Dr Geraint Preest

End of an era. Best bike shop around. Thank you Richard, John, Martin and the gang. Thanks for giving my lads Saturday jobs when they were students. Thank you for keeping my bikes in pristine condition.

Had supper in Gorse, Pontcanna this evening. Special occasion fare, really, but, boy can these folks cook. Delicious.

If you’ve not visited Garwnant visitor centre recently, I highly recommend it. Excellent cafe too. Transformed since I last came. The woodland walks are food for the soul.

Resident doctors fear unemployment due to lack of training places A union claims more training places are needed as resident doctors struggle to find suitable positions.

GPs and hospital Drs are crying out for help with insurmountable workload. Cutting off the supply of new blood is absolute madness and building even bigger problems for the future.
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Yacht sinks at the Skerries as sailor rescued by RNLI The experienced yachtsman was forced to abandon his boat in his life jacket and wait to be rescued.

"When I called my wife Pauline she said, 'You have done what?!'" Mr Cowlard recalled. "I said to her, 'Is there any chance you could pick me up from the hospital and bring a complete set of clothes?'"
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It’s been an absolute honour and pleasure to sit on @Coeliac_UK Health Advisory Council for the past 15 years. However, as I reduce my clinical activities in general, the time is now right to step down. A fantastic organisation and true advocates for people with coeliac disease.

Leave health tests to medical professionals, researchers warn Self-testing kits sold in supermarkets and pharmacies may not live up to accuracy claims, leading to health anxiety or missed diagnoses

“Leave health tests to medical professionals, researchers warn”
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Today’s Tour de France stage finished on Mt Ventoux. I know that the cyclists following me will know about Tom Simpson and Ventoux. The Tom Simpson Memorial Fund does excellent work in Tom’s memory. How about putting a few £ their way on #Ventoux day👇 tomsimpsonmemorialfund.co.uk

Zero points for originality, but I feel compelled to post this photo from my last trip.
I’ve ridden it many times and it is a mountain like no other. It calls you back. I can’t wait for the next trip. Shame #MVDP won’t be there to drop a wattbomb today* #Ventoux (*but Pogi may!)

Listening to a graduation ceremony speech delivered to a number of very talented young people.
“It’s not what you know, but what you do with what you know”

This leaflet is a useful guide for anyone thinking of #cycling in #Girona for the first time

Currently in Girona where I’m teaching locals - well into cycling culture - how to pronounce my name by simply saying “Geraint, as in Geraint Thomas!”. He needs a knighthood for services to pronouncing Geraint as well as getting a yellow jersey!

It reminds me of Welsh “Cynghanedd” poetry where you have to match the consonants at the beginning and end of each sentence. Adds a level of complexity that is truly impressive when executed with depth of feeling like that

That’s really good, David. A “tweet” that deserves a lot of views. I’m a bit younger but still resonates.

Velodrom and La Fabrica #Girona fast becoming my favourite cafe/brunch stops

This night scented stock smells sensational right now, as the sun starts to set.

To adapt Keith Bontrager’s quote to Primary Care:
Cheap | Rapid access | High quality
Choose any two?

At times like this, I wish BlueSky conveyed aromas

Cruise liner “Silver Shadow” docked in Cardiff this evening.
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I once went on a housecall to an elderly patient who lived alone. As I was taking a history, a disembodied voice chirped up from behind the sofa.
“Ah, that’s Alexa reminding me to take my tablets” said my patient.

Plenty studies showing that your postcode is a better predictor of your health outcomes than your genome.

YouTube video by Road Cycling Academy '30-50% of My Clients Come in on Race Bikes' (what's the problem?)

This is why a proper bike fit is worth its weight in gold. Fit first and foremost.
'30-50% of My Clients Come in on Race Bikes' (what's the problem?) youtu.be/U4TfZKDLwpw?...

The descent from #ElsAngels to Madremanya has to be one of the most rewarding descents ever. My new favourite loop. Ribbons of smooth tarmac. Superb handling #Colnago V4R. A great day 🚴🏻‍♂️ #Hincapie loop

Folks, forgive me the indulgence, but I’ve lucked out. I’m riding a #Colnago in Catalonia under cloudless blue skies. Does life get any better?
I only wish my 19yr old self was here to put it through its paces.

This is an absolutely beautiful setting and music. The smell of white jasmine, beautiful music and surroundings. Capturing the moment. 🎶

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…and great coffees too #latteart #swan

Best bike shop in the world? Certainly has the wow factor.
Velodrom, Girona #NEWSRAM

When you know, you know

La Fabrica, Girona 🚴🏻‍♂️