"I am...on a train from Madrid to Barcelona. The journey takes 2½ hours and covers more than 300 miles, approaching the distance between London and Edinburgh. I paid €19" 80% of trips between those cities are now rail. It was Europe's busiest air route theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Scything with Sustrans North volunteers today on #Nationalcyclenetwork 7, Birtley Junction. How did we do so much you say? Start everyone off in the Oct shade and see them rapidly migrate to the sun!

Just because it looked like it would take your weight doesn’t necessarily mean it will… Never mind the fact it isn’t a bloody step. All said in my head while smiling sweetly to my colleague.

In only 2 weeks, Recyke y'bike is starting an exciting new project! We're teaming up with fantastic cafes in our area to offer free basic repair to whoever needs it and keep our streets healthy and safe! Check it on our recyke.bike/recyke-ybike-l…

But of an ear-worm innit @gazza_d ?

Open invite to feature in media 📷 ride on the NCN 1 ‘Sunrise Way’ > Mon 23/10 1-3pm : start/end @ ‘the spanna’ (now I know how to transport the handcycle!) Sustrans North Street Life in North Tyneside

Cease of sale. It wasn’t ‘rocket science’ but it took Isla Rowntree and Islabikes to point the big brand cycle manufacturers in the right direction. My kid and countless others have started their journey on two wheels with ease on these bikes. islabikes.co.uk/pages/cease-of…

Stumped if I know...

Great to meet up with colleagues and partners from Active Travel England and North Tyneside Council last week as construction began for #SeafrontSustainableRoute. The route will form part of National Route 1, where we're working towards our goals to make our paths for everyone 👨‍🦽 🚴‍♂️ 🚶‍♀️

🖌️👏 Our volunteer coordinator, Sarah, was out yesterday with some of our volunteers on #NationalCycleNetwork Route 1 in #Ryhope. We were preparing and painting one of the bridges. A super transformation!

Mega, thanks so much folks.

“NEVER AGAIN” One of my councillor colleagues asked me about my white poppy today so I thought I’d share what the white poppy is and why I wear one. 🧵/1

Two things to note down Sustrans North: 1) Leadgate #Pathsforeveryone #NCN 7 is looking fine for its autumn hair cut. 2) My inexorable trend towards “Compo” of Last of the Summer Wine, has moved on a stage. Think I’m a convert to wellies… Now, where’s that saucer?

First tragic teary laugh of the day done. Must use the phrase “absolute casserole” more often.

And my quoting balance is restored. First a piece by Russ has gone to a better place on “absolute casseroles”, followed immediately by this gem👇🏼

@KarlOnSea More bikes please

Well well well Sustrans North, the things you find on satalite imagery these days. Evidence of aliens you say? Noooo. All I can confirm is it was another hot day managing grasslands on #NCN7 and I'd been reading about the Minotaur's Labyrinth.

It’s a crisp morning here on Sunny Terrace Bridge, Stanley #NCN7. Full road closure below while Sustrans North excavate and repair bridge deck.