Before Covid I got used to breaking my shopping up to 2 to 4 trips during the week often on my way home from other things and only buying what fitted in my backpack. During Covid I changed my shopp... read more

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Today was the fourth time than I've taken my bike on the train. This time I bought a Devon & Cornwall Railcard at Barnstaple station. Chulmleigh has beauty rolling hills with views to Dartmoor ... read more

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first_487043 last_487043 So long as the pubs got jacket potato baked beans I'm sorted !!!

So long as the pubs got jacket potato baked beans I'm sorted !!!

first_686380 last_686380 Bike and train, definitely a winning combination!

Bike and train, definitely a winning combination!

I worked from home Thursday because I asked because it was frigid, but by end ofday HAD TO GET OUTSIDE (I took the bus Wednesday)... and it wasn't as cold as I thought, at 9 degrees.
Friday... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

I was a bit nervous when I signed up to a local Ladies only cycle - a 10 mile route round Cheltenham but I was determined to give it a go. When I turned up, there was another lady there so we got c... read more

Crossed this wonderful site on Coral Creek tonight!

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Love this trail. It’s 1/2 of my normal ride and loops around Placida back to Englewood. Makes for a 20 mile ride with some great views .

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first_539205 last_539205 I’ve ridden there! I need to go back! Thanks for sharing

I’ve ridden there! I need to go back! Thanks for sharing

Rode to work on the first day of the year.
Bit chilly, but worth it

Forgot to bring a shirt to change into. Luckily left an emergency one in the office!

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Does anyone else remember (or had) a banana-seat bike when they were a kid? Also, did anyone else put baseball cards in the spokes so the tires would make clicking noises as the wheels went 'round... read more

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first_306253 last_306253 I wanted one!!! It didn't happen ;) I got a more practical looking, cheaper bike.

I wanted one!!! It didn't happen ;) I got a more practical looking, cheaper bike.

first_515931 last_515931 funny you mentioned that! I was thinking of putting one on my Babboe City for s^^Ts and Giggles! With a Sissy Bar!

funny you mentioned that! I was thinking of putting one on my Babboe City for s^^Ts and Giggles! With a Sissy Bar!

first_468940 last_468940 Sure, an old Ross Apollo 3 speed with the shifter in the middle.

Sure, an old Ross Apollo 3 speed with the shifter in the middle.

first_515931 last_515931 In 71' I had a gold metal flake Schwinn Stingray with a white metal flake banana seat. I went thru several variations of s... read more

In 71' I had a gold metal flake Schwinn Stingray with a white metal flake banana seat. I went thru several variations of sissy bars. Banana seat was great for giving girls rides! ah yeah!'

first_216093 last_216093 I miss my Schwinn Stingray! And my Schwinn Scrambler BMX bike and even my Schwinn Varsity (that one left scars).

I miss my Schwinn Stingray! And my Schwinn Scrambler BMX bike and even my Schwinn Varsity (that one left scars).

first_476724 last_476724 Yup! My first bike - a pink stingray with flowers on the white banana seat and plastic flowers on the basket! My most trea... read more

Yup! My first bike - a pink stingray with flowers on the white banana seat and plastic flowers on the basket! My most treasured birthday gift ever - how I longed to have my own bike and the freedom to ride wherever.

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To celebrate a friend's 50th we decided to try e-mountain biking. What an amazing day we had, we hired the bikes and booked a guide which was a great move. We all had such a brilliant day and were ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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I decided to go for a ride today the weather was mizzale to start with then the wind picked up of course it was a head wind the roads was flooded so up with the feet and splash through and hopefull... read more

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This is my new Trike-bike Tricycle, my old Tricycle got into a bit of a bad shape and this new one was an early Christmas gift so I can continue riding around/shopping! Really helpful as I need it ... read more

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I started riding again this year after 18 years, mostly to deal with anxiety due to my Dad's illness and also challenges at work and migration stress, and this all unfortunately then turned into gr... read more

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first_541931 last_541931 Amazing Marina, you are an inspiration to others!

Amazing Marina, you are an inspiration to others!

Took my son to nursery by bike for the first time. Getting an ebike has given me the confidence to ride with him

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first_259697 last_259697 I also use an ebike conversion kit, very good for hauling kids about!

I also use an ebike conversion kit, very good for hauling kids about!

2021 has been a tough year, work from home no reason to cycle, no commute to work.....set myself a goal, "Ride every day".... was easy to start with lots of enthusiasm much like when you join a gym... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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first_432883 last_432883 Well done, I got to a total of 736 days before Covid ended my streak. It was hard to take but I had no choice to keep other... read more

Well done, I got to a total of 736 days before Covid ended my streak. It was hard to take but I had no choice to keep others safe. Keep it up and good luck.

first_104372 last_104372 now on day 1446 missed 1 day.....

now on day 1446 missed 1 day.....

Last commute of 2021

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I am a Brain Cancer Survivor.
I cycle after after a foot/leg injury led to diagnosis of a Brain Tumor then Cancer.
After an Awake Craniotomy in 2013 i took up cycling as i cant do much imp... read more

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In juli 2020 vorig jaar kocht ik een tweedehands e-bike voor woon-werkverkeer. De afstand enkele reis is 26 KM en gaat voor een deel door mooi buitengebied. Ik koos voor een tweedehands fiets omdat... read more

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I always carry one because I ride in a lot of remote areas where mobile phone coverage isn't always the best. Can be pretty invaluable in alerting people or helping emergency services locate you in... read more

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Wanting a couple of MTB bicycle frames, I ventured down to the Walsall Bike Project workshop.
Once there, I shared of my Led Ride Leader Qualifications and earned a position with Cycling UK.read more

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Ahhh, casting my mind back to March 2020, I remember it was heaven for bikes. No wait at the lights, serenity on the streets, just me and nature. Kids also using the streets for biking and skateboa... read more

Birmingham!!! Join us for a #Xmas social #ride & snowman trail #walk on Tuesday 21st Dec,

Group Ride - meet Hamdsworth park 1pm

or make your own way into City Centre and meet ... read more

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Great company on my Sunday ride down the coast stopping at Mablethorpe for a coffee. Turned into a warmer day than we thought so sat outside and soaked up the sunshine

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Yes, had a driver second back from the cross street tryin' to pretend I wasn't there and going straight (he's turning right but the car in front has to go first...) but no, you don't want to hit m... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Summer Commute Cycling - Bike; Sunglasses; Shorts & T-shirt.
Winter Commute Cycling - Bike; Lights; Extra Lights; Extra - Extra lights; Hi-Vis Jacket; Hi-Vis Gloves, Trousers, Shoes, Socks,... read more

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while.riding the Great Allegheny Passage in Sept. 2021 my bike partner and I were prepared for any weather..except really cold. the third day was forecast to be rainy all day (and it was). there ... read more

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This is not 1 memory. I have never driven, always ridden. I deal with anxiety. Some of my rides and my choice to ride the long way home are for the purpose of destressing. I find riding and listeni... read more

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first_346792 last_346792 I like your term Daydream rider. Some ride for their heart, others for their soul.

I like your term Daydream rider. Some ride for their heart, others for their soul.

Setting my ridiculous goal of 1000 miles by the end of March is what got me out for a little extra today. Hey, I need to average 11.6 miles/day -- SHHH! DOn't think about snowstorms or ice!! Tod... read more

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first_306253 last_306253 Guess what? Snowstoroms and ice are on the way...

Guess what? Snowstoroms and ice are on the way...

We have all missed being out cycling together and fitting it in has required some night riding. We all got the bike lights on tonight and enjoyed a couple of hours of chatting and night riding safe... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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I hopped on my bike for my first day at the office in 2022, and like pretty much every time I ride to work, I was surprised by how great it made me feel - and it's my job to tell people that!
<... read more

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I was not keen on the GPS recording gadgets at first, but now, having just this minute clocked up my first recorded 1000 Km on a second-hand refurbished MTB, I just have to say I wish I had purchas... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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first_111513 last_111513 Great work, congrats

Great work, congrats

A special thank you and shout out to these early birds for coming out and taking a quick little New Year's morning spin around Dearborn, Michigan. #DBCFrozenFirst aka: #FirstDozen #DearbornBikingCr... read more

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I have this ridiculous goal and no, 5.4 miles really isn't enough to *average* and get there, AND it's going to dive down to the teens for high temps later this week.
So, "better ride n... read more

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first_515931 last_515931 Thanks for thinking of Others by clearing the drains! I love it!

Thanks for thinking of Others by clearing the drains! I love it!

I'm being followed by a moonshadow
Moonshadow, moonshadow
Leaping and hopping on a moonshadow
Moonshadow, moonshadow

Moonshadow, moonshadow
Moonshadow, moonshadow

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first_543806 last_543806 Memories

Memories

I have set a challenge a month this year including Miles for Doddie in Jan to completing 1000 miles, the King Alfreds Way, and culminating in the NC500 in August. In between all that I will be doin... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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I was cycling to work along beautiful country lanes and saw the most amazing sun rise for this time of year breaking through the morning fog. Stunning way to start the day

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I've always loved cycling. All my life. I cycled to and from school. I've cycled for charity. I've cycled for fun and fitness. As I got older and recreational time seemed to get shorter, I cycled l... read more

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I decided to head out to work because there's COVID testing there. A line out the door still and people just kept showing up -- open 9 to 4 and it was 2:30. Like last week, first - timers in ... read more

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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I’d planned a longer bike excursion on Saturday but the weather was just horrible, with persistent rain, dark and with poor visibility. On this route, there are some effective way points which appr... read more

Getting ready for a 12 hour Christmas Day shift, hand over at 8am. Commuting on my Brompton a 7 mile trip, hoping the rain stops before I leave. Happy Christmas everyone

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I have dreamt for the last 30 years that I could just leave my house in Northcote Point and take my bike over The Auckland Harbour Bridge to the CBD for my work. Now that I am retired I still canno... read more

first_583929 last_583929 When me and my wife moved to Auckland this was one of the reasons why we didn't look for housing on the Northshore because ... read more

When me and my wife moved to Auckland this was one of the reasons why we didn&#39;t look for housing on the Northshore because of the lack of options to commute by bike. Maybe, just maybe one day something will happen.

first_457749 last_457749 Your idea is better than nothing, but I'd much rather just ride across. Closing one lane to vehicular traffic might annoy p... read more

Your idea is better than nothing, but I&#39;d much rather just ride across. Closing one lane to vehicular traffic might annoy people, but stuff &#39;em - they&#39;ll still have plenty of other lanes to use.

first_592569 last_592569 Much better to liberate an existing lane on the bridge! It's unlikely to make much difference to other bridge users as traf... read more

Much better to liberate an existing lane on the bridge! It&#39;s unlikely to make much difference to other bridge users as traffic volumes on the bridge are low, and we need them to get lower if we&#39;re going to reach our emissions reduction targets :)

first_589604 last_589604 Dedicated cycle shuttle bus is an excellent idea

Dedicated cycle shuttle bus is an excellent idea

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My Christmas present this year is injured ribs and bruises after coming off my bike yesterday! I knew my brakes weren't great but I'd been putting off getting them checked. I'd urge anyone to get t... read more

first_541069 last_541069 Very sorry to read about your 'off' and wish you a speedy recovery. It is ALWAYS a good idea to have regular checks on you... read more

Very sorry to read about your &#39;off&#39; and wish you a speedy recovery. It is ALWAYS a good idea to have regular checks on your bike-prevention is better than cure!

Birmingham - SAVE THE DATE - Sunday 9th January - Free cycling event @ Attic Brew Co. Including free bike checks, led ride, route finding and bike maintenance session 🚲😜🍻

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first_516989 last_516989 LOVE THIS. If I didn't already have a ride planned I'd be heading your way. Good luck with it.

LOVE THIS. If I didn&#39;t already have a ride planned I&#39;d be heading your way. Good luck with it.

I have been helping out (Assisting) with a few community parks here in the West Midlands.
I was approached to lead a project which looked after the Learn to Ride beginners (cycling).
Here, ... read more

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Okay, the extra ride at lunch was only okay -- cruising on the highest traffic road in the county meant having to act like a "savvy cyclist," but since it's a college town and they're on break, the... read more

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I stopped regularly riding distances on roads in 2018. Since then, I've been out by myself on a few rides of 20 or so miles but the main use for my road bike has been my commute.

I love cy... read more

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I tested positive for Covid back in November so was out of action for 11 days. I suffered mentally, not even having the option to go out was hard for me. I'd cycled 736 days without missing a beat ... read more

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first_546466 last_546466 Well said, we never need to face what the world throws up, alone, in this world. 👍🏼

Well said, we never need to face what the world throws up, alone, in this world. 👍🏼

first_432883 last_432883 Thank you David, very true.

Thank you David, very true.

Mid December and it was a cold grey day. The narrow lane made it difficult to avoid the thorn hedge cuttings. My mind was on punctures.
I glanced off to the left a flash of red-brown. A kestre... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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6 of us from our Cycling group of Friends decided to get dressed up and cycle around Morecambe, to do a tour of the houses that were decorated. We all went above and beyond with the outfits and li... read more

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first_546466 last_546466 Brilliant, and a great way to spread some festive cheer. 👏👏

Brilliant, and a great way to spread some festive cheer. 👏👏

Especially with friendd

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first_483513 last_483513 Hi that the blckpool train all lite up

Hi that the blckpool train all lite up

Learning to cycle means I can volunteer on nature reserves. There are no nature reserves within walking distance of our home in Chulmleigh. Learning to ride last year has increased my opportunities... read more

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