I know many have had a devastating time recently, there are sad stories all the time on the news, but I have had a wonderful time through it all.

My wife and I gave up alcohol on 31 Dec 19... lees meer

first_478838 last_478838 Thanks for your encouraging story, David - great stuff!

Thanks for your encouraging story, David - great stuff!

first_547744 last_547744 Beautiful, David! I, too, find being on the bike takes me back to being a kid where times were simpler! And yes, I wish I d... read more

Beautiful, David! I, too, find being on the bike takes me back to being a kid where times were simpler! And yes, I wish I didn't stop either.

This will be the 2nd year that Cascade is not doing STP - and I really wanted to challenge myself to do it on my oldest bike (1980 Univega).
So I set up a Fundraising Challenge to not only do ... lees meer

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first_292920 last_292920 fundraising link is facebook dot com /donate/955740231848821 - Thanks for all help!

fundraising link is facebook dot com /donate/955740231848821 - Thanks for all help!

Biking is a life saver. The pandemic has been extremely hard for me. I am an introvert and being secluded indoors without physical socializing has been a challenge.

I made a deal with mys... lees meer

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first_474703 last_474703 I am SO SORRY to hear about your first bike! I hadn't even thought about this happening, better stay locking mine on my rac... read more

I am SO SORRY to hear about your first bike! I hadn't even thought about this happening, better stay locking mine on my rack, even when I am driving. Congratulations on your peace of mind, I understand that feeling COMPLETELY!

first_551741 last_551741 Awesome!!!!

Awesome!!!!

Half way to a Proclaimers song. Lockdown 1 came, working from home and missing my hour daily walk. Out came the old bike. Quiet roads, bliss and beautiful Lincolnshire Countryside. But how fa... lees meer

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first_415571 last_415571 Great going Lisa

Great going Lisa

A 27km night ride all the way to East London to see my 2 week old little nephew from a distance. Well worth it.

It's hard to believe that it's been a year since the COVID pandemic "started". Like most people, I picked up cycling (again) during this time as a way to exercise since workout and fitness centers ... lees meer

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So good to be able to ride in good weather again. Hope that others have (re-) discovered cycling over the past year.

This year was my first scavenger hunt and I love that I did it with my swole sisters. Getting together to ride Southeastern San Diego was a great adventure. #bikeSoutheasternsd

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There once was a cyclist who liked to "Ride Free",
Always stopped halfway for cake and coffee.
He was always seen
on his "freedom Machine",
and that cyclist that loved to ride, was ... lees meer

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first_378733 last_378733 I'd pack your bags 😎

I'd pack your bags 😎

first_380994 last_380994 Panniers packed a long time ago!

Panniers packed a long time ago!

During these difficult times it’s way to think you can’t have adventure. Proof this is not true is right here, last night I left home after work on a ride at around Ten o’clock, slept under the sta... lees meer

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I had lots of adventure plans for last year which sadly did not happen. Was feeling a bit low with the lockdown. So packed up my bike with my new lightweight camping gear, which was feeling sad at ... lees meer

first_156502 last_156502 The Tendering peninsular is lovely for a ride.

The Tendering peninsular is lovely for a ride.

Over lockdown I've done one too many local walks, so it was exciting to make a plan with my new ebike to go further afield. We had driven to Hyde Hall in Essex but it looked manageable by ebike fro... lees meer

I have recently purchased a few bikes, mainly to help me into my flexible retirement, but mostly as a way to enjoy the fact that despite the pandemic, life can still bring rewards.
So with that... lees meer

I started biking regularly during the past 14 months to get out of the house. I begin to feel so much better and I wasn’t feeling bad before 😂. Then bike riding became important for my health. Now ... lees meer

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Cycled to the vaccination centre today to receive jab number 1. It's been over 12 months of turmoil, but today ai felt a personal sense of one step closer to getting freedom of movement back. Fr... lees meer

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I have been riding for years, but like many others, started riding more during the Covid-19 shutdowns. In the early days, when there was no traffic at all, I started going farther than usual. I mad... lees meer

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... lees meer

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... lees meer

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.

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... lees meer

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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 ... lees meer

There is nothing like feeling healthy. On a mission!!

Having enjoyed road cycling for quite a few years,last October I suffered a stroke caused by a blocked artery,the Doctors gave me the ok to carry on exercising,It is taking some time to regain fit... lees meer

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I am very happy to use my bicycle to get to Stepping Hill Hospital from Sale. Using my bicycle takes my to my workplace and keeps me fit. Stretching my legs after the shift standing up! Great for m... lees meer

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Due to the latest Level 2 alert for ChCh and working from home for the next 3 days, I decided to take my daughter to school by bike this morning.
She is still small enough (just..) to fit on th... lees meer

During the pandemic my mental health has been improved by getting out on my bike. My favourite place has been Sandwell Valley. So many different trails for all abilities. I've been able to expl... lees meer

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I got my second Covid jab when on bike in full cycling gear, you would think by the looks of people sit there cycling wear was not aloud

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Last summer we took out first family bike trip. Up the east coast of Lake Michigan. Ten days total with a couple of zero days. Camped the entire way and even took the dog. Our 10 year old was a mo... lees meer

It has been a honeymoon with the cars off the road but now people are going back into the office which means more and more cars on the road and everybody in a rush to get nowhere.

I am ... lees meer

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first_547867 last_547867 If your riding off road and trails. MTBproject is a great interactive site/app. Google maps also has a cycling setting in c... read more

If your riding off road and trails. MTBproject is a great interactive site/app. Google maps also has a cycling setting in case you didn’t already know.

first_67299 last_67299 Here are welcoming routes you may enjoy at TravelingAtTheSpeedOfBike.com/routes

Here are welcoming routes you may enjoy at TravelingAtTheSpeedOfBike.com/routes

first_576703 last_576703 Where do you like to ride, I'll ride with you.

Where do you like to ride, I'll ride with you.

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So far 657 miles
Brings lots of smiles
Never mind the weather
As long as bike and I are together
On every outing picking up litter
The wind and temperature bitter
Going rou... lees meer

Because we #lovetoride

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first_516272 last_516272 this looks like the netherlands!!

this looks like the netherlands!!

I never set out to become a bike advocate. It was not in my plan, or even realm of thought when I decided to see if I could do a triathlon and got my first road bike (first bike ever in decades, ac... lees meer

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Yesterday we were officially allowed to meet up with one other household outdoors, so we jumped on our tandem (Child 1 on crossbar seat in front of me and Child 2 pedalling at the back) for a 10 mi... lees meer

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I hadn’t ridden a bike in years. Then, when COVID hit, I needed to get out of the house. I’ve been borrowing a friends bike for a year, and it’s been great! I love getting out and exploring San Die... lees meer

first_475869 last_475869 #bikeSoutheasternSD

#bikeSoutheasternSD

Been lucky to work from home during the pandemic, but really look foreword to being able to #RideFree after a day of sitting at my desk

I have cycled some new routes recently and have been looking for small country lanes and roads that link to old routes trying to avoid busy roads and traffic. I have cycled some beautiful countrysi... lees meer

Setting off from Shipley Country Park Visitor Centre down and over the lovely canal bridge on the Erewash Canal (1) at the Bridge Inn, then following the Erewash Valley Trail path over to the Notti... lees meer

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first_372333 last_372333 Thank you for sharing, that sounds like a very well deserved hot chocolate!

Thank you for sharing, that sounds like a very well deserved hot chocolate!

first_522760 last_522760 Sounds similar to routes I have taken this week but slightly different how many miles is this route?

Sounds similar to routes I have taken this week but slightly different how many miles is this route?

first_430321 last_430321 Around 26 - 28 miles

Around 26 - 28 miles

first_486801 last_486801 I cycled round Shipley park and nutbush trail a few times. Is a lovely route. Can get all down to attenbourgh nature reserv... read more

I cycled round Shipley park and nutbush trail a few times. Is a lovely route. Can get all down to attenbourgh nature reserve down the area at canal which is a good day out.

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Reading all these stories about people taking to bikes in lockdown makes me feel bad. I cycled every day to work, and never missed, apart from extreme ice and snow, and those are rare in Bristol. <... lees meer

Covid changed everything, not least of which is people’s travel habits. I avoided buses and trains even once restrictions lifted because I was worried that, even with reduced public transport capac... lees meer

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A quick historic reference before I get “rolling” in this story. I was given a stent Jan 1st, 2016. I was just 6 miles into a century ride when my arteries closed up & I blacked out. Tipped ove... lees meer

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first_309195 last_309195 #bikeSoutheasternSD

#bikeSoutheasternSD

We went to Morriso Pond to ride with the grandchildren and one fell and got a muddy foot. She was mad the rest of the excursion. We tried everything to console her. We were given a memory never to ... lees meer

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first_543220 last_543220 #BikeSoutheasternSD

#BikeSoutheasternSD

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... lees meer

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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]

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... lees meer

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first_576703 last_576703 Congratulations

Congratulations

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.... lees meer

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... lees meer

In September 2020, I had my longest multiple-day trips from DC to Pittsburg. This trip was an excuse to divert my attention from coronavirus. One more reason was my son who always encouraged me for... lees meer

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I took a short ride yesterday when it was 37 degrees and sunny! I rode to pickup dinner at a local restaurant. I never dreamed I would hop on my bike and go in this kind of weather! It felt so g... lees meer

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A chilly morning but what a wonderful way to start the day!
Staying local during lockdown hasn't been to bad when a ride to Cleethorpes sees beauty on my doorstep!
Beautiful sunrise, lovely... lees meer

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It’s been hell in cycling terms no Sportive’s no group rides very alone. Hopefully light is starting to shine with vacation over 65 waiting for first jab
Keep safe , started riding in 2015 aft... lees meer

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On 23 march 2020 my life changed as I began working from home (wfh) instead of my daily 25 mi commute to and from my office in Central London.

Nearly a year later I am still working from h... lees meer

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As a key worker cycling is my transport as well as my sport in the last two weeks I contracted covid due to my front line work was in bed for days and unable to cycle now that I have recovered cycl... lees meer

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