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@ksmikey.eurosky.social
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Cycling, Lotto CT, UK juniors & U23 & Rayner Fdn & Pedal Potential, caravans, #Breizh (Aodoù an Arvor) & #poetry. Failing to avoid politics. Suffering Kingstonian FC & Dewsbury RL fan: post not all in English #NonLeague pack go.bsky.app/5ZmrY8K

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Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
First part of my appearance on @mrjamesob.bsky.social's programme on @lbc.co.uk earlier today. 📺: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bedi...
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Is Trump accidentally helping the Democrats?
YouTube video by LBC
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Nicholas @itsnrmc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
About to start reading @historyned.bsky.social's The German Democratic Republic: The Rise and Fall of a Cold War State, with biscuits at the ready. 📚 🍪
A copy of The German Democratic Republic: The Rise and Fall of a Cold
 War State by Ned Richardson-Little and a packet of Leibniz biscuits sitting on top of a sage-green woollen throw..
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Richard Sedgley @richardsedgley.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
A trip to Lerryn, the mystical heart of Cornwall The river that inspired Daphne du Maurier and Kenneth Grahame forms the perfect backdrop for an autumnal adventure. www.ft.com/content/0d9c...
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A trip to Lerryn, the mystical heart of Cornwall
The river that inspired Daphne du Maurier and Kenneth Grahame forms the perfect backdrop for an autumnal adventure
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Mike @ksmikey.eurosky.social · 05/10/2026
What do you do when the team you run folds Emmanuel Hubert, formerly of Arkea, had left Brittany for Corsica and cycling for croissants www.ouest-france.fr/sport/cyclis...
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« Chaque matin, j’ai 200 baguettes à enfourner » : Emmanuel Hubert raconte sa nouvelle vie, loin du cyclisme et d’Arkéa
Un an après la disparition de l’équipe Arkéa - B & B Hotels, Emmanuel Hubert est devenu commerçant en Corse. Une occupation rebond pour éviter de se morfondre et digérer une profonde déception. La cri...
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Mike @ksmikey.eurosky.social · 05/10/2026
Great to see so many people from across the generations in support of the secondary school protests and against the police brutality #Lannuon #BroDreger #Lycees
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Mike @ksmikey.eurosky.social · 05/10/2026
Great statement from @europeangreens.eu Over to you at the top of @greenparty.org.uk europeangreens.eu/news/egp-pos...
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EGP position on Motion “Zionism is racism” at GPEW Congress
European Greens bring together national parties that share the same Green values, and who are active across the entire European continent - both within the European Union and beyond. We are striving f...
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Max B 💙 🔶 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 @maxbrockbank.com · 05/10/2026
Standing up to the balaclava nonces. Inspiring.
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Captain Hurley 🇺🇦 🇵🇸🏳️‍⚧️🇪🇺 @zoonie.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The thing with the Green Party conference vote for me is that this is the kind of bullshit I was afraid of happening when Zack stood for leadership. He desperately wants to be on a winning team. Why do you think he left the LibDems? He's a populist rabble rouser and now has to face the consequences.
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Elizabeth Anne, PhD @lacksauthority.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
never the wrong time for this classic
Screenshot of a tweet by @RobbtKraft reading “scientist: "does everyone here know what Watson and Crick discovered?" 
me from back of room: "Rosalind Franklin's notes"”
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Tim Bonville-Ginn @timbonvilleginn.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Cycling available to watch in the UK 🇬🇧 tomorrow plus four more on veloracycling.com/how-to-watch
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IzaBrao 🌊 @bisyb.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Côtes-d’Armor : 300 personnes rassemblées devant le commissariat de Lannion "contre les violences policières"
Syndicats et citoyens ont accompagné lundi des parents d’élèves du lycée Le Dantec de Lannion (Côtes-d'Armor) qui souhaitaient porter plainte pour mise en danger de leurs enfants.
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
'Now, I'm of the view that we could have as many cameras out there as possible, it's still the product itself that’s flawed.' Big words from Migration Gravel Race founder Mikel Delagrange as the Maasai Mara gravel race changes to a team-only competition escapecollective.com/innovate-or-...
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‘Innovate or die’: Migration Gravel Race organisers believe team classifications can make gravel worth following
The four-day stage race ditches individual racing to become the world's most brutal and beautiful team time trial. Its co-founder thinks it's the future of gravel racing.
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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
"Yes, the planet got destroyed. But for a beautiful moment in time we created a lot of value for shareholders"
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Ollie Bayliss @olliebayliss.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Listen back tonight’s Non-League Show featuring: 🔷Berkhamsted manager Chris Devane 🔷Biggleswade joint manager Dave Northfield 🔷Holmer Green boss Keith Scott  Listen here ⬇️ www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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The Non-League Show - FA Cup, Late Goals and Unbeaten Starts - BBC Sounds
With Berkhamsted, Boreham Wood, Biggleswade and Holmer Green.
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Mike @ksmikey.eurosky.social · 05/10/2026
An image that should haunt the state, the governments, local authorities and every person We all allowed this to happen
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SempaiScuba @sempaiscuba.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
5 October 1918: French flying ace Roland Georges Garros was shot down and killed the day before his 30th birthday. #History #WW1 #France The French Open #tennis championship is named after #RolandGarros
Photograph of Roland Georges Garros taken before the start of the First World War.
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Jon Worth @jonworth.eu · 05/10/2026
The #CrossBorderRail has now taken me to 449 border lines, meaning I have only 77 to go (and including only 1 proper active line) So what should I do from here? 🤔 jonworth.eu/77-borders-to-…
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77 borders to go, but then what?
I have just been totalling up the statistics from this autumn's #CrossBorderRail journeys, and the total number of border railway lines I have visited now stands at 449, and there are 77 more to go - this map shows the remaining ones: As well as the record breaking trip this
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Mike @ksmikey.eurosky.social · 05/10/2026
#Mercato @miekedocx.bsky.social is to join Belgian Conti team Minimax in 2027 Previously with DAS Hutchinson, she’s transferred to a new team as her old team pulled the plug on Conti-level racing
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Martin Calladine @uglygame.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
When I first discovered, in 2021, that Man City had signed a deal with a crypto fraud, what surprised me - other than that they'd been so gullible and unprofessional - was how quickly they washed their hands of the deal. It was a matter of just a few days. theuglygame.wordpress.com/2022/06/02/e...
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Ex-Man City crypto partner linked to alleged £1.1bn+ fraud
3Key, the ghostship crypto company that City partnered with late last year, turns out to be run by a group of German promoters who are accused of being part of a massive pyramid scheme.
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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Tom is a fantastic speaker, woth stunning photographs and a deep knowledge of this brutal battlefront. if you can make this talk, don't miss out.
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thisismccann.bsky.social @thisismccann.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
⚽️ Sport must be for ALL — and the same goes for the media covering it! A brilliant day at the #DWord Conference with BCOMS. Lots to take away around diversity beyond recruitment: progression, retention, belonging and who gets the big opportunities. Proudly 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ and plenty to think about. 🏆
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 05/10/2026
Behind the mystery that first set off fears of Iranian threats at a UK military base
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Behind the mystery that first set off fears of Iranian threats at a UK military base
A mysterious call near Fairford airbase set in motion a huge counterterrorism response and days of uncertainty
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Kernow 〓〓 @kernow.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Penzance town council has hit back after the Daily Mail named the town the UK's 'most expensive' for public toilets, & branded the report "a load of nonsense", visitors don't have to spend a penny to use public conveniences. #DailyFail doesn't report facts!🤬 www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/2660679...
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Penzance council sets record straight after Daily Mail's costly toilet mistake
A claim that Penzance has the UK's most expensive public toilets has been branded "a load of nonsense" after the Daily Mail mistakenly reported visitors pay an average of 40p.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 05/10/2026
Renters are spending up to 40% of their income on rent. Here’s our plan to change that in 30 seconds.
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Feargal McKay @cycologies.com · 05/10/2026
Most famous for winning the 1982 Vuelta for OG flavour Movistar (Reynolds) only to lose it cause of a doping bust that cost him a 10 minute time penalty and the race victory.
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Mike @ksmikey.eurosky.social · 05/10/2026
Lib Dem’s trying to prove they’re green while their own leader has called for a cut in fuel duty Meanwhile his borough council is 88th and neighbours Richmond 170th Here’s my source - www.clearscore.com/learn/insura...
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Which English Councils are Best and Worst at Recycling? Top 10 and Bottom 10 Revealed
Best and worst recycling rates in England by council. Look up your council to see how it compares.
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Mike @ksmikey.eurosky.social · 05/10/2026
In no particular order www.my9albums.com/s/909OB1G037
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My 9 albums
De la main gauche, Azimut, Bretonne and 6 more. Pick yours on my9albums.
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Matthew Newell 🇺🇦 @matthewnewell.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
And that was "Shabana Mahmood & the myth of the unemployed welders."
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Samuel @samuelgamester.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Photo Finishes! This @inrng.com blog post from 2012 is an excellent explainer of exactly how Giulio Ciccone's heart was broken yesterday 🇮🇹💔 inrng.com/2012/04/phot...
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The Inner Ring | The Photo Finish Explained
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Ollie Bayliss @olliebayliss.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The draw for the FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round has been made. Ties are set to take place the weekend of Saturday 17th October with winning clubs earning £9,375, whilst losing clubs will earn £3,125.
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Angela Mills-Bannon @genkigalcycling.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
A stab at relaunching my Substack after getting a bit distracted over the summer! thebicycle.substack.com/p/the-beginn...
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Francois Jobard @francoisjobard.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
🔥🌡️🔥 Pour ceux qui croient que le changement de mois a entrainé des températures plus "raisonnables" : on est le 5 octobre et il fait jusqu'à 28 °C en Bretagne, incendie en Finistère. Ce début octobre continue de creuser l'écart (désormais considérable) avec 2022 l'année de record en France...
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Mike @ksmikey.eurosky.social · 05/10/2026
Giulio, who?
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ednl🇪🇺 @ee1.nl · 05/10/2026
Coppa Bernocchi top 10
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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
On days like this up on the mountain, the land below has practically vanished, as if you were floating with the clouds. Great rainforest weather!
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Mike @ksmikey.eurosky.social · 05/10/2026
DeParis France says @paulmolac.bsky.social www.ouest-france.fr/politique/de...
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« Déparisianiser la France » : le député Paul Molac et son mouvement Faisons Bretagne ont fait leur rentrée à Pontivy
Le député Paul Molac, qui a lancé le mouvement autonomiste Faisons Bretagne en avril 2026, a organisé une convention de rentrée samedi 3 octobre à Pontivy (Morbihan). L’ancien ministre Jean-Louis Borl...
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Mike @ksmikey.eurosky.social · 05/10/2026
This is October After some rain this past week This is not meant to happen, especially in the wettest Breton department #PennArBed #ChangementClimatique
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Mike @ksmikey.eurosky.social · 05/10/2026
Well done to a Jenno Berckmoes in Ljubljana The Lotto Intermarché rider helped the Euros RR winner Remco Evenepoel (and Belgium) to the win
Two photos. Top photo is part of the podium at the start of the Belgian team with Jenno centre. Below that is a photo of Remco arms aloft with the gold medal
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Mike @ksmikey.eurosky.social · 05/10/2026
Really sorry to read this @andreefrieze.bsky.social I respect your views & worked with you at times to get you elected to the London Assembly You leaving will be a loss to the GP in SW London I am opposed to the policy - badly worded and badly intended andreefrieze.substack.com/p/the-green-...
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The Green Party is now antisemitic
and supports terrorism
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Mike @ksmikey.eurosky.social · 05/10/2026
Latest from Toon Aerts The Lotto Intermarché rider fractured his wrist and kneecap 10 weeks ago and an infection on the knee has kept him off his bike youtu.be/IiY_QY90LvA
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Toon Aerts - Resilient road to recovery
YouTube video by Lotto-Intermarché
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Stranraer FC @stranraerfc.org · 05/10/2026
𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 ⌚️
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The British Continental @thebritishcontinental.co.uk · 05/10/2026
Jo Tindley stays with Smurfit Westrock, three Britons join forces at Ruffec and three British juniors head to Denmark. Plus Kimber, Donovan and more in the latest Mercato. thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2026/10/05/m...
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Sir Almaviva @ilcontealmaviva.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Being against bus lanes is absolute loser behaviour.
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Mike @ksmikey.eurosky.social · 05/10/2026
Stop the killings #SafeRoutesNow
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Monique Wicked @phoenixketchum.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
@disabilitystor1.bsky.social some news from France. In addition to the high schooler who lost an eye to a stinger grenade, the drowning attempt on another, another minor lost his hand to a grenade thrown by a policeman this very morning. Testimonies from some of the 5000+ young people arrested-
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Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This is good, important reporting. If the situation were reversed though, I doubt 'Terrorist attack' would be in quotation marks. The Guardian would be perfectly comfortable calling it what it is in the headline.
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Mike @ksmikey.eurosky.social · 05/10/2026
7 juniors to join devo team Lotto-Groupe Wanty 🇧🇪 Cas De Smeyter 🇧🇪 Stan Van Hissenhoven 🇳🇱 Finn Bastiaanssen 🇧🇪 Daan Wilmsen 🇧🇪 Sune De Valck 🇧🇪 Emil Siegers 🇧🇪 Yordi Corsus 🇬🇧 www.lotto-intermarche.be/en/news/deta... 🇳🇱 www.lotto-intermarche.be/nl/nieuws/de... 🇫🇷 www.lotto-intermarche.be/fr/nieuws/de...
Graphic of all 7 with their names below. Above them is the word welcome
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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I wanted to speak on an amendment to motion EO2 Zionism is racism at Green Party conference today, but was not called on. I’ve copied over what I would have said in the next posts. I was heartbroken this amendment fell and that the vote went against providing this protection for Jewish members.
Text of amendment 3 to motion EO2 Zionism is racism

Safeguarding Jewish party membership

This amendment is to mitigate the possiblity that this motion could be used to achive indirect discrimination against practising Jews

Add after actions 2. ADD

This motion shall not be used to pressure, proscribe or discipline members based on affiliation with Jewish community institutions, such as synagogues, community centres or denominational groups, that describe themselves as Zionist or used to discipline or sanction Jewish members for expressing views that would be non sanctionable if expressed by non Jewish members such as (such as support for a binational state, or two state solution).
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German at Portsmouth @germanatportsmouth.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
5 October 1961: 28 passengers die in an S-Bahn accident in Hamburg www.ndr.de/geschichte/s... via @ndr.de
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"Ich habe den Bauzug vergessen": 28 Menschen sterben 1961 in Hamburger S-Bahn
28 Menschen sterben, rund 100 werden zum Teil schwer verletzt, als am 5. Oktober 1961 in Hamburg eine S-Bahn auf einen abgestellten Bauzug prallt. Der verheerende Unfall sorgt damals bundesweit für En...
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