Bike ride very useful for health maintenance. As long as the setting on the bike makes it comfortable and not strain the back and legs. Adjusting the height of the seat is useful. Carry air pump, t... Lire la suite

first_585579 last_585579 Great idea about the Hop card 😊. My partner and I can’t believe we never thought of that - definitely going to start doing ... read more

Great idea about the Hop card 😊. My partner and I can’t believe we never thought of that - definitely going to start doing that from today, thanks for the good tips 🌸

I went to go see so many new (to me) gardens and parks. I #BIKELOVE being able to take my Marin off road. There are so many little parks hidden around in neighborhoods and I want to see them all.

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A newish friend who hasn't cycled since childhood (and is now 48) has been trying to get fit and lose weight. They had bought a brand new bike three years ago but hadn't wanted to go out on their ... Lire la suite

I promised myself I would use the extra time over the pandemic to get fitter. I have done lots of walking and have spent loads more time with the family which is a positive. However, my bikes hav... Lire la suite

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I grew up using a bike for transportation in my Alva neighborhood. Later on, I spent my teens going to Caloosahatchee Regional Park to hone my single track off-road biking skills. I didn’t do much ... Lire la suite

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I have almost never been a fast cycler. Even when I was going full tilt, there were always other people going faster. I no longer have any bikes with drop handlebars. I like to sit up and look at t... Lire la suite

first_549506 last_549506 I give up the diesel van to spend time riding now I am retired I go slow too and now ride hybrid for same reasons as your s... read more

I give up the diesel van to spend time riding now I am retired I go slow too and now ride hybrid for same reasons as your self enjoy the view and ride

Such a glorious morning so took a detour to work. A great way to start the day. Felt so much better and ready for a day at work.

In order to avoid the madding crowds and to give my family respite from my increasing grumpiness I have set myself the goal of exploring the Canal Network of the West Midlands. Birmingham, Solihull... Lire la suite

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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first_447195 last_447195 At least a few weeks ago the towpath was impassable south of Market Drayton/north of Cheswardine due to a mudslide.

At least a few weeks ago the towpath was impassable south of Market Drayton/north of Cheswardine due to a mudslide.

first_497074 last_497074 There are plans to improve the canal network round Solihull and for Commonwealth Games [address removed]

There are plans to improve the canal network round Solihull and for Commonwealth Games [address removed]

I love getting up before the rest of the family and stretching my legs on the bike, especially on mornings like today. The sun had just broken and the light was a golden colour. Not many out on the... Lire la suite

Generous daughter dropped us off at frog flat. So 2 hours out of her day... and off we went..4 ks to saddle summit and then cruising down 11 is to the oldest (well, that what the locals say) concre... Lire la suite

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Had both hips replaced in 2020, still got in short rides which helped recovery. Now ready to train and compete again in the Nebraska Senior Games at the end of summer in the age- 76 group. National... Lire la suite

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I've been "working from home" for almost a year now. There are many real benefits to it, and it's been the right thing to do, but there are times when the same 4 walls feel a bit oppressive: that's... Lire la suite

first_262959 last_262959 I love the wildlife you can see when out cycling, I too have seen a Barn owl when out on the bike.... fantastic 😁

I love the wildlife you can see when out cycling, I too have seen a Barn owl when out on the bike.... fantastic 😁

first_156502 last_156502 Several times I have been joined by Barn Owls for my ride. I think they use the bike to spook their prey but never have the... read more

Several times I have been joined by Barn Owls for my ride. I think they use the bike to spook their prey but never have they swooped to catch it, so perhaps they are just sociable.

I ride for those that have died. I have been riding and fundraising for fallen officers for the last 5 years. Through Law Enforcement United and the Police Unity Tour. This September, I will be ... Lire la suite

Topic: Encouragez d'autres personnes à faire du vélo

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So. 10 miles minimum every day for 365 days. Whilst writing, I have just completed day 200.
I don't have a smart phone, just joined today and have a lot of data input!!!
Charity fundraiser... Lire la suite

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https://youtu.be/yxHEiR7I-vI

Almost a year now after the shutdown, and hopefully heading for a vaccination driven return to more normal times, I can think of one good thing the virus did.... Lire la suite

So, a while back I was in a rut. A deep rut. I'll spare the "warts and all" but essentially it was the best of times, it was the worst of times and I had lost my job, my relationship, my kids and m... Lire la suite

Topic: Ma première fois en vélo depuis des années

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I am registering my bikes with Bike Index, and I have previously done so with Project 529. More places is better! I had one stolen once, and because I had reported the theft and serial number to th... Lire la suite

This is my first year as the office champion for the bike challenge. Over the month we have met up for a total of three cycle breakfasts before work. They are by far the easiest way of getting me o... Lire la suite

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In 2015 I was wearing a T-Shirt from a charity ride at a highschool polo event. A woman I didn't know came up to me and said she did that ride. Long short, she invited me to ride with her and her... Lire la suite

Topic: Carbon Crushers

Dedicated bike parking in the office + shower facilities are awesome benefits of my job <3

I have not done much cycling over the last two years as my road bike is broken. I made up my mind to try doing my 7.2 miles commute on my mountain bike. I was feeling the difference not cycling was... Lire la suite

Here we all are, ready to make some memories on a recent family trip to Hanmer.

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first_216469 last_216469 LOVE this, what a gorgeous photo. Seeing kids getting around on bikes gives me so much hope!

LOVE this, what a gorgeous photo. Seeing kids getting around on bikes gives me so much hope!

So my boy just turned 3 the other day and he loves riding bikes no matter if its with me on the Mac Ride, one of his bikes (he has quite a few) rain or sun. This month I did my first 100km ride in ... Lire la suite

Topic: Un bon souvenir en vélo

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Been on my ordinary and ebike since the first lockdown, when the roads emptied. Amazing how many places don’t actually need a car, especially if you have HUGE panniers for doing the shopping. Feel... Lire la suite

Love to Ride invites us to tell our story:

My first bike was one my younger brothers and
I assembled out of neighborhood scrap bike parts. I would have been about 14; just in my 2nd d... Lire la suite

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first_417846 last_417846 I love this!! Thank you for sharing :)

I love this!! Thank you for sharing :)

first_542664 last_542664 Mary, when I think of how happy riding your bike makes you and how you've encouraged so many others to get bikes and ride, ... read more

Mary, when I think of how happy riding your bike makes you and how you've encouraged so many others to get bikes and ride, I smile. The stories are fun and you are such a blessing to so many! An encourager for sure! :) Love you BIG!

first_305660 last_305660 Thank you for sharing this story. It's so wonderful to read the joy in your words.

Thank you for sharing this story. It&#39;s so wonderful to read the joy in your words.

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Wifey and I really enjoy riding the SLR Trail to the Oceanside Harbor for the best acai bowls in town! #bikelove

It is an almost balmy afternoon as I leave the busy road and join the quiet country road to West Marton on the edge of the Yorkshire Dale's. I Pedal sedately and drink in the surroundings. The tre... Lire la suite

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Alway felt a bit awkward walking on my own, so bought a bike on the cycle to work scheme, it’s so good to get out just me and my bike even better to get lots of compliments off passing bikers, that... Lire la suite

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first_496956 last_496956 Its beautiful down the Staiths!

Its beautiful down the Staiths!

Looked like the sunniest day we'll have for a while and hubby had the day off so we packed gifted cakes, bought coffee and went for a leisurely bimble to Royal Victoria Country Park and back. Lovel... Lire la suite

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first_540710 last_540710 Love Victoria Park one of my fav places, its great for a night ride with your lights.. Very scary

Love Victoria Park one of my fav places, its great for a night ride with your lights.. Very scary

first_350654 last_350654 Not quite experienced enough for that yet but I've recently bought some decent lights for when I feel confident enough!

Not quite experienced enough for that yet but I've recently bought some decent lights for when I feel confident enough!

first_540710 last_540710 Its a bit scary at night but well worth a trip

Its a bit scary at night but well worth a trip

first_357643 last_357643 It can get too dark particularly on early morning in the depth of winter

It can get too dark particularly on early morning in the depth of winter

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Before the cycle boost scheme loaned me a bike, I would jog to work, occasionally cycle or drive. However, several accidents on busy roads did not endear me to cycling.
The e-bike broadened my ... Lire la suite

Topic: Mes trajets quotidiens à vélo

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A roadside fox in Harford County, pouncing on a mouse;
Ducks in a Dutch canal, scrambling for twigs to protect the eggs in their floating nest;
A lizard in the Bahamas, enjoying the sun lik... Lire la suite

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I have decided this year with a friend to ride John '0' Groats to Lands end.
Just to add some more excitement and a challenge we will be doing it on a Tandem, of which nether of us have ever ri... Lire la suite

first_542901 last_542901 Good luck!

Good luck!

Fed up with watching Netflix and a rescent move from Sheffield to Stoke I decided to do a nice ride along a canal I found. Being a massive fan of the great pottery throw down on channel 4 I had no... Lire la suite

I Ride because 17 Years Later and I am Still Cancer Free!!!
I love nature and nothing beats riding in the Tampa Bay Area.
So many options for riding and paths to choose from. From Seaside/... Lire la suite

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first_277767 last_277767 Remarkable story Jarad! Each day is a gift isn't it?

Remarkable story Jarad! Each day is a gift isn't it?

When most people complained and moaned that they had to stay home during the pandemic, I took it as an opportunity to get to know my neighborhood. With less cars to contend with I felt comfortable... Lire la suite

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first_576703 last_576703 Congratulations

Congratulations

After years of my bike sitting unused in my garage, covid got me back into biking.

And I love it more than I did when I rode years ago! I a looking forward to biking to the office when my ... Lire la suite

I cycle to work and it is a real joy in the morning to feel the fresh air, especially as it is all downhill on the way to work - I can coast into work in about 5 minutes time. When I arrive there a... Lire la suite

Topic: Mes trajets quotidiens à vélo

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Sunday morning 28/02/21 and level 3 has kicked in. I'm feeling pumped, yeah! let's do this...no destination in mind I'm just going to ride so I head over toward Mangere Bridge underpass.

I... Lire la suite

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This February, I have been inspired to ride every day. I normally travel everywhere on my bike, but now there's more reasons to bike on my days off. Even a 10 minute ride does wonders for my feelin... Lire la suite

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When I was 18 I traded in riding my pedal power bike for a 360 Honda and swore I would never ride a bike again. Why would I got beautiful wheels will travel. Many, many years go by.....
Then in... Lire la suite

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first_542901 last_542901 I would try to avoid the flying tree, mind.

I would try to avoid the flying tree, mind.

first_530764 last_530764 lol the expression is "Flying Free"

lol the expression is &quot;Flying Free&quot;

Everyday once I have either finished my work homeschooling or finished my work at school and go home I love to go out on my bike and do my favourite ride.
This ride consists of me setting off ... Lire la suite

Saw a person ride up to the bus stop, fold up their bike, jump on and disappear in under half a minute. I've now got a folding bike too, lovely blue colour, so I drive across the bridge, unfold th... Lire la suite

first_363164 last_363164 Shame you have to drive across the bridge - time to #LiberateTheLane and you'd have an even happier commute!

Shame you have to drive across the bridge - time to #LiberateTheLane and you&#39;d have an even happier commute!

I decided to treat myself to an ebike 2 years ago. My thinking was if I commuted one day a week to work it would take one car off the road. I have been commuting to work at least 4 days a week this... Lire la suite

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Any day I get to cycle with my beautiful wife is a blessed day! She gives me inspiration and has shown me time and time again what joy it is to be outdoors enjoying nature and each other. I'm eve... Lire la suite

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In 2020, I achieved my target of cycling every bridleway in Brighton and Hove.

This year I've set myself the glamorous target of visiting every branch of Greggs in Sussex, for a vegan sau... Lire la suite

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first_540710 last_540710 Living the dream!!! Sounds amazing.

Living the dream!!! Sounds amazing.

first_36622 last_36622 Honestly, this is my favourite story ever!!!! I love a GVSR so much and on a bike ride even more. My nearest Greggs has bee... read more

Honestly, this is my favourite story ever!!!! I love a GVSR so much and on a bike ride even more. My nearest Greggs has been out of the the last two times I've been and I've had to make do with a vegan steak bake instead... But at least there is an option!! Good luck in hitting your target!

My family have been partaking in what we call the Ham Hill lockdown challenge for fitness and fun. As we are all different abilities and ages we work at our pace and stop where needed and always ro... Lire la suite

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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I think that my eight year old son sums it up with this quote which he put on a poster which he made for his classroom recently.

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A couple of months back, I was pedalling home from work in the dark, when my front light cut out. Fortunately, being a Scout leader means I am generally prepared. On my keys, I had a small, but ver... Lire la suite

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I like competing in triathlons, but I'm a weak runner, so I normally over-train on running and skip the cycling as I'm a stronger cyclist. This month I've done almost 200km on the bike, and just h... Lire la suite

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The Pandemic era makes it more important than ever to stay active and healthy. I try and ride through my neighborhood 4-5 times a week. It supplements my running is relaxing and works a variety of ... Lire la suite