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Gareth Leake

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Gareth Leake @garethleake.bsky.social · 5h

Have you ever read about how we almost had free public toilets in the 1990s and then we didn’t because “oh no but what if crime”?

Gareth Leake @garethleake.bsky.social · 22h

If you haven’t heard the original 4-track demo version of Green Day’s Basket Case, you’re missing out. It’s amazing and a totally different vibe + lyrics. You can find it on their 30th anniversary album of Dookie.

Gareth Leake @garethleake.bsky.social · 3d

Pogi forever 💙❤️🖤💛💚

Gareth Leake @garethleake.bsky.social · 8d

Just call it granola and no one will question anything

Gareth Leake @garethleake.bsky.social · 8d

Never realized how much butter I could house until I had good French butter…

Gareth Leake @garethleake.bsky.social · 9d

Hm… so you’re saying I have a year to buy a gravel bike 👀

Gareth Leake @garethleake.bsky.social · 9d

How necessary is a gravel bike? I have an all-around road bike (Giant Defy) with 32s… but I could rent if needed.

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Gareth Leake @garethleake.bsky.social · 9d

Idk if you posted notices about this in advance but if so I missed all of them and I am sad now 😭😭😭 I remember how awesome it looked last year and wish I could join. Here’s to joining the 2026 donut century ride 🍩 (train up from NYC maybe?)

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Gareth Leake @garethleake.bsky.social · 9d

OMG STOP I MISSED THE DONUT CENTURY AGAIN?!!!?! AGHHHHHH SO MAD

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Gareth Leake @garethleake.bsky.social · 9d

A day full of walking, my favorite bar, and Korean stew — it’s restorative. Been a long couple weeks and very much needed this.

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Gareth Leake @garethleake.bsky.social · 12d

Zohran Mamdani winning the NYC mayoral election 🙏🏻

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Gareth Leake @garethleake.bsky.social · 14d

Been back in Houston because reasons and omg I miss nyc so much 😭😭😭 swear I spend like 2-3 hrs a day in traffic here 😭😭😭

Gareth Leake @garethleake.bsky.social · 14d

Not too late to make this a reality

Gareth Leake @garethleake.bsky.social · 22d

If anyone wants to get me the 44-46 Hunt Aerodynamicist carbon wheels with carbon spokes for my birthday I’ll totally let you do that, like no problems for real I don’t mind

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Gareth Leake @garethleake.bsky.social · 14d

I know I’m a cycling guy and that’s why most people here probably even follow me but I got to jog this week and omg I miss running so much 😭 I was a runner before I was a cyclist and being back jogging this week… so friggin hyped.

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Gareth Leake @garethleake.bsky.social · 14d

@dieworkwear.bsky.social you’re my hero, sorry just accept it

Gareth Leake @garethleake.bsky.social · 22d

If anyone wants to get me the 44-46 Hunt Aerodynamicist carbon wheels with carbon spokes for my birthday I’ll totally let you do that, like no problems for real I don’t mind

Gareth Leake @garethleake.bsky.social · Sep 11

Ahhhh okay that makes sense.

Gareth Leake @garethleake.bsky.social · Sep 11

Academy? Like RB academy?

I love MM. I was hoping Pecco would do better but he hasn’t performed like I hoped. I’d love to see Martin, Quartararo, Marquez bros fighting it out. But I think Marc is still just in another category.

Gareth Leake @garethleake.bsky.social · Sep 11

VAMOS MARC!

Gareth Leake @garethleake.bsky.social · Sep 3

Ah okay that makes sense, thanks!

Gareth Leake @garethleake.bsky.social · Sep 3

Meaning that the account is a *member* of N starter packs? Or that they *subscribe* to N starter packs?

Is there a concern when someone is part of too many starter packs? Never really thought about this before

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Sep 2

Never forget this: Working people outnumber the billionaires and CEOs by a huge margin.

If workers stand together, they will win.

Solidarity.

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Gareth Leake @garethleake.bsky.social · Sep 1

I enjoy both; fun to go out and get a few hours alone. Also fun to ride with friends and Paceline/push pace! I ran into a friend at the cafe stop, so I at least got to chat a bit!

Gareth Leake @garethleake.bsky.social · Sep 1

Absolutely dead after 60 miles BUT I did set a bunch of 2nd best PRs — but I was solo and not in a group so it’s probably my best solo times on that road. Full gas there and back meant the final 15 miles back home after the ride I was destroyed 😂

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Gareth Leake @garethleake.bsky.social · Aug 27

Also building walkable/bikeable neighborhoods means less to carry because you can easily make daily trips for things!

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