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Andy

@lets-get-cycling.bsky.social
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A person who enjoys cycling, collecting Cycling related beer mats and stamps. Cycling in Manchester and further afield,

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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Nice but windy bike ride around the lanes of East Berkshire Ended up in Henley on Thames where there was a good choice of cycling books
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Off to #GreenSummitMCr @GMGreenCity @cooplive.bsky.social A day of talks about how to improve #Manchester to make it a better place for all
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
A great video about @QBerryTunnel @nationalhighways.bsky.social have lied about costs to make safe the tunnel and don't support active travel schemes Why aren't @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social @activetraveleng.bsky.social supporting this scheme! youtu.be/_0OFrbMIFsM?...
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The £7.5M Plan to Destroy England’s Hidden Tunnel
YouTube video by Northern Introvert
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Why are @teamlabouruk.bsky.social determined to make life harder, by bringing in the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Bill, it doesn't address the e-scooters or other low powered electric vehciles which could all be addressed in one bill! bills.parliament.uk/bills/4072 @heidialexander.bsky.social
bills.parliament.uk
Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Bill - Parliamentary Bills - UK Parliament
Current version of Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Bill with latest news, sponsors, and progress through Houses
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
It's cold so rather sit on a bus I thought I would cycle to the rock show! Much quicker by far!
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Only in #England do we destroy rather than build wasting money because we might have to manage something! @heidialexander.bsky.social We want people to be more active so stop this waste of money by @nationalhighways.bsky.social reopen @Queensburytunnel www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2yp42p0x9o
bbc.co.uk
Protest held against decision to fill in Queensbury Tunnel
About 150 people gathered at Queensbury Tunnel near Bradford to protest a decision to fill it in.
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
The trains on the #Weaverline @TFL @london.gov.uk not bad
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
@nationalhighways.bsky.social The people have spoken Keep the #Queensburytunnel open If it were a highway it would be a no brainer!
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
@designmuseum.bsky.social has some great exhibits worth a visit
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Drivers ruin everything!
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
@designmuseum.bsky.social @wesandersondaily.bsky.social exhibition is a great exhibition Lots of amazing models and props!
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Great to see some positive cycling signage in #London rather than telling cyclists to stop cycling!
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Good luck to everyone going on the @QburyTunnel protest today Hopefully local and national government will see that by investing in our heritage we can create more beautiful spaces that can be enjoyed by all!
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
For one #America is leading the way on congestion pricing @andyburnham.bsky.social we need this in #Manchester
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Not sure why @tesco in Pendleton Salford have removed the lovely red bike racks and replaced them with half the amount of cycle racks?
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
It would be interesting to know what constitues bus and coaches, as since the pandemic public buses have had fares reduced and capped to £2 or £3
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
If you look at the data on @RAC's website then the headline is misleading! Bus fares 67% have risen more than motoring 58%, but train fares 43% are still lower than the cost of living 56% This doesn't tell you the actual cost of each form of transport! www.racfoundation.org/data/cost-of...
racfoundation.org
Cost of motoring against costs of public transport
This chart plots over a rolling ten year period the percentage change in the cost of motoring and the cost of rail and bus fares. Also plotted is the cost of li
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
It's a very general document with some nice ideas but not much in the way of how we are actually going to get there Where did the last Transport Stratergy get us?
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
@andyburnham.bsky.social In #Mancjester we do things differently? #Scotland already had a pevemment ban #Notting has a workplace parking Levy Most Cities have a clean air zone When are we going to do something! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
New powers for councils in England to fine pavement parkers
Councils will be able to take action against those creating
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
A great Tshirt!
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Sundance @sundance.bikesky.social · 08/01/2026
in light of historical and recent events
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Even if it is, it will make our roads safer for pedestrians, drivers and cyclists!
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
The bicycle is a cheap machine that is easy to use and can change lives for the poorest in society for better! www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
thetimes.com
How a bicycle helped a 17-year-old mother return to the classroom
Ana Gabriela Gonzalez faced a daily three-hour trek in the searing heat to attend school, but now has the independence to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
It's time to move towards @bsky.app with @twitter being a breading ground for all the worst things in our society a move to space where we can have somegenuine conversation is needed
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Fix bikes for a street party
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Had fun fixing a few bikes today!
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Found a nice route between Poynton and Whaley Bridge via Port Shrigley Not too much traffic and lots of hills
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Nice to get away from the traffic caused by single occupancy divers and along some traffic free routes
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
But how many drivers were inconvenienced delays or frustrated? Probably none as there is still adequate road space for motor vehicles
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
They hate cyclists especially when they have children! Took me 10 minutes to pass them on Friday night Saturday morning when they deliberately slow walked along the towpath in Wolverhampton
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social should stick to their guns so when the @reformparty.bsky.social step down they can hold their head up High!
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
Having a nice day out cycling to #Glossop #Stalybridge & then back along the canals
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
However Wolverhampton to Birmingham is a great little ride with decent towpaths
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
On Friday night I decided to cycle to Macclesfield & then from Stoke to Birmingham using the canals It was fun but hard going Stone to Wolverhampton doesn't have great towpaths
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
The sun's out the weather is great Time for a weekend adventure!
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Twitter is still fun to discover how ignorant & stupid people are One user thinks every back street should be given the same status as a categorised A road!
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
A friend of mine told me how good it was to quit Twitter, Yet if all the good people with reasonable arguments & a modicum of intelligence leave it just becomes a place full of ignorance with noone to correct them or argue back
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Some nice display bikes in Sale #Manchester
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Pavements are not for walking on after midnight! #Manchester
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Had fun on the #TourdeManc today Lots of hills but a great cycle ride!
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
@ If you are doing @ssmcamra.bsky.social #MildMagic trail there is only one way to get around them all.. by Bicycle First sticker!
ssmcamra.bsky.social
Stockport and South Manchester CAMRA (@ssmcamra.bsky.social)
Stockport and South Manchester branch of the Campaign for Real Ale
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Why not take the long way home tonight!
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Probably need a trailer but still managed to carry everything on my bike this morning
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Drivers don't make it easy or safe for other road users and when they park they usually squeeze limited pedestrian space to a minimum Enforce the driving laws & there would be a reduction in those who could drive! www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ma...
theguardian.com
Women put off cycling by safety fears and intimidating drivers – study
Research by Cycling UK finds female cyclists report more threatening incidents, as well as a lack of infrastructure
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
If you are surprised how fat you can walk in an hour wait until you get on a bike! @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
theguardian.com
The one change that worked: I loathed all forms of exercise – until I moved to a big city and walked miles
I’d tried running, pilates, swimming and barre, and hated the lot. Then I moved to London and, having no money, I had to start walking to places. Shockingly, I enjoyed it
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
I could have cycled straight back from #Manchester but the weather is so nice I took the long way Great to see the improvements to the Yellow Brick Road Thanks @mancitycouncil.bsky.social
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Really loving my @fixedwheelbrewery Beer Clips!
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Getting warmed up for @domwhiting & a massive D&B ride!
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
The Grand Union Canal is ok not the best tow path but could be made into a great leisure route!
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Andy @lets-get-cycling.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Will the north ever get decent trains? Not only can you see both ends but the train is more than 3 carriages long! @andyburnham.bsky.social @heidialexander.bsky.social
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