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Ben Forrest

@scribener.bsky.social

Aviation journalist. Basketball enthusiast. Word nerd. Amateur cyclist.

Ben Forrest @scribener.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

As Tim Cook steps down at Apple, it’s worth ruminating on his tenure as CEO. The best I’ve seen to date is this book by Tripp Mickle. If you still read books, consider reading this one. If you don’t, it’s never too late to start. 🫡

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Ben Forrest @scribener.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Installed road tires on my Broam, in a bid to make it faster on pavement. They didn’t provide the immediate boost I hoped for, but I think that’s partly down to my conditioning. They do corner well, and feel comfortable at 40 km/h-plus. I’ll reserve further judgment until I’ve broken them in.

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Ben Forrest @scribener.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

After-work bike ride on the Goderich to Guelph trail was … glorious.

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Ben Forrest @scribener.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

17 km in the snow. Had a blast.

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Ben Forrest @scribener.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Didn’t have honey in the house, so I made a peanut butter and TABLE SYRUP sandwich. It’s good. Tastes like candy.

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Ben Forrest @scribener.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

My first ride with Bar Mitts. Grade: F As in … F-ing Fantastic Expensive and a bit extravagant, but an excellent product. #cycling #winter #Canada

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Ben Forrest @scribener.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Amazing photo, I know. Premium content. Please hold your applause.

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Ben Forrest @scribener.bsky.social · 10/05/2024

A year ago I’d have told you I’d never be seen in public in cycling tights and a form-fitting jacket. But the comfort and aerodynamic advantages are worth the mild embarrassment. A quick 8 km this evening (two laps around a country block). Hoping for at least one big ride this weekend.

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Ben Forrest @scribener.bsky.social · 27/04/2024

About 17.4 km on the bike this afternoon. A frustrating ride, due to strong headwinds Felt very quick in the last 5 km with the wind at my back. Stupidly, I cornered too fast when transitioning from pavement to gravel and crashed @ end of ride. Didn’t hurt that much, bruised my ego.

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Ben Forrest @scribener.bsky.social · 25/03/2024

Haha. Didn’t notice how muddy I was till I got home. Possibly why folks looked at me askance at the grocery store.

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Ben Forrest @scribener.bsky.social · 21/03/2024

A fun 10.72 km gravel ride this evening. According to Strava, my personal best so far at this distance (around 30 minutes). Nothing to brag about, to be sure. Still, felt good to be out there and moving smoothly and consistently. The new bike helps :)

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Ben Forrest @scribener.bsky.social · 21/03/2024

Yup, Caitlin Clark is having a moment. The bandwagon is filling up. Hope she keeps it going in the WNBA.

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Ben Forrest @scribener.bsky.social · 11/03/2024

House-cleaning at my parents’ place sent me down Memory Lane. My press credentials for the 2004 Mike Weir celebrity golf tournament, which I covered in my first paying gig as a journalist. Also, my press pass to the Raptors’ training camp in ‘05 (I think). First time covering pro ball.

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Ben Forrest @scribener.bsky.social · 03/03/2024

Here’s the Nike marketing machine, doing more to divide us than unite us.

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Ben Forrest @scribener.bsky.social · 26/02/2024

Only 5 km on the bike today. My first ride with clipless pedals, and … that will take some getting used to. In hindsight, maybe a bit more complicated than someone with my experience and fitness levels needs, but I’m glad I tried it.

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Ben Forrest @scribener.bsky.social · 26/02/2024

Nothing fancy, just a department store bike. Suits me as a beginner. What do you ride?

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Ben Forrest @scribener.bsky.social · 23/01/2024

Whoever runs Apple News (assuming it’s not a robot) needs to step up their game. Just got this alert about a story that broke last week. But compared to the fake news problems on X and YouTube, they’re doing great!

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