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Dan Papworth @thelivesaroundus.bsky.social · 1d

Random.

Dan Papworth @thelivesaroundus.bsky.social · 1d

A few times a week, every week, I have a stupidly early start (5am). Last night I went to bed early, got a full night's sleep, worked 4 hours only. I then fell asleep for 3 hours. It's 5pm. Why the hell am I knackered now?

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Dan Papworth @thelivesaroundus.bsky.social · 3d

There's a huge cultural shift to achieve with cars, which are perceived as cheap, convenient and safe. In fact they are expensive, inefficient and dangerous. The convenience is largely because everything is set up for them.

Now someone from the rural minority will tell me how much they need theirs.

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Dan Papworth @thelivesaroundus.bsky.social · 3d

Don't get too obsessed by the trend for #decluttering. Having a lot of stuff could be a sign that you are an interesting person with lots of different interests. Too many homes feel rather soulless. If you really want to create space, I suggest you start by giving away the TV.

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Dan Papworth @thelivesaroundus.bsky.social · 6d

It's really hard at the moment for charities to position themselves in what is now a highly competitive third sector. It's also hard to find the right language to express modern aspirations without being linguistically clumsy. I think this is a valiant effort, and I expect it won't end here.

Dan Papworth @thelivesaroundus.bsky.social · 6d

Totally respect the hard work put in by @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social - not easy to find new language to express our ambitions. The results often feel clumsy at first, but it's a worthy effort.

Dan Papworth @thelivesaroundus.bsky.social · 9d

I think we should ban them for anyone under 50, and in public places, and just outside public places.

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Dan Papworth @thelivesaroundus.bsky.social · 10d

Why does #BlackHistoryMonth even exist? Surely it's because of the words & actions of #racists / #nationalists on the #extremeright. Sobering, isn't it? The #hate you give out today will have a lasting impact you really don't want. #racism #nationalism #farright en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_H...

Black History Month - Wikipedia

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Dan Papworth @thelivesaroundus.bsky.social · 11d

Almost completely useless since UK users aren't allowed to access stations outside the UK owing to copyright issues. ☹️

Dan Papworth @thelivesaroundus.bsky.social · 13d

Actually what makes better sense is for a lane to be taken away from cars and given to bikes and buses.

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Dan Papworth @thelivesaroundus.bsky.social · 13d

You are right, but in a lot of cases they widen the road to add a bus lane. That was the plan here in Cheltenham, England, but we managed to defeat the plan and saved an ancient hedgerow that would have been destroyed for it.

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Dan Papworth @thelivesaroundus.bsky.social · 13d

I've got to learn to weld.

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Dan Papworth @thelivesaroundus.bsky.social · 14d

No, bus lanes just increase car use because they make more space for cars.

Dan Papworth @thelivesaroundus.bsky.social · 14d

Bus lanes are a major mistake. They simply make things easier for cars. The key is to reduce car use. Bus lanes don't achieve that. If anything they increase it.

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Dan Papworth @thelivesaroundus.bsky.social · 14d

The next step is to get the lanes for cars reduced to one, allowing space for bikes with trailers, trikes and adapted bikes for those with special needs. A congestion charge would help further reduce unnecessary car use.

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Peter Cheung @bostonaruban.bsky.social · 14d

Bicycles Deliver the Freedom that Auto Ads Promise.

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Dan Papworth @thelivesaroundus.bsky.social · 14d

Much harder to get killed or kill at low speed.

Dan Papworth @thelivesaroundus.bsky.social · 14d

Sorry, you mean the effect in Europe or in the US? Here in Britain all sorts of cars are allowed, and vintage or classic cars are exempt. I'm thinking why not put a vintage car on an electric battery with a governor to limit speed to 50kph?

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Dan Papworth @thelivesaroundus.bsky.social · 14d

Three more nights left to see Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead at www.cotswoldplayhouse.co.uk in #Stroud. Stunning production, a real treat.

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Cotswold Playhouse

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Dan Papworth @thelivesaroundus.bsky.social · 14d

To say nothing of the environmental consequences.

Dan Papworth @thelivesaroundus.bsky.social · 14d

Would you say that "safety" regs for cars are too centred on the safety of those inside the vehicle? It seems to me that there are now more bigger, faster cars than before, and this makes things less safe because drivers feel immune, and because our infrastructure was never built for such monsters.

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Dan Papworth @thelivesaroundus.bsky.social · 14d

Yes, I suppose the long term effects of such regulations is that a whole industry's creative possibilities are so stifled that truly creative engineers become discouraged and find other outlets.

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Dan Papworth @thelivesaroundus.bsky.social · 15d

What a fantastic bit of dullness. Can't help feeling Councils miss some of their best, most creative opportunities

Dan Papworth @thelivesaroundus.bsky.social · 15d

Already done, and since there are groups that have claimed responsibility, I've also suggested they should be invoiced for the cost of repairs.

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Dan Papworth @thelivesaroundus.bsky.social · 15d

Every now and then #Bikeability delivers a sweet moment. I call this "The #bicycle of M.C. Escher's Daughter"

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