John Leyden🏴🇫🇷
@flyingscot1964.bsky.social
Retired Scot in beautiful Normandy, France/ex dentist, lawyer, regulator, auditor / cycling steel bikes/driving R129 - love old cars but 2 wheels are better/vizsla dad/unashamed lefty
This is a really good point. I used to get buttonholed at parties with 'Oh, I thought of you this morning, I saw a cyclist jump a red light'
Got to the point my standard reply was
'Don't know why. I don't think of you when I see an asshole in an *Audi/BMW/Merc* doing something dangerous every day.
Got to the point my standard reply was
'Don't know why. I don't think of you when I see an asshole in an *Audi/BMW/Merc* doing something dangerous every day.
Something I've been thinking about a lot lately is how when a driver does something wrong, the public and media don't smear all drivers as reckless assholes. But when a cyclist — and especially an e-biker — does something wrong, all bicyclists get attacked and blamed.
November 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
This is a really good point. I used to get buttonholed at parties with 'Oh, I thought of you this morning, I saw a cyclist jump a red light'
Got to the point my standard reply was
'Don't know why. I don't think of you when I see an asshole in an *Audi/BMW/Merc* doing something dangerous every day.
Got to the point my standard reply was
'Don't know why. I don't think of you when I see an asshole in an *Audi/BMW/Merc* doing something dangerous every day.
Reposted by John Leyden🏴🇫🇷
Something I've been thinking about a lot lately is how when a driver does something wrong, the public and media don't smear all drivers as reckless assholes. But when a cyclist — and especially an e-biker — does something wrong, all bicyclists get attacked and blamed.
November 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Something I've been thinking about a lot lately is how when a driver does something wrong, the public and media don't smear all drivers as reckless assholes. But when a cyclist — and especially an e-biker — does something wrong, all bicyclists get attacked and blamed.
Today's 5c ride felt a lot colder as outward leg was into a cold wind.
But, the return was much more pleasant.
But, the return was much more pleasant.
November 25, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Today's 5c ride felt a lot colder as outward leg was into a cold wind.
But, the return was much more pleasant.
But, the return was much more pleasant.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Reposted by John Leyden🏴🇫🇷
24 November 1939 | A Dutch Jewish boy, Alex Weijel, was born in Enschede.
In October 1942 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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A short video about the first two gas chambers created near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU
In October 1942 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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A short video about the first two gas chambers created near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU
November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
24 November 1939 | A Dutch Jewish boy, Alex Weijel, was born in Enschede.
In October 1942 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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A short video about the first two gas chambers created near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU
In October 1942 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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A short video about the first two gas chambers created near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU
Who ran through nettles on our walk and has rashes on all the non furry bits?
November 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Who ran through nettles on our walk and has rashes on all the non furry bits?
Brake fluid change done on the SL today.
Reminder to oneself. When discussing it with French folk, the literal translation of 'nipples' will cause some consternation 😀
They're purges.
Reminder to oneself. When discussing it with French folk, the literal translation of 'nipples' will cause some consternation 😀
They're purges.
November 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Brake fluid change done on the SL today.
Reminder to oneself. When discussing it with French folk, the literal translation of 'nipples' will cause some consternation 😀
They're purges.
Reminder to oneself. When discussing it with French folk, the literal translation of 'nipples' will cause some consternation 😀
They're purges.
Today's 6c ride felt less chilly than yesterday, lightened up on the clothes (3 layers on top and 3/4 rather than longs).
Windy at the highest part, straight across the fields.
Windy at the highest part, straight across the fields.
November 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Today's 6c ride felt less chilly than yesterday, lightened up on the clothes (3 layers on top and 3/4 rather than longs).
Windy at the highest part, straight across the fields.
Windy at the highest part, straight across the fields.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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November 24, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Reposted by John Leyden🏴🇫🇷
23 November 1937 | A Dutch Jewish boy, Siegfried Robert Spanjaard, was born in The Hague.
In October 1942 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
In October 1942 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
November 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
23 November 1937 | A Dutch Jewish boy, Siegfried Robert Spanjaard, was born in The Hague.
In October 1942 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
In October 1942 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
Today's shortened 5c ride, in sleety rain, had full weather gear (breatheable t-shirt, long sleeve polo, gilet, gore shell, shorts, roubaix longs. Neoprene shoe covers and Sealskinz gloves. 2 buffs -head and neck).
I bought the Gore shell in the Lake District in the mid 80s and it's still my go to.
I bought the Gore shell in the Lake District in the mid 80s and it's still my go to.
November 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Today's shortened 5c ride, in sleety rain, had full weather gear (breatheable t-shirt, long sleeve polo, gilet, gore shell, shorts, roubaix longs. Neoprene shoe covers and Sealskinz gloves. 2 buffs -head and neck).
I bought the Gore shell in the Lake District in the mid 80s and it's still my go to.
I bought the Gore shell in the Lake District in the mid 80s and it's still my go to.
Reposted by John Leyden🏴🇫🇷
23 November 1881 | A Pole, Bolesław Gaczek, was born in Sucha. A Catholic priest, Augustinian (OSA).
In #Auschwitz from 4 November 1941.
No. 22401
He perished in the camp on 14 November 1941.
In #Auschwitz from 4 November 1941.
No. 22401
He perished in the camp on 14 November 1941.
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
23 November 1881 | A Pole, Bolesław Gaczek, was born in Sucha. A Catholic priest, Augustinian (OSA).
In #Auschwitz from 4 November 1941.
No. 22401
He perished in the camp on 14 November 1941.
In #Auschwitz from 4 November 1941.
No. 22401
He perished in the camp on 14 November 1941.
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November 23, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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22 November 1909 | A Polish woman, Zofia Skurska, was born in Warsaw. A university student.
In #Auschwitz from 14 October 1942.
No. 22549
She was evacuated to Ravensbrück and liberated there.
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A podcast about registration photos: https://youtu.be/c2l9hDA5MZc
In #Auschwitz from 14 October 1942.
No. 22549
She was evacuated to Ravensbrück and liberated there.
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A podcast about registration photos: https://youtu.be/c2l9hDA5MZc
November 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
22 November 1909 | A Polish woman, Zofia Skurska, was born in Warsaw. A university student.
In #Auschwitz from 14 October 1942.
No. 22549
She was evacuated to Ravensbrück and liberated there.
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A podcast about registration photos: https://youtu.be/c2l9hDA5MZc
In #Auschwitz from 14 October 1942.
No. 22549
She was evacuated to Ravensbrück and liberated there.
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A podcast about registration photos: https://youtu.be/c2l9hDA5MZc
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November 22, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Stupid error in French
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November 22, 2025 at 11:23 AM
This is your reminder that if you are in the northern hemisphere, switch off auto mirror folding!
November 22, 2025 at 11:06 AM
This is your reminder that if you are in the northern hemisphere, switch off auto mirror folding!
Nippy Normandie!
November 22, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Nippy Normandie!
Reposted by John Leyden🏴🇫🇷
21 November 1874 | A Hungarian Jewish woman, Lina Frankfurt, was born in Tiszafured.
In 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
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A short video showing the ruins of gas chamber and crematorium III: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ipQmBPAlJQ8
In 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
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A short video showing the ruins of gas chamber and crematorium III: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ipQmBPAlJQ8
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
21 November 1874 | A Hungarian Jewish woman, Lina Frankfurt, was born in Tiszafured.
In 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
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A short video showing the ruins of gas chamber and crematorium III: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ipQmBPAlJQ8
In 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
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A short video showing the ruins of gas chamber and crematorium III: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ipQmBPAlJQ8
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November 21, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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November 21, 2025 at 9:13 AM
