Mark Jacobs

A bit of Barry Island this morning. Coffee and cake at 07:30. I was out of there before the crowds arrived. #bike

Nothing changes. This scene has been played out so many times. Suffragettes, LGBT, Black & Ethnic minorities, miners, CND and many more. Meanwhile there is gun crime, drugs destroying communities, burglaries that are no longer investigated. Here is your crime reference number.

Before the masses wake up.
Bute Park, Cardiff.

Viktor's White Gazelle ebike on a dirt trail next to some tall flowers off the North Branch of the Chicago River

A bumblebee working on a purple flowers among lots of tall flowers

The best vehicle for seeing nature is one that doesn't disturb it

The remains of a viaduct at Penrhos cutting, Caerphilly.

Some wilderness amongst the suburban sprawl. Hendre Lake, Cardiff

Same media narrative day in day out. Immigration and Reform.

A Heron about to start a fishing trip. Spotted at Marshfield on the Gwent Levels.

That’s true. You would have been pictured holding a tram 😉. I can see why people may think it’s you. It may still happen though. Services to public transport planning. 😊

Cardiff street art.

Elephant in Bute Park, Cardiff.

St John The Baptist Church showing its presence in the city of Cardiff. Incredible buildings that are far superior than any of the disposable buildings we have today.

Hungary banned anything that “promotes homosexuality,” which means Pride.

However, today over 500,000 people in Budapest told the government to fuck off. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Absolutely incredible turnout for Budapest Pride! So proud of all the organizers, including some old friends, who estimate hundreds of thousands— major embarrassment to Orban

This is great. Thanks for sharing.

The media drive the narrative.

Roath lake this morning. A real gem in Cardiff

Treasury cuts to cycling and walking budget unlawful, rules Court of Appeal Treasury cuts to cycling and walking budget unlawful, rules Court of Appeal FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10 June 2025 In a historic judgment, the Court of Appeal has today ruled in Transport Action Network’...

Treasury cuts to cycling and walking budget UNLAWFUL, rules Court of Appeal
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Todays ride. Colliery’s and climbing over the Bwlch mountain. #bikes

Moody skies in Cardiff. A soaking is guaranteed.

Happy Friday! Get the bike out and empty your mind. #bikes

The result is driven by the over 50’s. Those under 49 have a very different view.

Wild buttercups

Lift me up buttercup

Person riding on the sidwalk next to a truck on the road DON'T BE ANGRY AT THE PERSON RIDING ON THE SIDEWALK DIRECT YOUR FRUSTRATION TO THE CITY THAT HAS REFUSED TO PROVIDE SAFE ROUTES. LET'S ATTACK THE PROBLEM NOT THE SYMPTOM

symptom

Overheard: Apparently Zelenskyy had some cards, and he didn’t need a suit.

Always take a moment to have a break.

Cosmeston Lakes, Penarth at 6am. Not a sole in sight and the wildlife was enjoying every minute of it. Always a good time to be on the bike too as there is no traffic.

Good luck.

Cardiff Bay this morning

Man arrested after 'car collides with number of pedestrians' in Leicester A man has been arrested after reports that a car collided with a number of pedestrians in Leicester, police have said.

When are we going to tackle road violence?

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