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Pharmacist on a Pushbike

@ppushbike.bsky.social

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Pharmacist in Sheffield, UK. Cycling for transport. Still use my car when appropriate. Bikeability instructor (used to be called Cycling Proficiency). Kidical Mass organiser. Choir singer. Rock climber. Occasional knitter. She / Her.

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Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 14d

Active travel is a public health issue.

We really really need politicians at all levels to understand that building decent bike lanes won't just help a few Lycra-clad blokes: it will have a massive impact on people's health long term.

Greg Fell @felly500.bsky.social · 14d

Position Statement: Active Travel and
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Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 2h

Coffeeneuring ride number 1 completed today: took the scenic route to work to pick up a latte at the Motore Cafe in Bingham Park.

#coffeeneur
#coffeeneuring

A covered trailer in a park, with the name "Motore Cafe" and the tagline "You deserve good coffee". There is a bicycle parked beside it, and a queue of people waiting for their drinks. There are lots of trees next to the path.

Arty shot of a black flask on a bench, with a bicycle and 1960s building in soft focus in the background. It's sunny. The flask has a sticker on it which says "always be Coffeeneuring"

Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 1d

This morning I delivered my first adult cycle training. He learnt how to do junctions, we got his seat height up, and sussed out his route to work.

That's now one more person travelling to work by e-bike instead of a car.

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Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 1d

Woop!

How did it feel?

I'm trying to work out whether the comment about weight through your arms was a compliment or instruction to put more weight through them.

Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 1d

In a recent discussion on FB a woman who was arguing for mandatory helmets said it was because a driver had once driven onto the pavement and over her leg.

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Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 1d

I'm not much of a swimmer (partly because the chlorine aggravates my eczema), but I know people find it helpful for all sorts of injuries.

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Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 2d

That sounds positive that it isn't actually anything nasty.

I've taken to doing 15 minutes of stretches each morning which definitely help with flexibility and comfort throughout the day.

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Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 2d

What did the Physio say?

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Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 3d

I love the melange of trees.

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Use Of Weapons @use0fweap0ns.bsky.social · 3d

My Dad used to cycle to work every day. When he was in his 50s, someone pulled out of a side road without looking, ran him down, and hospitalised him. He bought a car, never cycled again, and eventually died after years of awful obesity related health issues.

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Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 3d

I'm so sorry.

I cannot "like" this post. It's too trite.

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Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 3d

The blood test was done by Occupational Health due to working where I do. I don't know how you'd get it done otherwise.

Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 3d

I also had a second MMR jab on Monday (because the recommendation is now two doses): it was almost painless and my arm hasn't been sore at all.

And tomorrow is Flu Jab day.

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Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 3d

Barnoldswick

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Wheels for Wellbeing @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk · 3d

“Using a wheelchair and mobility scooter allows me to pace and manage my pain."

This is a lovely account from Amanda on learning to pace during activity and how she uses a variety of mobility aids at different times to manage chronic conditions.

www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/what-fi...

What is Fitness to Disabled People? Amanda’s Story

https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/what-fitness-disabled-people-amanda’s-story

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Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 3d

That sounds pretty good to me.

Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 3d

I am profoundly disappointed in my immune system.

I vividly remember having chicken pox when I was nine years old. It was a miserable week.

But a blood test shows I no longer have antibodies.

I've therefore been booked to have a Varicella vaccination at Occupational Health.

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Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 3d

It's booked in for Wednesday. I promise to provide updates.

Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 3d

That's a stunningly perfect rose.

Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 4d

Agreed!!!

a lucas and friends poster with a cartoon character pointing

Alt: a lucas and friends poster with a cartoon character pointing. Above his head is written "1000%"

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Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 4d

I bet you're not as slow as me. I am not built for speed.

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Sheffield Tribune @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social · 4d

Do you have any experience of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals’ new patient data system, either as a patient or a staff member?

If so, and you would like to contribute to a piece in The Tribune, anonymously if you prefer, please email [email protected].

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Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 4d

I've booked it in with my bicycle repair man. I sent him the same video and he was also puzzled.

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Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 4d

A good knife blade is definitely worth the effort of a new handle.

Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 4d

You beat me to it.

Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 4d

Oof! How did you do that?

Hope it feels better soon.