ben finch
@benfinch.bsky.social
not scottish. somewhere in ecuador on a bike. he / him 🇮🇪
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ben finch
@benfinch.bsky.social
· Dec 4
i have been bullied, harassed and cajoled into making a starter pack for cyclists who like to adventure. there’s still plenty of space so shout if you want included
go.bsky.app/PWaVA9W
go.bsky.app/PWaVA9W
most amusing thing today was the staff’s panic when a very sudden and very loud sex scene came on the telly in the barbers
December 2, 2025 at 11:25 PM
most amusing thing today was the staff’s panic when a very sudden and very loud sex scene came on the telly in the barbers
happy first day of advent, apparently
November 30, 2025 at 9:56 PM
happy first day of advent, apparently
it might be the restaurant’s fault, but i won’t be recommending guinea pig to anyone. a true once in a lifetime experience. beautiful walk with the excellent company of my girlfriend by the riverside though
November 29, 2025 at 9:28 PM
it might be the restaurant’s fault, but i won’t be recommending guinea pig to anyone. a true once in a lifetime experience. beautiful walk with the excellent company of my girlfriend by the riverside though
“you can’t park there, sir”
November 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM
“you can’t park there, sir”
london has achieved bogotá levels of cycling
📣New data shows London cycling is soaring:
📈 12% up from last year to 1,500,000 daily journeys
📈 that's 43% up from 2019
🚲Cycleway Network grows to 431km (up from 90km in 2016)
😎 & 76% of London cyclists feel safe our routes
🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲
bbc.co.uk/news/article...
📈 12% up from last year to 1,500,000 daily journeys
📈 that's 43% up from 2019
🚲Cycleway Network grows to 431km (up from 90km in 2016)
😎 & 76% of London cyclists feel safe our routes
🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲
bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
london has achieved bogotá levels of cycling
art, coffee and cake with my amorcita, a lovely day all round
November 22, 2025 at 8:21 PM
art, coffee and cake with my amorcita, a lovely day all round
a story in two parts
November 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
a story in two parts
ecuador is probably going to move phone driving into the top class of offences soon, which will include jail time on top of a fine
We’ve 100% lost the war on using phones while driving and it’s the worst.
November 21, 2025 at 7:58 PM
ecuador is probably going to move phone driving into the top class of offences soon, which will include jail time on top of a fine
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Winter biking in the snow is the best biking!
November 20, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Winter biking in the snow is the best biking!
the trick to winter biking is to move to the tropics
November 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM
the trick to winter biking is to move to the tropics
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Self-replicating cars cause the apocalypse
From: Automania 2000 (1963), dir. John Halas, Halas & Batchelor
From: Automania 2000 (1963), dir. John Halas, Halas & Batchelor
November 20, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Self-replicating cars cause the apocalypse
From: Automania 2000 (1963), dir. John Halas, Halas & Batchelor
From: Automania 2000 (1963), dir. John Halas, Halas & Batchelor
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German tourists enjoy cycling on vacation. Something that could be intensified in Ireland. 🇮🇪 🚵🏼♀️
bsky.app/profile/benf...
bsky.app/profile/benf...
cycle tourism is worth €44 billion to the eu. that’s a lot of money just getting ignored by the uk and ireland
November 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
German tourists enjoy cycling on vacation. Something that could be intensified in Ireland. 🇮🇪 🚵🏼♀️
bsky.app/profile/benf...
bsky.app/profile/benf...
question for the bike experts: snapped a spoke at the hub today while climbing in a low gear and sitting. the wheel is new, it has about 1,250km on it. i got it cause the old one was knackered… but on its last ride i also snapped a spoke while climbing, except at the nipple (1/2)
November 16, 2025 at 7:24 PM
question for the bike experts: snapped a spoke at the hub today while climbing in a low gear and sitting. the wheel is new, it has about 1,250km on it. i got it cause the old one was knackered… but on its last ride i also snapped a spoke while climbing, except at the nipple (1/2)
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Thanks for all your help. You folk have given me so much useful information. Dare I ask indulgence again
How do you work this out? That is even before the stem length which nearly f*cked my last purchase. My MTB bars are huge but my CX feels too narrow. Not sure how you evaluate…?
How do you work this out? That is even before the stem length which nearly f*cked my last purchase. My MTB bars are huge but my CX feels too narrow. Not sure how you evaluate…?
November 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Thanks for all your help. You folk have given me so much useful information. Dare I ask indulgence again
How do you work this out? That is even before the stem length which nearly f*cked my last purchase. My MTB bars are huge but my CX feels too narrow. Not sure how you evaluate…?
How do you work this out? That is even before the stem length which nearly f*cked my last purchase. My MTB bars are huge but my CX feels too narrow. Not sure how you evaluate…?
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universal derailleur hanger you say?
Is a new Cannondale SuperSix Evo on the way? Leaked pictures point to a deeper headtube and universal derailleur hanger #cycling
road.cc/316825
road.cc/316825
Is this the new Cannondale SuperSix Evo? Leaked images suggest next generation all-round race bike will get deeper headtube and universal derailleur hanger
What appears to be an unreleased fifth-generation Cannondale SuperSix Evo has been leaked on online forums
road.cc
November 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
universal derailleur hanger you say?
i always got called dave grohl, jack black and “fucken hippie” cause i had mid-length hair
I am calling upon the people of Ireland to immediately begin construction of a thread on this site about how you or someone you know was roasted for a fashion choice. We need it.
All roasts must have come from Irish people *only*. Please respect this important rule, it makes a difference.
Tanks
All roasts must have come from Irish people *only*. Please respect this important rule, it makes a difference.
Tanks
November 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
i always got called dave grohl, jack black and “fucken hippie” cause i had mid-length hair
¡arepitas con mi amorcita!
November 11, 2025 at 10:49 PM
¡arepitas con mi amorcita!
everyone’s ruining the last bond movie for me today 😔
November 11, 2025 at 6:21 PM
everyone’s ruining the last bond movie for me today 😔
haven’t done one of these in a while
November 10, 2025 at 1:50 AM
haven’t done one of these in a while
“i [then state your name], do solemnly swear,” while getting booed by tens of thousands is just incredible stuff
November 10, 2025 at 12:41 AM
“i [then state your name], do solemnly swear,” while getting booed by tens of thousands is just incredible stuff
if you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it
November 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
if you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it
all power is spectral
November 8, 2025 at 7:07 PM
all power is spectral