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The reason the tyre had to come off: :(

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TFW you're 2 minutes away from cutting this tyre off with an angle grinder 🤬

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Apparently this little fella is a pie funnel, never heard of such a thing! I just thought it would look right at home on my window sill XD

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Double bonus big kitty cat 😸

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Bonus Bike shop bingo: - Cycle Time - Proudlocks - Evo cycles Frankton - Velo Workshop

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#bikebingo #kirikiriroa - Glenview Library - Gallagher Pools - Lake Rotoroa - Central Library

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Reminder to stop and admire the flowers every now and then. Even if they're just weeds in a ditch XD

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Brookland @dilaedathon.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Visited a bike shop I hadn't been to before in search of a bottom bracket and they had a sweet Cannondale black lighting on the wall, just like the one I had XD

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May I present the industry standard NZ Takeaway decor: (Srs, just about every single fish and chip shop in the country has this poster on the wall)

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Brookland @dilaedathon.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Tarini tinkering: Front end together and wheels cleaned / polished. The original bars were rusty and bent, I think the flat bar suits well :D The wheels were a nice surprise, sealed bearings, nearly no wear and they cleaned up beautifully 👌

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Brookland @dilaedathon.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I think I got my money's worth out of this polish 😁

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All of that channel's titles are on point 👌

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You got that too huh ? The Algae Rythym knows its tunes 👌👌

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Also ticked off some #bikebingo spots for Biketober :) - Hamilton Gardens -Hillcrest Library - Hillcrest pump track (yes I went for a rip) - (Opt) The Good Workshop

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Spotted a gorgeous S series Valiant in a fantastic colour 💜

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Here ya go: Mystery, mildly junk lugged steel frame, 62cm bb to top tube :) Flip flop rear hub, modified BMX chainring, DIY bullhorns and the rest is just parts bin fodder XD

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Brookland @dilaedathon.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Burger hunting on the single speed 😋

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Mail day! A wonderfully colourful bracelet and key chain from the equally wonderful Reberb Jewelry @verbscape.bsky.social 💚😸🌈

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Brookland @dilaedathon.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

They heard it's International Maned Wolf Day 👀 Happy day to all the Leggy friends :D

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Brookland @dilaedathon.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS (Seen on a random advert)

Brookland @dilaedathon.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Sunday's adventure to see the cherry blossoms, now in video form! Tunes courtesy of Crowded House- It's Only Natural Enjoy! 😸🌸

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Brookland @dilaedathon.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

This like the 7th Julie in the last few days... Where do you keep coming from?!?! Also, Instablocked 😾

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Brookland @dilaedathon.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Snack stop :D Do you think they'll let my old hoopties on the track? XD

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Brookland @dilaedathon.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Even the bike doesn't wanna today 🙃

Brookland @dilaedathon.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The second most important step is drawing a little guy on the filter, so whomever has to do it next gets a smile 😸

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Brookland @dilaedathon.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Tinkering again 😅 found these in the stash and tried them on Super comfy, need a clean and paint, longer cables and something other than an inadvisable amount of drink can as a stem shim 😆

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It's a slight against me, personally, that IKEA doesn't sell the grumpy cat door mat in NZ 😭😾

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Made myself a phone list for easier tick off and tracking Also added in a few extras just coz :D Gonna use a #bikebingo tag to keep things semi-organised 😅

#bikenz and #kirikiriroa fam, Hamilton library is doing a Biketober Bingo card this month :D You bet I'll be trying to tick them all off XD

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Here's to the first of hopefully many evening rides this year 😁

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When the intro riff comes back and it's doubled up and heavier and somehow so emotionally charged

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