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@helengoldthorpe.bsky.social

Trying to post a photo a day of things that make me smile, mainly a mix of sunrises, squirrels, bikes and parkruns...

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I query Garmin's definition of easy. Being strapped to a spinal board with multiple rib and shoulder fractures meant I didn't move much but I'm not sure I'd call it relaxing!

10.08.2025 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's been a while since we did Harrogate #parkrun and I managed a big event PB. So close to sub 23... Quality refuelling too πŸ˜€

09.08.2025 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We had to pick up a bike part in Scarborough so why not do a bit of #parkrun tourism. A good and decently speedy run at the newish Woodlands event, then a wander by the sea

02.08.2025 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A cute baby elephant

A cute baby elephant

Elephants are born weighing 250 lbs. They are the biggest babies on earth except for motorists when they see a bike lane

31.07.2025 23:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1900    πŸ” 508    πŸ’¬ 27    πŸ“Œ 23

Yes, Mistal kitchen

27.07.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ironman supporting!

27.07.2025 10:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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No #parkrun photo from Chevin Forest this morning, but an impressive post parkrun breakfast after a course PB

26.07.2025 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are at an event at this cricket club tonight and wondering if we'll be let in without a dog...

25.07.2025 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They are indeed - I work there!

21.07.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Roscoff to Rotterdam (then to Roundhay) by bike. Leeds hates me - a puncture in the first few km when we set off, and torrential rain for the last few km when we got back 16 days and 1400km later! Feeling quite empty now!

20.07.2025 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Really enjoyed Kralingse Bos #parkrun this morning even though I was running in cycling shoes after a 1200km bike tour...

19.07.2025 07:54 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rotterdam! Quite a long ride from Roscoff... 24 hours to relax (and do parkrun) before the ferry home πŸ˜€

18.07.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Having had several conversations about the dangers of the tram tracks in Gent, guess which idiot still managed to crash on them... [No major damage and managed to ride on to Antwerp with no issues]

17.07.2025 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It would be rude not to...

16.07.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We made it to Belgium!

16.07.2025 09:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Somme sunset

13.07.2025 21:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The cycle path on the Pont de Normandie. That was... an experience...

12.07.2025 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Made it to the seaside β˜€οΈ

12.07.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Another day of TdF spectating fun in Suisse normande

10.07.2025 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Made it to Caen for the Tour de France πŸ˜€

09.07.2025 09:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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La Suisse Normande was lovely in the sunshine today πŸ˜€ and the next two days we'll be watching the Tour de France having cycled here πŸ˜€

08.07.2025 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We've made it to Normandy, on schedule to make it to Caen on Wednesday πŸ˜€

07.07.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Which idiot booked a hotel room in France without a TV to watch the end of today's stage on? On the plus side we have a great view of drunk boat jousting in Dinan...

06.07.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Outside a cafe in Morlaix

Outside a cafe in Morlaix

Brittany!

05.07.2025 07:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Steve is so wise (it took me several years of marathon running before I realised they weren't what I wanted to carry on doing!)

04.07.2025 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're off to the Tour de France! So far we've ridden 7km to the station and replaced one tyre...

04.07.2025 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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The out of office is on and I'm... standing on a roundabout in hi viz. I've spent more time marshalling than riding in the past week I think, but that should change from tomorrow. 2 and a bit weeks of riding await πŸ˜€ And watching a little bike race in France πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

03.07.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I don't often see the sunset at this time of year, but it was a late ride back from marshalling Otley Cycle Races!

03.07.2025 05:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Time for some bike race marshalling! Slightly more low key than the bike race we'll be at next Wednesday...

02.07.2025 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

On the plus side, I just correctly used the subjunctive...

01.07.2025 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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