My commute by bike lets me see the different, the unusual, the overlooked, the bypassed.

This morning the USGS was measuring stream flow on Langham Creek. I was able to stop and watch for... read more

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I live in Philly, where most bicyclists commute by bike, and many of the drivers park in or drive down bike lanes. I was tired of seeing cars drive down the bidirectional lanes on Market Street, so... read more

first_710333 last_710333 I don’t think any bicyclist wants to accidentally confront the flowers or any other bicycle lane objects, so I am glad your... read more

I don’t think any bicyclist wants to accidentally confront the flowers or any other bicycle lane objects, so I am glad your activism brought a more official response by your city.

first_708874 last_708874 I'm not quite sure what you're trying to say. The flowers blocked drivers from pulling into the bike lane but didn't block ... read more

I'm not quite sure what you're trying to say. The flowers blocked drivers from pulling into the bike lane but didn't block bicyclists from using it.

first_710333 last_710333 In early morning [dark] hours, I have accidently nearly run into large plastic trash cans. I am afraid I would hit the glas... read more

In early morning [dark] hours, I have accidently nearly run into large plastic trash cans. I am afraid I would hit the glass vases or similar while riding in a lane that was protected in that manner. Hitting the flowers accidentally might not be a big deal, but hitting a vase might be.

first_708874 last_708874 It's not a vase, and there's reflective tape. They need to keep cars out with more than those flimsy plastic posts.

It's not a vase, and there's reflective tape. They need to keep cars out with more than those flimsy plastic posts.

first_447872 last_447872 Kari, I think that’s a really clever, quirky, and fun statement using flowers to create awareness and make your roads safer... read more

Kari, I think that’s a really clever, quirky, and fun statement using flowers to create awareness and make your roads safer. I love it.

first_714157 last_714157 Careful what you wish for. These "solutions" are often "resolved" by people that don't ride bikes. I ended up putting mysel... read more

Careful what you wish for. These "solutions" are often "resolved" by people that don't ride bikes. I ended up putting myself in the hospital after hitting one of these "safety barriers" meant to protect us from cars. Make sure they are flexible.

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I have always had a passion for biking and parks. Growing up in Beaumont, I had the privilege of biking to school until ninth grade. Back in the 70s, there was just one bike shop, one bike option (... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Since I received a promotion eight months ago, I have been hesitant to bicycle to work. It is four miles longer and the commute is along some treacherous streets in Sacramento... but, I have accomp... read more

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first_708000 last_708000 No bike lanes on your commute? be careful out there!

No bike lanes on your commute? be careful out there!

first_654320 last_654320 There are bike lanes but the two busiest streets I must navigate are just a bit scary regardless. People just go way to fas... read more

There are bike lanes but the two busiest streets I must navigate are just a bit scary regardless. People just go way to fast. Still, I make it fine :) Thank you!

I just love the comfort of the River Trail and on a day like today, it is so beautiful. So grateful for good paths that highlight the natural beauty of our community!

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My company bought me an e-bike. They wanted to reduce mileage claims, be more environmentally aware, and give me an incentive to be healthier - and around longer. Not that I was ill, but I was on a... read more

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My friends and family rode with me in the Chico Wildflower ride on April 28, 2024! What a blast and what a well supported event! We rode the Valleyflower route which was 30 miles. The ride had lots... read more

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first_574000 last_574000 Hey! I was there with a bunch of friends (not from Sacramento). Better weather would have made for a better ride, unfortuna... read more

Hey! I was there with a bunch of friends (not from Sacramento). Better weather would have made for a better ride, unfortunately. We did the metric 100.

Got my buddy out on his new to him used bike! Hope to have him in as the 2nd member of the Hoboken Cycling Club soon! Join to watch our progress!

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I’m approaching 60 and I have been missing a sustainable workout routine that provided good health both from a physical and mental standpoint. About three years ago I started riding and have rece... read more

Hi all always wanted to visit Iceland and see there interesting places, maybe someone has already traveled there, and know - in what interesting places can be reached by bike.

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As the morning sun rose over Aberdeen, casting a golden glow upon the city streets, I and my friend stood ready, bicycles at the ready, anticipation bubbling within us like a freshly uncorked bottl... read more

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I've previously mentioned how circumstances got me back on the bike last year. Since buying my ebike in August last year, I've ridden almost 4500 km on it. I love the bike and the riding experien... read more

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I took my beautiful daughter to the child minder for the first time today. We rode in the cargo bike and what a wonderful start to the week it was! The sun is shining. The sky is blue and people co... read more

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Most amazing cycle trail -- spectacular scenery and lots of fun physical challenges -- although best part by far was meeting golden-oldies were totally kicking it -- So, so inspiring -- If you ever... read more

Somehow having a toddler on the back gives a perfectly valid excuse to blast some tunes on the bike... From Disney bangers to fat freddys, bring on the day!

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So, I booked a weekend in Christchurch with goal of finding 'the bike'. I walked Sumner/Redcliffs pathway (Happy place no. 1 the beach)Then returned the next day to 'christen' my new bike on the sa... read more

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first_290447 last_290447 Where are you today?

Where are you today?

I saw my neighbours outside with their wee one on his little balance bike.
I looked at my box of unused pavement chalk sitting around and knew what needed to happen.
Some time and a combine... read more

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Took on a challenge for myself this year to keep up with the gym (35 day challenge) and getting out for rides on my bike, whilst increasing how often I bike to work and home. Been a successful few ... read more

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The Aotearoa Bike Challenge has got not just me but my husband out and about biking on the weekends. It is amazing how many individuals, couples and families are out enjoying a bit of free air and ... read more

“Benefits of riding on the trails for me the adrenaline and not being stuck on a couch or in a bar, it’s great for your mental health too“ - Te Mauri Tini

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Very rarely do I ride through Newtown to get to Mahi. What a cool experience! So many friendly cyclists, lovely chats while we waited for the green light. I love the Wellington cycling community x

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I joined the Bike Challenge last year as a new rider and was the only one riding from work. I enjoyed it so much I kept riding and have convinced my work colleagues to join me this year. I have a... read more

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first_169068 last_169068 Oh that's so great to hear! Well done and keep up the great work! We love hearing great stories like yours!

Oh that's so great to hear! Well done and keep up the great work! We love hearing great stories like yours!

Kia ora!
Kua takoto te mānuka o te Aotearoa Bike Challenge, nō reira i whakatau au ki te eke kotahi rau kiromita i kotahi te rā, e mau ana tōku tīhate "Toitū Te Tiriti", kia kitea ai ia e te m... read more

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first_279227 last_279227 Oops, NO macron in "Matuku Takotako"! Nōku te hē!

Oops, NO macron in "Matuku Takotako"! Nōku te hē!

first_189025 last_189025 Kia ora wahine tino Aataahua I tenei ra ka haere ahau me Toku tane ki te rohe o penrose ko Toku ingoa ko ngawini hohaia me... read more

Kia ora wahine tino Aataahua I tenei ra ka haere ahau me Toku tane ki te rohe o penrose ko Toku ingoa ko ngawini hohaia me toku hoa a tipene Atkinson ko ngawini hohaia e tuhituhiana tenei panui Kia koe no te taitokerau ahau me toku hoa noreira Tena koe e wahine toa

I'm definitely going to get that 100 badge today as I have no other options. Set off just before 7am this morning to try and beat the heat and wind, but it's already 25 degrees. Beautiful day for t... read more

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first_695514 last_695514 Thanks for the inspirational post. Plan on riding that trail tomorrow.

Thanks for the inspirational post. Plan on riding that trail tomorrow.

first_169068 last_169068 Well done! Great effot!

Well done! Great effot!

About a month or so ago i suddenly realised how unfit I was due to not doing a lot with the kids and always being out of breath when I did. So I decided to buy a bike and start biking to work. Well... read more

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Enjoying the little things you find when you let the ride pause and look around. Bikes rule!
Davis to Sacramento, a nice found note when I paused to enjoy the sunset from the riverfront.

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I used to live in Cambodia and rode a simple acoustic bike everywhere. The weather there had two seasons, wet and dry. Wet season was very wet. Monsoons. I commuted by bike through monsoons and roa... read more

I've been so into eCargo biking lately. I bought a couple bikes from Virtue Cycles recently and they have totally improved the quality of life in our home. I take my dog to the dog park in them dai... read more

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A bit of a shameless work plug but a great initiative!

Lang Toun Cycles, based in Kirkcaldy, Fife, has launched a new e-bike subscription service to make it easier for people in Fife to ge... read more

first_691694 last_691694 Great news and fantastic support to help get more people out riding!

Great news and fantastic support to help get more people out riding!

Great ride down through
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Russell and I had brunch there today. There was a breeze but not too windy.
After that we went ... read more

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Life better in the morning rides because I get to take in the Freemont bridge view of the water and the rowers. Early morning calm waters and depending on the time of year I get to see the sun rise... read more

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first_515931 last_515931 hey Tom, 100% agreement there! Every morning has it's own flare, it's own dawn. For many it may seem mundane, but my mor... read more

hey Tom, 100% agreement there! Every morning has it's own flare, it's own dawn. For many it may seem mundane, but my morning commute on the SF Bay Trail is what makes heading to work a great start to the day ahead! of course going home...

first_113675 last_113675 Agreed! Dawn on the lakeshore path was the highlight of my work day.

Agreed! Dawn on the lakeshore path was the highlight of my work day.

I finally found a way to reduce flats significantly.

I commute in an area of heavy industry. Poorly maintained roads fully of glass, nails, and screws were leading to multiple flats per m... read more

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Amy of the Marathon tires are great for avoiding flats.

I’m approaching 60 and I have been missing a sustainable workout routine that provided good health both from a physical and mental standpoint. About three years ago I started riding and have rece... read more

first_659654 last_659654 Noice!

Noice!

After finding my forgotten bike and motivated by the opportunity to win a prize for each day ridden I signed up to take part in the latest challenge through work.

Although the weather was ... read more

At my last job I helped organize Bike to Work day for a county of 3.2 million people. Since moving to Ithaca NY, a town of 32,000 people, I've been adapting to a less massive bike scene. It's easy ... read more

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first_704046 last_704046 Check out the Cornell Outdoor Education Website for more information! or feel free to contact me @ 518-935-0717!

Check out the Cornell Outdoor Education Website for more information! or feel free to contact me @ 518-935-0717!

first_704581 last_704581 It's fantastic to hear about your initiative to revitalize Bike to Work/School Day in Ithaca! Transitioning from organizin... read more

It's fantastic to hear about your initiative to revitalize Bike to Work/School Day in Ithaca! Transitioning from organizing events for a large county to a smaller town like Ithaca definitely presents its own unique opportunities and challenges, but it sounds like you're making great strides in bringing the community together around biking. Creating a sense of camaraderie among local cyclists and promoting bike safety and awareness are essential steps towards fostering a thriving biking culture in Ithaca. Offering free bike repairs and prizes for visiting multiple pit stops adds a fun and engaging element to the event, encouraging participation and reinforcing positive biking habits. Tabling locations across Cornell Campus, especially near popular spots like the Dairy Bar, are sure to attract attention and draw in participants from both the university and the broader community. Collaborating with local bike clubs and shops further strengthens the event's impact and promotes a sense of unity within the biking community. May 3rd sounds like it will be a fantastic day filled with activities and opportunities for cyclists of all levels to come together and celebrate biking. Best of luck with the event, and here's to a successful Bike to Work/School Day in Ithaca!

As the title suggested, I found a phone and reunited it with it's owner.
Hower, what makes this remarkable is that I found the phone in the on-road cycle path, on a 100km/h road, during morning... read more

The last 2 years I have been riding for the young man pictured in the attachment below. He has fought the fight with everything he had to offer. Through his courage and a community committed to hi... read more

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I realised that my commute to work In Hamilton (usually about 14 minutes by car) could be totally different by bike, as I could make use of the amazing Waikato River Te Awa trail. The Aotearoa Bik... read more

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We hired bikes for 24 hours and discovered this great place in the best way. Only the very crowded tourist heart better on foot, otherwise there is a fantastic network of paths all over the city. A... read more

Our not-for-profit community preschool is running its annual Trike-a-Thon this Saturday. We are fundraising for a new bike track with better drainage, so the track is accessible to our Tamariki all... read more

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Loving the fact I can travel to work faster by bike than by taking the car! I feel very satisfied as I zoom past the stationery traffic stuck in the morning and evening traffic jams. All viwed from... read more

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Again being an ebike commuter paid dividends when the Port Hills were ablaze again.
All Motor vehicles were stopped from getting into the Suburb but my trusty ebike took me thru to the cordon w... read more

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We hired bikes and discovered the lovely Casa de Campo then the very impressive new infrastructure along the Rio Manzanares. And the weather was fantastic too!

first_650891 last_650891 Amazing Rosanna!

Amazing Rosanna!

“For me riding a bicycle helps me to become aware of the elements and landscapes around me. It’s a form of mobile meditation and a test of endurance when it its rainy and windy”. - Paula López

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I biked to work today, the first time since last years Bike Challenge. To say I am proud of myself is an understatement, plus I encouraged my work colleague "M" to bike to work today too. I must a... read more

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first_696117 last_696117 Go you good thing! Loving seeing you out there :)

Go you good thing! Loving seeing you out there :)

Planning on visiting my grandchildren on the weekend, I was looking forward
to catching up with them. Having a lunch time meet up was a good idea, as it gave
the modern generation time to... read more

My boss Wendy and I took the Active Southland E-Bikes for a spin on Valentine’s Day! Our first 1:1 catch up on wheels.

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I love riding deep into the native forest. I recently rode the Moerangi MTB track in the Whirinaki Forest.
We rode from Okahu Road to the summit and back again the same way. No e-bikes to be s... read more

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Just over 2 years ago I had my first child. My son loves going for a ride on the bike with me. I had been eyeing up one of those bike trailers for some time.
We stopped by torpedo7 and they ha... read more

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I had never ridden a pedal bike before, my hubby buys me one for my 52nd birthday. It is an e-mountain bike, I thought I would never love it as much as my motorbike and it would sit in garage like ... read more

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first_640222 last_640222 I was the same about my motorcycle 4 years ago. But I have gotten to the stage where I'm going to sell my motorbike so I ca... read more

I was the same about my motorcycle 4 years ago. But I have gotten to the stage where I'm going to sell my motorbike so I can buy a second mountain bike and a road cycle... Glad to hear you're enjoying it and very interesting to hear the health benefits you've seen. Keep it up

first_584680 last_584680 Thanks Kandin, I still love my motorbike and will never part with it but definitely pedal power is just as enjoyable. Maybe... read more

Thanks Kandin, I still love my motorbike and will never part with it but definitely pedal power is just as enjoyable. Maybe one day we will meet on a trail. Keep up the great work, and thanks for the comment. 😊