Multitasking: Indoor training & the Calcutta Cup

My contribution to February 14th, day for lovers throughout the world. 🌹 Roses are red Violet’s are blue Life comes at you fast When you need a poo.

Anyone got experience of #gravel suspension forks? I’m debating the Cane Creek Invert v the Rockshox Rudy Ultimate. Both have their positives, but the Rudy can be purchased substantially cheaper. I do like the idea of upside down forks though 😁

Planning my next bicycle build which will be very different to anything I’ve done before. A steel or titanium adventure / touring bike as I’m a romantic. Also I’m going to build it from as many U.K. manufactured components as possible. 100% isn’t possible but I’ll explore what can be achieved. 🙂

Nothing to see here, just MotoGP stealing @denkmit.bsky.social annual livery competition

By some margin Anas Sarwar is currently the SNP’s best performing MSP.

Well done to Anas Sarwar for the live demonstration of how to come across as an opportunistic tit, guessing his advisor(s) are as shite as the head office Spads.

Cycling brain: Just spelt “Zip Tap” in a document & drawings as Zipp Tap. Multiple times. 🤦‍♂️

Thought for the day: The downside of being a bit ambi is you never know what pocket you put your car keys in.

I’ve realised there’s over 1,200 bicycle pictures on my phone. I’ll add 1 image a day to this thread for as long as I retain the will to live or can be bothered.

Vintage race bicycles from the Moulsdale Foundation collection #bikesky

Ducati’s of the Moulsdale Foundation. #Ducati

@infrasisters.bsky.social Hi don’t know if this is of interest: West Lothian Cycle Circuit do female only cycling on Monday nights on the Linlithgow cycle circuit. westlothiancyclecircuit.org/whatson/

The 1 thing I really admire about Sid James / Valentino Rossi: His ability to charm his way to get something he shouldn’t have. Walking about in the garage of his VR|46 Ducati team wearing his VR|46 Yamaha t-shirt. How Yamaha never told him to bolt is beyond me. 🤔😁 #motogp

It’s sad this is necessary, fantastic it is happening. ✌️

Visiting the Moulsdale Foundation on Sunday, I know they have lots of historic cars / race cars but it’s the motorcycle collection I’m going for. Looking forward to seeing what’s there, there may be pictures afterwards. 🙂

Cyclocross Hulst preview, stunning level of investment €€€€€€€’s! youtu.be/T29Uf7Cjfy4?...

3-way traffic flow in a confined space, one of my favourite things about #cyclocross tracks is the permutations you can come up with to suit any terrain profile.

First corner today at Scottish SuperQuaich CX ‘A’ race. We’ve got a healthy #cyclocross scene in Scotland. 🙂

Dear Americans, If you think Kier Starmer is pissed of with Trump’s Afghanistan comments, you should listen to one of his MP’s, Emily Thornberry She doesn’t miss the bloated mining orange draft dodger. Don’t think another State Banquet invite will be happening anytime soon.

Just had the last 2 handfuls of dry roasted peanuts from an open bag, which also meant I got all the loose coating / spicy bits as well. That’s my only win for today & I totally revelled in it.

Despots are never satisfied. “I gotta have Greenland” Then, “I really need Canada” Next “Have to have Iceland, its under threat without me” “Ireland is strategically too important to not be with us” Then, “I own ½ of Scotland already, give it to me” It’ll never end if it’s not stopped now.

Tonight’s musical mood, Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros.

Heard Howard Licknut’s Davos speech ended with walkouts, worth having a search & watch?

Hope Prue Leith hasn’t quit Bake Off to join the Board of Peace.

Thought for the day: “Jeffrey had an island, I need an island that is bigger than his.”

If anymore evidence that the world is out of alignment then Eric Melvin suing Fat Mike is Exhibit J. #NOFX

The roof. The roof. The roof is on fire.

'I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of peace.'

Sorry, curiosity has got the better of me from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. I’ve always perceived Republicans as •stoic •fiscally prudent •conservative (small incremental change, steady as you go) •tradition orientated HTF do normal Republicans square themselves with the orange turdsquelch & his cuntstapo? #article5bitch

This is almost a fess. I organise a cyclocross race every year. If found a winning formula for promotion is writing really bad William McGonagall style poems. I promise not to write anymore if I get X entries by Y time. If I’m 1 entry short of target there’s another poem. So bad it’s good. 😊

Genuinely glad I’ve bought all my Specialized bike before American products get tariffed to fuck because of the big sweaty orange bawbag shaped jobbie. I love them & will be really pissed off when I can’t buy them anymore.

On a happy vibe, just done 50km solo on a cycle circuit, sub 1:38 in January with no warm up & no fuelling. Not bad for an old fat guy. This is going to be a better season. 🚴 #bikesky

How bad are the Epstein files? #article5bitch

I have a fleet of bicycles. I don’t need a bicycle. Hmmm, haven’t got a titanium bike for touring on. Hmmmm. Double hmmmm. www.enigmabikes.com

So, Pinarello Grevil MX. Factory monstercross. Take a hardtail XC bike & sling on drop bars. Whaddya think? The compromise is gearing. Great up/down hill, not so good on the flat. As I said elsewhere: This identifies as a hardtail-gravel-cyclocross dresser. Who are we to say that’s not ok?

Regret not launching Tory Bingo. You get a card with a pile of Tory names on. When 1 defects to REFUK you score it off. Somebody would have gotten HOUSE by now and a few quid.

Yay! I got a sticker! (How to appease a 79 going on 4 year old) A very short story by María Corina Machado.

I am so up for TdF 2027. Finally a road in Scotland that’ll be pothole free. 😁

#scottish #cyclocross #cx #crossiscomimg #crossisboss

It’s slightly pathetic but honestly, watching a guy on an indoor trainer whist indoor training wasn’t intended.

As I’ve gotten older I’m now left side biased. I mouse LH, lead left hand for most tasks. I still write right handed as that’s too late to change. My bicycle brakes are U.K. style front right / left rear. This really suits me as I brake with the rear first. Always. Anyone grew to be a lefty?

Superb day for Scottish Cyclocross: Anna Flynn, Female Elite British Champion Cameron Mason, Open Elite British Champion. #cyclocross #Snorremans 😁

Folks Trumps Greenland fixation isn’t about National Security, it isn’t about rare earth minerals. It’s not even an expansionist agenda. He wants a country, a big mass, to be called Trumpland.

What do you do when your not riding because you’ve been ill? Clean bikes of course. Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro in Road Bike TT trim with a new layer of polish. #specialized #bikesky

Czech National Champs live stream - course is awesome www.youtube.com/live/8Af9Bcx... #cyclocross

Has anyone paid to watch the British National Cyclocross Championships on YouTube? M40 starting shortly I’m just wondering about the footage quality & if it’s worth the money? #cyclocross

Eli Iserbyt A controversial character but a very good rider. I respect his talent even if he made poor decisions on track. The wheel stomp: Iserbyt & Kamp were team mates for 5 years, assuming there was a grudge, a stupid move though which did affect his legacy & how he’s remembered.

Just sat down & realised I’m organising a cyclocross race that happens in 2 weeks time. Jeez that’s went quick, & double jeez I need to get my finger out.

Cemetery Road discussion just now: He’s the goodie he’s the baddie We don’t know how good the goodie is but the baddie is definitely bad. Should be TV critics.