Steph Bell
@mumbike.bsky.social
I ride a bicycle or 2 wheeled mumtaxi about locally, resplendent in a fluorescent helmet and jacket, transporting my kids, dogs, cats and shopping. I work, walk the dogs. I love drinking tea and have a fondness for pastries.
Exhausted after a marathon trip planning and booking session. Has it always been this complicated to book Ryanair and Easyjet flights? They are also not cheap at all. In the end, it was easier and cheaper to book an overnight ferry to the Netherlands and a train to Germany - even 1st class.
February 2, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Exhausted after a marathon trip planning and booking session. Has it always been this complicated to book Ryanair and Easyjet flights? They are also not cheap at all. In the end, it was easier and cheaper to book an overnight ferry to the Netherlands and a train to Germany - even 1st class.
I'm going on a wee holiday with a friend this year. No kids or husband. Now, most people would have booked somewhere relaxing, where one can gently sightsee in the sun and read books and drink tea. We've decided to walk from Fort William to Inverness. Sigh. I suppose I have to get fit now.
January 26, 2026 at 11:24 AM
I'm going on a wee holiday with a friend this year. No kids or husband. Now, most people would have booked somewhere relaxing, where one can gently sightsee in the sun and read books and drink tea. We've decided to walk from Fort William to Inverness. Sigh. I suppose I have to get fit now.
OMG. There was another cycling parent doing pick up at brownies! I no longer feel like the only cyclist in the village.
January 25, 2026 at 7:36 PM
OMG. There was another cycling parent doing pick up at brownies! I no longer feel like the only cyclist in the village.
Turns out you can use a cargo bike to give your elderly dog a lift halfway through a walk whilst echausting the younger indefatigable and excitable one. Result: two sleepy and happy doggos. Now I just need to remove the mud from the dogs, the bike, the corridor, the .... sigh. worth it.
January 24, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Turns out you can use a cargo bike to give your elderly dog a lift halfway through a walk whilst echausting the younger indefatigable and excitable one. Result: two sleepy and happy doggos. Now I just need to remove the mud from the dogs, the bike, the corridor, the .... sigh. worth it.
We have creaked and limped our way into Friday only to realise that tomorrow we have to get up early to take our kids to their activities followed by multiple birthday parties. I suppose not fitting it all in around paid work is a bonus of the weekend, so that's a win, right?
January 23, 2026 at 8:41 AM
We have creaked and limped our way into Friday only to realise that tomorrow we have to get up early to take our kids to their activities followed by multiple birthday parties. I suppose not fitting it all in around paid work is a bonus of the weekend, so that's a win, right?
We are no longer the only cargo bike parents at school! Welcome newcomers! This brings the total number of cycling parents at school to ..3.. . (2 cargos, 1 trailer).
January 14, 2026 at 9:08 AM
We are no longer the only cargo bike parents at school! Welcome newcomers! This brings the total number of cycling parents at school to ..3.. . (2 cargos, 1 trailer).
A momentous occasion. Kids now old enough to watch Star Wars with us. A perfect way to spend a lazy Saturday afternoon in winter
January 10, 2026 at 5:31 PM
A momentous occasion. Kids now old enough to watch Star Wars with us. A perfect way to spend a lazy Saturday afternoon in winter
Father Christmas brought a heated blanket. Wow. Just wow. 10/10 would recommend.
December 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Father Christmas brought a heated blanket. Wow. Just wow. 10/10 would recommend.
Time without kids well spent: doggy snuggles watching a daytime Christmas film. This is the way.
December 21, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Time without kids well spent: doggy snuggles watching a daytime Christmas film. This is the way.
My train journey this weekend didn't go as planned. After being chucked off the train at Preston; we had to go on a detour via Leeds to reach London 5 hours later. 'Just' a 1 hour delay in the way back after the train I originally wanted to take was cancelled altogether. Wow. London was fun though.
November 23, 2025 at 10:21 PM
My train journey this weekend didn't go as planned. After being chucked off the train at Preston; we had to go on a detour via Leeds to reach London 5 hours later. 'Just' a 1 hour delay in the way back after the train I originally wanted to take was cancelled altogether. Wow. London was fun though.
Bonfire night. So we've retreated to be comfy. The radio is on loud and we're having pet snuggle time to keep everyone calm.
November 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Bonfire night. So we've retreated to be comfy. The radio is on loud and we're having pet snuggle time to keep everyone calm.
I finally successfully made yorkshire puddings. They even tasted nice, and we're eaten without complaint by the offspring. I felt like I was winning and treated myself to a glass of wine.
October 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I finally successfully made yorkshire puddings. They even tasted nice, and we're eaten without complaint by the offspring. I felt like I was winning and treated myself to a glass of wine.
Trip to Milngavie reservoir with 2 kids and 2 dogs on, unsurprisingly enough, cargobikes...
September 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Trip to Milngavie reservoir with 2 kids and 2 dogs on, unsurprisingly enough, cargobikes...
Tried out the bike-train-bike commute from north west Glasgow to east of Edinburgh City centre. Notes: Fastest and cheapest commuting option. Not a single bike box at a traffic light was kept clear in either city. Scotrail staff were super nice and helpful. On train cycle storage could be improved.
August 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Tried out the bike-train-bike commute from north west Glasgow to east of Edinburgh City centre. Notes: Fastest and cheapest commuting option. Not a single bike box at a traffic light was kept clear in either city. Scotrail staff were super nice and helpful. On train cycle storage could be improved.
Finally got round to cleaning our much loved burley bike trailer ready to sell now the kids have grown out of it. No good for the dogs either. They prefer riding in front in the cargo, nise in the wind and ears flapping.
August 4, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Finally got round to cleaning our much loved burley bike trailer ready to sell now the kids have grown out of it. No good for the dogs either. They prefer riding in front in the cargo, nise in the wind and ears flapping.
Transporting large foil balloons and plants by cargobike.
July 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Transporting large foil balloons and plants by cargobike.
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Tickets tend not to sell out, take your time
July 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Tickets tend not to sell out, take your time
2 dogs, 1 blanket. Snuggle time.
July 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
2 dogs, 1 blanket. Snuggle time.
Cargobike shopping with child. It's a question of careful placement and feeding the child brioche.
June 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Cargobike shopping with child. It's a question of careful placement and feeding the child brioche.
We have reached a milestonenin our parenting journey: getting rid of the buggy and the potty today.
June 29, 2025 at 1:14 PM
We have reached a milestonenin our parenting journey: getting rid of the buggy and the potty today.
Top hats for tomorrow's party are done. When in Scotland... @dralistruthers.bsky.social I didn't know they were a thing until I moved up here.
June 14, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Top hats for tomorrow's party are done. When in Scotland... @dralistruthers.bsky.social I didn't know they were a thing until I moved up here.
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If only the pros outweighed the cons.
June 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
If only the pros outweighed the cons.
A good thing the days are long this time of year. It helps when the topsoil and turf you ordered arrives mid-week and you have to shift it all and lay it after work. Whilst ferrying the kids to their grading and walking the dogs. But we did it!
June 5, 2025 at 7:20 AM
A good thing the days are long this time of year. It helps when the topsoil and turf you ordered arrives mid-week and you have to shift it all and lay it after work. Whilst ferrying the kids to their grading and walking the dogs. But we did it!
Dogs on a cargobike for world bicycle day.
June 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Dogs on a cargobike for world bicycle day.
Finished watching Andor. I feel bereft. Nothing for it. Rogue One followed by the rest. Can't wait.
May 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Finished watching Andor. I feel bereft. Nothing for it. Rogue One followed by the rest. Can't wait.