On 5th Aug 2023, I’ll be riding 1000 miles from Lands End to John O’Groats. I’ve been talking about it for years so I finally took the plunge, booked it and decided to try and raise some cash for L... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Six months after becoming very poorly with covid I am back on my bike. I have had to switch to an e-bike to help manage my loss of fitness and ongoing covid recovery. Was so lovely to get out on it... read more
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Bike park Wales is amazing
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
Second time I have ridden into work, managed one day last week, aiming for pedalling in at least two days this week.
Topic: My commute by bike
First ride for Bike Month was a family one. 44yF 41yM 8yF 7yM, hooking up 2 Cube bikes and 2 kids bikes onto our secondhand towbar rack. Literally bought this this morning from marketplace and it's... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
During a visit to London on Saturday, 29th April 2023, I happened to witness a quirky sight. A mass of dapperly dressed men, women, and children cycling through the city streets, only to discover t... read more
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in 2017 i quaified as a british cycling ride leader and have had the pleasure of helping many people who are new to cycling or lacking confidence to enjoy getting out on their bikes, my favourite b... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I will be thirteen years sober in June of this year. And for the past three years - I've acknowledged my recovery 'birthday' by setting myself a challenge on my bike.
My love for road cycl... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I have agreed to do the Somerset to Dorset coast to coast cycle challenge for the air ambulance…. Such a great charity.. it’s crazy to think how the air ambulance is self funded and really relies o... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I've been riding bikes since I was knee high to a grasshopper. Then I grew up and learned to drive. Drove everywhere and heavily relied on my car, even for those short distances to the local shops.... read more
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Too windy for these old birds to go out on bikes so we compromised & went for a walk instead
Does that count!!!!!?
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
I took my electric, cargo bike on ferry to Guernsey. Set myself a challenge I would Cycle around whole Island, and…. I did it! Took me like around 80km in 2 days, but I’m a photographer so I enjoye... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
When I want inspiration to head out on a solo ride I choose somewhere I would like to have a picnic. I check the map, plan a route using quiet lanes, pack some food and head out on a mini adventure.
Topic: Other
Picked a cycle route & off I went… it was going well until I took the wrong turning & then spent half an hour to get my bearings again… quick stop off at Bicycle Workshop as I realised whil... read more
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
Took my bike to Lincoln Station for Jimmy the Bike mechanic to service the bike ready for my next Youtube video 'The Monsal Trail'
It was night and day after it was service on how crucial... read more
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On my cycle yesterday morning down st Catherine's break water I seen a pod of dolphins tried to video but my phone ain't no good at filming wildlife documentaries. Was really nice to see them so cl... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Many people mistakenly think that a pro cyclist technique is to shave both legs to increase aerodynamic efficiency and on-bike speed.
This is wrong. A true pro only shaves one leg so that ... read more
Topic: Other
Was running super late for work only a 4 mile ride but i had 12 minutes to get to work. Was super close to jumping in my car but decided to ride as fast as i can. Im glad i never got in the car bec... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
At the end of January, a few days after the full on flash flood, my partner and I moved house by bike!
We invited a bunch of awesome friends with cargo bikes and bike trailers to come and help... read more
Topic: Carbon Crushers
I have two bikes, but I'm getting another - my oldest bike is 20 this year and getting a bite rickety. Both my current bikes have done Lands End to John O'Groats with me, once in 2004 then in 2018.... read more
Hi folks,
I trust you are in good health.
Bit of a remarkable story here for you all, it is a story some may be able to recognize.
Way back in 2009, my health deteriorated, I actually l... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Hi all,
Had a great bit of craic today launching SLC's E Cargo Trike, as part of our sustainability initiative.
Special thanks for South Lanarkshire Council, and Phil Jones from... read more
It was a serene cold Sunday afternoon and after a hot meal of my favourite soya curry and chapattis, I thought I should shake off my laziness and venture into the cold on my bicycle. Once you are o... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Back in Oct 2020 I was brought to my knees by something I never hope to experience again ,wow this thing knocked me for six,to the point I was not eating or drinking or taking my statins,one of my ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
My dad bought me my first bike three years ago, the first I’d owned for years and at the grand old age of 48! I loved it and quickly became addicted. Then he died two years ago, and it has been my ... read more
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
Many moons ago I used to take friends on bright rides around D.C. at night. We’d see the monuments, natural springs at the capital, from SE to NW finding the little things you wouldn’t otherwise se... read more
Not only did I have to revert to a manual bike on the 1st day of the challenge but I also sponsored Barney who is a trainer guide dog…. 😍
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Let's get fit again!
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
Beautiful morning on the bike & look what I came across whilst cycling along the Railway track ❤️
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I’m new to electric bikes and I’m just looking for tips to save me from falling off again , what’s the best way to come down a hill 😆 got a little scared when coming down one and braked and the bac... read more
Topic: Other
When I bought my bike in June last year I proudly proclaimed that I was a fair weather cyclist. I have to confess that I’ve really let myself down, I’ve cycled every day since 30th January, and ha... read more
So almost there guys… hope you have all achieved your goals… but if not don’t be disappointed.. if you have been out in your bike only once this month it’s still an achievement..
My last p... read more
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
Dit is Johan, een doorgewinterde fietser die het heerlijk vindt om op zijn sportieve stadsfiets door het bosrijke gebied van de Veluwe te fietsen. Zijn fiets is zijn favoriete manier van vervoer; “... read more
I RIDE IN THE WET RAIN
IT POURS DOWN AND IM HAPPY THE WIND IS LOUD THE TREES BLOW IN THE WIND AND A FUNNY CAR DRIVES AROUND THE LONG DARK ROAD FUNNY LIGHTS APPEAR AND MOANING MEN WITH NO WHER... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
The Coastal Trail was completed from the Saint Marks Trail, near Saint Marks Florida, alongside Rt 98 to Medart , Florida, several years ago . During the past year, crews have been working to exten... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
After taking part in Cycle September 2022 and winning the £1,000 prize, I went to the local bike shop to fix up my bike. This is what I did with my prize!
We have had our three bikes fully... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
As soon as I stepped onto the bike track at a Primary School, I felt the cool breeze hit my face, and my heart began to race with excitement. The sun was shining, and the grass was a vibrant green.... read more
Before we bought a cargo bike at the end of 2019 I rarely rode a bike for transport, and especially not on the road. I was nervous of riding a new bike, nervous of riding anywhere new, and I would ... read more
Topic: Carbon Crushers
It's so great to see Te Hononga bike shed is still chokka even on a rainy day :)
Topic: Carbon Crushers
A fun cycle in this morning. Overtook 2 Porches ;)
Topic: My commute by bike
I'm happy to say that my trusty (and slightly dusty) bike has once again seen the light of day.
With work only a 30-minute walk away, I found myself putting off getting on my bike. In part... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
I'm not regular with my commutes by bike. It's 10 miles each way, and if it's raining my car is much more appealing. But one thing I always try to do is cycle to work on the winter solstice - which... read more
Great memory of riding Phoenix bike park this summer
Topic: A happy riding memory
if you start to ride it will bring up your heath and you will enjoy it so much definitely riding again and definitely encourage your friends to join you if you don't want to do it alown
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