Dom Cycling
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Posting about urbanism and cycling in Manchester, UK and beyond. See my blog https://domcycling.com for more of this from the UK, Europe and especially the Netherlands. I take a lot of photos.
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While some cities still say, “That would never work here,” others are setting aside excuses and turning ambition into action—reclaiming streets, reimagining mobility, and shaping safer, more inclusive public spaces.
These are 35 cities in 20 countries we visited this year that are leading the way.🧵
These are 35 cities in 20 countries we visited this year that are leading the way.🧵
December 15, 2025 at 6:48 AM
While some cities still say, “That would never work here,” others are setting aside excuses and turning ambition into action—reclaiming streets, reimagining mobility, and shaping safer, more inclusive public spaces.
These are 35 cities in 20 countries we visited this year that are leading the way.🧵
These are 35 cities in 20 countries we visited this year that are leading the way.🧵
While at one end of Talbot Road, there's a £5m scheme under construction to improve junctions for active travel, at the other end, it looks like this 🤷
December 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
While at one end of Talbot Road, there's a £5m scheme under construction to improve junctions for active travel, at the other end, it looks like this 🤷
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In 2021, two new cycling bridges were opened on the border between Dutch places 's Hertogenbosch and Vught.
Previously, there was a level crossing intersection but with the arrival of a new turbo roundabout for car traffic, this was no longer desirable in terms of safety and traffic flow.
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Previously, there was a level crossing intersection but with the arrival of a new turbo roundabout for car traffic, this was no longer desirable in terms of safety and traffic flow.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:05 PM
In 2021, two new cycling bridges were opened on the border between Dutch places 's Hertogenbosch and Vught.
Previously, there was a level crossing intersection but with the arrival of a new turbo roundabout for car traffic, this was no longer desirable in terms of safety and traffic flow.
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Previously, there was a level crossing intersection but with the arrival of a new turbo roundabout for car traffic, this was no longer desirable in terms of safety and traffic flow.
🧵 1/3
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This week's #Netherlands25 post sees us riding from Duinrell to Delft, along a 20 km route via the Royal Palace ‘Huis ten Bosch’.
While there, we got to enjoy amazing 360 degree views of the city from the top of the Nieuwe Kerk tower and checked out an art tour around the streets #Bikesky
While there, we got to enjoy amazing 360 degree views of the city from the top of the Nieuwe Kerk tower and checked out an art tour around the streets #Bikesky
Netherlands 25: Riding from Duinrell to Delft
The wonderful city of Delft is somewhere we’ve been a few times over the years, with our last visit there in 2022. While we’ve got there by various means, including bike, tram and car, …
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December 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This week's #Netherlands25 post sees us riding from Duinrell to Delft, along a 20 km route via the Royal Palace ‘Huis ten Bosch’.
While there, we got to enjoy amazing 360 degree views of the city from the top of the Nieuwe Kerk tower and checked out an art tour around the streets #Bikesky
While there, we got to enjoy amazing 360 degree views of the city from the top of the Nieuwe Kerk tower and checked out an art tour around the streets #Bikesky
This week's #Netherlands25 post sees us riding from Duinrell to Delft, along a 20 km route via the Royal Palace ‘Huis ten Bosch’.
While there, we got to enjoy amazing 360 degree views of the city from the top of the Nieuwe Kerk tower and checked out an art tour around the streets #Bikesky
While there, we got to enjoy amazing 360 degree views of the city from the top of the Nieuwe Kerk tower and checked out an art tour around the streets #Bikesky
Netherlands 25: Riding from Duinrell to Delft
The wonderful city of Delft is somewhere we’ve been a few times over the years, with our last visit there in 2022. While we’ve got there by various means, including bike, tram and car, …
domcycling.com
December 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This week's #Netherlands25 post sees us riding from Duinrell to Delft, along a 20 km route via the Royal Palace ‘Huis ten Bosch’.
While there, we got to enjoy amazing 360 degree views of the city from the top of the Nieuwe Kerk tower and checked out an art tour around the streets #Bikesky
While there, we got to enjoy amazing 360 degree views of the city from the top of the Nieuwe Kerk tower and checked out an art tour around the streets #Bikesky
Great, another reason for me to not go to the US! Who the hell would want to
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Censorship pure and simple’: critics hit out at Trump plan to vet visitors’ social media
Some warn proposal will decimate US tourism industry as free speech advocates say it will lead to people self-censoring
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Great, another reason for me to not go to the US! Who the hell would want to
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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A Dutch study on the relationship between spending and visitors’ choice of transportation showed that, on a monthly basis, cyclists and pedestrians contribute about 25% more to total spending in centres than car users. dutchcycling.nl/knowledge/bl...
December 15, 2024 at 6:52 PM
A Dutch study on the relationship between spending and visitors’ choice of transportation showed that, on a monthly basis, cyclists and pedestrians contribute about 25% more to total spending in centres than car users. dutchcycling.nl/knowledge/bl...
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#THEFALL @stephenhanley6.bsky.social BOOK…AUDIOBOOK… STEWART LEE … 💥👇🏼
December 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
#THEFALL @stephenhanley6.bsky.social BOOK…AUDIOBOOK… STEWART LEE … 💥👇🏼
Being a pedestrian in Trafford
December 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Being a pedestrian in Trafford
Watch out, here comes the flag shagger express
December 9, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Watch out, here comes the flag shagger express
Join me on a loop ride around Vlietland, from the latest #Netherlands25 post
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#Bikesky
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#Bikesky
December 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Join me on a loop ride around Vlietland, from the latest #Netherlands25 post
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#Bikesky
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#Bikesky
Update on the work to repair the Bridgewater Canal in Bollington, following the breach. I'm actually pleasantly surprised how much it's progressing, with work due to complete by the end of 2026. Surprising for Peel, I expected them to drag their feet.
bridgewatercanal.co.uk/latest-news/...
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Bridgewater Canal Breach Repair Update – December 2025 – The Bridgewater Canal
The Bridgewater Canal Company has confirmed that the repair programme following the New Year’s Day breach at Little Bollington has now moved into its next phase, with stabilisation works nearing compl...
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December 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Update on the work to repair the Bridgewater Canal in Bollington, following the breach. I'm actually pleasantly surprised how much it's progressing, with work due to complete by the end of 2026. Surprising for Peel, I expected them to drag their feet.
bridgewatercanal.co.uk/latest-news/...
bridgewatercanal.co.uk/latest-news/...
Look how much more pleasant the city centre is without all that queuing traffic. Never mind Deansgate, we should be pedestrianising Cross Street, at least when the Christmas Markets are on.
December 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Look how much more pleasant the city centre is without all that queuing traffic. Never mind Deansgate, we should be pedestrianising Cross Street, at least when the Christmas Markets are on.
Really glad we got to see and meet Martin Parr at the recent talk and book signing in October. RIP.
After a fantastic dry week, the rain returns. Still, had a pleasant ride to HOME for an interesting talk and book signing with Martin Parr. Part of the literature festival.
December 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Really glad we got to see and meet Martin Parr at the recent talk and book signing in October. RIP.
Was in Manchester today and happened to catch the Christmas Parade. This certainly brightened up a rainy Sunday!
December 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Was in Manchester today and happened to catch the Christmas Parade. This certainly brightened up a rainy Sunday!
RIP Martin Parr
Photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73
Photographer Martin Parr, whose colourful images captured British life, has died at the age of 73.
www.bbc.com
December 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
RIP Martin Parr
This is really disappointing. Missed opportunity to create high density transit-oriented development and make a feature of the canal, like Sale Waterside. But we'll end up with single family homes and lots of car parking. Complete lack of ambition from Trafford Council.
Consent nears for £15m Stretford resi - Place North West
Trafford Council is to approve its own plans for 53 houses on the site of a former Royal Mail sorting office off Lacy Street and is also searching for a contractor to deliver the scheme.
www.placenorthwest.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 11:21 AM
This is really disappointing. Missed opportunity to create high density transit-oriented development and make a feature of the canal, like Sale Waterside. But we'll end up with single family homes and lots of car parking. Complete lack of ambition from Trafford Council.
In the latest #Netherlands25 post, join me on a leisurely ride around Vlietland, a man-made lake in Leidschendam, created from the extraction of sand. As you'd expect, there's fantastic cycling infrastructure around the lake, as well as on the way there and along the nearby Vliet canal. #Bikesky
Netherlands 25: Loop ride around Vlietland
With a bit of time to spare, while everyone was doing their own thing, I had chance for a quick afternoon ride. Being somewhere we’d briefly ridden to in 2022, I fancied exploring the area ar…
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December 6, 2025 at 11:08 AM
In the latest #Netherlands25 post, join me on a leisurely ride around Vlietland, a man-made lake in Leidschendam, created from the extraction of sand. As you'd expect, there's fantastic cycling infrastructure around the lake, as well as on the way there and along the nearby Vliet canal. #Bikesky
Fantastic evening doing pottery throwing for the first time at Clay Studio in Stretford town centre. Definitely want to do some more.
December 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Fantastic evening doing pottery throwing for the first time at Clay Studio in Stretford town centre. Definitely want to do some more.
Coolsingel in Rotterdam giving Utrecht’s Vredenburg a run for its money!
From the latest #Netherlands25 post, Riding from Duinrell to Rotterdam 👉 wp.me/p6f6qW-8Hj
From the latest #Netherlands25 post, Riding from Duinrell to Rotterdam 👉 wp.me/p6f6qW-8Hj
December 4, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Coolsingel in Rotterdam giving Utrecht’s Vredenburg a run for its money!
From the latest #Netherlands25 post, Riding from Duinrell to Rotterdam 👉 wp.me/p6f6qW-8Hj
From the latest #Netherlands25 post, Riding from Duinrell to Rotterdam 👉 wp.me/p6f6qW-8Hj
Known as one of the most car-centric cities in the Netherlands, Rotterdam is actually pretty pleasant to cycle around.
This is especially true on Coolsingel, the main north to south route through the centre, which might one day give Utrecht’s Vredenburg a run for its money.
This is especially true on Coolsingel, the main north to south route through the centre, which might one day give Utrecht’s Vredenburg a run for its money.
Netherlands 25: Riding from Duinrell to Rotterdam
Despite staying fairly close by, we’ve only actually been to Rotterdam twice over the years, prior to our 2025 trip. We first went there in 2013, when the kids were small, then three of us re…
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December 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Known as one of the most car-centric cities in the Netherlands, Rotterdam is actually pretty pleasant to cycle around.
This is especially true on Coolsingel, the main north to south route through the centre, which might one day give Utrecht’s Vredenburg a run for its money.
This is especially true on Coolsingel, the main north to south route through the centre, which might one day give Utrecht’s Vredenburg a run for its money.
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The Netherlands is investing in better intercity cycling routes, but progress is never uniform. The F58 from Breda to Tilburg shows both the ambition and the unfinished links. I rode the entire 23.5 km and traced the remaining works — new post with details and video.
How complete is the F58? Assessing the Breda–Tilburg Intercity Route
Recently Breda announced, via a short video on Facebook, that the F58 continuous-cycle route to Tilburg had been completed. The video’s title — “Did you know the continuous cycle route from Breda to Tilburg has been finished?” — prompted quite a reaction. “Don’t make me laugh,” wrote one viewer. He also pointed out a stretch of brick pavers in Dorst, to which someone else replied: “They were either out of money or out of asphalt!” Even so, …
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December 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The Netherlands is investing in better intercity cycling routes, but progress is never uniform. The F58 from Breda to Tilburg shows both the ambition and the unfinished links. I rode the entire 23.5 km and traced the remaining works — new post with details and video.
So glad for this “protected” cycling infrastructure. DPD driver on Chester Rd decided to start driving at me. Roads in GM are like the Wild West and get worse daily.
December 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM
So glad for this “protected” cycling infrastructure. DPD driver on Chester Rd decided to start driving at me. Roads in GM are like the Wild West and get worse daily.
Imagine if all kids' school trips were like this!
Riding through Pijnacker in the latest #Netherlands25 post Riding from Duinrell to Rotterdam
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Riding through Pijnacker in the latest #Netherlands25 post Riding from Duinrell to Rotterdam
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December 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Imagine if all kids' school trips were like this!
Riding through Pijnacker in the latest #Netherlands25 post Riding from Duinrell to Rotterdam
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Riding through Pijnacker in the latest #Netherlands25 post Riding from Duinrell to Rotterdam
More at wp.me/p6f6qW-8Hj