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Manu Stanley

@manusmriti.bsky.social

Cyclist, reader, blogger, and movie buff. Not into funding, crypto, forex, dating, or Illuminati. Just an everyday guy connecting with like-minded people. No DMs, please πŸ™‚

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Sun setting on another wonderful evening mountain biking in the Chiltern Hills #MTB

04.08.2025 11:12 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A vintage blue bicycle rests against a rustic birdhouse on a post, with a peaceful coastal landscape in the background.

A vintage blue bicycle rests against a rustic birdhouse on a post, with a peaceful coastal landscape in the background.

A blue bicycle for #BlueSkyMonday

#EastCoastKin #bluesky #blueskyphotography #photography #photographersunited #photographers #photographersofbluesky #landscapes #landscapephotography #iceland

04.08.2025 11:32 β€” πŸ‘ 89    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Misty, drizzly morning ride.
Burrator Reservoir was there, if you look hard enough!

#cycling

03.08.2025 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Of course, you guys ride on the left 😁

02.08.2025 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From fresh food to urgent documents to tech, we move it all, without traffic jams or tailpipe emissions
If you're Isle of Wight based and need something delivered sustainably we’re your pedal powered people...with a little electric assist!
#CargoBike #IsleOfWight #SustainableDelivery

02.08.2025 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Does it work differently in the US?

02.08.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Summer streets started at 7 am this morning. I rode 10 miles to start at the north end at 7:30 and did 10 hilly miles on quiet, carefree city streets before the crowds showed up. πŸ€—
#summerstreets #Bikesky #bikenyc
#fitnessSky #Healthsky #gymsky
#audaciouslivingnyc #personaltrainer #health

02.08.2025 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Chichester MP Jess Brown-Fuller with cyclists Justin Bulpett and Malcolm Meaby at Fishbourne Roman Palace at the start of their 1,000 mile sponsored ride around England’s Roman Roads.

Chichester MP Jess Brown-Fuller with cyclists Justin Bulpett and Malcolm Meaby at Fishbourne Roman Palace at the start of their 1,000 mile sponsored ride around England’s Roman Roads.

Chichester District Council Chair Clare Apel and Chichester Mayor Sean McHale with cyclists Justin Bulpett and Malcolm Meaby at Fishbourne Roman Palace at the start of their 1,000 mile sponsored ride around England’s Roman Roads.

Chichester District Council Chair Clare Apel and Chichester Mayor Sean McHale with cyclists Justin Bulpett and Malcolm Meaby at Fishbourne Roman Palace at the start of their 1,000 mile sponsored ride around England’s Roman Roads.

Roman Roads sponsored 1,000-mile cycle ride set off at 8.30 this morning from Fishbourne Roman Palace. Shown here with MP @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social cyclists Justin Bulpett and Malcolm Meaby. CDC Chair Clare Apel, Chichester Mayor Sean McHale. Stonepillow and Pallant House Gallery will benefitπŸ‘

31.07.2025 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
β€œCockpit view” of a paved bicycle trail stretching out in front of me into the distance through green wilderness

β€œCockpit view” of a paved bicycle trail stretching out in front of me into the distance through green wilderness

Few thing are as beautiful to a long haul #BicycleTraveler as a looooonnng paved bike path through the wilderness. 😍😍😍

Here’s a cockpit view of the Paul Bunyan Trail north of Brainerd, Minnesota.

#BikeSky #BicycleTouring #BicycleTravel

31.07.2025 01:37 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
View over my handlebars at Toronto’s new Biidaasage Park, looking over the marsh to the Orange Bridge 🍊

View over my handlebars at Toronto’s new Biidaasage Park, looking over the marsh to the Orange Bridge 🍊

A heron hunting small fish in the mouth of the Don River.

A heron hunting small fish in the mouth of the Don River.

Every time I’m on my bicycle in the middle of the day, it feels like I’m getting away with something. Like hooky from school.

Got a solid 40km in today.
#bikesky #bikeTO

31.07.2025 01:38 β€” πŸ‘ 59    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Probably my favourite @cyclingelectric.bsky.social cover yet & not just because my dog understood the brief perfectly. @ternbicycles.com GSD the other star of the show.

If you love this cover too, then please give us a vote in the BikeBiz Awards, where we're a media finalist bikebizawards.com/vote/

30.07.2025 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Bikes and bonfires logo

Bikes and bonfires logo

This Saturday (8/2) we’re heading back to the Point!! RSVP below.

www.eventbrite.com/e/bikes-and-...

30.07.2025 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
Jacques Tati, in character as Monsieur Hulot, wears an overcoat, pants that are too short, and ridiculous socks as he pedals his bicycle through the Parisian Quartier, an old neighborhood that the filmmaker contrasts with the mechanized, modern world. A cute little boy, Hulot’s nephew, rides on the back of the bike, absorbing the unfamiliar naturalness of the old neighborhood.

Jacques Tati, in character as Monsieur Hulot, wears an overcoat, pants that are too short, and ridiculous socks as he pedals his bicycle through the Parisian Quartier, an old neighborhood that the filmmaker contrasts with the mechanized, modern world. A cute little boy, Hulot’s nephew, rides on the back of the bike, absorbing the unfamiliar naturalness of the old neighborhood.

Good morning, Bluesky!

Still from β€œMon Oncle” (1958), d. Jacques Tati, a farce with hidden depths.

30.07.2025 12:58 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Most people assume a career change should feel smooth if it's the β€œright” one.
But the truth is, the most aligned choices often come with resistance.
In the blog, I unpack 5 lessons from the trail that apply directly to your career journey.
www.richardtaliaferro.com/blog/mountai...

30.07.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A notification from Valenbisi (the bike rental thing, like CityBike) that reads "Due to a telecom issue, the service is currently very disturbed!"

A notification from Valenbisi (the bike rental thing, like CityBike) that reads "Due to a telecom issue, the service is currently very disturbed!"

yeah, the Internet does that to all of us, I don't know what to tell you

30.07.2025 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A concrete barrel planter painted with colorful flowers and trees. A bike is leaning on the barrel.

A concrete barrel planter painted with colorful flowers and trees. A bike is leaning on the barrel.

A concrete barrel planter with an abstract face in pink, yellow and blue.

A concrete barrel planter with an abstract face in pink, yellow and blue.

Its #MuralMonday
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πŸ“NE 21st and Pacific, PDX

29.07.2025 03:48 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
A view of a bike path going into a lush wooded area. Somewhat far away from the photographer, potentially so far that one would need to zoom in, is a juvenile black bear eating berries by the side of the path.

A view of a bike path going into a lush wooded area. Somewhat far away from the photographer, potentially so far that one would need to zoom in, is a juvenile black bear eating berries by the side of the path.

Saw a small bear this morning while biking back from kiddo’s camp drop off.

29.07.2025 03:57 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
a picture of my black e-bike in front of a sunset over Elliott Bay, taken from Magnolia Tidelands Park

a picture of my black e-bike in front of a sunset over Elliott Bay, taken from Magnolia Tidelands Park

just a 25 minute bike ride from downtown Seattle

29.07.2025 04:13 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Seattle Waterfront Park Promenade + Bike Path

29.07.2025 04:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here we go🚴
#cycling #gaycycling #singlet #lycra #gay #gayboy #gaygerman

29.07.2025 05:04 β€” πŸ‘ 63    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The crescent moon against a lightly purpley blue gradient to pink sky, above a black tree line.

The crescent moon against a lightly purpley blue gradient to pink sky, above a black tree line.

A fat raccoon climbing a thick tree trunk.

A fat raccoon climbing a thick tree trunk.

Anyway, I went for a short bike ride at sunset. Saw bats, a raccoon, a toad, and loads of lightning bugs.
I did not see Mars.

29.07.2025 03:26 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Monday morning bike ride in Angkor Archeological Park, Siem Reap, Cambodia. Should not be missed! #mtb #cycling

28.07.2025 03:59 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A bird on a rock in calm water. I think it's a cormorant.

A bird on a rock in calm water. I think it's a cormorant.

The nose of my yellow kayak with the rocky shores of the river ahead. My bike battery is in a camo dry bag on the kayak's bow.

The nose of my yellow kayak with the rocky shores of the river ahead. My bike battery is in a camo dry bag on the kayak's bow.

My kayak going through shallow water full of underwater plants

My kayak going through shallow water full of underwater plants

Another mixed day: 10 miles of kayaking carrying the bike and 8.5 miles of biking towing the kayak.

It's so freeing to be out kayaking and to be able to consider every spot where a bike trail passes close to the water as a potential recovery spot. So I never […]

[Original post on mastodon.social]

28.07.2025 01:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A human with light skin and gray hair stands in black/white cycling gear in front of a trail marker.

A human with light skin and gray hair stands in black/white cycling gear in front of a trail marker.

One corner of a lake partially  covered in water lilies reflects the sky.

One corner of a lake partially covered in water lilies reflects the sky.

A woman in a kayak pedals in a lake toward the pedestrian/bike bridge from which this photo is taken.

A woman in a kayak pedals in a lake toward the pedestrian/bike bridge from which this photo is taken.

Had a great time on my mountain-bike ride today, but the air was very wam and humid, so I was, shall we say, glistening by the end. The woman in the kayak had the right idea.

28.07.2025 01:32 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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So I think I'm going to pull the trigger on an E Bike tomorrow. I'm going to do a Velotric Fold Plus. Test drove it today and utterly fell in love. Ordering one in Blue.

28.07.2025 01:42 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
Sticker that reads β€œcars ruin cities” applied to a rusting metal bike rack with a water bottle and a car visible in the background

Sticker that reads β€œcars ruin cities” applied to a rusting metal bike rack with a water bottle and a car visible in the background

Milwaukee, 2025

27.07.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 110    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Riding across the dunes

Riding across the dunes

Riding across the dunes

Riding across the dunes

Riding across the dunes

Riding across the dunes

Riding across the dunes

Riding across the dunes

Birthday in the group today, so we headed to Katwijk for lunch. Initially across a very busy dune path.

Lots of sport cyclist types out. I often wonder, do they spend the week riding their Dutch bikes, then switch to Lycra at the weekends or are they the ones driving the big Audi SUVs? 🧡

27.07.2025 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Person wheeling bike through station bike parking

Person wheeling bike through station bike parking

The bicycle and train are a powerful combination offering fast flexible and sustainable mobility across regions.

In the Netherlands this model is widely embraced. Commuters cycle to the station park, securely and continue their journey by rail.

27.07.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 197    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 15

Wish you more strength, snd many more kilometres. 🌷

27.07.2025 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Woww! 😍

27.07.2025 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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