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Ian Euk Ianrauk

@ianrauk.bsky.social

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A tattooed cycling warlord and Heavy Metal music listening maniac in Rochester. Loves our cat Moses. Son of a printer man, grandson of a railwayman. Manic drinker of Tea.

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Ian Euk Ianrauk @ianrauk.bsky.social · Nov 19

Just putting a shout out to the BlueSky masses out there.
Looking for other cyclists and Metal music fanatics to follow and be followed.
#UKCycleChat #Cyclists #Cycling #Bikes #MetalMusic #HeavyMetal #NWOBHM #deathMetal #ThrashMetal

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Ian Euk Ianrauk @ianrauk.bsky.social · 7h

The more people like yourselves catch and report these law breaking drivers, the better.

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Ian Euk Ianrauk @ianrauk.bsky.social · 15h

This is how it should be done. More of this please Mr Mayor
#cycling #safestreets

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Friday Video: Drool Over This London School Street - Streetsblog New York City

That's cricket! Check out how London transformed a roadway around a big stadium into a play street.

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Ian Euk Ianrauk @ianrauk.bsky.social · 2d

Most cyclists will have third party liability insurance with their basic house contents and building insurance. Most if not all cyclists I know also have a dedicated cycling insurance.

Ian Euk Ianrauk @ianrauk.bsky.social · 3d

I'm lucky in that most of my commute in SE London is along the A21 which has 24 hour bus lanes which makes it fairly quick, safe and easy going.

Ian Euk Ianrauk @ianrauk.bsky.social · 3d

Farewell Spaceman
#AceFrehley

Ian Euk Ianrauk @ianrauk.bsky.social · 3d

The days are getting shorter and darker. Not long until the clocks go back. 😟 A short respite in the mornings. But for the next few months, it's back to cycle commuting in the dark.
#cycling #cyclecommuting

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Ian Euk Ianrauk @ianrauk.bsky.social · 4d

okey doke... all the best...

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Ian Euk Ianrauk @ianrauk.bsky.social · 4d

Nice to see #Testement in the Guardian national newspaper today.
Their new album Para Bellum is absolutely top notch.
@alexskolnick.bsky.social

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 4d

‘Chuck was breaking beer bottles over his own head’: thrash metal legends Testament on 40 years of mayhem

After their lead singer shed his glam rock spandex, the band became rivals to thrash’s Big Four. Still releasing potent high-octane riffage, they retread their path through cancer scares and jazz detours

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Ian Euk Ianrauk @ianrauk.bsky.social · 4d

Amen

Ian Euk Ianrauk @ianrauk.bsky.social · 4d

Hey cat friends of BlueSky.
We got our furball Moses from the wonderful Bow Lodge Cat Rescue. They always have cats looking for forever homes. So if you are looking for a cat or know someone who is, you can find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bowcatlodgeb...
#CatsOfBlueSky #CatRescue #Cats

Ian Euk Ianrauk @ianrauk.bsky.social · 5d

Way back then when I was in my teens, I think I spent more time staring at the sleeve then actually listening to the music. But having a listen to it today, it does have some great tunes and classic Michael Schenker guitar licks and riffs.
#MetalSky #MichaelSchenker #Rock

Ian Euk Ianrauk @ianrauk.bsky.social · 6d

Good morning #MetalSky folks.
Time to crank up the ol' death deck and blast out some Godzilla.

Ian Euk Ianrauk @ianrauk.bsky.social · 6d

A little bit murky this morning here in the Medway. Mild temperatures though.
#cycling #cyclecommute

Ian Euk Ianrauk @ianrauk.bsky.social · 6d

Hallelujah brother

Ian Euk Ianrauk @ianrauk.bsky.social · 8d

Para Bellum is proof that #Testement deserve to be in the top 4 of Thrash (I'll let you choose who to drop)
Chuck is on top form & the twin guitar attack of @alexskolnick.bsky.social & Eric Peterson rips some serious shreds & solos. Why they aren't as big as they should be is beyond me
#MetalSky

Ian Euk Ianrauk @ianrauk.bsky.social · 8d

Monthly Imperial Century Challenge done.
A ride following the Medway to Whitstable, on to Minnis Bay along the sea wall, then on to Sandwich where I had a sandwich of course.
Lovely weather all day.
120 miles for the day.
Century ride #359
Imperial Century Month #179
#cycling #cyclist #ukcyclechat

Ian Euk Ianrauk @ianrauk.bsky.social · 9d

Tron Ares.
What a fabulous movie. Ignore the poor reviews. It's a feast for the eyes & the ears.
#tronares #cinema #movies

Ian Euk Ianrauk @ianrauk.bsky.social · 9d

Another new album I'm looking forward to. Roll on January.

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Ian Euk Ianrauk @ianrauk.bsky.social · 9d

So looking forward to this album. Waiting for it to drop through the letterbox.

Ian Euk Ianrauk @ianrauk.bsky.social · 9d

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Ian Euk Ianrauk @ianrauk.bsky.social · 11d

I found out that I have an irrational hatred of people who tap away really loudly on laptops on trains.

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Ian Euk Ianrauk @ianrauk.bsky.social · 11d

It's death metal day today & rippin' the speakers is the brilliant Insatiable Thirst album from Celestial Sanctuary. Word is the band are working on a new album & If it's anything like this, we're in for a treat. It rips, it's brutal & it kills
#DeathMetal #MetalSky @celestialsanctuary.bsky.social

Ian Euk Ianrauk @ianrauk.bsky.social · 11d

The system is broken. Simple.