Hannah
@climbinguphills.bsky.social
Cyclist, mum of two, queer. Passionate about parks, libraries, public transport, children’s books and having adventures with kids.
A good week for festive cycling!
I got to be a cycling reindeer again and pulled Santa around the park followed by a bunch of kids for a Walk to School event.
I got to be a cycling reindeer again and pulled Santa around the park followed by a bunch of kids for a Walk to School event.
December 12, 2025 at 7:16 PM
A good week for festive cycling!
I got to be a cycling reindeer again and pulled Santa around the park followed by a bunch of kids for a Walk to School event.
I got to be a cycling reindeer again and pulled Santa around the park followed by a bunch of kids for a Walk to School event.
I love this mural spotted in Sale library after a recent refurbishment incorporating two of the best things - books and bikes!
November 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM
I love this mural spotted in Sale library after a recent refurbishment incorporating two of the best things - books and bikes!
That is MY BOOK he is reading.
November 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM
That is MY BOOK he is reading.
Lights Up this evening was a JOY. Such a delight to cycle with friends and 200 other people, mainly women, around the city as a disco on wheels. Loved it. Could do it every week. #bikesky #lightsupride #ridesforwomenmcr
November 8, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Lights Up this evening was a JOY. Such a delight to cycle with friends and 200 other people, mainly women, around the city as a disco on wheels. Loved it. Could do it every week. #bikesky #lightsupride #ridesforwomenmcr
This is on Saturday! I am really looking forward to it. ✨
November 4, 2025 at 7:53 AM
This is on Saturday! I am really looking forward to it. ✨
Fresh and blustery walk along the coast today from Saltburn to this sculpture known as the charm bracelet.
October 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Fresh and blustery walk along the coast today from Saltburn to this sculpture known as the charm bracelet.
Had a lovely walk along the Baker Way with my mum today. 14 miles from Delamere to Chester! The longest walk I’ve done in years and my feet and hips are protesting strongly.
October 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Had a lovely walk along the Baker Way with my mum today. 14 miles from Delamere to Chester! The longest walk I’ve done in years and my feet and hips are protesting strongly.
Having a very confusing moment this morning as I realise for the first time that Julia Ormond and Juliette Binoche are in fact different people. I’m so rubbish with faces - I definitely thought Binoche was in Miss Smila’s Feeling for Snow.
October 17, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Having a very confusing moment this morning as I realise for the first time that Julia Ormond and Juliette Binoche are in fact different people. I’m so rubbish with faces - I definitely thought Binoche was in Miss Smila’s Feeling for Snow.
Achievement unlocked: went to see the CBeebies Christmas panto live! Am a big fan of CBeebies and the amazing presenters and always wanted to see the panto live. It was in Bradford this year which was close enough for us and this year might be the last time both kids are young enough.
October 12, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Achievement unlocked: went to see the CBeebies Christmas panto live! Am a big fan of CBeebies and the amazing presenters and always wanted to see the panto live. It was in Bradford this year which was close enough for us and this year might be the last time both kids are young enough.
Grateful to the IT person who patiently explained Teams to me because I am a DINOSAUR who hasn’t worked in an office since March 2020.
October 7, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Grateful to the IT person who patiently explained Teams to me because I am a DINOSAUR who hasn’t worked in an office since March 2020.
This morning the kids were desperate to go on a bike ride with grandad and nana Sue so we all cycled to Riverbank cafe - three generations of cyclists out together!
October 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
This morning the kids were desperate to go on a bike ride with grandad and nana Sue so we all cycled to Riverbank cafe - three generations of cyclists out together!
Trying to get into the habit of going for regularly stupid little walks for my stupid mental health.
September 10, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Trying to get into the habit of going for regularly stupid little walks for my stupid mental health.
Am I back in Copenhagen? Or is this the parking situation at a Chorlton birthday party? Two Terns as well as mine, a B-twin and a radwagon, plus loads of standard bikes with kid seats and kids’ bikes that didn’t even fit in here. Love to see it.
September 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Am I back in Copenhagen? Or is this the parking situation at a Chorlton birthday party? Two Terns as well as mine, a B-twin and a radwagon, plus loads of standard bikes with kid seats and kids’ bikes that didn’t even fit in here. Love to see it.
Yesterday the 7yo did his longest cycle ride yet - 8 miles to a local national trust property where he ran around and played with his cousin - then 8 miles home again. (He then went to his swimming lesson, poor kid.) Most of the journey was on the canal or transpennine trail. He loved it! #bikesky
August 22, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Yesterday the 7yo did his longest cycle ride yet - 8 miles to a local national trust property where he ran around and played with his cousin - then 8 miles home again. (He then went to his swimming lesson, poor kid.) Most of the journey was on the canal or transpennine trail. He loved it! #bikesky
The child seat is off the bike! 4yo had pretty much stopped sitting in it. It’s been a whole week since he learned to ride his bike and we are immediately in “how to transport child bike on tern” territory so we need more space. (Any bright suggestions let me know!) #bikesky
July 21, 2025 at 11:24 AM
The child seat is off the bike! 4yo had pretty much stopped sitting in it. It’s been a whole week since he learned to ride his bike and we are immediately in “how to transport child bike on tern” territory so we need more space. (Any bright suggestions let me know!) #bikesky
The American mind would be blown away by this. (I’m not sure if a public park is the best place for gigs like this when we have purpose built venues close to the city centre but that’s a separate discussion!)
July 17, 2025 at 9:27 AM
The American mind would be blown away by this. (I’m not sure if a public park is the best place for gigs like this when we have purpose built venues close to the city centre but that’s a separate discussion!)
Our 4yo got out his bike on Monday afternoon and suddenly figured out how to cycle with pedals. Since then he’s been obsessed and practised every afternoon. What a milestone! Thrilled to have another cyclist in the family. #bikesky
July 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Our 4yo got out his bike on Monday afternoon and suddenly figured out how to cycle with pedals. Since then he’s been obsessed and practised every afternoon. What a milestone! Thrilled to have another cyclist in the family. #bikesky
Really not sure why the council is asking the general public questions like these, when we’re not consulted about extra lanes for cars/car parks/motorways/speed limits/pavement parking etc.
June 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Really not sure why the council is asking the general public questions like these, when we’re not consulted about extra lanes for cars/car parks/motorways/speed limits/pavement parking etc.
Celebrated the solstice last night with a beautiful evening stroll at RHS Bridgewater. Even got to walk and talk with a friend uninterrupted. A harpist was playing. It was bliss.
June 21, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Celebrated the solstice last night with a beautiful evening stroll at RHS Bridgewater. Even got to walk and talk with a friend uninterrupted. A harpist was playing. It was bliss.
We’ve watched all six episodes of The Last Anniversary on iPlayer this week and I did not realise how much the world needed a queer Miranda Richardson. Iconic.
June 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM
We’ve watched all six episodes of The Last Anniversary on iPlayer this week and I did not realise how much the world needed a queer Miranda Richardson. Iconic.