I spent a good chunk of time in Leicester last year for work, taking the train and Brompton. It’s by far the best big city apart from London to cycle in I’ve been to, but not perfect. Hats off to the council though for following through from COVID…

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🥵 With temps soaring, ICE might be needed... But have you heard of our ICE? Inclusive Cycling Experience breaks down barriers so everyone can enjoy cycling. 🎥 Simon shares what to expect in a confidence + skills session. 👉 cyclinguk.org/inclusive-cycling-experience

What keeps you coming back to long-distance rides? The rhythm. The freedom. The memories. Our routes make those rides possible — but only with your help. 🔗 This #BikeWeek, help us build the next one, for the next journey: www.cyclinguk.org/long-distanc...

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Ever been to a free basic bike repair session via The Big Bike Revival? You might not even know they exist. Our Fix sessions are free, friendly events where local mechanics check your bike, make simple repairs, and offer advice — all in 30 mins. 🚲 Find one near you: cyclinguk.org/bbr-fix-session

Introducing: the ultra-frequent flyer In contrast... "Remarkably, the number of UK residents not flying at all each year actually increased over the period." 1/2 neweconomics.org/2025/06/intr...

RPA STUDY: Congestion pricing "has reduced traffic not only in Manhattan’s congestion relief zone (CRZ) but on roadways across the region. These time savings seem to be stable — remaining consistent and undiminished" -- rpa.org/news/lab/con...

🌙 Imagine if every street felt safe to ride, day and night. Would you? We joined @londoncycling.bsky.social After Dark Freedom Ride to demand safer cycling for all. Fewer than 1 in 3 cycle trips are made by women, let’s change that. Explore our areas of campaigning cyclinguk.org/cycle-campaigning

Entirely unremarkable scene outside a Lincolnshire supermarket in 1979. The only thing of interest is the new computerised cash registers. Look at that line of bikes!!! "We don't have a cycling culture", my arse.

Abandon separatism and take up love... final closing words from Rev canon Helen Cameron at the @churchesengland.bsky.social #CTEForum2025 Thank you so much to everyone for an amazing 3 days, and to all that put in such amazing hard work for us. You are amazing.

Designing for Walking is 10 years old today. Our @rantyhighwayman.bsky.social led the authoring, so how does he feel it's stood the test of a decade passing? Some thoughts here: www.linkedin.com/posts/markph...

Closing address of the @churchesengland.bsky.social #CTEForum2025 given by Rev Canon Helen Cameron as she reflects on The Pursuit of Unity... and leaves is to reflect if being lighter as a church post covid has happened or do we have a heavier more fearful church...

Critics say the main flaw in Donald Trump’s approach is his failure to understand the complexities of the players involved and his overconfidence that he can rapidly change the dynamic on the ground. Here’s how his peace efforts have unravelled: www.ft.com/content/7180...

The last Art & Seeing session of #CTEForum2025

Samaritan woman story shows us Jesus' model of ecumenism... relational and willing to listen, journey and be changed... that engagement changed Jesus & the woman... vulnerable openness, love and no condemnation even despite the difference. Redemptive unconditional inclusion. Beautiful #CTEForum2025

The mission of christ akd the guidance of the Holy Spirit must be our call, a desire to put down our church ego and limited viewpoint and be vulnerable in our openness... #CTEForum2025

Loving the reference and sharing of Newbiggen theology in the Oikemene talk... moving to radical relationality and restoring recognising God in all across the divides and Difference else risk stagnating, mission is the heart of it we need to really do receptive (listening) ecumenism. #CTEForum2025

Rt rev prof Jeremiah now talking on Oikumene and how we embody difference in the church..this is not empty workds or endless theology but grounded deeply in real world experience and reality...

Fab image on the first slide, but so good at showing the depths and importance of that council... and the first and original Nicene Creed, that focused on incarnation not the cross...salvation is in Christ, a christ born of a woman. Fab #CTEForum2025

A bit mindblown as its repeated the gathering here is about the size of that first ecumenical council at Nicea... our diversity would be different though... but I'm thinking the conversations, discussions and everything I've experienced is radically & yet not be so different at heart #CTEForum2025

I know I'm fighting a losing battle here, but it is only to the extent that they impose deadweight costs or adverse incentives that sickness benefits are a cost. Mostly - for the economy as a whole - they are a transfer. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Rev Dr Susan Durber of WCC takes us on a journey to Nicea and the first ecumenical council at #CTEForum2025

A challenge in the #RacialJustice and Reparations session at #CTEForum2025 to be a united church in action Rev Dr Tessa Henry Robinson, 'We do not pursue reparations to induce guilt, but to honour truth. Not to divide, but to heal. Not out of fear, but faithfulness. Reparation is sacred work.'

THIS IS FINE

Day 3 and the final morning of @churchesengland.bsky.social #CTEForum2025 amd after an amazing session of worship from our young ecumenists from across the denoms, we now move into a session of art and seeing before then talking Nicea...

We are commanded to seek justice to defend the oppressed... tangible restoration is required... this is the embodiment of justice #CTEForum2025

When there is ni reckongung with the past then the churches alleluia can only ring hollow bevause of the persistent multiple harms... so we as @churchesengland.bsky.social are called to this work #CTEForum2025

Revd Dr Tessa Henry-robinson @churchesengland.bsky.social #CTEForum2025 talks on Racial justice and reperations and begins with Cohens Alleliua lyrics... and carrying each other.

Evening session of Day2 of @churchesengland.bsky.social #CTEForum2025 amd we kick off with the amazing Poetess Jess and her spoken word speaking truth to power and Amos 3:3 and Racial Justice and how did we get so divided!

Downing Street says there are now 30 countries in the Coalition of the Willing prepared to provide peacekeeping troops in Ukraine. Not America though.

🚨Launched today! Our report, #ADecadeOfHarm, uncovers: ❌Shocking new findings about the impact of immigration detention on women seeking safety, ❌and the extremely concerning gaps between Home Office policy and practice. Find out more👇 www.refugeewomen.co.uk/decade-of-ha... 1/🧵

Receiving less benefits does not make you less disabled. This is an attack on the most vulnerable, pure and simple. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

Thames Water data reveals raw sewage discharges in rivers rose 50% in 2024

In Finland they have Universal healthcare No gun violence No tuition fees to attend university No homelessness You want to know how? Finland only has 7 billionaires, the richest of which is worth $2.83 Billion

Bishop Clarion taking on Change in the Church @churchesengland.bsky.social #CTEForum2025 covering adaption and how we transition...change isn't easy but it is essential. Sharing NTCG story of change as they move into the future

This was a fabulous and informative talk with prayer, spirit and peace embedded in it. Thanks @jhoncooper.bsky.social for the very real illumination on such a very real and pressing issue (or set of issues)

AI is here, we now need to actually integrate it and really work out how we use it safety and in good faith... #CTEForum2025

Just a few photos from Day 1 of #CTEForum2025 Great to see many #YoungEcumenists and to listen to some great speakers and music. Find out more at cte.org.uk/forum25

This was followed by really engaging reflections on the 'Priesthood of all Believers' from Fr Andreas Minic of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira & Great Britain and Dolly Bamigbade from Redeemed Christian Church of God #CTEForum2025 #ChurchesTogether #ChristianUnity

Our use of AI shpukd jit take us out of our context and us compassion a kind of superpower, ajd what about digital justice... who will have access and really benefit...there is already a huge digital divide & do we add to that divide... (this is the same argument as for the poor imho) #CTEForum2025

Archbishop Doye Agame now up on stage at #CTEForum2025 to talk more ok theological foundations of incorporating AI into ministry contexts...if we can does it mean we should?

The policy we are expecting is to cut benefits for those *the government* says are not able to work to give them an incentive to work?

Created co-creators...our creativity is a gifting...amd that includes content Creator's and coders...how do we use theur gifts within the church. Creativity is about (Mars bars??my reflection on divine playfulness😉) Work play and rest. #CTEForum2025

The myth of human progress...all will be well...science as saviour does not work, and it actually leads to division akd scattering as in the tower of babel... but its not that tech is evil, but what we do with it is the key...parable of talents. David Wilkinson #CTEForum2025

The immediate threat is not killer robots but biased algorithms... successful transformation requires a balanced approach... David Wilkinson talks theologically about strategic vision and cultural readiness & AI @churchesengland.bsky.social #CTEForum2025

There is something deeply absurd about the modern pedestrian crossing. You press the beg-button and then you wait. And wait. And wait. Interminable wait times reveal a deeper pathology. The pedestrian is, at best, an afterthought - at worst, an obstruction. www.eta.co.uk/news/pedestr...

There’s a growing amount of scepticism that SpaceX Starship will ever work satisfactorily. Currently whilst they can catch the Booster, Starship is blowing up as it reaches near orbit. It’s payload is already less than half planned - making it uneconomic. www.planetearthandbeyond.co/p/starship-w...

Hundreds Dead In Gaza After Major Israeli Airstrikes End Ceasefire