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Posting about urbanism and cycling in Manchester, UK and beyond. See my blog https://domcycling.com for more of this from the UK, Europe and especially the Netherlands. Green Party supporter, having finally given up on Labour. I take a lot of photos.
Van with self-driving tech
Van with self-driving tech
Was behind this on the way in this morning. Not seen these in Manchester before. Is that Waymo or someone else?
Selfie waiting for the show to start
David Byrne and group, backdrop of suburban houses
David Byrne and group, backdrop saying I ❤️ Manchester
David Byrne and group, backdrop of a bathroom
What a superb evening watching David Byrne at the Apollo last night. Possibly the most expensive tickets I’ll ever buy, but it was worth it. Plus it was our youngest’s first proper gig. He was definitely the youngest there!
Riding through the Redbricks estate
PoV shot riding up the path over the canal
Selfie on the bridge over the canal
Riding back, with a detour to the supermarket for some #quaxing
Selfie on Oxford Road
Riding along Oxford Road
Inside House of Social
Lunch at House of Social
Riding back towards town, we decided to grab some lunch at somewhere we’ve not been before, House of Social. Was surprised how busy it was there, thought it might be quite quiet. Food was good.
Various ceramic pieces on a stall
Various ceramic pieces on a stall
Various ceramic pieces on a stall
Various ceramic pieces on a stall
Really enjoyed seeing all the diverse styles of ceramic work and has given me inspiration for my own work. Since doing pottery throwing myself, I have a lot of appreciation for the work involved.
Selfie on Oxford Road
Bikes parked outside, on the Gazelle today
Manchester Ceramics Fair at Whitworth Art Gallery
Manchester Ceramics Fair at Whitworth Art Gallery
Had some company on today’s ride, as we headed over to the Whitworth for Manchester Ceramics Fair.
Pizza in the Ooni pizza oven
Couple of pizzas
Garlic bread
Pizza with salami, olives, capers and jalapeños
Don’t make as many pizza as I used to and these might be the first this year. Need to make more! 🍕🍕🍕
Quick drink at Northern Monk
Where there’s a cycle lane, there’s a cycle lane closure
Beer bike
View along the Irwell
Quick drink then heading home.
Brits artwork
View along Store Street from canal bridge
Paradise Wharf indeed
View along the canal from Tariff Street
Wander along the Rochdale Canal.
Protests in St Peter’s Square
Rylands development
Canal basin at New Islington
Pastries at Pollen
No Fallowfield Loop ride today for a change, but a ride into Manchester to meet the others, then out for a wander.
Riding through Turn Moss as the sun rises
Riding along Oxford Road
Rower on the Irwell
Sun rising over Trafford Wharf
This morning’s ride. Some bright yellow thing in the sky, we’ve not seen for a while ☀️
It is. Without speculating too much, it was definitely an older driver.
What I forgot to mention, while we were in New Brighton yesterday, a woman ran someone over at the roundabout outside the Floral Pavilion and drove away without noticing!
We didn't witness it, but we did see another driver chase after and stop them, thinking they were doing a hit and run.
I really enjoy riding there and the other way to West Kirby. I should go back and explore further, maybe do a day of it when it warms up.
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Riding along the Wirral coastal path. So great to have such a pleasant, traffic-free route like this to clear your head.
The other two in the shelter
My Tern folder with a newly fitted front rack
Finished off with a quick ice cream
Large boat on a driveway
The curse of the Bullseye winner
Street art on Victoria Road
Street art on Grosvenor Road
Kier Starmer 1984 street art at The James Atherton pub
Street art on Waterloo Road
After meeting up with the others we headed up the hill and checked out some of the street art
Approaching the Kingsway Tunnel Venting Station
Ferry arriving
People on the beach, cranes in the distance
Old pickup
Back along the coastal path, towards New Brighton
Alfred Dock Bridge
Central Hydraulic Tower
Belfast Ferry terminal
Wirral Waters development
Arrived at Alfred Dock. Had a quick look round before setting off back.
Wallasey Town Hall
Kingsway Tunnel Venting Station
Seacombe ferry terminal, Liverpool across the river
Cycle path on Birkenhead Road
Past Wallasey Town Hall and the Kingsway Tunnel Venting Station, before arriving at Seacombe. I decided to carry on a little further.
Looking across the river to Liverpool, people fishing in the river
War memorial
Liverpool’s football stadia
Looking along the river towards Seacombe
Further along the coastal path, past the war memorial. People out on the river fishing.
The lighthouse
Fort Perch Rock
Fort Perch Rock
Along the coastal path, Liverpool across the river
After stopping on the promenade for lunch, set off on the bike around Fort Perch Rock
Selfie on the promenade
My Tern folder
Lighthouse on the beach and cranes over the other side
Lighthouse on the beach and cranes over the other side
Over in New Brighton today, brought the folder with me, so I could have a quick ride along the coastal path towards Wirral Waters 🧵
Path through Turn Moss
New steps up to the Mersey Path
New path, which is rough and not accessible
Looking across Stretford Ees to Stretford House
Back along Turn Moss, the Mersey and Stretford Ees. That new path next to the Mersey is pretty rough, I hope we get better with the proposed improvements.
Miniature Repair Shop
Fantastic mini Repair Shop in the window of Chorlton Bookshop
Bikehangar
Bikehangar on Lynton Road, Chorlton. Don’t see too many of these, which is a shame
New apartments next to the Bridgewater Canal
Bridge over to Kings Road
Tree logs in Longford Park
Trees removed in Longford Park
Saturday afternoon walk to Chorlton for lunch, starting through Longford Park. So many trees down 😞
