With the gyms being shut and having to social distance. I decided to make use of my mountain bike that had been kept in a shed since I brought it on the nhs cycle scheme.

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first_164293 last_164293 Well done Anna, its great to hear stories like this! I hope your experience inspires and gives confidence to others to go a... read more

Well done Anna, its great to hear stories like this! I hope your experience inspires and gives confidence to others to go and do the same.

Are you aware of the hand signal for turning left when on a bicycle?

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Did you know there is a hand signal for when you’re going to stop when riding a bike?

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My granddaughter is only 11 yrs old and she always wants a cycle with me so off we went round Canvey island a full 11 miles, & she didn’t moan once .
She can’t wait till we do it again

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More than 5 years ago i suffered from really severe anxiety and panic attacks, often 7 per day and even had them in my sleep and would wake up feeling like i was going to die. my attacks come in 2 ... read more

first_511449 last_511449 Thank you for sharing your brave and inspirational story.

Thank you for sharing your brave and inspirational story.

Aller à la plage récréoparc en vélo!!! Beau défi surtout après une semaine de canicule. Nous avons fais 60 km aller-retour. On s’est bien préparé pour faire cette route à vélo sans oublier les truc... read more

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I got on my bike at 7am this morning. I am 48 and need to improve my fitness as I am a full time primary school teacher and single Mum with 4 kids. So life has just taken over. I live next to a ... read more

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first_521298 last_521298 everywhere is steep in the Valleys - well done!

everywhere is steep in the Valleys - well done!

first_568203 last_568203 Get's easier every time!

Get's easier every time!

first_497798 last_497798 Being a teacher and a single parent of four children sounds pretty full on! Well done on your ride!

Being a teacher and a single parent of four children sounds pretty full on! Well done on your ride!

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I think bike riding is magical because how accessible it is to all. Everyone is welcome on a bike no matter your age, size, income, neighborhood, bike type. I get inspired seeing people of all walk... read more

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A plea to anyone who rides a bike. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET. I see lots of people cycling without helmets, but without mine I may not have been able to write this post.
3 days ago I had an accident... read more

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first_546466 last_546466 Sound advice. Because you just never know when it will save you from more serious injury. Best wishes.👍🏼

Sound advice. Because you just never know when it will save you from more serious injury. Best wishes.👍🏼

first_478838 last_478838 Sending you all very best wishes

Sending you all very best wishes

first_489840 last_489840 Thanks Susie. Had two operations so far to try to save my right eye.

Thanks Susie. Had two operations so far to try to save my right eye.

first_565830 last_565830 OMG, I hope you are OK and your eye recovers fully.

OMG, I hope you are OK and your eye recovers fully.

first_486801 last_486801 Oh no hope everything is all right. I always wear one as I can fall off my bike when stood still. One if my son's friends w... read more

Oh no hope everything is all right. I always wear one as I can fall off my bike when stood still. One if my son's friends was doing tricks in the garden in his bike and came off and went head first into the concrete post of the fence. He sustained a fractured skull but would have died had it not been for his helmet. So very sound advice.

first_83106 last_83106 sorry to hear of your horrible accident - hope you make a full recovery

sorry to hear of your horrible accident - hope you make a full recovery

first_78476 last_78476 I do hope you make a good recovery. My wife works in Eye Theatre assisting great eye surgeons, rest assured your surgeon ha... read more

I do hope you make a good recovery. My wife works in Eye Theatre assisting great eye surgeons, rest assured your surgeon has done their best.

first_78476 last_78476 And will do all they can if more treatment is needed

And will do all they can if more treatment is needed

first_489840 last_489840 Thanks Steve. This is the first time on here for about 4 months. Still not cycling again yet, but I am getting a ne... read more

Thanks Steve. This is the first time on here for about 4 months. Still not cycling again yet, but I am getting a new helmet from Santa.

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The mud will wash off but the memories will last a lifetime.

Throw back to 2016 - When I first introduced my wife to cycling.

Charley and I were first dating and she ask... read more

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I havent been on a bike in years, as I used to commute to work in my car. But due to the COVID pandemic, I started a new career and a new way of getting to my new job on my bike.

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first_592412 last_592412 I started commuting by Bike last year too, for the few days I've been able to go in. A great way to start the day off!

I started commuting by Bike last year too, for the few days I've been able to go in. A great way to start the day off!

I was trying to get back into cycling but it’s not “like riding a bike!” I was not very balanced and had a couple of minor spills but it wasn’t the blast I remembered. Then I had a freak accident i... read more

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Spent a week riding bikes and camping with this crew in the middle of a pandemic. Started in DC, finished in Pittsburgh. A much needed recharge. Please do!

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Hello fellow Detroiter, commuters, and tourists!!! Do you wanna know I great route to ride your bike? For sure, my favorite route would be down Woodward in the midtown area! There's so may cool pla... read more

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Before I got my Scooter 🛴 me
and my partner was spending a fortune in bus fare 🚌, since I made the jump from Buses to Scootering we have saved a absolute fortune which can go on nice things and... read more

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On September 26th I will head out to ride across country again. In 2010 I rode my 1930s delivery bike from Holyhead to Lowestoft over the course of a week. The worse day was on the flat of the fens... read more

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I wanted to do John O'Groats to Land's End during 2 holidays.
In May 2021 I cycled with my husband from home to Land's End 339 miles in 5 days -weather rubbish -hail, wind, rain, thunder.
I... read more

A bicycle must be equipped with a brake that enables the operator to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level clean pavement. (Michigan Bicycle Law)

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A cyclist may not carry any package that prevents them from keeping both hands on the handlebars. (Michigan Bicycle Law)

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It’s been awhile since I’ve taken my beach cruiser out on the trail…and damn did it feel good. I miss the calm adrenaline I feel on the open road, the quiet joy that comes from peddling hard then s... read more

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King Alfreds Way

Between lockdowns last year my youngest son rode KAW (King Alfreds Way) with a friend, they did it rough camping and in three days.

Being inspired and needing to ... read more

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first_83106 last_83106 good for you - sounds like it has started you along the "anything is possible" path.

good for you - sounds like it has started you along the "anything is possible" path.

This is my third STP ride, having ridden my 1st time in 2019 with my son Stephen, and I rode virtually last year. I live far off in Southern Ohio, and it was hard for me to find a training partner.... read more

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first_563310 last_563310 Oh, and I raised $1,476!

Oh, and I raised $1,476!

I’ve done a little cyclocross races, road duathlons and triathlons but never raced off road on a mountain bike. Well at 65 years old I guess there was no better time than the present! Signed up fo... read more

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It's a Public Holiday Eve eventhough have been lock down for more than 2 months in my country. Just ride and explore around. A lot of changes in my resident rea

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For whatever reason, whenever I go a while without riding a bike I am always so nervous to get back on one. I use to be able to ride a bike with one or no hands. I was trying to get a selfie of mys... read more

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I rode socially with friends for years but they decided to emigrate to Australia. As I was about to lose my cycling buddies I looked up ‘Lets Ride’ on the web and found like minded local groups. ... read more

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Are you aware of the hand signal when turning right on your bicycle?

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No, I have not managed to do it yet, but it is on my "To do" list for next year. 😎

I have fallen in love with cycling since I did a charity bike ride this year "Cycle 100 Miles in June" f... read more

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UnderArmor bought Endomondo and promptly decided in November of 2019 to retire the Endomondo app and substitute their own MapMyRide App...all well and good except that mapmyride on my Galaxy S7 Edg... read more

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I tend to do charity things for Diabetes UK and Dementia UK as my mother had dementia and I have type 1 diabetes, so when I saw the "Cycle 100 Miles in June" challenge for Dementia UK, I dusted off... read more

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Had a few difficult months with work/life and my riding suffered from it. (Did not stop riding just could not do my usually crush mode riding) In a healthier place and now able to get my balance b... read more

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I do actually love riding to work although this is encouraged by the sunny days sometimes discourage but the threat of high winds storms thunder and lightening... but with every dark cloud there is... read more

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first_538293 last_538293 Love the determination! Go You!

Love the determination! Go You!

first_381041 last_381041 Well Done. Think you deserve a determination prize And I thought a chain malfunction was unfortunate on way to work last ... read more

Well Done. Think you deserve a determination prize And I thought a chain malfunction was unfortunate on way to work last week.

first_497798 last_497798 Driving in rush hour is no fun. Cycling in rush hour can be hazardous but it keeps you on your toes. I hope you are having ... read more

Driving in rush hour is no fun. Cycling in rush hour can be hazardous but it keeps you on your toes. I hope you are having better fortune now.

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I have only owned a car once when I was at college for a total of two years. I'm now 32 so that is a long time without driving! I used to get public transportation everywhere and walk everywhere. I... read more

We've all heard it: Never Say Never.

In November 2009, I started my pedal pushing career on an adult trike, as I had some issues with balance/dizziness at the time. Several months after I ... read more

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Today we're doing our usual little commute to the childminders. Even though we live in the centre of a large town we can really quickly get out onto a beautiful canal and into the countryside on ou... read more

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first_546466 last_546466 This brings back memories of taking my own daughter to nursery on the bike in the nineties , she’s 27 now (yes I’m old). We... read more

This brings back memories of taking my own daughter to nursery on the bike in the nineties , she’s 27 now (yes I’m old). We still have a laugh about making up names of people at houses we passed and her endless stream of questions as we cycled along. I love that we share those memories.😊

I work from home now and normally walk on a Thursday but got a quick ride in this morning before an early team meeting at 8am for cycle to work day instead.

Only a 9.6 mile ride but knocke... read more

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Well this year I am riding for the fifth year in the Great Cycle Challenge. It is a great way to challenge my self to be a better cyclist and raise money to fight kids cancer. Some years have be... read more

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first_307488 last_307488 [address removed]

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first_311282 last_311282 So great, I did my first year last year. Good on you for 5.

So great, I did my first year last year. Good on you for 5.

My first, and still functional, but only slightly used, email address is: [address removed] ....you may email me, if you like.
I teach Physical Education and it all stands for.....
Physica... read more

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Prepping for August's REP 313 mini-challenge. Do any of the following to join the fun:
- Share a phote/ story showing your favorite spot on the Detroit Greenways Coalition virtual tour, your f... read more

Laura Cisneros Pretty Ladies!

Pretty Ladies!

Cycling is alot like surfing,... Going with the flow of traffic, riding side to side like if you own the road. You see the big one coming so you go for it, cutting the wind with the energy of a Typ... read more

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Prior STP rider, this is #5 for me. Three weeks ago, had a bad fall on some steep stairs and broke five ribs and three minor spinal fractures. First ride today, indoor on our stationary bike, but... read more

first_540760 last_540760 Dang! A speedy recovery, Mark!

Dang! A speedy recovery, Mark!

first_563310 last_563310 Best of luck on your recovery.

Best of luck on your recovery.

Recently, as part of a volunteer group from my work, I had the opportunity to be a road marshal for a local series of criterium races. As I volunteered on the "most dangerous" corner because of th... read more

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The parent or guardian of a child shall not authorize or knowingly permit a child to violate any provision of the Michigan Vehicle Code. (Michigan Bicycle Law)

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I ride to school every day with my dad and brother. We
have to be careful, watching out for cars, as we ride through our village. Cycling really helps with my fitness and my teachers are ver... read more

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I don’t believe that I have ever reached 215 mph on a ride before.

first_540760 last_540760 From Seattle to Portland in less than an hour! What do the tires look like? ;)

From Seattle to Portland in less than an hour! What do the tires look like? ;)

first_448302 last_448302 What tires :-)

What tires :-)

I've been a cyclist for many years and commuted regularly for a decade. I've ridden many of the great French climbs as well as Mount Diablo in California, have enjoyed cycle touring in several coun... read more

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first_521898 last_521898 I salute you, being on the brink several years ago it was difficult getting back out there and building the strength back u... read more

I salute you, being on the brink several years ago it was difficult getting back out there and building the strength back up...it mattered to me and im riding more and more...although today nearly took out by a private Ambulance (funeral car) which reversed into me...however m cycling back home later hahahahs Cycling an illness one drives the other to achieve a goal....you keep going it so worth it for your total wellbeing.

first_493241 last_493241 Good on you Mark, keep it going and stay safe

Good on you Mark, keep it going and stay safe

first_279316 last_279316 Chapeau!

Chapeau!

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With my hubby going along the Pari River Bank. The bushes made me feel uncomfortable while pedalling. The unseen path made me worried will be trapped into any hidden hole or drain. But it's fun an... read more

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It's a Public Holiday Eve eventhough have been lock down for more than 2 months in my country. Just ride and explore around. A lot of changes in my resident rea

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I’m awakened by a whisper “RIDE”

Untangling from my cocoon of bedding and fumbling through my closet; I find and pull on my jersey and shorts and push my feet into my shoes. Quietly stagge... read more

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first_580155 last_580155 Beautifully encouraging words!!

Beautifully encouraging words!!

I pretty much ride everywhere, mountain bike dirt trails, riding to my family cabin on my road bike, taking my recycle to recycle place and to get grocery’s with my trailer. Gotta love being outsid... read more

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