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Sir Balthazar Wobbly

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I do Audax rides on the magnificent Pashley Guv'nor. Proud owner of pair of Plus Fours & a Springer Spaniel. Also proud anti-fascist, anti-racist. Fugitive from the place formerly known as Twitter https://twitter.com/SirWobbly

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Oh lordy!

Guess who got picked to ask the panel a question....

04.11.2025 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, very good πŸ‘

04.11.2025 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So a fraction of my age then...

04.11.2025 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A table on a stage with seats and microphones and a banner with the BBC Radio 4 logo and the words "The kitchen Cabinet"

A table on a stage with seats and microphones and a banner with the BBC Radio 4 logo and the words "The kitchen Cabinet"

No prizes for guessing what I'm at a recording of.

#BBC #RADIO4

04.11.2025 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

It has a million calories.

Designed to fuel long-distance riders.

04.11.2025 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Will he do another?

My next PBP will be my fifth... 😎

04.11.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A pastry in the shape of a bicycle wheel no less.

I've been fortunate enough to eat a Paris Brest whilst riding the Paris Brest Paris πŸ˜„

04.11.2025 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Not next year be because it's only run every four years.

2027, though, is another popular jaunt for cyclists: the 1200km Paris Brest Paris. I'd like to have another crack at that.

04.11.2025 16:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Repair Cafes | Worcestershire County Council Worcestershire has 7 repair cafes where all kinds of household and personal items can be repaired free of charge.

We have seven of them in Worcestershire

www.worcestershire.gov.uk/lets-waste-l...

04.11.2025 12:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Stopping the event was sad but absolutely the right decision. I was riding through North Yorkshire when storm Floris stuck and conditions were *extremely* hazardous. Tackling the route over the Pennines could easily have resulted one or more of the 2,000+ riders getting killed.

04.11.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I am one of the riders who took part in the London Edinburgh London ride in August. I can confirm that the condition of the surface of some of the roads on the route through Cambridge was absolutely shocking.

04.11.2025 08:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

8:75???

03.11.2025 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hips? Knees? Hang-over?

Do tell....

02.11.2025 08:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Pete, that is a very, very funny reply. 😍

πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

02.11.2025 08:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If only I had some substance.

I was hoping the long, grey beard would give the impression of the wisdom of Gandalf...

01.11.2025 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When I attempted the 1,900km "Race Around The Netherlands" a few years ago I carried about a kilo of porridge oats. I never did manage to eat of it.

But then I did manage to poison myself and fail to finish. Needed an ambulance too, you know.

#type2fun

01.11.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Balthazar Wobbly going to the supermarket

Balthazar Wobbly going to the supermarket

Rev, you know this is exactly what I look like in real life

01.11.2025 19:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You have nailed it right there.

By the way, I've been married for 35 years. And so has my wife.

01.11.2025 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A picture of our hero, Sir Balthazar Wobbly, in his cubicle at work. He is in a meeting with project manager.

A picture of our hero, Sir Balthazar Wobbly, in his cubicle at work. He is in a meeting with project manager.

Most comfortable, you say?

This...

01.11.2025 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

"spare" food?

I've never heard of that...

01.11.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Corporate, management-level unfortunately.

However, head office is a three hour drive away. So overnight stays on a park bench are a cost-saving option for me.

01.11.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Brilliant ❀

01.11.2025 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Close up of ludicrously tangled and grey beard. Attached to an old fart.

Close up of ludicrously tangled and grey beard. Attached to an old fart.

My contract is due to end in the new year so I'm job hunting again ☹️

What do I do about my beard?

* Get rid?
* Dye? (so I don't look as old as Methuselah)
* Trim it? (makes me look like Captain Birdseye)
* Do bugger all (aka my "rough sleeper" look as my wife so kindly puts it)

01.11.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 0

You fail to mention that people also don't feel better off after 14 years of Tory government.

26.10.2025 09:27 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"rat", not "rap".

23.10.2025 20:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How does destroying Labour help "the left"?

22.10.2025 22:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The Great British Honey Scandal | The Observer
YouTube video by The Observer UK The Great British Honey Scandal | The Observer

It appears honey isn't necessarily honey!

"Honey flavoured syrup"

A fascinating little insight into honey fraud.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G5H...

19.10.2025 11:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"What’s wrong with First Past the Post?"

Where should I start....?

#GreenParty #LibDem

15.10.2025 08:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Waiting for a delayed flight?

No, waiting for an alibi.

14.10.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A youthful Hugh Lloyd there.

#LollipopLovesMrMole

14.10.2025 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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