Stories from Biketober USA

Decided to explore new trails today. As I set out I thought I might do 25 miles. First time for me on Del Rio Trail and these sections of the Sacramento River Trail. It's a shame these trails aren'... read more

Still have the commuter bike I bought in Fresno 30 years ago, and it still works fine. No commuting any more (3-7 miles each way in Fresno, 4ish miles each way to bus or light rail in Folsom). Back... read more

Are you interested in discovering some of our less known bike paths and trails within the City of Ventura? On the morning of December 14, 2018, I rode 15 miles within the City, exploring of these t... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Most days, my spouse will ask where I want to ride. I suggest a route, he suggests something else, and I say okay. I’m not really a pushover. The feel of riding, the movement, the act of being in t... read more

Topic: Other

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The People’s Food Co-op (PFC [address removed]) has, since its inception, supported a way of life that includes and promotes practical cycling. For many years the PFC has sold (for $5 no less!) an... read more

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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first_301358 last_301358 Thank you bicyclebenefits dot org

Thank you bicyclebenefits dot org

Enjoying the efficient bike circles (aka roundabouts) on the campus of UC Davis.

Here's my story: I just tore my derailleur to shreds.

I know, it's not much of a story. But it leads to an important question... Does anybody have a recommendation for repair work in North... read more

first_653512 last_653512 Natomas Bike Shop

Natomas Bike Shop

I live in Philly, where most bicyclists commute by bike, and many of the drivers park in or drive down bike lanes. I was tired of seeing cars drive down the bidirectional lanes on Market Street, so... read more

first_710333 last_710333 I don’t think any bicyclist wants to accidentally confront the flowers or any other bicycle lane objects, so I am glad your... read more

I don’t think any bicyclist wants to accidentally confront the flowers or any other bicycle lane objects, so I am glad your activism brought a more official response by your city.

first_708874 last_708874 I'm not quite sure what you're trying to say. The flowers blocked drivers from pulling into the bike lane but didn't block ... read more

I'm not quite sure what you're trying to say. The flowers blocked drivers from pulling into the bike lane but didn't block bicyclists from using it.

first_710333 last_710333 In early morning [dark] hours, I have accidently nearly run into large plastic trash cans. I am afraid I would hit the glas... read more

In early morning [dark] hours, I have accidently nearly run into large plastic trash cans. I am afraid I would hit the glass vases or similar while riding in a lane that was protected in that manner. Hitting the flowers accidentally might not be a big deal, but hitting a vase might be.

first_708874 last_708874 It's not a vase, and there's reflective tape. They need to keep cars out with more than those flimsy plastic posts.

It's not a vase, and there's reflective tape. They need to keep cars out with more than those flimsy plastic posts.

first_447872 last_447872 Kari, I think that’s a really clever, quirky, and fun statement using flowers to create awareness and make your roads safer... read more

Kari, I think that’s a really clever, quirky, and fun statement using flowers to create awareness and make your roads safer. I love it.

first_714157 last_714157 Careful what you wish for. These "solutions" are often "resolved" by people that don't ride bikes. I ended up putting mysel... read more

Careful what you wish for. These "solutions" are often "resolved" by people that don't ride bikes. I ended up putting myself in the hospital after hitting one of these "safety barriers" meant to protect us from cars. Make sure they are flexible.

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I've been so into eCargo biking lately. I bought a couple bikes from Virtue Cycles recently and they have totally improved the quality of life in our home. I take my dog to the dog park in them dai... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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My friends and family rode with me in the Chico Wildflower ride on April 28, 2024! What a blast and what a well supported event! We rode the Valleyflower route which was 30 miles. The ride had lots... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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first_574000 last_574000 Hey! I was there with a bunch of friends (not from Sacramento). Better weather would have made for a better ride, unfortuna... read more

Hey! I was there with a bunch of friends (not from Sacramento). Better weather would have made for a better ride, unfortunately. We did the metric 100.

I’m approaching 60 and I have been missing a sustainable workout routine that provided good health both from a physical and mental standpoint. About three years ago I started riding and have rece... read more

first_659654 last_659654 Noice!

Noice!

Hi all always wanted to visit Iceland and see there interesting places, maybe someone has already traveled there, and know - in what interesting places can be reached by bike.

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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I live in sacramento. We like the Davis dealer where we bought our car, so we take it there for servicing. When I take the car in, I always bring my bike. I drop the car off mid- to late morning, ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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first_659895 last_659895 Great idea! Lunch at Berryesa Brewing would be a real plus!

Great idea! Lunch at Berryesa Brewing would be a real plus!

first_708000 last_708000 Wow! Not something I could ever do, but good for you!

Wow! Not something I could ever do, but good for you!

Today was a highlight of my rides though an instructor(ride to university)said that they were also planning on purchasing an ebike because of my riding everyday & cause I say it's so much fun! ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Taught my 12 year old and 9 year olds how to fix a flat tire on their bikes so they can do it themselves if I’m busy or not around.

Je me suis fais opérer pour un genou en Janvier. J’avais juste hâte de monter sur mon vélo. Il a fallu attendre qu’on mon genou pli à 80 degrés. Le 2 avril je débutait le vélo tranquillement. C’est... read more

Topic: Other

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first_558216 last_558216 Un gros BRAVO !

Un gros BRAVO !

first_391163 last_391163 Félcitations!

Félcitations!

J'ai 2 options: à vélo ou à pied.

Pour aller au travail c'est à vélo. Un v.lo croche en hiver, un plus roulant en été. Et lorsqu'il y a grosse tempête de neige? et bien c'est à pied que j'... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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first_391163 last_391163 Tout à fait d'accord. Entre les deux, plus besoin de voiture en ville (ou de bus/métro).

Tout à fait d'accord. Entre les deux, plus besoin de voiture en ville (ou de bus/métro).

We had a beautiful sunny day yesterday here in Gloucester so my husband, daughter and I rode along the canal out to Wholly Gelato for an icecream. A really beautiful 25 mile ride in total, a comple... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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first_152957 last_152957 Nice trail. Where is this at? || So many businesses need to have bile racks for parking, specially bike shops! Good point.

Nice trail. Where is this at? || So many businesses need to have bile racks for parking, specially bike shops! Good point.

So we (the Sacramento TMA) worked with the Department of Water Resources (one of our members) to throw a bike repair event for employees in the Natural Resources Building today. During the 3 hour ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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I grew up riding my bike. I would zip around my small town on and off road. With friends and on my own. My bike and I were inseparable. When I was on my bike, I knew joy. A joy I haven't felt in y... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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first_654320 last_654320 Glad to hear it! Keep biking and enjoying yourself.

Glad to hear it! Keep biking and enjoying yourself.

A couple years ago I rented a Bike and was so bad at riding it I thought that was that. I ride the stationary Bike at the gym and decided that does not get me as much exercise as running. So Bike r... read more

I'm new to bike adventures and am not super familiar with my new bike. I proved this on a recent long cycle up a steep incline in the borders of Scotland where I was struggling for so long only to ... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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first_152957 last_152957 Been there. hen you realize you can take on steeper hills!

Been there. hen you realize you can take on steeper hills!

We moved to Sacramento shortly after the pandemic began. My sister needed someone to home-school the kids while her and her husband worked and me and my dude had both been laid off.

I hat... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Seeing Earley Panda's picture below, here is some Strava Art we did a while ago between Wokingham/Bracknell

I quit riding for awhile due to the atmospheric rivers. Today was my first bike commute to work since I can't remember. I feel AMAZING! Everything seems positive, I didn't even need caffeine! Happ... read more

first_601378 last_601378 Bike commuting is the best!!!

Bike commuting is the best!!!

When I met my partner I was an avid bike commuter. We lived in Seattle and I did not own a car. After we started dating, he bought a bike so he could ride with me. Almost all of our vacations in... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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first_602506 last_602506 Bicyclists are ALWAYS falling in love with other, and it all started with a ride.

Bicyclists are ALWAYS falling in love with other, and it all started with a ride.

I was really itching for a long ride the other day, but I only had short window of time. Luckily there was a really strong, steady wind that day. I had a strong tailwind at the start of the ride, s... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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An unusual bicycle gets attention and starts conversations. Back in 1997, I needed a bike, as mine kept getting stolen, even though they were all second-hand and not fancy. I'd recently read M... read more

Topic: Other

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first_114770 last_114770 I have a tandem and it draws attention.

I have a tandem and it draws attention.

May is Bike Month 2024 was so much fun. My husband’s workplace in Sacramento had an organized May is Bike Month competition, and he encouraged me to take part in Bike Month too, despite the fact th... read more

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first_565645 last_565645 Congrats! What a cute bike. Well deserved for all the pedaling you did!

Congrats! What a cute bike. Well deserved for all the pedaling you did!

Christian L Congratulations and what a cool bike you won! Sounds like the perfect match

Congratulations and what a cool bike you won! Sounds like the perfect match

first_417846 last_417846 So glad you love the bike! The SABA team secured that as a grand prize because they loved it, so it's good to hear you feel... read more

So glad you love the bike! The SABA team secured that as a grand prize because they loved it, so it's good to hear you feel the same :)

first_572457 last_572457 Congrats! Love your story and the bike! 🚲

Congrats! Love your story and the bike! 🚲

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On May 19 I went to the Modesto porch fest and rode to listen to different bands with me. I encouraged my friends to join us but didn’t want to go at first but they changed their minds so they rode... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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I've always loved riding bikes, but after retiring in 2020 I took bike riding to another level. I live out in the country away from city traffic so getting on my bike each morning and taking a rid... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Enjoying the little things you find when you let the ride pause and look around. Bikes rule!
Davis to Sacramento, a nice found note when I paused to enjoy the sunset from the riverfront.

Topic: My commute by bike

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I used to live in Cambodia and rode a simple acoustic bike everywhere. The weather there had two seasons, wet and dry. Wet season was very wet. Monsoons. I commuted by bike through monsoons and roa... read more

Since I received a promotion eight months ago, I have been hesitant to bicycle to work. It is four miles longer and the commute is along some treacherous streets in Sacramento... but, I have accomp... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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first_708000 last_708000 No bike lanes on your commute? be careful out there!

No bike lanes on your commute? be careful out there!

first_654320 last_654320 There are bike lanes but the two busiest streets I must navigate are just a bit scary regardless. People just go way to fas... read more

There are bike lanes but the two busiest streets I must navigate are just a bit scary regardless. People just go way to fast. Still, I make it fine :) Thank you!

I finally found a way to reduce flats significantly.

I commute in an area of heavy industry. Poorly maintained roads fully of glass, nails, and screws were leading to multiple flats per m... read more

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first_739235 last_739235 Amy of the Marathon tires are great for avoiding flats.

Amy of the Marathon tires are great for avoiding flats.

I’m approaching 60 and I have been missing a sustainable workout routine that provided good health both from a physical and mental standpoint. About three years ago I started riding and have rece... read more

At my last job I helped organize Bike to Work day for a county of 3.2 million people. Since moving to Ithaca NY, a town of 32,000 people, I've been adapting to a less massive bike scene. It's easy ... read more

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first_704046 last_704046 Check out the Cornell Outdoor Education Website for more information! or feel free to contact me @ 518-935-0717!

Check out the Cornell Outdoor Education Website for more information! or feel free to contact me @ 518-935-0717!

first_704581 last_704581 It's fantastic to hear about your initiative to revitalize Bike to Work/School Day in Ithaca! Transitioning from organizin... read more

It's fantastic to hear about your initiative to revitalize Bike to Work/School Day in Ithaca! Transitioning from organizing events for a large county to a smaller town like Ithaca definitely presents its own unique opportunities and challenges, but it sounds like you're making great strides in bringing the community together around biking. Creating a sense of camaraderie among local cyclists and promoting bike safety and awareness are essential steps towards fostering a thriving biking culture in Ithaca. Offering free bike repairs and prizes for visiting multiple pit stops adds a fun and engaging element to the event, encouraging participation and reinforcing positive biking habits. Tabling locations across Cornell Campus, especially near popular spots like the Dairy Bar, are sure to attract attention and draw in participants from both the university and the broader community. Collaborating with local bike clubs and shops further strengthens the event's impact and promotes a sense of unity within the biking community. May 3rd sounds like it will be a fantastic day filled with activities and opportunities for cyclists of all levels to come together and celebrate biking. Best of luck with the event, and here's to a successful Bike to Work/School Day in Ithaca!

We started our all womens cycling club because, quite frankly, it's a lot of fun! We've riden all around Northern CA an are based out of Elk Grove, CA. We've met amazing people along our rides, s... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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I decided to ride to work one morning. Usually I take the train with my bike (3 miles total) but decided to ride the entire way (12 miles). About 8 miles in, I hit a curb wrong with my back wheel a... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Thought we'd give our bikes a ride out into the countryside but needed a destination - we decided upon the Hot Numbers Roastery near Shepreth. The ride was lovely with respectful car drivers and fr... read more

Depuis maintenant 3 ans je m'inscris au défit du moi de MAI et pour moi c'est une grande source de motivation, je me surpasse à chaque année, je veux absolument réussir et plus je pédale plus j'ai ... read more

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na werk eerste dag van coronapandemie gelijk gaan fietsen om me hoofd leeg te maken en niet teveel denken over wat er in ziekenhuis werkplek gebeurt en alles van je af zetten en geen werk mee naar ... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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I started to cycle in May for Bike month at work, I thought I was just doing it for fun but it's great exercise and I always feel good after my rides. I'm not going too far but 3-4 miles but it's ... read more

first_603240 last_603240 It's always so encouraging to hear other people getting outside and riding their bike. The weather here is moderate enough ... read more

It's always so encouraging to hear other people getting outside and riding their bike. The weather here is moderate enough that we can ride almost all year round. We should plan a group ride here soon to explore some new trails!

first_601378 last_601378 Keep on riding … don’t focus on the length in miles , focus on the good feeling s and your smiles .

Keep on riding … don’t focus on the length in miles , focus on the good feeling s and your smiles .

It was a dreadful morning, but 2,000 riders showed up for the Wine Country ride, leaving from Santa Rosa. I purchased a space from a rider who could no longer participate. It was in the 40's th... read more

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first_574000 last_574000 sounds like you made the best of the situation. good luck next time.

sounds like you made the best of the situation. good luck next time.

We had a wonderful time on Saturday May 6th, sharing the awareness with the lovely community of Patterson about the May Bike Month Challenge! The community was so warm and enthusiastic. Many local ... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Thank you to Ally and the Newman Recreational Department for donating a bike to be raffled off at the farmers market Friday May 5. Congratulations to the WINNER! Thanks to all that stopped by the S... read more

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I recently bought this alluring used bike from a local lady. I have never owned a road bike but after doing Tri Santa Cruz with a mountain bike I was like, "No way! I am never dating a road race w... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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first_689003 last_689003 I am a custom bike builder. I see your nice giant you are somwhere around 5 foot or so... if you need in the future an upg... read more

I am a custom bike builder. I see your nice giant you are somwhere around 5 foot or so... if you need in the future an upgraded lighter and faster smoother bike i have a super nice for for you your size

My daughter and her boyfriend visited Shannon and I. I have extra bikes, so we set them up, and rode to Old Sac, saw some murals, and then grabbed food on the way home. Shannon tracked the milage... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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first_659184 last_659184 AND neither of them have ridden in a while. They needed to take some time to relearn.

AND neither of them have ridden in a while. They needed to take some time to relearn.

On Friday April 28th we had the chance to spread the awareness of the exciting Bike Month Challenge for Love to Ride StanisCruise! The weather was pleasant, and the fans were enthusiastic. We enjoy... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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We loaded our vintage bicycles on the back of my little Impreza and headed north. The poor steel steeds were getting plummeted by the rain for most of those miles, and on the way home as well. The ... read more

Topic: Other

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