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Tim McKenna @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social · Jan 10

And to you pal.

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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · Jan 8

How do you get home for Christmas from Tbilisi, Georgia? By train of course! (and the odd bus and ferry thrown in).

Recommend that you follow @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social for epic adventures and flight-free travels! 🚄⛴️🚲

Tim McKenna @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social · Nov 28

Coming to the end of my work in Georgia, so have spent the last couple of days planning my exit strategy. Will be sorry to leave Tbilisi, but am very excited about the epic journey back to the UK. Thanks @seatsixtyone.bsky.social for the excellent travel advice.

Training home for Christmas! 🚄🌲🎅

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Tim McKenna @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social · Jan 10

Made a friend on the train! 🐕❤️

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Tim McKenna @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social · Dec 31

I posted extensively about the trip on Instagram if you're interested. Page is Tim Cycles The Coast. You'll have to scroll through the Georgian posts 👍

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Tim McKenna @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social · Dec 31

Happy New Year to one and all. Have an enjoyable evening whatever you're doing, and here's to 2025. Hope it proves to be an excellent vintage! 🥂❤️

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Tim McKenna @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social · Dec 29

I did a clockwise loop, starting and finishing in Tangier. This was my route 👍

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Tim McKenna @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social · Dec 27

Reflecting on what has been a pretty crazy year. As well as the Georgia trip for work, I also was very fortunate to spend the summer cycling round Morocco. My ride started and finished in Tangier, and took in the Atlas mountains, the Sahara Desert, and the Atlantic coast amongst many other places 🇲🇦❤️

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Tim McKenna @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social · Dec 27

You just need the right clothing!

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Tim McKenna @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social · Dec 27

It's a beautiful place.

Tim McKenna @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social · Dec 26

Three years ago my Christmas plans fell through, so I booked a Christmas Eve train up to Pitlochry, and went cycling and camping in the Cairngorms. It was a challenging few days, with temperatures of -8°C, and that was in the daytime! I rather enjoyed myself though, in a weird, masochistic way.

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Tim McKenna @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social · Dec 26

Glad you enjoyed them.

Tim McKenna @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social · Dec 26

And to you, sir!

Tim McKenna @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social · Dec 26

Rather enjoyable, I found!

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Tim McKenna @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social · Dec 26

Thanks Emily, Merry Christmas to you x

Tim McKenna @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social · Dec 26

And to you!

Tim McKenna @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social · Dec 25

Home alone this Christmas. It's been a nice, relaxing day. A walk first thing, then a bit of telly & a read of my new book. Dinner was roasted veg & a chicken Kyiv out of the freezer. Next up, an early night!

Solidarity with those of you also flying solo. Hope you've had a good day.

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Tim McKenna @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social · Dec 20

Well deduced!

Tim McKenna @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social · Dec 20

Rotterdam!

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Tim McKenna @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social · Dec 20

Correct!

Tim McKenna @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social · Dec 20

Good spot!

Tim McKenna @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social · Dec 20

Yep!

Tim McKenna @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social · Dec 20

Thank you!

Tim McKenna @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social · Dec 20

Getting a few funny looks wandering round Bedford!

Tim McKenna @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social · Dec 19

Home! 👍🍺

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Tim McKenna @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social · Dec 18

Last night on the road. It's been an epic journey, but now I am quite weary. Quite looking forward to sleeping in a stationary bed!

I do love the Hook of Holland to Harwich ferry though. It's been the start or finish point of many brilliant cycling adventures. Nice way to end.

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