I have this ridiculous goal and no, 5.4 miles really isn't enough to *average* and get there, AND it's going to dive down to the teens for high temps later this week.
So, "better ride n... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I'm being followed by a moonshadow
Moonshadow, moonshadow
Leaping and hopping on a moonshadow
Moonshadow, moonshadow
Moonshadow, moonshadow
Moonshadow, moonshadow
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Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I have set a challenge a month this year including Miles for Doddie in Jan to completing 1000 miles, the King Alfreds Way, and culminating in the NC500 in August. In between all that I will be doin... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I was cycling to work along beautiful country lanes and saw the most amazing sun rise for this time of year breaking through the morning fog. Stunning way to start the day
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
I've always loved cycling. All my life. I cycled to and from school. I've cycled for charity. I've cycled for fun and fitness. As I got older and recreational time seemed to get shorter, I cycled l... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I started riding again this year after 18 years, mostly to deal with anxiety due to my Dad's illness and also challenges at work and migration stress, and this all unfortunately then turned into gr... read more
Topic: Other
Took my son to nursery by bike for the first time. Getting an ebike has given me the confidence to ride with him
Topic: A happy riding memory
2021 has been a tough year, work from home no reason to cycle, no commute to work.....set myself a goal, "Ride every day".... was easy to start with lots of enthusiasm much like when you join a gym... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Last commute of 2021
Topic: My commute by bike
I am a Brain Cancer Survivor.
I cycle after after a foot/leg injury led to diagnosis of a Brain Tumor then Cancer.
After an Awake Craniotomy in 2013 i took up cycling as i cant do much imp... read more
Topic: Other
In juli 2020 vorig jaar kocht ik een tweedehands e-bike voor woon-werkverkeer. De afstand enkele reis is 26 KM en gaat voor een deel door mooi buitengebied. Ik koos voor een tweedehands fiets omdat... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I always carry one because I ride in a lot of remote areas where mobile phone coverage isn't always the best. Can be pretty invaluable in alerting people or helping emergency services locate you in... read more
Topic: Other
Wanting a couple of MTB bicycle frames, I ventured down to the Walsall Bike Project workshop.
Once there, I shared of my Led Ride Leader Qualifications and earned a position with Cycling UK.
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Ahhh, casting my mind back to March 2020, I remember it was heaven for bikes. No wait at the lights, serenity on the streets, just me and nature. Kids also using the streets for biking and skateboa... read more
Birmingham!!! Join us for a #Xmas social #ride & snowman trail #walk on Tuesday 21st Dec,
Group Ride - meet Hamdsworth park 1pm
or make your own way into City Centre and meet ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Great company on my Sunday ride down the coast stopping at Mablethorpe for a coffee. Turned into a warmer day than we thought so sat outside and soaked up the sunshine
Topic: A happy riding memory
Yes, had a driver second back from the cross street tryin' to pretend I wasn't there and going straight (he's turning right but the car in front has to go first...) but no, you don't want to hit m... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Summer Commute Cycling - Bike; Sunglasses; Shorts & T-shirt.
Winter Commute Cycling - Bike; Lights; Extra Lights; Extra - Extra lights; Hi-Vis Jacket; Hi-Vis Gloves, Trousers, Shoes, Socks,... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
while.riding the Great Allegheny Passage in Sept. 2021 my bike partner and I were prepared for any weather..except really cold. the third day was forecast to be rainy all day (and it was). there ... read more
Topic: Other
A soggy, but fun #TreeByBike this year. It's now officially Christmas!
Topic: A happy riding memory
My daughter lent my a bike and challenged me to learn to ride for my 52nd birthday in June 2020. It took me about month before I could get the hang of pedalling and staying upright. Then there was ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
My wife Jo and I have been riders for many years and a lot of them have been "CAR FREE"! Weither by choice or situation doesn't matter, it gives us a chance to show that yes, you can live without a... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
No Matter What, Let Nothing Get In Ur Way...Ride Ur Way To D Top 😉
If Other's Don't Turn Up, Don't Cancel, Just Go With Whoever Is Available.
Nothing Is Impossible, Especially If... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I’d forgotten just how much fun it is getting wet and blown around out there… what a great day to go out - and an even better day to appreciate getting home!!
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
Using the old canal and railway sidings here in Willenhall.
Please follow link to see our journey(s)
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Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Does anyone else remember (or had) a banana-seat bike when they were a kid? Also, did anyone else put baseball cards in the spokes so the tires would make clicking noises as the wheels went 'round... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
To celebrate a friend's 50th we decided to try e-mountain biking. What an amazing day we had, we hired the bikes and booked a guide which was a great move. We all had such a brilliant day and were ... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
I decided to go for a ride today the weather was mizzale to start with then the wind picked up of course it was a head wind the roads was flooded so up with the feet and splash through and hopefull... read more
Topic: Other
This is my new Trike-bike Tricycle, my old Tricycle got into a bit of a bad shape and this new one was an early Christmas gift so I can continue riding around/shopping! Really helpful as I need it ... read more
Topic: Other
Cycled up the Suie, in Aberdeenshire, to catch the sunrise on Christmas morning. (Actually caught it twice, after descending to the valley and seeing the sun crest the hills).
Topic: Other
I decided to head out to work because there's COVID testing there. A line out the door still and people just kept showing up -- open 9 to 4 and it was 2:30. Like last week, first - timers in ... read more
Topic: Carbon Crushers
I’d planned a longer bike excursion on Saturday but the weather was just horrible, with persistent rain, dark and with poor visibility. On this route, there are some effective way points which appr... read more
Getting ready for a 12 hour Christmas Day shift, hand over at 8am. Commuting on my Brompton a 7 mile trip, hoping the rain stops before I leave. Happy Christmas everyone
Topic: My commute by bike
I have dreamt for the last 30 years that I could just leave my house in Northcote Point and take my bike over The Auckland Harbour Bridge to the CBD for my work. Now that I am retired I still canno... read more
My Christmas present this year is injured ribs and bruises after coming off my bike yesterday! I knew my brakes weren't great but I'd been putting off getting them checked. I'd urge anyone to get t... read more
Birmingham - SAVE THE DATE - Sunday 9th January - Free cycling event @ Attic Brew Co. Including free bike checks, led ride, route finding and bike maintenance session 🚲😜🍻
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I have been helping out (Assisting) with a few community parks here in the West Midlands.
I was approached to lead a project which looked after the Learn to Ride beginners (cycling).
Here, ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Okay, the extra ride at lunch was only okay -- cruising on the highest traffic road in the county meant having to act like a "savvy cyclist," but since it's a college town and they're on break, the... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
I stopped regularly riding distances on roads in 2018. Since then, I've been out by myself on a few rides of 20 or so miles but the main use for my road bike has been my commute.
I love cy... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
I tested positive for Covid back in November so was out of action for 11 days. I suffered mentally, not even having the option to go out was hard for me. I'd cycled 736 days without missing a beat ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Mid December and it was a cold grey day. The narrow lane made it difficult to avoid the thorn hedge cuttings. My mind was on punctures.
I glanced off to the left a flash of red-brown. A kestre... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
6 of us from our Cycling group of Friends decided to get dressed up and cycle around Morecambe, to do a tour of the houses that were decorated. We all went above and beyond with the outfits and li... read more
Topic: Other
Especially with friendd
Topic: A happy riding memory
Learning to cycle means I can volunteer on nature reserves. There are no nature reserves within walking distance of our home in Chulmleigh. Learning to ride last year has increased my opportunities... read more
Topic: Carbon Crushers
Lovely day riding today.
I wanted to find a route that I had found last year , so went out and found it. Great sunshine easy riding.
Topic: Other
I just went to my roomie's work just today at the Time Out Book Store, I just loved riding my bike and every once a day I do ride bike sometimes I go to my sister to Babysit my newphy and helping ... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
At the weekend I had a fab time riding with Joyful Bellas & Fellas 🚲😀 Weather you are new to cycling or just struggling to get out on those colder days riding with a group can help! We’re so lu... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Hi folks,
Recovering from a head injury, unable to drive, I was challenged with a 'very' different task to enable me to get my child there and back to school.
So, I made a bicycle hitch whi... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
You ride your bike and basically forget about everything else. It is an opportunity to be present and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you. Riding my bike at the Hugh Taylor Birch State Park just op... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
