Deborah Foster

Stopping on Eton Bridge to enjoy the puddles.

Deep in the depths of the Pirate Park in W Windsor

This fella’s got quite a collection of bikes, look at this beauty!

What a turnout for today’s damp Level 1 easy ride! Clearly everyone has cabin fever & needed to get outside. It was an urban route across to Eton & back via W Windsor. Three people came in one bike, can you work out which one?

The route, with an option to cross into Eton

Riding on one of Windsor's cycle routes

Hoping the new signs outside the Racecourse Marina keep the shared path car free

If you don't fancy riding, come in & gt your bike checked over

Weather permitting 🌦️🤞, on Saturday it’s a 7 mile easy Level 1 Guided Ride from @theswanclewer.bsky.social at 11am. A beginners' urban route, around Eton & W.Windsor to avoid puddles/mud. Please book the ride by Friday, so we can expect you. Same link to pre-book Bike Kitchen repairs: bit.ly/49VSkq2

🕳️ It’s #NationalPotholeDay, and the results are in...

Congrats to the winners of our pothole photo competition, capturing Britain’s road craters in all their unwanted glory.

See one? Report it: fillthathole.org.uk

A robin on a gravel bike’s brake level, photo taken earlier today in Windsor Great Park

Merry Christmas from the volunteers at #WindsorCycleHub. It’s our last @theswanclewer.bsky.social session of 2025 on Saturday 20th. We open at 10:45 for a Level 3 ride to #WindsorGreatPark. Our #BikeKitchen Elves we be at the 🦢 to safety check any Xmas bikes. Please book both here: bit.ly/49VSkq2

A steady ride along the Jubilee River path - we check how puddly it is before choosing to ride on it

We fix bikes at The Swan! Simple repairs & safety checks. We welcome donations to pay for tools, parts & training

Riding up the slope, back to Clewer

This Saturday (Dec w/e 1) it’s an Easy Level 1 guided ride from @theswanclewer.bsky.social at 11am. Up to 8 steady miles, with some basic riding skills included. Dress for drizzle. Please book the ride, by Friday, so we can expect you. Same link to pre-book Bike Kitchen repairs: bit.ly/49VSkq2

Groups 1 & (the new) 2 assemble in front of the club house

Group 1 in action at Dorney

Group 2 action shot

Groups 1 & 2 assemble at the start house

Amazing weather this morning for our Level 3 ride to Dorney Rowing Lake. Lots of riders, plenty of great photos & stacks of wildlife spots. 1/2

Farage Is Coming for Our Human Rights Nigel Farage is waging a war on human rights that will strip asylum seekers of their basic protections from injustice and harm. We can't let that happen.

Nigel Farage is coming for our human rights.

My piece for @tribunemagazine.bsky.social.
www.tribunemag.co.uk/2025/10/farage-is-coming-for-our-human-rights

The route

Some Level 1 riders enjoying the Jubilee River path

Our top mechanics, on the case at The Swan

This Saturday (Nov w/e 1) it’s an easy Level 1 guided ride from @theswanclewer.bsky.social at 11am. A family friendly 6.8 mile traffic-free loop on gravel trails to Eton Wick 🍂⛅️. Please pre-book the ride, by Friday evening, & Bike Kitchen repairs with this link, so we can expect you: bit.ly/49VSkq2

Weather forecast for Saturday showing 41mph gusts!

Bike repairs at the Swan

This Saturday, due to the high winds forecast with Storm Amy ⛈️🌫️🌪️, there’s no Guided Ride. Staying on our bikes & away from debris is key.

We’re open for Bike Kitchen repairs, here’s the booking link: bit.ly/49VSkq2

We’ll be at Dedworth Medical Centre’s wellbeing event too, maybe see you there?

Very good stuff from Sadiq Khan at the Labour Irish society event. He said there are two reasons he loves coming to Labour Conference.

“One is the reception at the Labour Party Irish Society reception.

“The second is to get away from all the Sharia Law in London”

A group of Brownies after practicing riding around our cones. Our volunteers love sharing bike skills

Some very attentive Brownies taking in loads of information on bike tools from our volunteer

A very attentive Brownie getting some tips on brakes from one of our volunteers

This week we helped 6th #Windsor #Brownies earn their mechanics badges. It’s great showing youngsters how to take care of their bikes (it’s good to show grown-ups too). Got a children’s group in Windsor that want to know more about bikes? Drop us a line at info@windsorcyclehub.org

Clara’s cafe counter showing a variety of refreshments & a sign advising that it closes between 31st Sept - 31st March

ICYMI, Clara’s - our favourite cafe in #WindsorGreatPark closes soon for the season.
Quite likely that tomorrow’s Level 3 Guided Ride to WGP will drop in. Would be rude not to! Book your place today: bit.ly/3L2XCUa

Yesterday, the largest far-right protest in UK history marched through London, led by racist Tommy Robinson.

Today, we say: They don’t speak for us — and they won’t have the last word.

This Wednesday we come together against Trump and for a better future. Do everything to be there.

What is UOE Store? They seem to have staged a coup at the big Post Office in #Windsor. The self serve machines are “no longer in service”.

Nigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on GB News earnings Exclusive: Reform leader’s use of personal services firm is a practice criticised across the political spectrum

This is a huge story.

Don't let him get away with it.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

The ride leader stands on the new bench to address the crowd at the Swan. Ride safety is everything!

Riders from groups 1 & 2 unite along the Jubilee River track.

Riders from groups 2 & 3 meet in Slough’s Herschel Park. They can never hear enough local history!

One of our riders enjoys a welcome break on the Myrke Bridge ‘twixt Slough & Eton. It’s amazing to see how well the trees etc. have grown here.

A record 30 riders for today’s Level 1 from @theswanclewer.bsky.social to sunny #Slough & #Eton. Thanks for today’s volunteers who made it possible.
We like to see you on our rides, but please book at least 1 day 📆 in advance to help us plan volunteer numbers, so we can all enjoy ourselves 😀🚲.

Entrance to the bridge for Monkey Island Lane - showing barrier

The sign saying it’s closed & showing alternative route

Summerleaze bridge on NCN4 (the rickety wooden one from Monkey Island Lane over to Eton Dorney Rowing Lake) is closed for repairs.

TBF, it’s in a state with lots of gaps & rotten boards - so in need of urgent repair.

Off to cross the Thames on the M4 bridge instead.

WCH in action, doing the ‘Chariots of Fire’ avenue in Eton

Fixing bikes at the Swan, we’ve established that the wheel needs trueing

A cycling route sign that you’re bound to see on Saturday

This Saturday (1st w/e of Sept) it’s an easy Level 1 guided ride from @theswanclewer.bsky.social at 11am, be with us at 1045. A quiet traffic-free 8 mile mixed surface loop, suitable for families. Please pre-book the ride & Bike Kitchen repairs with this link, so we can expect you: bit.ly/49VSkq2

The ride leader gives the important pre-ride brief at the 🦢. “Please don’t ride on the ride leader’s right!” etc.

Pre departure snap at the 🦢

In Nuptown (‘twixt Winkfield & B’nell) after enjoying a route unsuitable for motors.

Just about to leave B’nell (head office town of a well known supermarket) - outside of Waitrose

More records broken this week, with our biggest ever Level 4 ride. After the pre-ride brief, we headed off along a selection of nice traffic-free lanes to Bracknell. We stopped at Waitrose for coffee & a comfort break. Then on via Chavey Down, N.Ascot & WGP back to @theswanclewer.bsky.social.

Our route to Ascot, via WGP

WCH enjoying cycling in WGP (NB no more than 6 per group!)

This Saturday's HQ will be at W&E Brewery behind Unit 4

Our BK crew refurbishing bargain bikes for sale

This Saturday (Aug w/e no.3) it’s an intermediate Level 3 guided ride from WINDSOR & ETON BREWERY (not 🦢!) at 11am. A 17.8 mile mainly road ride to Ascot Racecourse via WGP. Bring drink & spare tube. Please pre-book the ride & Bike Kitchen repairs with this link, so we can expect you: bit.ly/49VSkq2

A lone mechanic fixing a bike at The Swan - please don't bring anything complicated in this week!

📢🚨 This Saturday 9th August, as it's the 🏖️🍦🛫, we've only a few mechanics for Bike Kitchen. So, we're only able to cover safety checks & very minor tweaks this week. The L2 ride 🚴‍♀️ is unaffected. Please pre-book ride & repairs with this link, so we can expect you: bit.ly/49VSkq2

The all important pre-ride briefing innThe Swan’s courtyard. You can see why we need to get the ride out before we open Bike Kitchen just after 11am.

Negotiating an A frame barrier. It’s easy if you’re able bodied & ride a bike with narrow handlebars. Imagine trying it if you had mobility needs & had no one to help you.

Action shot of a ride leader & a rider, from the gravel path beside the Jubilee River.

All 3 groups assemble in Hershel Park, Slough, for fun facts on astronomy, famous park residents & the impact of Michael Fish’s hurricane.

Another massive Level 1 easy guided ride from @theswanclewer.bsky.social today. We negotiated the barriers to get onto, & along, the Jubilee River path. We rendezvoused in Herschel Park, Slough, for our last impromptu talk about the Herschels ☄️ 🔭. Back next week for a longer Level 2 ride.

Employment Rights Bill “Tory and Lib Dem peers, cheered on by Reform, are doing everything they can to block the biggest upgrade to...

They’re back.

Tory and Lib Dem Lords – the double act no one asked for, cheered on by Reform, are teaming up to weaken your rights at work.

We won’t let them.
👉 labourunions.org.uk/yourrights/

Group 2 stop to admire the 1908 Olympic Games mile marker in Eton. Always LOOK UP

Hang on, who’s that at the top of the wall? Is it Spider-Man or Antony Gormley?

Graffiti, innit

Group 1 & 2 meet outside Dorney Court Garden centre

Today was scorchio, so good to ride at a leisurely pace & spot interesting things beginning with G. Incl. the 1908 Olympic Games marathon mile marker, an Antony Gormley sculpture, cool Graffiti & a Garden centre. Back next week for L3 to WGP.

Picture of vehicle hood taller than a little girl crossing in front of it.

That’s one hell of an article title. And one hell of an image in the article.

“Call to drop Range Rover sponsorship of Wimbledon as SUVs 82% more likely to kill children.”

Good idea.

www.londondaily.news/call-to-drop...

Me too, not on Threads either 😢

Plant trees everywhere

If I published this video next week, I could be sent to prison for 14 years.

That’s for expressing support for Palestine Action, who take direct action to stop genocide.

We are heading to a very dark place.

New video 👇

youtu.be/KgPy2QRS7r8

Pass the Employment Rights Bill – in full, without delay The biggest upgrade in workers’ rights in a generation is within reach. But Tory peers and big business want to water it down. Add your name now to demand the House of Lords passes the Employment Righ...

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/pa...

30th June, if Cooper's order is passed, should be our "I'm Spartacus" moment: if tens of thousands of us declare support for PA, it would make her disgraceful assault on freedom of assembly and freedom of speech unworkable.