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Yes. It's disgusting. You are going for a walk, so you can easily walk to the nearest bin.

13.03.2026 08:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What does need have to do with it?

13.03.2026 08:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Q&A: The Strait of Hormuz

Q: What is The Strait of Hormuz?
A: I don't know yet. I haven't had time to look it up.

Q: Where is it located?
A: Again, I haven't found that out yet but I'll probably have some time next week to do some research so hopefully I'll have more information then.

Q: How many ships usually pass through it per annum?
A: Hard to say. Probably a few.

Q: What happens to the global economy if ships are unable to sail through it for weeks or months??
A: Not too sure. 

Q: Is there an alternative shipping route that could be used?
A: Ok, I definitely made a mistake doing this Q&A before I had a chance to research the subject. I could ask my dad, I guess. He might know. Hang on.

Ok, I asked my dad and he doesn't know either. He's useless at stuff like this.

Q: Is this worse than the oil crisis of the 1970s?
A: Hard to compare the two because I don’t know anything about either.

Q&A: The Strait of Hormuz Q: What is The Strait of Hormuz? A: I don't know yet. I haven't had time to look it up. Q: Where is it located? A: Again, I haven't found that out yet but I'll probably have some time next week to do some research so hopefully I'll have more information then. Q: How many ships usually pass through it per annum? A: Hard to say. Probably a few. Q: What happens to the global economy if ships are unable to sail through it for weeks or months?? A: Not too sure. Q: Is there an alternative shipping route that could be used? A: Ok, I definitely made a mistake doing this Q&A before I had a chance to research the subject. I could ask my dad, I guess. He might know. Hang on. Ok, I asked my dad and he doesn't know either. He's useless at stuff like this. Q: Is this worse than the oil crisis of the 1970s? A: Hard to compare the two because I don’t know anything about either.

Okay, the Strait of Hormuz is in the news so just wanted to jump on quickly and do a Q&A about it. Hopefully this will answer some of the questions people are asking and maybe dispel some of the myths

12.03.2026 19:12 πŸ‘ 97 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 24 πŸ“Œ 1

How much provision for cycle parking is included?
Do it right, the Olympic Park did it wrong.

12.03.2026 19:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A flyer for the Wheels4Me cycle loan scheme
At the top is the Wheels4Me logo. On the right is a red banner saying 'Free' and then photos of various cycles against an orange background. 

The text on the flyer says: "Think you can't cycle? Think again! 

An inclusive cycle loan scheme for London

Wheels4Me London is a ground-breaking scheme offering free cycle loans for Disabled Londoners whose needs aren't met by most standard bicycle hire schemes. We offer: 

Loans from a small fleet of adapted cycles
Free delivery
A cycle training session at the time of delivery
Insurance against theft or damage of the cycle 
Collection when the loan is complete 
A nationwide advice line providing info on all aspects of inclusive cycling." 

There is the web address www.wheels4me.co.uk and a QR code.

At the bottom on an orange background are the logos for the Motability Foundation, Wheels for Wellbeing, Peddle My Wheels and Sustrans. 

Underneath is written: "Wheels4Me gratefully acknowledges the support of the Motability Foundation, which funds this project."

A flyer for the Wheels4Me cycle loan scheme At the top is the Wheels4Me logo. On the right is a red banner saying 'Free' and then photos of various cycles against an orange background. The text on the flyer says: "Think you can't cycle? Think again! An inclusive cycle loan scheme for London Wheels4Me London is a ground-breaking scheme offering free cycle loans for Disabled Londoners whose needs aren't met by most standard bicycle hire schemes. We offer: Loans from a small fleet of adapted cycles Free delivery A cycle training session at the time of delivery Insurance against theft or damage of the cycle Collection when the loan is complete A nationwide advice line providing info on all aspects of inclusive cycling." There is the web address www.wheels4me.co.uk and a QR code. At the bottom on an orange background are the logos for the Motability Foundation, Wheels for Wellbeing, Peddle My Wheels and Sustrans. Underneath is written: "Wheels4Me gratefully acknowledges the support of the Motability Foundation, which funds this project."

Now the days are getting brighter and warmer, it’s the perfect time to get outside, and if you've ever thought you can't cycle, think again!

Wheels4Me offers free loans of adapted cycles designed for people whose needs aren’t met by most standard cycle hire schemes.

12.03.2026 11:30 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Also, for some utterly bizarre reason, his reputation is not being damaged. His supporter like home more because he raped, those who think he is despicable now always thought that.

12.03.2026 19:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

But of course commuting shouldn't be a fitness regime, and we need to be wary of pushing the benefits as they may seem like barriers - it's hard work, you get all sweaty, you need special clothes. And of course ebikes help hugely here.

12.03.2026 08:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, using miles on empty, open roads the denominator means you aren't comparing like with like. It just hides the problem.
In the UK, driving orgs use them when measuring pedestrian deaths, using the huge number of miles where there are no pedestrians in the calculation.

12.03.2026 07:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I quickly reached a fitness plateau from cycling (acoustic) 9 miles to work. It became easy, and getting fit is about working hard.

12.03.2026 07:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

And ebikes are replacing car journeys, so there is an obvious health benefit to riders and every other road user.

12.03.2026 07:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You do have to pedal, the study is from Norway, where EAPCs mean the rider provides at least half the power.

12.03.2026 07:34 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You pedal more, because you go further. But children generally don't ride them at all.

12.03.2026 07:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Read the article! The study shows that ebikes mean no decrease in fitness. EAPCs mean the rider provides at least half the energy and riders are going more than twice as far.

12.03.2026 07:32 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

0 is the only answer, unless you are a psychopath.

12.03.2026 07:27 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Do they sell buckets?

12.03.2026 00:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Squid = Β£1

11.03.2026 21:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Maga and the Felon sounds like an 80s cop show.

11.03.2026 21:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How hungry would they be?

11.03.2026 14:19 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic titled β€œWe think people using mobility aids should be allowed to get away from danger at running speed” 

A young woman using a manual wheelchair with a power attachment is under a streetlight in the dark. There are a group of people standing just outside the light, looking threatening or at least intimidating. The woman’s eyes are wide with fright. 

At the bottom, hashtag MobilityJustice and the Wheels for Wellbeing logo

Graphic titled β€œWe think people using mobility aids should be allowed to get away from danger at running speed” A young woman using a manual wheelchair with a power attachment is under a streetlight in the dark. There are a group of people standing just outside the light, looking threatening or at least intimidating. The woman’s eyes are wide with fright. At the bottom, hashtag MobilityJustice and the Wheels for Wellbeing logo

All Disabled people should be legally able to speed up to "running" or "cycling"-equivalent speeds to get out of danger, whatever mobility devices we're using, at all times of day and night, and wherever we are travelling.

wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/we-think-peo...

#MobilityJustice

11.03.2026 10:45 πŸ‘ 63 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I had a dependent who said they'd bought a blank firing pistol as a prop for a video. And that he never seen the same model one that had been converted. My gut said "bollocks", but the prosecution didn't ask any questions about it.

11.03.2026 08:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Indeed, getting the jury together was the least of the problems, there were 100s of us waiting. The problems causing the delay all happened before we got to court. The CPS was gutted in the name of Austerity and has not recovered.

11.03.2026 00:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

If you are guilty trust a jury jury to acquit, if you are innocent trust a judge!

10.03.2026 23:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The problem I had when doing it was that the prosecution case was terrible. I felt the defendant was guilty, but couldn't offer a guilty verdict because key questions I had were unasked. And irrelevant points restated repeatedly.

10.03.2026 23:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

You don't need to prove someone was lying to disbelieve their testimony. If what they say is implausible, you can disregard it as a defence.

10.03.2026 23:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Their legal system is completely different with their inquisitorial system versus our adversarial one.

10.03.2026 23:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Kiloyards/hour?

10.03.2026 22:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The school girls aren't coming back to life though, are they?

10.03.2026 14:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Those of your enemies.

10.03.2026 14:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Who else can shit in his pants?

10.03.2026 14:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I have a friend that has met him, all of this rings true.

10.03.2026 14:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0