This is my favorite trail; I have revisited it multiple times with co-workers and family on this trip.

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

Almost a year ago I cycled from Aberdeen to Pitlochry. The Deeside is a beautiful area to ride: I followed the main road until Braemar where I had some fish and chips. Then sunset came while cyclin... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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We've been without a car in wellington for some 15 years now through choice, initially we just walked and bussed and taxid when needed everywhere then we decided to get a family cargo bike when we ... read more

This old girl has been carrying me along the backroads of Auburn, Al since my days in class back in the late '70s. It still feels just as free as it always did. Happy for the growing bike paths.

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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I was a commuter in terms if cycling. Not much more than that.
Then, last year, I was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder in the bone marrow failure department, Severe Aplastic Anemia. I ... read more

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first_628584 last_628584 Congrats on your riding accomplishments. I can relate as I likely have an Autoimmune disease which has yet to be defined b... read more

Congrats on your riding accomplishments. I can relate as I likely have an Autoimmune disease which has yet to be defined but new breathlessness on my beloved bikes forced me to deal with it.

I started biking to and from work about 3 months ago, yes in the middle of winter, after finally deciding I should buy an electric bike to flatten out those hills on my way home after a long day a... read more

first_583683 last_583683 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Amazing mahi Rebecca, keep it up and hope those knee niggles go away soon

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Amazing mahi Rebecca, keep it up and hope those knee niggles go away soon

first_645120 last_645120 Very impressed. I'm sure the niggles will fade away soon, but the good feelings will remain.

Very impressed. I'm sure the niggles will fade away soon, but the good feelings will remain.

I decided to walk to work in the morning.
5km walk and it took my about an hour (short legs).

I ended up taking the bus home.

Overall, I did 15K steps that day!

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I have a trike - its nicknamed Big Red. - its not an e bike
I ride it to work with my e-legs
I was riding to work on the car free day with my music playing and swaying back and forth side ... read more

We LOVE our cycle commute. Even on rainy mornings and with the odd complaint about waterproof trousers not being the most comfortable things in the world, our five- and seven-year-old cycle just ov... read more

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first_129147 last_129147 Wonderful. Setting your young ones up for life!

Wonderful. Setting your young ones up for life!

The joy of finding a new route, it isn’t really any quicker but it’s different and I guess that is part of the joy of commuting by bike - enjoying the scenery as you go.

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Sometimes the early morning rides are the best. Being early to work and being able to sit and watch the world go past. People's stories from walking their dog to going to work. The still atmosphe... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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it's 20 years old.

Klein Race Pro.
2001.
All Dura Ace.

no one wants old, expensive bikes.

shop lucky!

Also have a Quantum Race, from 2001.

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first_682112 last_682112 Can you send me pics of the bike

Can you send me pics of the bike

first_687116 last_687116 Please give me a call at (347) 785-7025

Please give me a call at (347) 785-7025

In juni 2022 heb ik meegedaan voor een actie van het Rode Kruis. Nu hadden mijn km's op de weg een andere betekenis. Voor de verandering was dat goed voor mij. Het relativeert en zet je aan tot and... read more

Topic: Other

The back 40 has so much to offer for a verity of riding styles… technical riding, speedy down hills, tough uphill climbs, and even more simple flat blue sections.
The trailhead closest to me ... read more

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

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A tour round the outer Hebrides no problem with customs amazing people and beaches that are out of this world, one massive hill ( was massive to me ) and an adventure to catch a ferry almost every ... read more

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A quick ride by the river today 🙂

14 miles today on my new bikes maiden voyage to run it in.
A nice quiet route including a ride from Shildon to newton aycliffe past the locomotion museum, which is a lovely smooth wide path. I... read more

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first_621085 last_621085 Fantastic, we have been to the Shildon museum on holiday and I remember it well - it would be a lovely cycle :) Your new b... read more

Fantastic, we have been to the Shildon museum on holiday and I remember it well - it would be a lovely cycle :) Your new bike looks great

On Sunday 28th of August I was involved in a sponsored bike ride to raise money for The Christy's Cancer Research, the was circa 50 people riding on the day.

I was riding with the Wigan R... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Reduce CO2 emission by cycling 100 miles a week to work ...... Yes. I did it!!!!

My 2nd year fundraising for this great cause. In UTAH this week clocking miles. Riding early to beat the heat.
Staying hydrated, enjoying the scenery. If you can, help . . . . .

[addr... read more

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first_600748 last_600748 Check out GREAT CYCLE CHALLENGE 2022 enjoy

Check out GREAT CYCLE CHALLENGE 2022 enjoy

Cafe88, Abbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1EE (near NCN 6) are offering,

Free Water Top Up or Refill
Breakfast Bap with Standard Coffee for £2.95
Coffee & Cake for £4.00 with stand... read more

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I got back on the bike this weekend by cycling around Portland in Dorset with my parents. Lots of greenery and cliffs along this cycle route - a bit different to a daily commute! Still not brave en... read more

I might be stating the obvious, but I was debating whether to cycle or get the bus to work yesterday. Cycling won, and in doing so I saved £3.50. This will obviously add up and might be a big help ... read more

Topic: Other

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I cycle a lot to work average 26 miles round trip. I lock my bike up at work in the covered bike rack. I came out of work and my bike was gone... but my bike lock still attached to the rack posts... read more

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first_618139 last_618139 Good to know, this is why I keep my bike in the office as it getting stolen is a constant worry

Good to know, this is why I keep my bike in the office as it getting stolen is a constant worry

first_524123 last_524123 I actually have all 4 of my bikes insured separately. The E-bike is worth over £2,000 is insured by a specific company Bikm... read more

I actually have all 4 of my bikes insured separately. The E-bike is worth over £2,000 is insured by a specific company Bikmo, the hybrid bike as you say I had to declare on my flats contents insurance as it's over £800, the e-mountain bike which was retro fitted is living at my parents house so has been declared & included on their contents policy as an individual item worth £1,500, my old road bike which lives upstairs in my flat on the indoor trainer is covered on my contents as it's only worth about £330 to replace. It's a nightmare when your bike is stolen, even when you use gold standard locks as specified by the insurance company

first_621085 last_621085 What a nightmare for you. :(

What a nightmare for you. :(

first_29220 last_29220 My gosh... Terrible tale! I've told my NHS manager I'm going to keep my road bike in the office with me from now on. It's l... read more

My gosh... Terrible tale! I've told my NHS manager I'm going to keep my road bike in the office with me from now on. It's light enough to carry up the stairs & although I have a super set of locks (plural) I'm not going to risk the Bianchi...

first_211746 last_211746 That's awful

That's awful

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Bike 10 Bus 0. In September I have now done 10 commutes , and not once has the bus I would take if I wasn't cycling passed me! Quicker, cheaper, better for the planet, better for my health.

Topic: My commute by bike

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Ever wondered how the long long never ending A38 which leads into Midlands looks like beyond Alveston / Thornbury? Me too! I had been to Itchington a couple of times before and also once to Tytheri... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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first_83106 last_83106 There is a rather charming book written by "fat man on a bicycle" Tom Vernon all about the A38. An ancient and historic ro... read more

There is a rather charming book written by "fat man on a bicycle" Tom Vernon all about the A38. An ancient and historic route. Fun to read now... It was written in the 70s I think

A journey, in black and white.
It starts with an alarm, I snooze – I loose. Ten minutes gone before my feet
touch the bedroom floor. Then rush, I’m usually up before the alarm, not today.read more

Topic: Other

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So roughly about 11 years ago i used to love to ride my bmx and my 26er like an idiot (Thought i was Emil lol)
but anyway i had a nasty accident and this put the FEAR into getting back on a bik... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Went on a bike ride with the old dear great to be back in the saddle been out every day since

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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first_652001 last_652001 If your old dear is the lady in the back of your picture? she is looking fabulous not even a wrinkle, I thought she was yo... read more

If your old dear is the lady in the back of your picture? she is looking fabulous not even a wrinkle, I thought she was your girlfriend. 😍

first_479915 last_479915 You made my day🥰

You made my day🥰

Every day.
What's the big deal.

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first_74159 last_74159 Each day I get my bike out to ride to work and look at the car sitting, lonely on the driveway.

Each day I get my bike out to ride to work and look at the car sitting, lonely on the driveway.

I chose to ride my bike to work it was a beautiful morning and a pleasant ride - faster in fact than taking my car and finding a park.

unfortunately it was pouring with rain in the afte... read more

A new job in the central city meant having to think about commuting. I drove for a couple of weeks, while settling in, and used a Kiwi parking share app to avoid making the carpark barons richer.read more

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first_621085 last_621085 Most interesting to read - I am worndering if I should l get a folding bike mostly for easier storage but have never tried ... read more

Most interesting to read - I am worndering if I should l get a folding bike mostly for easier storage but have never tried one. How does cycling on a folding bike compare to a regular bike? - I use a hybrid for my short commute - great for roads and grass and hopping over pavements.

first_286806 last_286806 Hi Carol, just found this. The Tern bike is great to ride, has similar section tyres to a hybrid bike but smaller diameter ... read more

Hi Carol, just found this. The Tern bike is great to ride, has similar section tyres to a hybrid bike but smaller diameter wheels. Compared to my carbon gravel bike is only about avg 1km/h slower!

Congratulations - You're a Cycle September 2022 winner!

Say WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?! Oh gosh this is amazingly unexpected, i've won a aquaplay paddleboarding session.
That's fandabiedosie!

At the start of Cycle September I never expected to be writing a story and even last week it wasn’t on my to-do list. I was enjoying my cycling and pedalling my way to and from work when I could.read more

first_621085 last_621085 Oh no that sounds horrific Ian, thank goodness you survived to tell the tale. The photos are a grim sight. Thanks for posti... read more

Oh no that sounds horrific Ian, thank goodness you survived to tell the tale. The photos are a grim sight. Thanks for posting, I will definitely be slowing down more at junctions now just incase someone pulls out. Hope you get back in the saddle and have fun again soon.

first_622957 last_622957 scary stuff! Glad you got help and support very quickly. I cycle along King Street and i am appalled at the amount of cycli... read more

scary stuff! Glad you got help and support very quickly. I cycle along King Street and i am appalled at the amount of cyclists not wearing helmets esp the delivery guys. Hopefully you get a speedy recovery and the driver gets charged.

first_619772 last_619772 Bloody hell! Just when one thinks that "it will never happen to me", these stories are a reminder that it may and it probab... read more

Bloody hell! Just when one thinks that "it will never happen to me", these stories are a reminder that it may and it probably WILL happen at some stage...

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Remember riding down a big hill as a kid...
Wasn't that the best feeling? Well with an E-Bike, it's like riding down hill the entire time!

If you decide to make the transition, I woul... read more

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first_599463 last_599463 What environmental impact does E-Bikes have with respect to energy consumption, battery creation/destruction? Have you happ... read more

What environmental impact does E-Bikes have with respect to energy consumption, battery creation/destruction? Have you happened to run across that information in your studies?

Me and my Daughter completed the Monsal Trail while doing the cycle September with work , This is a place I love walking so doing it on a bike was Great fun , We started at Monsal Head went to B... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Like a lot of families, we used to fire up our expensive, gas guzzling engines for every little thing. 2 miles to school? Get in the car and sit in traffic. Need supplies for dinner? There’s a Walm... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Untill.4 weeks ago I hadn't been on a bike for 20 years now I love riding my bike

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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first_634085 last_634085 u have quite the experience when can you ride me xX ;)

u have quite the experience when can you ride me xX ;)

In October 2021 I set out to raise £1000 and lose my Covid spare tyre by cycling 1000 miles to work at the University of Bolton, from my home in Blackburn, all in aid of Derian House Childrens Hosp... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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I cycled to work yesterday after dropping the kids off at school (pushing my bike) and realised that I arrived at work way earlier than if I got the bus. Happy days.

Topic: My commute by bike

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The Tuesday night Tour De Coler group rides are always a blast, especially now with the lower temps.

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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3 Churches a day makes the boredom go away!

And a unfortunate find on A5.

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first_622651 last_622651 It looks like I'm not able to put pics in the comment section so the reset of them are in my gallery 😁

It looks like I'm not able to put pics in the comment section so the reset of them are in my gallery 😁

I took that selfie less than a month ago at the train station in Nairn. Yes not the best picture of me. But still my favorite because I was super proud of myself. I broke my personal record and rod... read more

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first_293042 last_293042 Wow!! That's impressive! Well done!

Wow!! That's impressive! Well done!

first_621742 last_621742 Fantastic effort!

Fantastic effort!

This is my biggest drop yet! I had TOO much fun sessioning it with my husband. Today was a good riding day. ❤

Topic: A happy riding memory

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first_606680 last_606680 Huntley is an awesome spot.

Huntley is an awesome spot.

I can't drive, and I used to ride my bike to work each day. It's about a mile each way so it's not far and biking was faster than walking. Then a couple of things happened, the first thing was a ca... read more

first_621085 last_621085 Nice to read your notes Jack and walking to work is great - if I can't bike I will walk and only as a third option will I d... read more

Nice to read your notes Jack and walking to work is great - if I can't bike I will walk and only as a third option will I drive. Shame about the scare you got. Lack of space is my gripe too, it is a battle of where to store the bike.

My commute is only 1.9 miles, it takes 10 minutes or 8.5 if I am running late. It is enough to lift my mood and make me happy by the time I get to work but I definitely take longer getting ready be... read more

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first_621085 last_621085 Took the long way ho yesterday and stretched the route to 7.3 miles - just in and around my home town - a great way to burn... read more

Took the long way ho yesterday and stretched the route to 7.3 miles - just in and around my home town - a great way to burn some extra calories and top up our team miles. Must do it again soon.

first_622957 last_622957 i only do commute type trips and they are super short too especially appreciated on the wet rainy days! Since i gave up the... read more

i only do commute type trips and they are super short too especially appreciated on the wet rainy days! Since i gave up the car i have become so much more aware of the fact that my distances anywhere are only ever a couple of miles!

first_621085 last_621085 Thanks Kat. Since writing about it being too short I have managed to add a few extra miles to my trips home - it was easy ... read more

Thanks Kat. Since writing about it being too short I have managed to add a few extra miles to my trips home - it was easy to do - since I was changed and on my bike anyway.

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Hi, I just finished my first ride around Southampton (28 miles). I'm so tired but very happy.

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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I finally did a whole trip through Bellevue and across the 520 Trail and it was wonderful! I encourage everyone to try it and then hop on the Burke Gilman at the UW campus for an extra treat. Such ... read more

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rode my child to nursery today