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Dr Robert Davis

@chairrdrf.bsky.social
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Chair of Road Danger Reduction Forum www.rdrf.org.uk Posts on RDR, transport, #ClimateCatastrophe. Some other serious matters e.g. #Ukraine, some fun stuff e.g. cycle sport.

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Cool Bike Art @coolbikeart1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon re-create (left) a famous photo (right) of Nobel Prize-winning physicists Marie Skłodowska-Curie and Pierre Curie in the 1943 biopic Madame Curie (1943) #BicycleBirthday Greer Garson September 29 (1904-1996)
Photo of a finely dressed woman and man posing with bicycles in a garden. This is Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon in the movie Madame Curie.Photo of a finely dressed man and woman posing with bicycles in a garden. This is the original photo of Pierre Curie and Marie Skłodowska-Curie in front of their Paris home.
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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Active Travel England’s new Women and Girls’ Safety Hub brings together guidance, case studies & practical resources to help put women’s experiences at the heart of street design. It’s a step in the right direction for #MyRideOurRight Because safer streets for women = safer streets for everyone 👇
activetravelengland.gov.uk
Women and girls' safety hub | Active Travel England
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Hmmmmm....
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I'll be giving a (v. short) tribute to Mayer Hillman at tomorrow's version of @activetravelcaf.bsky.social : amongst other work, he focused on how walking and cycling are modes of transport to be properly supported. It's partly because of Mayer that AT is "a thing". www.activetravelcafe.org.uk
activetravelcafe.org.uk
Zoom in, 5pm Tuesdays! | Active Travel Cafe
Join us Tuesdays at 5pm for the latest active travel and sustainable transport news!
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jaj991.bsky.social @jaj991.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
You just know it was a cyclist that knocked down this traffic light then tried to cover it up by pushing the car on top of it.
A grey car has hit a traffic light. Not sure how this could have happened, it's always possible that someone has had a medical incident but if I had to bet on it I'd bet on incompetent driving.
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Mark On A Bike @mtonabike.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Well these are eye catching from Better Streets for Liverpool
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Kudos to McNulty, but @tompidcock.bsky.social was one of those who worked hardest and one of the contenders for "man of the match". When you get to be that good, you're going to be heavily marked! www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/tom-p...
cyclingweekly.com
'I don't have any regrets' – Tom Pidcock says he did all he could in 'really difficult' World Championships road race
The Brit finished seventh after having multiple attacks shut down by the USA
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"Acta, non verba"!!
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Cool Bike Art @coolbikeart1.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"She who succeeds in gaining the mastery of the bicycle will gain the mastery of life." Suffragist and educator Frances Willard riding her bicycle, Gladys (because it made her glad). #BicycleBirthday September 28 (1839-1898)
Photo of a woman riding a bicycle on a country lane, circa 1890s.
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London Cycling Campaign @londoncycling.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Our thoughts with friends & family of ebike rider killed by moped rider on North Pole Rd, North Kensington near Westway, 12am Friday. Police believe the moped rider chased ebike rider prior to collision & are treating as murder. Please contact the Police if you have any information.
news.sky.com
Cyclist killed in collision with moped as murder investigation launched
Police believe the moped involved in the collision had been pursuing the e-bike prior to the incident.
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
@christianwolmar.bsky.social on how railways were seen as "disruptive technology" by the Americans. transportnews.substack.com/p/ai-is-not-... My view: it's funny how mass car use has not been properly seen as "disruptive technology": efforts like those by Buchanan were utterly inadequate IMO.
transportnews.substack.com
AI is not the first disruptive technology
AI is dominating our lives. Or at least, discussion and debate over it are ubiquitous ...
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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
So much this. Quite apart from the climate crisis reasons, it makes no sense expanding an airport and generating more traffic in the surrounding area where roads are already badly congested and there’s not enough space on trains and buses for the people needing to get about locally.
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I'm sad to inform you that my friend, colleague and comrade Mayer Hillman has died a month short of his 95th birthday. He made a massive contribution to our knowledge of many environmental and social issues. Appreciations will follow, for now condolences to sons Josh and Saul. 1/
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Road Danger Reduction Forum is non-party political, but congratulations to @ibikebrighton.bsky.social , well known to Active Travel professionals in the UK for his work (mainly for consultancy transport-initiatives.com) in getting elected as a Councillor.
transport-initiatives.com
Transport Initiatives
local knowledge national expertise
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Always worth reading Professor Devi Sridhar . See this www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... for another thing to worry about AI.
theguardian.com
We all know a lack of exercise is bad for our bodies. So what is relying on AI doing to our brains? | Devi Sridhar
Most of my students use AI, and I worry about its corrosive effects. We must not entrust tech companies with our long-term health, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the Universi...
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Check out @psimonk.bsky.social's longish 🧵demolishing the "cycling slows down buses" Bicycle Bingo myth. And also don't forget: * Uber/Private Hire cars driving around congested areas continually. * Increased take up of road space by SUVs compared to traditional cars. etc.
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Good response from @londoncycling.bsky.social to the new myth that "cycle lanes make buses run slower". And also: don't forget impacts on congestion of private hire and Uber cars driving round and round in congested areas; increased space uptake of SUVs compared to smaller cars; etc., etc.!
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Off normal topics because it's important. nickcohen.substack.com/p/crypto-cor... HT @nickcohen.bsky.social
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Crypto corruption goes global
A criminal currency buys politicians by the score
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... I had ME/CFS/PVFS some 40 years ago, luckily (mainly) recovering spontaneously after a couple of years. The official reactions @georgemonbiot.bsky.social describes resonate - we should have moved on after 40 years, hopefully Long COVID research will help.
theguardian.com
Abandoned, dismissed and gaslighted: there is no excuse for the way ME sufferers have been betrayed | George Monbiot
Changes in guidance and science seem to have little impact on millions of devastated lives. It’s a social crisis playing out behind closed doors, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
You really should be following @dpcarrington.bsky.social if you're one of my "followers". Although I shall still be reposting (RTing, whatever) a lot of his posts.
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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Outgoing UN chief says polluters have treated atmosphere like an ‘open sewer’ - António Guterres laments world leaders’ inaction and says oil and gas firms ‘must pay’ for climate devastation #climatecrisis Story by @olliemilman.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...
theguardian.com
Outgoing UN chief says polluters have treated atmosphere like an ‘open sewer’
António Guterres laments world leaders’ inaction and says oil and gas firms ‘must pay’ for climate devastation
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Will cycles slower than you 🇿🇦🇬🇧🏳️‍⚧️ @williamnb.eurosky.social · 22/09/2026
One for all those BuT hOsPiTaL pArKiNg ShOuLd Be FrEe people: the free parking at this hospital removed £10 million from being spent on patient care.
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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Summer of terrifying drought and wildfire, bus drivers sweltering in shocking temperatures, everyone losing sleep unable to get cool at night and *this* is the policy they come up with? Just makes things worse and does nothing to address inequality or enable people to walk, cycle or catch a bus. 🤷‍♀️
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Cool Bike Art @coolbikeart1.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
"You gave my soul a beam to travel on." -musician Leonard Cohen in chapter 19 of Book of Mercy, dedicated to Esther, his sister Leonard Cohen on a tricycle with his sister Esther Westmount, Canada ca. late 1930s #BicycleBirthday Leonard Cohen September 21 (1934-2016)
Photo of a young boy riding a tricycle with an older girl on a bicycle next to him in a cul-de-sac.
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Nice short read from @christianwolmar.bsky.social transportnews.substack.com/p/battle-of-...
transportnews.substack.com
Battle of the bikes
Usually cyclists confine themselves to moaning about motorists not fellow two wheelers.
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Cab Davidson @gnomeicide.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Someone present an argument why this shouldn't be a lifetime driving ban. Go on. You can't, can you? www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/w...
yorkshirepost.co.uk
Watch: ‘Blind’ driver smashes into cyclist after forgetting his glasses
A "blind" driver was caught on camera smashing into a cyclist after "forgetting" to wear his glasses.
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
RDRF is not party political. But we have to say that this suggestion from Mr Davey www.theguardian.com/politics/202... is VERY disappointing, channelling yet more subsidy to motorists when we need to reduce car/van use. It will undermine efforts by LD Councillors to support the alternatives.
theguardian.com
Lib Dems propose big tech levy to fund £250m online crime agency
Proposal one of many at conference responding to concern voters unaware of party’s policies or what it stands for
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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
“In the last decade, about three people every week have been killed by drivers on your roads. In that time, the only people you’ve asked to be courteous are cyclists. Make it make sense”
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Anger as “tone-deaf” Traffic Scotland tells cycling groups “courtesy goes a long way” and to “be mindful of traffic behind you”, days after cyclist killed by driver during club ride; The most stylish ...
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Real Gaz on a proper bike: gazza_d@toot.bike @gazza-d.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Ed Davey. Not a friend of the climate. Even after record breaking heatwaves and exces summer deaths. We need to be getting people to drive less and burn less fuel, not making it cheaper. Christ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty
Sir Ed blamed Donald Trump's war with Iran for damaging the UK economy and pushing fuel prices up.
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still last @lastnotlost.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
* Breaking news * To give drivers more green-light time and space around Putney High Street, the now Tory run Wandsworth Council want to remove bus stops, move the ped xing on Putney Bridge, and narrow pavements! Papers to WBC Transport Ctte 24/9/26: democracy.wandsworth.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
2. Executive Summary
2.1. This report presents an update on the Putney High Street public realm and
junction improvement works. There are further improvements to ease
congestion along the Putney Bridge corridor subject to approval. The most
prominent being relocation of the pedestrian crossing on Putney Bridge to
allow Lower Richmond Road to regain the green time currently assigned to
pedestrians on the bridge when there is a demand. Other potential
improvements include carriageway widening outside TK Maxx, and trialling
Weiss Road as a one-way street. Lower Richmond Road bus stops
2.6. The Council has continuously lobbied TfL to relocate bus stop P by
approximately 40m (Westbound services, outside Kenilworth Court) and
relocate or remove bus stop Q (Eastbound services, opposite Kenilworth Court)
on a trial basis. Whilst TfL has agreed to trial the relocation of bus stop P and
found it to be effective, they have consistently rejected the Council’s request to
a trial at bus stop Q. To demonstrate local views regarding these two buses
stops on Lower Richmond Road, the Council will be consulting local residents
for their views for TfL’s further consideration.
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Nice piece from @georgemonbiot.bsky.social here www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... BUT: * Please George, incidents resulting from this ultra-violent antisocial behaviour are NOT "accidents". * The behaviours described are essentially the iceberg tip of selfishness/dangerous to others behaviour 1,/
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Driving that’s too fast, too dangerous and utterly lawless: why do we tolerate this petro-masculinity? | George Monbiot
In towns and in the countryside, I see 4x4s and pick up trucks driven without care or conscience. It’s a Magafication of transport, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Nice piece of rational, logical and sensible thinking from @davidsonofaaron.bsky.social . davidaaronovitch.substack.com/p/genocide-a... And no, it isn't just about what happens when we oldies take exercise.* * I'm just off to my Pilates class.
davidaaronovitch.substack.com
Genocide at the gym
On not being able to escape the opinions of others
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Interesting 🧵: 2 thoughts: * This shows that funders can be strict in their agreements with Local Authorities. * The Croydon Council "Motorists' Forum". Maybe time for local responsible drivers (there are many who are Ok with 20 mph etc.) to organise as a "Responsible Croydon Drivers" and get on it?
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... Clear, concise and sensible piece by @peterwalker99.bsky.social here. Not that real world facts and evidence will sway the bigots.
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When is an ebike not an ebike? When it has a powerful illegal engine. Get this menace off our roads | Peter Walker
As a cyclist I want the authorities to act with clarity. Lime bikes and renters can be annoying, but the true threat is those who dangerously flout the law, says the Guardian’s senior political corres...
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Nice 🧵here from @hoxtonrich.bsky.social in how to engage with people over "bad cycling".
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Real Gaz on a proper bike: gazza_d@toot.bike @gazza-d.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
you never see this kind of anguish about drivers and cars do you... Cyclists say recklessly ridden and illegally souped up cars have become a danger to them on the capital's bike lanes and roads. But then it's the BBC and their dogged determination to demonise ebikes www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Londoner warns reckless e-bike riders are a 'danger' for cyclists
Morwenna Hughes' arm was shattered after an e-bike rider knocked her off her bike in Hammersmith.
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Nice short 🧵by @gazza-d.bsky.social
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Good point by @jackfifield.uk
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Good short piece by @chrisboardman.bsky.social . It's here: substack.com/home/post/p-... I'd have reminded Steve Coogan that the car culture being queried also featured when he got out of his driving ban because he found his car so necessary for him www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Steve Coogan claims driving ban would force him to cancel Alan Partridge series
The comedian and actor was caught speeding in his Porsche near his home in east Sussex
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London Cycling Campaign @londoncycling.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Take action: feed back to Kensington & Chelsea council on proposed changes to Kensington High Street. Takes just 2 minutes to answer consult.rbkc.gov.uk/communities/..., closes Sunday. Our take? "The vision: bring the fun back" doesn't mean a lot if cycling remains not fun, but dangerous... 1/3
Line of cars blocking road on Kensington High Street, no room for anyone to cycle.
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Cool Bike Art @coolbikeart1.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Robin Williams stood in nearly the same spot for this early-2000s chat and bike ride through the Marin Headlands
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still last @lastnotlost.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Can someone tell Labour assembly member James Small-Edwards about the Boateng guidance re pavement cycling issued in 1999, restated by both Labour and Tory-led governments? So that he doesn't bother the @london.gov.uk with ill-informed questions? DfT Guidance: roadsafetygb.org.uk/news/n-a-3319/
Cycling on Pavements (1)
Question No: 2026/2986
James Small-Edwards
Cycling on a footpath is an offence under Section 72 of the Highways Act 1835 as amended by
Section 85 (1) of the Local Government Act 1888.
Can you tell me how many Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) have been issued by the Metropolitan
Police Service (MPS) in the last five years to people cycling on the pavement, and the size of
the FPNs that have been issued?
Cycling on Pavements (2)
Question No: 2026/2987
James Small-Edwards
Is the MPS encouraged to use its powers to issue FPNs to those cycling on pavements?
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Always worth checking out @georgemonbiot.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
theguardian.com
Is Burnham trying to appease Trump? Or Reform? What other reason is there for these North Sea oil plans? | George Monbiot
Climate catastrophe is on our doorstep – yet Labour’s impending approval of further drilling will bring more pain for negligible gains, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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ruthmayorcas.bsky.social @ruthmayorcas.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
When do you ever see a sign asking #drivers to get out and push? As seen in Maidenhead yesterday.
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Real Gaz on a proper bike: gazza_d@toot.bike @gazza-d.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The UK needs to adopt a zero tolerance approach to this kind of intimidation and aggression. Because it's driving we often nullify it as "driver frustration" or other bollocks. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Body-worn cameras given to Sheffield school crossing wardens
Lollipop men and ladies in Sheffield will be given the cameras to combat aggressive behaviour.
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Top of the iconic Trough of Bowland climb. I'm struggling with my overgeared bike, and chat to an obviously newbie woman (trainers, backpack, basic pedals etc.) She asks (and welcomes) advice. At the top she gets talking to some club cyclists who answer her questions on food stops with details 1./
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Important move forward here with SUVs now to be charged more than "normal" size cars for parking by BANES. newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/news/new-par... Of course, we need to look at all car parking charges, but this puts important issues on the agenda.
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk
New parking charges and size-based permits set to start | Newsroom | Bath & North East Somerset Council
New parking charge changes will be rolled out across Bath and North East Somerset from 25 August following public consultations and feedback from residents.
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/vuelt... Neurosurgeon brother reckons on a good 6 weeks of a collar for the C7 fracture - although it depends on which part(s) of the vertebra and the degree of stability + other injuries. Allow for the fact that bro deals with normal humans, not the best racing cyclists
cyclingweekly.com
Concussion, and shoulder and cervical fractures; Tadej Pogačar's injuries confirmed by team doctor after Vuelta crash
Slovenian crashed out of the Grand Tour on stage eight and is unlikely to ride the world championships next month
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Dr Robert Davis @chairrdrf.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
So sorry for Tadej Pogacar right now. Best wishes to him for a speedy recovery. I hope he'll be fit for the World's, but if not, I know that: He will be back!
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Cool Bike Art @coolbikeart1.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Actress Ingrid Bergman #BicycleBirthday August 29 (1915-1982)
Photo of a woman resting on a bicycle.
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