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Image for story Shopping at the end of the ride

Shopping at the end of the ride

To market, to market
With a stay-at-home wish list
Home again, home again
Mission accomplished!

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story We've enjoyed biking and walking with less cars on the road

We've enjoyed biking and walking with less cars on the road

Since we’ve been trapped in our homes during this pandemic, I don’t know where I’d be without my daily sanity breaks. Getting outdoors on my bike and away from the house has been a daily necessity.... read more

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Image for story Family ride to the Dollar Tree

Family ride to the Dollar Tree

Took the girls on a ride to the Dollar store for pet rat supplies. They enjoyed the ride and were impressed that they could ride their bikes somewhere they usually drive to. My youngest is only 6... read more

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Image for story Biking as a mood changer

Biking as a mood changer

These days our moods are fragile, and this morning my son had a terrible start into the day. We decided to go biking and although it's one of his favorite hobbies, he didn't feel like getting ready... read more

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Image for story A Noodle day

A Noodle day

I meandered around some of the communities, near, where I live. Checked out a few get-it-done reports to see if the city was keeping up with the requests.... I found one that was still lingering,... read more

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Image for story hot day in deep South Texas

hot day in deep South Texas

Summer isnt even here and its 95 in Deep South Texas. Raspa stop half way point.

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story SOMETIMES YOU GOTTA COME HOME EMPTY

SOMETIMES YOU GOTTA COME HOME EMPTY

ā€œDinner’s ready!ā€ ā€œOK ma I’ll be right there - just finishing up real quick!ā€ I have been using this tactic all my life. You know what? Never worked šŸ˜– - not once. ā€œOne more game, it’ll be quickā€..... read more

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Newest Rider.

Those who know me will tell you that I am seldom at a loss for words. But this week...these weeks, I've struggled for inspiration, and encouragement.

But today I watched my car free stree... read more

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Bikes can be fixed

A friend thought her bike was a lost cause and was asking around for bike shops and used bikes. I told her I'd take a look: her bike was nearly new and in fantastic shape! All it needed was a fro... read more

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Bicycling and jewelry

Today was a cool breezy day so I rode my bike to the post office to mail a package from my jewelry business to the buyer. It was a wonderful ride and I enjoyed being out and about on this good day.

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Becoming a drug mule!

I’m combining my daily exercise with runs to the chemist for prescriptions for those who can’t get out- seems like a perfect combo?!

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Image for story Social distancing

Social distancing

Decided to get out and about, & made sure I kept to the 2m rule, not for social distancing reasons, but because I am so slow!

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story Sharrow to Hathersage - no stopping!!

Sharrow to Hathersage - no stopping!!

This Monday marked my 7th day of iso and time to bring out the ebike! I set off from Sharrow in spring sunshine heading up towards Hathersage passing nine fit looking but grumpy cyclists on skinny ... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story Looking Forward to Our Family Ride

Looking Forward to Our Family Ride

After a long day of distance learning and working from home, the one thing that our family really looks forward to the most is our ride! As we cut through the streets and whiz past houses, cars, pa... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story Family Biking Adventure

Family Biking Adventure

During the quarantine era, our family was able to spend more time together. With our busy schedules, work, school etc…we had not had time to bike together as a family. We decided to pull out our du... read more

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Image for story Inspiring the next generation of bikers

Inspiring the next generation of bikers

I have three kids and we get out almost everyday to bike during ā€œthese timesā€ for some fresh air and smiles.

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Image for story Acting like a kid again

Acting like a kid again

We're cooped in more than ever right now, which makes it really important for me to embrace opportunities to get out with my 6 year old son and explore by bike. He probably hasn't realized it, but ... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Home Was Closer than I thought

Living several hours from friends, family, and the place you called home most of your life is though in normal times. The social distancing and cancelled trips of the Coronavirus Era makes it even ... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story Just get out :)

Just get out :)

There are so many reasons and ways to ride ;) Our local brewery has an "order online, pick it up outside" option, with a free roll of toilet paper with your order.
Then there's the gr... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story I SEE YOU

I SEE YOU

I see you.
Out there uncomfortably wobbling along on a bike that’s been tucked away in the place where good intentions get stored for ā€œwhen we get a chanceā€.

I see you.
Out the... read more

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Image for story Going back to basics: Riding for fun

Going back to basics: Riding for fun

Anyone that knows me, knows I don't drive.
I fully rely on my bike to do everything and to go everywhere. I buy groceries, take the pets to the Vet, meet friends, social ride, go to work, go... read more

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Image for story Virtual Community through the Bike Easy April Challenge

Virtual Community through the Bike Easy April Challenge

I've worked with Bike Easy to help plan the monthly challenge since we first started implementing the Love to Ride platform 4 years ago. First as a volunteer, my role at Bike Easy eventually expand... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story One Hour of Peacefulness

One Hour of Peacefulness

Well -my motivation has been a bit rocky in the last few weeks... the same as lots of peeps I expect! But I’ve clocked a few rides lately.

Struggling to know whether to wear shorts or my ... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Ā£90 shop on a bike!

I'm trying to avoid shopping unnecessarily, so hadn't been to the supermarket in almost 2 weeks. Our fridge was empty, and the rest of our food supplies were running low. We've been getting fruit a... read more

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Image for story Chasing the Sunset

Chasing the Sunset

Every evening this week has been absolute bliss. Timing has fallen so when I clock of work and then hop on my bike it is the perfect time to chase the sunset down by the Exe Estuary. The amazing co... read more

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