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Robert Conn

@wiredbob

Software Engineer at heart, worked on devices and gadgets & more recently digital and online. Keen cyclist - mostly uphill. Don’t like cars much.

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In light of Rt Hon Sir Grant Shapps idiotic comments on cycling speed limits, plates, insurance etc etc this is worth another share. How about we focus on the actual problems?

Elie Mystal (@elienyc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

[Checking my kid in for a blood test] Receptionist [putting him into the system]: Religion? Me: He doesn't have one. Receptionist: Really? Me: He's 7. Receptionist: What's yours? Me: Ma'am? Receptionist: It has a field here for.. Me: Put down "Minecraft."

Neil Gibbons (@neilgibbons) 's Twitter Profile Photo

England aren't playing badly. This game is simply the result of global factors, not least the effects of the pandemic and Putin's illegal war in Ukraine.

Urban Cycling Institute 🚲  (@fietsprofessor) 's Twitter Profile Photo

For decades, we have spent trillions to retrofit our cities, our public spaces and our society around cars. It just didn't work. If only we had an alternative. If only... 🚲 (London by Peter Stuart)

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“But opponents have voiced safety and environmental concerns, particularly around a potential increased level of cycling on the path.” What is with the anti cycling sentiment in NI? Are we all that miserable that we don’t see the immense good in it? bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northe…

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Another example of anti pedestrian road design in Lisburn. Make pedestrians wait twice, isolate them in the middle of a busy road with a metal cage for safety. Pure luck no one was killed when another incompetent driver hit this. Ballinderry Road/Knockmore.

Another example of anti pedestrian road design in Lisburn. Make pedestrians wait twice, isolate them in the middle of a busy road with a metal cage for safety. Pure luck no one was killed when another incompetent driver hit this. Ballinderry Road/Knockmore.
North Belfast Cycle Campaign (@nbcyclecampaign) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Why is this acceptable? Spaces meant for pedestrians and bikes over run with cars. Can you imagine the uproar if I parked my bike in the middle of the road🫤

Why is this acceptable? 

Spaces meant for pedestrians and bikes over run with cars.

Can you imagine the uproar if I parked my bike in the middle of the road🫤
Benji Naesen (@benjinaesen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

After having ridden on UK roads, I'm surprised they found enough roads without major potholes in the UK to host a cycling race. #Glasgow2023