Lincolnshire

Stories from Lincolnshire

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Image for story Love to ride my bike

Love to ride my bike

I’ve been riding for many years, and it’s an integral part of me. I love exploring new places and meeting new people while riding. I run a small YouTube channel that documents some of my rides, and... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Cycle to Work

Hello everyone,
Captain Mocktail has got on his bike for the first time in years and has made a video about his commute to promote cycle to work day.
Search Captain Mocktail on YouTube li... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story COVID Made me start a YouTube Channel

COVID Made me start a YouTube Channel

I've always been a keen cyclist and like to get out and about, joined a few cycling challenges here and there and all is good. COVID-19 came around and locked down any group rides in the beginning ... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Please say hello .............. it means alot

Just reached a goal of 1000 in the June bike challenge. Stopped at the top of Cherry Willingham by-pass bridge and cheered to myself. Despite the challenge, it means more to me when someone gree... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story Bike packing the South Downs Way

Bike packing the South Downs Way

Having been a keen cyclist for years for commuting, in a work based road club, and mtb trail riding with friends. With the lock down easing I decided to try a new challenge with my mtb friends. We ... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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I have cycled 5000 miles

Half way to a Proclaimers song. Lockdown 1 came, working from home and missing my hour daily walk. Out came the old bike. Quiet roads, bliss and beautiful Lincolnshire Countryside. But how fa... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Dead Lose

I lost my husband at the beginning of April/Lockdown (not covid) so last years cycling was very rare and far between. Lets hope I can get out a bit more often and get back into shape :-)

Image for story Biking to work

Biking to work

It's me and my bike when l bike ride the 4 miles each way to work .sometimes early on the morning when its still dark l travel along the road side, how many people are up and say good morning .On w... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Biking to work in the dark

Starting my shift at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston at 6am means I am cycling to work in the dark since the clocks went back. Coming the other way down a narrow unlit street I have been dismayed to see a... read more

Topic: Other

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#wagesnotclaps

As a carer, I have been caring full time for two adult sons suffering from depression and anxiety throughout lockdown. I used to work as a cycle instructor! But caring during COVID has affected tha... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Stick with it

First thing in the morning I'm not the most motivated of people so, starting to cycle to work was a big ask for my zombie like self to get in to.
I managed it one morning and amazingly after a... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story Scavenger Hunt at Imperial Beach - javier_blackberry

Scavenger Hunt at Imperial Beach - javier_blackberry

Riding with my oldest son all over Imperial Beach...
javier_blackberry

Scavenger hunt 2.0
#IBactive

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Supporting St. Andrew's on the #2.6 Challenge

Supporting St. Andrew's on the #2.6 Challenge

As a member of the fundraising team for St. Andrew's, I am always inspired to learn of the amazing challenges people take on to support their local hospice. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak we reall... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story Polly ride

Polly ride

when you boring- ride Polly,
when your day making you sad -ride Polly,
when people want to close your road-ride Polly,
when sun is going out- ride Polly,
when shower on your arm-rid... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Fall in love with bike riding !

Fall in love with bike riding !

My story began when I first went on a Tour the Polongne to see how the cyclists ride. Then I got inspiration and said that I have to start riding too. I remember that day I got many gifts from the... read more

Topic: Other

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Well done everyone for June Bike Challenge

Thank you Love to Ride for the June Bike Challenge and all those lovely prizes. Sad to say I had no luck in the raffles, but hey that is not what it is all about. I was trying not to be competiti... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story No-one told me about Lincoln being so hilly!

No-one told me about Lincoln being so hilly!

After many years feeling like a bit of a social outcast cycling round Cardiff to many different universities, offices, schools, pubs, cinemas and so on, this year I was happy to be offered a dream ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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A bike ride to Cyprus

In 2008 me and my husband cycled 2000 miles from Lincolnshire to Cyprus. I wasn’t what you’d call a cyclist and was very overweight when we set out. Over the course of 3 months we cycled down to Po... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Congratulations, we made it

I did not think I was competitive, but now realise I am a bit. 3 older brothers, youngest and only girl. Completing the March challenge during lockdown, with an aging body and bike (30 years ol... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Cycling in December

5.5 miles on a nice fresh, dry morning - best way to start the day at work, but it would have been fun to carry on past the factory!

Topic: My commute by bike

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No bikes today!

Grantham Hospital has fenced off its staff bike shed today so I had no choice but to chain my bike to the fence. Note to managers we still bike in the winter!!

Topic: My commute by bike

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Quick and clean

Commuting in Grantham is a mind numbing experience. I had to travel 3 miles across town to reach work and it could take as long as 45 minutes some days.
So, I decided to break out the old trus... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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My Car has been S.O.R.N'd :)

My car was due to be taxed on 1 June so I decided mid-May that I'd save the £160 and reduce my carbon emissions and start cycling to work. I've thoroughly enjoyed the experience and it certainly w... read more

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Image for story Family fun together

Family fun together

I have ridden in all the places we have lived. Now the girls are independent riders and are very interested, so time to get the show on the road!

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Image for story Woodhall Spa to Lincoln

Woodhall Spa to Lincoln

Hi Bikers!
This was our first family bike ride on 22 July 2020 from Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire to Lincoln City Centre, to meet up with our son to celebrate his 24th birthday :). It's called th... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Stories from around the world

Image for story Droitwich Critical Mass Cycle

Droitwich Critical Mass Cycle

We are now looking forward to our 3rd Cycle event around Droitwich Spa. This brings together local community cycling and aims to improve the local cycling infrastructure. All are welcome to join ou... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Three Miles Up

Okay, not three vertical miles in the air but three miles up the road to the A19 via the cycleway alongside the A182, before carrying on to South Hetton via 'The Road To Nowhere', (which now actual... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Seemed like a good idea at the time

Last week I was on a ride with a friend. I am ancient , so I was on my E Bike. My friend , 15 years younger on a conventional MTB bike. We had already ridden from Ribblehead along the Dentdale Brid... read more

Topic: Other

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Image for story Trešnjevka

Trešnjevka

Najljepši dio putovanja na posao je pauza za kavu na trešnjevačkom placu oko pola sedam ujutro kada je najviše zagrepčana na godišnjim odmorima.

Topic: My commute by bike

Image for story Discover Logan Ride

Discover Logan Ride

Logan BUG group enjoyed another beautiful Discover Logan Ride from Daisy Hill through Meadowbrook, including a ride around Riverdale Parklands, Loganlea and along the east-west bikeway along Scrubb... read more

Topic: Other

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Image for story The Konik Pony that Chewed on my Handlebar tape

The Konik Pony that Chewed on my Handlebar tape

I was cycling towards Ely. I passed by Wicken Fen. It was late winter, a sunny day, the highland cattle were in the horizon. The Konik ponies were standing still in a Zen-like state of meditation o... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Try a Better Commute in West Houston!

Try a Better Commute in West Houston!

Let’s face it, if you don’t have a bike, it’s hard to give bike commuting a try.

We’ve got a fix for that!

In west Houston’s Energy Corridor, you can borrow a full bike commuting ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Bamboo is Best

Bamboo is Best

As a disabled cyclist, hand building my Bamboo Gravel bike has been a great achievement.
With just the use of my left hand, the whittling and glueing took some thought process but the finished... read more

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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🚴‍♀️☕ Weely Good Wednesdays 💥

We’re a small but mighty crew who love to ride and we’re inviting YOU to join the fun! Every Wednesday, we roll out from Holland Park along the V1, picking up legends along the way. 🚴‍♂️💨

... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Taking Love to Ride to our Eco-estival

Taking Love to Ride to our Eco-estival

Logan's biggest eco event is on Sunday 1 June 2025!
This free, family-friendly festival is all about environmental conservation, sustainability, and the wonder of nature.
Don’t miss your ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story You're Never Too Old

You're Never Too Old

Our company co-founder, 91-year old Bob Crafton, joined us for an office group ride on a beautiful day in May 2025. Bob brought his e-trike and rode the whole route with us. He proves that keepin... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Bikes and Bars

Bikes and Bars

A lovely day in New Orleans!

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Bike dates are the best dates

Bike dates are the best dates

When I met my partner I was an avid bike commuter. We lived in Seattle and I did not own a car. After we started dating, he bought a bike so he could ride with me. Almost all of our vacations in... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Image for story Bike Everywhere

Bike Everywhere

I set out to explore some of LA’s most iconic spots—entirely by bike.

Hollywood Reservoir, Universal Studios’ CityWalk, Franklin Canyon Park, UCLA, and Beverly Hills all made the list. The... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story Parcheggiare la bici in sicurezza in città? Facile con i bike park!

Parcheggiare la bici in sicurezza in città? Facile con i bike park!

Spesso uno dei motivi che scoraggiano l'uso della bici, specialmente nelle grandi città, è la paura che la propria bici venga rubata.

Beh, ci sono vari modi che evitano che ciò avvenga, c... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

Image for story Forte Marghera, tra storia e innovazione sociale

Forte Marghera, tra storia e innovazione sociale

Uscendo dal centro abitato di Mestre e pedalando in direzione della laguna, si arriva ad una delle aree più verdi della città al cui interno si trova Forte Marghera.
Ancora oggi, camminando o ... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

Image for story Aberdeen to Paris Charity Bike Ride 2025

Aberdeen to Paris Charity Bike Ride 2025


In July 2025 myself and a friend challenged ourselves to cycling on road bikes (not electric) from Aberdeen to Paris to raise awareness and funds for a local Aberdeen children's charity, Charl... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story Mini Summer Bike Packing Adventure.

Mini Summer Bike Packing Adventure.

Take one overly excited 4 yr old and one introverted teenager and come up with a mini break which will keep them both entertained. I panicked and booked a mini bike packing trip. I enjoyed the plan... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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Image for story Cycling through Cancer Treatment

Cycling through Cancer Treatment

Ever woken up unable to to feel your legs? Well this year I did.

It was the 19th of May and I had just underwent 13 hours of surgery to remove a cancer and reconstruct my facial nerves usi... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Weight loss, new bike, and the 4th of July.

Weight loss, new bike, and the 4th of July.

Recently the spouse and I purchased 2 identical AKEZ S1 ebikes. They came in days before the 4th of July. Got them put together and waited till the following day to test them out. I have been on a ... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Image for story Something to Appreciate

Something to Appreciate

During my Sunday bike ride, I came across a vibrant variety of flowers. Given their diversity, I suspect they were intentionally planted. It’s a thoughtful gesture that one I might have overlooked ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Exploring South Sacramento Trails

Exploring South Sacramento Trails

Decided to explore new trails today. As I set out I thought I might do 25 miles. First time for me on Del Rio Trail and these sections of the Sacramento River Trail. It's a shame these trails aren'... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Fruitful Farmers Market Ride :)

We decided to ride to the Farmers Market. It turned out to be a beautiful day there. We bought honey, hot sauce, and found tulips that I really wanted. It was a wonderful ride. Riding bikes with th... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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Image for story ITS POSSIBLE AFTER HIP SURGERY

ITS POSSIBLE AFTER HIP SURGERY

I had a hip replacement on 07/03/25 that is 11 weeks 1 day ago. Today I went out on my new bike and enjoyed it so much.
At Christmas I was on crutches and had been for over a year, I could bar... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Memories

When I was a kid my dad used to take my sister and I ridding on the river trail pretty frequently. We both remember the ride taking close to 4 hours, but I took my family for a ride there a couple ... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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