way street… 🤦♂️
Is that now a “rat run” to avoid the new congestion charge?
December 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Is that now a “rat run” to avoid the new congestion charge?
Thanks 👍 It does look a bit of a lump, but good to have the longevity for night rides.
December 3, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Thanks 👍 It does look a bit of a lump, but good to have the longevity for night rides.
Easy does it!
What’s that black thing under the top tube that looks like a stick of 🧨?
What’s that black thing under the top tube that looks like a stick of 🧨?
December 2, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Easy does it!
What’s that black thing under the top tube that looks like a stick of 🧨?
What’s that black thing under the top tube that looks like a stick of 🧨?
I did wonder what the distant yell was 😱
November 30, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I did wonder what the distant yell was 😱
Presumably he was furious that you delayed him getting to the next set of traffic lights! 🤦♂️
November 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Presumably he was furious that you delayed him getting to the next set of traffic lights! 🤦♂️
Oh shoot. Well I hope the driver’s insurance coughs up for the full amount.
Is it “just” componentry and scuffs or does the frame need straightening?
Is it “just” componentry and scuffs or does the frame need straightening?
November 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Oh shoot. Well I hope the driver’s insurance coughs up for the full amount.
Is it “just” componentry and scuffs or does the frame need straightening?
Is it “just” componentry and scuffs or does the frame need straightening?
Mk 1 Ford Fiesta
Peugeot 309
Mk 2 Vauxhall Cavalier
Mk 4 Ford Fiesta
Mk 4 Vauxhall Astra
I'll have you know the Mk 1 Fiesta was a Popular **Plus**. I think it had a heater.
Peugeot 309
Mk 2 Vauxhall Cavalier
Mk 4 Ford Fiesta
Mk 4 Vauxhall Astra
I'll have you know the Mk 1 Fiesta was a Popular **Plus**. I think it had a heater.
November 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Mk 1 Ford Fiesta
Peugeot 309
Mk 2 Vauxhall Cavalier
Mk 4 Ford Fiesta
Mk 4 Vauxhall Astra
I'll have you know the Mk 1 Fiesta was a Popular **Plus**. I think it had a heater.
Peugeot 309
Mk 2 Vauxhall Cavalier
Mk 4 Ford Fiesta
Mk 4 Vauxhall Astra
I'll have you know the Mk 1 Fiesta was a Popular **Plus**. I think it had a heater.
Now that is a decent plateload of fuel!
November 29, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Now that is a decent plateload of fuel!
Is that for an assessment or a fix? Either way hope it doesn't need much work.
November 29, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Is that for an assessment or a fix? Either way hope it doesn't need much work.
Oh you definitely win! That’s like bringing a mini-gun to a fist fight! 😂😂
November 29, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Oh you definitely win! That’s like bringing a mini-gun to a fist fight! 😂😂
Yikes! Best wishes for a speedy recovery 👍
November 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Yikes! Best wishes for a speedy recovery 👍
I kneaded almost all attempts to get that one.
November 24, 2025 at 7:47 AM
I kneaded almost all attempts to get that one.
Bike comes second - look after the human machine first! Hope you aren’t too sore in the morning.
November 22, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Bike comes second - look after the human machine first! Hope you aren’t too sore in the morning.
Hey come on, don’t be so narrow-minded. Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it! 😂😂😂
November 22, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Hey come on, don’t be so narrow-minded. Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it! 😂😂😂
Ah crap. Hope you are okay. Nothing broken?
November 22, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Ah crap. Hope you are okay. Nothing broken?
Before December? Hell no! Have you already got bought your Easter eggs? 😀
November 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Before December? Hell no! Have you already got bought your Easter eggs? 😀
Ouch - get well soon.
I had one of those boots after I somehow rolled my ankle just walking home one evening from the station. I felt so frustrated that such a simple thing caused so much disruption.
I had one of those boots after I somehow rolled my ankle just walking home one evening from the station. I felt so frustrated that such a simple thing caused so much disruption.
Ouch.et
November 22, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Ouch - get well soon.
I had one of those boots after I somehow rolled my ankle just walking home one evening from the station. I felt so frustrated that such a simple thing caused so much disruption.
I had one of those boots after I somehow rolled my ankle just walking home one evening from the station. I felt so frustrated that such a simple thing caused so much disruption.
Is there a Strava activity for that? 😂
November 22, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Is there a Strava activity for that? 😂
I think you need to leave that bridge where it is!
November 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I think you need to leave that bridge where it is!