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@tobycastle

8 years

Good deed for day done done. Helped @Harry_Styles with his gears on Highgate West Hill. Very nice chap. #cyclekarma #hills #lunchtraining

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Some personal news – I’m leaving the @BBC after 9 years and off to @FCDOGovUK as Head of News & Press Secretary to Foreign Sec. Start later this year and leave with nothing but good feelings for @BBCNews Grateful for a fresh opportunity and can’t wait to get stuck in.

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8 years

Pretty much sums up today's @LeTour

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8 years

@Ed_Clancy what a hero! 3rd team pursuit gold. Back surgery last year. Top ride. @condorcycles @teamjltcondor @johnherety will be mega proud

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7 years

Voice from kitchen: "what are you watching? That's not cycling is it? Surely it's finished by now..." Me: "Tour of Wallonie innit"

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@tobycastle

7 years

@AsEasyAsRiding As @MartinPorter6 wrote driving offences seem far more likely than other serious crimes to invoke empathy and compassion from a jury. “There but for the grace of God go I”

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@tobycastle

5 years

24yrs today since we lost John Schofield. Fitting tribute paid by @jonathancmunro at start of today’s @BBCNews editorial meeting sat in NBH room named after him. John’s legacy continues @JSchofieldTrust supporting young journalists and promoting social mobility in the industry

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@tobycastle

8 years

Once had a summer job ironing John Hurt's shirts on film Night Train. He'd regale stories of legendary booze ups & scrapes. Lovely man.

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@tobycastle

7 years

If you're near a TV get BBC2 on now. Incredible access to the incredible work of the NHS reacting to Westminster terror attack. #hospital

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@tobycastle

5 years

Please take a moment to read this thread written by John's widow Susie on behalf on the trust. Proud to be a Trustee of @JSchofieldTrust and it's work to support young journalists.

John Schofield Trust

@JSchofieldTrust

5 years

1/12 24 years ago today, @BBCWorldTonight ’s John Schofield was killed in Croatia. He was just 29. UK newsrooms were stunned. He is still mourned by his family and friends

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@tobycastle

10 years

@beckie0 presenting best award of the night #MindAward tonight. # http://t.co/sx6aGSo21r

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@tobycastle

8 years

#Ambulance on @BBCOne is compelling watch. Paramedic Dan one hell of advert for the profession. Also shows what uncaring people out there.

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@tobycastle

8 years

@PippaCrerar @citycyclists @justinmckie ask why Mayor appears to want one of London's great parks to remain car rat-run?! #cs11 #reprk

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@tobycastle

6 years

Another morning, another cyclist down in Regents Park. Looks like another truck turning into Inner Circle taking out a rider. She looked ok walked into back of ambulance. @RPcyclists

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@tobycastle

4 years

If you have a few mins today can I urge you watch this film about @BCNtweet And on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay this from @sima_kotecha And this from @NickFrendo

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@tobycastle

10 years

Managed to get back to London to see last couple of laps of #tob2014 fantastic atmosphere. Also saw @modcyclingphoto http://t.co/SgtCs5Vp4R

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@tobycastle

2 years

@CyclingLawLDN Absolute nightmare of a junction. All those along Clerkenwell are death traps.

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@tobycastle

8 years

#fuelling before Ghent to Oudenaarde then some #RVV cobbles #rcc

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@tobycastle

9 years

Presenting @MindCharity Media Award tonight. Always an incredibly uplifting evening. Updates thru night.

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@tobycastle

6 years

@antonydore @BBCWorld You got @Robert_E_Kelly there! Excellent

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2 years

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1 year

@nealrogers @millarmind @Faust0w @seppkuss And lost the PR victory of the glorious storyline of GC Kuss and 3 GTs in one year with 3 diff leaders...

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@tobycastle

8 years

Nice pins #legsit

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@tobycastle

9 years

Nearly 80km done. 2 ascents of Ventoux done. Descend to Sault & last ascent then run into Bedoin. Weather glorious. http://t.co/I6CIbpbkmC

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@tobycastle

8 years

London-Oxford-London today. 257.7km. Scorchio - garmin showed 30.4deg. Over 6 litres of fluid drunk! Bring on the high mountains!

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@tobycastle

5 years

#Giro2019 today climbs historic Passo San Boldo. Known as the "Road of 100 Days" - prisoners of war, the elderly, women and children forced to build it in 1918 so army could supply the Piave front.

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@tobycastle

7 years

My friend @simonianson has just ridden London-Edinburgh & back in 97hrs 20mins. Totally bonkers but absolutely chuffed for him #LEL2017

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@tobycastle

7 years

So I've spent 760hrs on my bike in 2017 (still potentially 8 more days of riding!) covering 18.170km & climbing 192,500m. I've ridden 314days out of 357 with longest ride 270.3km. 193hrs were spent in company of @higgis

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@tobycastle

6 years

Thinking of all those working today. To those at @BBCNews obvs but especially grateful to nursing staff on Brodie ward @StGeorgesTrust who are pulling out all the stops to give the patients as good a Xmas Day as possible #NHSheroes #nhs #stgeorgestooting

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@tobycastle

8 years

Back to reality. Back to the commute. Shat on by a bird. Perfect...

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@tobycastle

8 years

Interesting commute. Man said that if I keep riding my bike I might get legs as good as his. Then revealed he was wearing ladies stockings!

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@tobycastle

8 years

@simonianson Ha fucking ha. Stuck in big ring. Just needed a little twiddle with hipster down tube shifter.

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@tobycastle

4 years

Pretty shocked to hear this tonight. Many a conspiratorial phone call or beer in SW1. Very sad. Thinking of Paul’s family. RIP

Michael Crick

@MichaelLCrick

4 years

Dreadful news. Paul Lambert, known throughout politics as “Gobby”, has died. Former BBC producer who was a master of the political doorstep. He was 61.

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@tobycastle

8 years

We made it. 442km in 29hrs 15mins. Quite simply the hardest ride I've ever done. What an…

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@tobycastle

8 years

Too many unforgettable experiences to list but massive hat to fellow riders @higgis @alexrbarlow @raffijacobs @Petelovescake @simonianson

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@tobycastle

7 years

News #marathon @sianwilliams100 4.20 @Raworthontherun 3.29 @BillNeelyNBC 3.11 @jonathancmunro 4.04 @benjiwickham 3.09 @RachelCorpTweet 4.34

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@tobycastle

8 years

Well that was one of those never forget days on a bike. Lost a bottle. Broke my saddle bag but sod it. #ParisRoubaix done. Beer please!

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@tobycastle

10 years

We've arrived. #BoroOnTour #borolive #utb http://t.co/FJBnKV96Q6

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@tobycastle

5 years

Yet another crash in #regentspark last night - audi vs moped. Rider injured. Car & bike still there this morning. Mini-cab uturning for @FriezeArtFair drop off? My advice is to keep clear this weekend... ( @Cycle_Whamp @londondynaslow @justinmckie @RPcyclists @london_cycling )

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@tobycastle

9 years

Stelvio both sides done. This is what it looks like. 1 descent then day 3 done. http://t.co/B7j5okpq4G

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@tobycastle

9 years

Great day. Good knee-hab ride around Tunbridge Wells/Lingfield. Bumped into @LauraBower2 at @thevelohouse & good @rapha_rcc drinks tonight

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@tobycastle

9 years

Go to Lakes. Relax. Unwind. Get some quality miles in = 7hr drive. Gales, rain & more rain forecast. #britishbankholiday #sodslaw

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@tobycastle

4 years

This made me smile on my commute this morning. Well done @BBCPhilharmonic @bbc5live @chriswarburton_ @EllyOldroyd

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@tobycastle

8 years

Have to admit I jumped off the sofa for that goal. #WALBEL

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@tobycastle

4 years

Giro day! Better late than never. Even likelihood of another wet commute isn’t dampening spirits. Go @taogeoghegan #Giro2020

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@tobycastle

2 years

Great evening at @rapha Brewer Street to hear @friebos in conversation with @tomcary_tel about his new Jan Ullrich book. Fascinating insight into his career & life incl really interesting points about German morality & ASO’s trouble with dealing with Tour’s doping past.

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@tobycastle

8 years

Classic. Reporter doing mobile dead spot story in area with no phone reception. Newsdesk can't raise them on the phone. #lifeb4mobiles

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@tobycastle

8 years

Go for a quick beer after work and go to get my bike but Billy Ocean's in the the way.

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@tobycastle

9 years

Having a lie down after 50km ride that felt like one of hardest rides ever. Nothing prepares you for the cobbles. #parisroubaix #recce

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@tobycastle

6 years

Off the bike today and rare commute via @GNRailUK every train so far this morning either cancelled or delayed. Seriously don’t know how people can do this everyday. I’d take my chances on the roads every time.

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@tobycastle

9 years

Pizza ordered. Total for day 224km. Total for week 478km. Knackered... What a day for ride though... #greatescapeaudax

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@tobycastle

4 years

Incredibly proud to have played a small part in promoting the fantastic work of the @JSchofieldTrust as a Trustee. @susieschobags has grown something from tragedy of losing John & built an incredible charity. Her passionate leadership & relentless energy is simply inspirational.

John Schofield Trust

@JSchofieldTrust

4 years

'After John died, my world collapsed. I had to create something positive'. Our founder, @susieschobags , explains why she started the Trust 25 years ago

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@tobycastle

6 years

Sad to see demise of @teamjltcondor would often pop into @condorcycles in the hope of bumping into one of the pros or @johnherety happened a few times & they were all generous with their time. Still ride my Rapha Condor Sharp Leggero with pride.

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@tobycastle

9 years

Back from quick spin around Tetbury. Took a mate for the longest ride he's done in 24 years. Brilliant.

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@tobycastle

9 years

Great couple of commutes already this week. Not too cold and flying along. Hopefully knee hell behind me. Bring on winter training...

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@tobycastle

5 years

@ChrisMasonBBC @seandunderdale And a glimpse of my bald spot...

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@tobycastle

9 years

Survived. Big ride and very slippery on Ranmore Common but great fun. Thks @simonianson

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9 years

Managed to get lost on way back from Essex. Detour via Olympic Park & tow path. Another 200km in the bank. Jam doughnut now...

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@tobycastle

7 years

In age of dash/head/body cams why do drivers who rely on their licence for their income think they can get away with driving like knobs? 1/2

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@tobycastle

8 years

All my twitter friends will be glad to hear that I had totally uneventful commute this morning.

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@tobycastle

9 years

Absolutely cooked but done it. Hardest day of week mentally so near but so far. Made it to Nice. Incredibly proud of @higgis @raffijacobs

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@tobycastle

9 years

Dark day for London's cyclists. Best place for post lap coffees pops off @mothersmilkW1 Farewell http://t.co/WzdHshi0v7

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@tobycastle

8 years

Privileged to be handing out gong @MindCharity media awards tonight. Good luck to all those shortlisted #VMGMindAwards

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@tobycastle

5 years

@dinosofos Well deserved. My mum said Electioncast made it to Dead Ringers!

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@tobycastle

5 years

If you do one thing this week take time to ask friends, colleagues and loved ones if they want to talk. So proud of @NickFrendo and his work with @MovemberUK #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters

Manning up didn't help me: suicide survivor riding to raise awareness of men's mental health

Nick Frendo is encouraging men to open up and talk more

www.cyclingweekly.com

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@tobycastle

8 years

That was a Bastille Day Bastard Grande Fromage. 203.1km 5,218m climbing. 2 x HC 2 x Cat 1. Aubisque / Tourmalet / Aspin / Peyresourde BOOM!

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@tobycastle

4 years

@Cycle_Whamp @CyclingLawLDN @SezRamos @MikeyCycling @theroyalparks @MPSRoyal_Parks Absolutely ridiculous level of speed by two vans that shouldn't have even been in Regents this morning. Lights at Physicians causing even higher level of rage than normal...

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@tobycastle

9 years

173km winter ride today. First century since Pyrenee and knee hell. V happy to report not as much as a twinge. Bit tired now tho...

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@tobycastle

9 years

Survived @VSeriesCycling @thomsonreuters media team tt canary wharf. Wet & slippery. Loved @antmccrossan 'killer corner' commentary #tired

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@tobycastle

8 years

Chilly hillz this morning. Good hardy crowd of #rcc crew out in -4.8 on the garmin. Beautiful sunrise over #AllyPally

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@tobycastle

4 years

Be interested to see if ⁦ @haringeycouncil ⁩ ⁦ @MPSHaringey ⁩ talking to ⁦ @RBKC ⁩ to crack down on antisocial drivers ⁦ @Yourallypally ⁩ and surrounding roads ⁦⁦ @CrescentRdChaos ⁩ ⁦ @RailwayRes ⁩ ⁦ @parksidemalvern ⁩

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@tobycastle

8 years

On the plane. Bike boxes spotted being loaded. Calpe here we come. @higgis @LeDomTours

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@tobycastle

4 years

Horrific crash for @EvenepoelRemco at #ILombardia wish him well. But good to see @Eurosport_UK @gcntweet taking decision to cut away from intrusive pix of him getting treatment. Must be a first for that @robhatchtv ?

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@tobycastle

6 years

There are good people in the world. Left my notebook in @Scanditwitchen and someone it handed in! Thanks to random person! #randomactsofkindness

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@tobycastle

9 years

Great night meeting new @JSchofieldTrust mentors & mentees. Left party in full swing. @adavies4 @frasereC4 @AndrewWilsonSky leading charge!

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@tobycastle

8 years

Much better commute home tonight. Dry roads. Positive frame of mind helps. Just allow all the shit to wash over you! #norush #notinametalbox

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@tobycastle

8 years

9 days off the bike, 9 days of boozing & great food. Today's back to the grindstone ride was always going to hurt but that was a brute...

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@tobycastle

8 years

Lying on bed in Sestriere watching @LeTour #surlaplaque #coliday with @LeDomTours finished. 1,159km / 29,636m of climbing. What a trip! 1/2

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@tobycastle

6 years

@helenlewis Really fantastic list of resources. Pls don't forget @JSchofieldTrust - this year we're launching mentor scheme for 6th formers from disadvantaged bgrds who are keen to be next gen of media professionals

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tobycastle

@tobycastle

7 years

I am officially old

Andy McGrath

@Andymcgra

7 years

#TDF2017 : only 5 riders who were born in the Seventies: Zubeldia (1977), Hayman (1978), Voeckler, Chavanel, Curvers (1979)

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@tobycastle

9 years

It's not even 9.30am and I've already had a big piece of cake. #lovingxmas

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@tobycastle

9 years

Man in Stelvio cafe just recognised us from first visit. "Ah strong men" #mademyday #KoM

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@tobycastle

8 years

That's what you call a flag. #UTB

Andrew Nicholson

@Point1golfcoach

8 years

Pride in your home town ... @Boro #UTB

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@tobycastle

9 years

Climbed highest paved road in Europe 2802m. On top of Col de Vars & Col de Izoard. Beer & 40km road to hotel to go http://t.co/OK3QyWMae9

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@tobycastle

4 years

@TomDrife @inpia @blurfarsea @ErrolMurray @jimmoran @AidanCook @HPBCLeeds @JackLSimpson @russthomas76 @chrisrabbitt @Jamesfry75 @BBC6Music played smashing pumpkins today and I thought of this thread

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tobycastle

@tobycastle

6 years

Follow @susieschobags if you don't already. She's remembering her husband John lost in Croatia 23yrs ago today. The Trust set up in his name continues to support young journalists & needs you help for it's ambitious plans @JSchofieldTrust

Susannah Schofield MBE 🇺🇦

@susieschobags

6 years

23 years ago the gorgeous John Schofield was killed in Croatia at the young age of 29 @JSchofieldTrust

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@tobycastle

6 years

@MattChorley Studio for 100 Years of Women's Votes - Kirsty Young presenting coverage of processions celebrating 100th anniversary of winning the right to vote this Sunday BBC1 from 2pm...

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@tobycastle

9 years

Good luck to cycling muckers @higgis @alexrbarlow @raffijacobs doing #dragonride today. Looks like corking weather for it...

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@tobycastle

7 years