Mark On A Bike
@mtonabike.bsky.social
Bicycle riding scientist who got stuck on the wrong side of the Pennines Ride leader with local community #cycling group #bimbling and exploring Cheshire and Merseyside #bike Trying to up my bike transporting day by day @mtonabike.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy
Well this seems popular, a Brunch stop at Red Bank Farm in Newton-le-willows. After enjoying a chill ride up the Sankey Valley Canal
Mark On A Bike@mtonabike.bsky.social · 4d agoDamn you garmin going for a software update as I attempt to go out for a ride. A chilled 46km bimble today I hope
Damn you garmin going for a software update as I attempt to go out for a ride. A chilled 46km bimble today I hope
Does anyone have any experience with esims for travelling? I don't do much travelling and think I'll need to sort something out to avoid crazy roaming fees
Bloody loads of cyclists being out and about one my drive home from work tonight.... Forcing me to practice and hone my patience and adjacent lane overtaking skills. Must have been held up by a total by 30 seconds. Bet the other drivers are annoyed that they had to see a proper overtake.
Its half-10 and there is someone using a frigging chainsaw somewhere nearby!!! Its dark! How much does someone truly hate a tree to go at it now!?!
Well completely mixed up my dates, and looks like my cycling plans have been ruined by Batman.
Well shared the driving between me and my colleague. Took a second or two to get used to actually driving again as this car had. A) a manual gearbox after not using one for nearly a year. B) an actual handbrake. C) no autohold or hill assist D) was a very low powered diesel.
Mark On A Bike@mtonabike.bsky.social · 2w agoTime to fuel up and get ready for a work trip to Skipton...
Time to fuel up and get ready for a work trip to Skipton...
Wow, I saw a pickup being used for something useful today, transporting a washing machine. Great if you can a) lift it into the bed b) it's not raining and ruining what you have in there. Absolutely justifies the other 364 days of use and negates the need to just hire a van/person with a van.
Well, I woke up this morning feeling like I'd spent the evening in a pub pre-2009 smoking ban.
Mark On A Bike@mtonabike.bsky.social · 3w agoWell, the smoke is still blowing down the Mersey, no where nearly as bad as last night. But there is still a good haze visible in headlights
Well, the smoke is still blowing down the Mersey, no where nearly as bad as last night. But there is still a good haze visible in headlights
Mark On A Bike@mtonabike.bsky.social · 3w agoReally glad I sealed myself in last night, still woke up with sore eyes and a blocked nose but stepping outside this morning it's utterly foul! I'm about 30mi down wind hope those closer are safe and those with respiratory issues are taken care of
Really glad I sealed myself in last night, still woke up with sore eyes and a blocked nose but stepping outside this morning it's utterly foul! I'm about 30mi down wind hope those closer are safe and those with respiratory issues are taken care of
Mark On A Bike@mtonabike.bsky.social · 3w agoOh dear, I worry that the smoke from the dovestone reservoir fire is really travelling now. Hope those closer are safe. Windows are now closed as the smell is getting unbearable.
Well, i guess it won't be long until they're paying another visit. There's now an acrid smoke smell blowing in on the breeze, so god knows what's on fire now!
Mark On A Bike@mtonabike.bsky.social · 4w agoWell, I reckon the fisherman or kids in the park have been a bit stupid with portable bbqs. I reckon these firefighters have had a busy weekend without idiocy added to the fray! And thankfully my neighbour's parking was a lot better today allowing them down the road.
Well, I reckon the fisherman or kids in the park have been a bit stupid with portable bbqs. I reckon these firefighters have had a busy weekend without idiocy added to the fray! And thankfully my neighbour's parking was a lot better today allowing them down the road.
Ah the unmistakeable smell of summer is in the air, although how much firelighter do people need to light a bbq? you're supposed to cook on charcoal not napalm!
Homer Simpson Preps His Grill for BBQ
Alt: Homer Simpson Preps His Grill for BBQ
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Compromised on what ended up being 80km Knutsford, Tatton Park, Winsford, Congleton and Goostrey Was a v. warm morning, but with plenty of water and a coke and Victoria sponge slice in Congleton Park it was a very enjoyable ride. Lots of diverse local wildlife
Mark On A Bike@mtonabike.bsky.social · 4w agoChoices and decisions.... 70km or 120km tomorrow? Looks to be a smidge cooler with a bit of a breeze
Choices and decisions.... 70km or 120km tomorrow? Looks to be a smidge cooler with a bit of a breeze
These guys are having a wail of a time! Especially when they all get going at once
Well who would have thought this would work... My transition glasses were getting a little feeble, shoving them in the freezer for 5 mins and then outside seems to have given them a bit of a shock to get dark again!!! Less squinting for me!!
An amazing day out riding, definitely ran out of gearing at some points in the tunnel so who knows how fast I was going at points.
Mark On A Bike@mtonabike.bsky.social · last mo.And we're done!
Mass roll out needed. We have the means (presumably this can be retrofitted to older cars), just need the will. Either that or every vehicle gets a governor
KARE 11@kare11.bsky.social · last mo.Virginia is the first state to require some convicted speeding offenders to install technology that prevents them from driving above the speed limit.
All ready and cleaned up for tomorrow! New bell fitted! Should really get my specialized gravel bike fixed up again after it fell apart #LCL2026
Mark On A Bike@mtonabike.bsky.social · last mo.Right time to go do something for work... Apparently we aren't as "efficient*" as our colleagues from India, so manager and me are getting shipped out to learn a thing or two (no ifs or buts) so off to get a visa photo... (*We operate and do things differently for different things over here).
Right time to go do something for work... Apparently we aren't as "efficient*" as our colleagues from India, so manager and me are getting shipped out to learn a thing or two (no ifs or buts) so off to get a visa photo... (*We operate and do things differently for different things over here).
Mark On A Bike@mtonabike.bsky.social · last mo.Wow, am I glad this work week is finally over, it's been a torrent of work, and people coming with issues, that my troubleshooting battery is now empty. Looking forward to this weekend, sat: Clean Bike, sun: Liverpool Chester Liverpool Ride! Back to the Mersey Tunnels! (🔻 think bike not mini)
Wow, am I glad this work week is finally over, it's been a torrent of work, and people coming with issues, that my troubleshooting battery is now empty. Looking forward to this weekend, sat: Clean Bike, sun: Liverpool Chester Liverpool Ride! Back to the Mersey Tunnels! (🔻 think bike not mini)
The Italian Job Classic Tunnel Chase
Alt: The Italian Job Classic Tunnel Chase
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BTW, if anyone I follow here wants to and is able to tag along at any stage they're more than welcome. I don't do DM's on bluesky but I'm sure we'll sort something out. Meanwhile here's the full route: ridewithgps.com/routes/55601... #cycling #LEJOG #bikepacking #cycletouring
LEJOG 2026
1638.8 km, +14468 m. Bike ride in Sennen, England
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Craig Cycles in Devon and beyond 🚴♂️@cbcycles.bsky.social · last mo.Following on from that, July's plans..... #cycling #LEJOG #bikepacking #cycletouring NEW DATE: Saturday 11th July 👀 It's all systems go! 🚴♂️💨💨💨
Well there were alot of impatient drivers and alot of traffic as I was driving home today, and the supermarket was blissfully quiet... I wonder if those are somehow connected with a game of sportsball that people kept trying to talk to me about.
Well I feel a bit let down I planned and actually remembered a waterproof jacket when I left the house in preparation for a downpour and thunder and lightning... Seems we only get a light drizzle now.
