Mark Alker
@singletrackmark.bsky.social
Publisher, SEO, speaker, mountain biker, snowboarder and skateboarder. Expertise in the above in descending order of ability.
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Ski Sunday was the spark that got so many of us into snowsports. But right now, there's hardly any free-to-air coverage to inspire the next generation. Let’s get the BBC to bring back this iconic show and celebrate our winter athletes! Add your name here: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
Bring back Ski Sunday
For generations, Ski Sunday inspired us to hit the slopes and follow British athletes. Let's tell the BBC to bring back this iconic show so the next generation doesn't miss out on the magic of the mou...
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September 4, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Ski Sunday was the spark that got so many of us into snowsports. But right now, there's hardly any free-to-air coverage to inspire the next generation. Let’s get the BBC to bring back this iconic show and celebrate our winter athletes! Add your name here: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
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41 years ago, Carl Sagan gave a clear and elegant explanation of the science behind global warming.
August 14, 2026 at 2:21 AM
41 years ago, Carl Sagan gave a clear and elegant explanation of the science behind global warming.
I ran 26 miles off road with 4.5k of climbing in north wales yesterday and today I have the hips of an 80 year old.
August 9, 2026 at 5:13 PM
I ran 26 miles off road with 4.5k of climbing in north wales yesterday and today I have the hips of an 80 year old.
I just killed a moth in our bedroom with a hammer. Does this make me a bad person?
July 17, 2026 at 10:29 PM
I just killed a moth in our bedroom with a hammer. Does this make me a bad person?
Why are so many convinced that ball touched a wire when there’s no evidence it did? I’m convinced it’s a case of say it often and loud enough and it will be believed.
July 13, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Why are so many convinced that ball touched a wire when there’s no evidence it did? I’m convinced it’s a case of say it often and loud enough and it will be believed.
Hypothetical: Paraguay vs USA. Who do you go for?
July 6, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Hypothetical: Paraguay vs USA. Who do you go for?
I think AI is unstoppable. No new tech developments ever get put back ‘in the bottle’ once they are out. I’m using it everyday for work and personally. But that doesn’t mean I’m complacent. I’m genuinely concerned about how it will shape our futures in terms of work. Right now it doesn’t add up..
June 13, 2026 at 10:51 AM
I think AI is unstoppable. No new tech developments ever get put back ‘in the bottle’ once they are out. I’m using it everyday for work and personally. But that doesn’t mean I’m complacent. I’m genuinely concerned about how it will shape our futures in terms of work. Right now it doesn’t add up..
I’ve never felt more in need of a break like I do now, 3 days before heading for Whistler.
May 13, 2026 at 6:02 PM
I’ve never felt more in need of a break like I do now, 3 days before heading for Whistler.
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8 top Ecommerce tips - and one of them is mine www.inpublishing.co.uk/articles/e-c...
E-commerce: 8 top tips
James Evelegh picks out eight top tips from InPublishing’s recent e-commerce special.
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February 17, 2026 at 7:36 AM
8 top Ecommerce tips - and one of them is mine www.inpublishing.co.uk/articles/e-c...
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I had a CT scan as a precaution following a coughing episode that brought up a small amount of blood. The results were all clear. Slightly offended by this comment, “Imaged unenhanced upper abdomen is grossly unremarkable.”
February 12, 2026 at 12:45 PM
I had a CT scan as a precaution following a coughing episode that brought up a small amount of blood. The results were all clear. Slightly offended by this comment, “Imaged unenhanced upper abdomen is grossly unremarkable.”
Just squatted to pick something up. Thought I had a pack of crisps in my pocket. Nope! That was my knees.
February 8, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Just squatted to pick something up. Thought I had a pack of crisps in my pocket. Nope! That was my knees.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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The tactical formation is mostly there to prevent him from being vacuumed into a Roomba.
January 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The tactical formation is mostly there to prevent him from being vacuumed into a Roomba.