Ben McCormick
@benmccormick.bsky.social
Writer, beer maker and drinker, lefty, inventor of the Beer Advent Calendar, slow cyclist, even slower guitar player, deft exponent of the reverse mocker.
All aboard... the night train.
October 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
All aboard... the night train.
Here's what Andorra looks like from 2600m up. Not a soul to be seen, not road, building or any form of transport. Just a gentle breeze and the odd trill of a bird to break the silence.
October 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Here's what Andorra looks like from 2600m up. Not a soul to be seen, not road, building or any form of transport. Just a gentle breeze and the odd trill of a bird to break the silence.
The most embarrassing government in living memory. And I include the Truss interlude in that.
September 21, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The most embarrassing government in living memory. And I include the Truss interlude in that.
Lille is crazy busy today. Genuinely claustrophobic. Something called 'La Braderie', which sees all the roads closed to traffic, street venors everywhere and the whole city out on the razz.
September 6, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Lille is crazy busy today. Genuinely claustrophobic. Something called 'La Braderie', which sees all the roads closed to traffic, street venors everywhere and the whole city out on the razz.
One for the cycling massive...
September 5, 2025 at 10:22 AM
One for the cycling massive...
Santé from Lille.
September 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Santé from Lille.
Pretty average pour through a lukr tap, but I guess they've been trained to deliver a 'full pint'. Tastes great, though.
August 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Pretty average pour through a lukr tap, but I guess they've been trained to deliver a 'full pint'. Tastes great, though.
Good work. Wanna borrow this next?
August 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Good work. Wanna borrow this next?
Lager is being had. Rothaus Pilsner, to be exact.
July 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Lager is being had. Rothaus Pilsner, to be exact.
Not the worst spot for lunch
June 15, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Not the worst spot for lunch
Which appears to be owned by Uri Geller...
June 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Which appears to be owned by Uri Geller...
When en Bretagne...
June 13, 2025 at 10:44 AM
When en Bretagne...
I've had post-ride beers in worse spots.
June 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I've had post-ride beers in worse spots.
It's cleared up but the wind is in my face. Have stopped for fuel.
June 12, 2025 at 9:55 AM
It's cleared up but the wind is in my face. Have stopped for fuel.
May 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Next project incoming. Pub bike with a tatty but fully functional Campagnolo Veloce groupset. I think I have everything I need. #bikesky #bikebuild #boundtobesomethingmissing
April 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Next project incoming. Pub bike with a tatty but fully functional Campagnolo Veloce groupset. I think I have everything I need. #bikesky #bikebuild #boundtobesomethingmissing
April 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
April 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
My @weare1of100.bsky.social package. Posted from Glasgow on 21 March. Arrived just now. Do I live in Mongolia or deep in the Congolese jungle? No. I live in London, the capital city. Royal Mail, you are fucking pathetic. #onenightonly #onemonthonly #1of100
April 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
My @weare1of100.bsky.social package. Posted from Glasgow on 21 March. Arrived just now. Do I live in Mongolia or deep in the Congolese jungle? No. I live in London, the capital city. Royal Mail, you are fucking pathetic. #onenightonly #onemonthonly #1of100
Doing Friday right.
April 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Doing Friday right.
Breakfast of champions.
April 11, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Breakfast of champions.
Can see the arch from here...
March 2, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Can see the arch from here...