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LightTheNight

I'll never forget how I felt when I was racing along an unlit country lane and my front light went out. I think the batteries died suddenly, and so did my confidence... it was terrifying. I freewhe... Lire la suite

Image for story Ride to your right to vote!

Ride to your right to vote!

A positive 2020 memory of riding together to vote with my husband on a beautiful Orlando evening!

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story No better way to connect with nature

No better way to connect with nature

The pandemic has forced us to explore the outdoors more. Florida has so much to offer, and getting around on a bike is the best way to enjoy nature and appreciate Florida’s beauty. When biking, my ... Lire la suite

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story I was reborn

I was reborn

The bike made me get out of bed after cancer, and now I can't live without riding a bike

Topic: Un bon souvenir en vélo

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COVID Re-kindled my enthusiasm for enjoying the outdoors

#MobilityWeekFL. Several months ago, I bought a recumbent trike and I'm pleased to say its the greatest for someone with a bad back. After about 10 minutes on the trike, I feel no back pain and i... Lire la suite

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story Quarantine - the Perfect Time to Learn!

Quarantine - the Perfect Time to Learn!

At the beginning of the pandemic, it was really hard for us to be cooped up in the house all day, with all the snacks. I knew I needed to encourage my daughter to stay active, but she was seven an... Lire la suite

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Vrijheid

Veel zitten overdag en de behoefte om mijn lijf in de versnelling te zetten.
In plaats van een kop koffie op kantoor ben ik op de fiets gesprongen en voor mijn doen intensief gefietst. Dan is ... Lire la suite

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story 14 lessons I learnt from 50 days of riding my bicycle (part 1)

14 lessons I learnt from 50 days of riding my bicycle (part 1)

I did it! Woohoo!

50 days of riding!
This is how this challenge came about. I decided to take part in the [address removed] #CycleSeptember challenge. I only really awoke to the idea o... Lire la suite

Topic: Encouragez d'autres personnes à faire du vélo

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Image for story Alternative Transportation

Alternative Transportation

Came across some true alternative transportation on my ride home from work tonight!

These folks train Paso Fino horses around Buenaventura Lakes, and when I stopped to ask if it was OK to ... Lire la suite

Topic: Mes trajets quotidiens à vélo

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The Ride Changed Last Week.....

I have been riding with a group from Mt Dora, Fl called the Covid Cruisers. The group started riding together in March and has grown from a few to over 20 riders now. Our ages range from early 50’... Lire la suite

Topic: Encouragez d'autres personnes à faire du vélo

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Image for story Getting Back on the Saddle Again!

Getting Back on the Saddle Again!

I've had a love-hate relationship with cycling. Being overweight and having type two Diabetes, I've known I need to exercise more, but I always found excuses not to. Ironically, as a youth and as a... Lire la suite

Topic: Ma première fois en vélo depuis des années

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Image for story Gravel Crush

Gravel Crush

My gravel bike is an adventure on wheels. An opportunity for thrilling escapes and adventures. My ride is never ordinary: the same route can be easy one day and difficult the next. My gravel bike i... Lire la suite

Topic: Mon histoire d'amour avec le vélo

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Image for story Smelling the roses

Smelling the roses

During the quietness of this Coronavirus time, it has been great being able to have the time to use my bicycle more and enjoying the rarity of having my spouse cycling with me. It is a great de-str... Lire la suite

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story We Ain't in Florida Anymore

We Ain't in Florida Anymore

In 2018, in celebration of my 40th birthday, I decided to circumnavigate the Gaspé Peninsula in Canada. Nearly 500 miles in 13 days! Even though we started in early June, it was in the 30's at nigh... Lire la suite

Topic: Un bon souvenir en vélo

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"Some one has to die to get a car space"

I started at the Kids Hospital Westmead earlier this year. On the first day I enquired about staff parking. My colleague said "You have to wait for someone to die to get a car space". I replied wi... Lire la suite

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story Love to Ride Trails!

Love to Ride Trails!

I have discovered all these excellent bike trails here in Central Florida! My favorite is the Spring to Spring from Gemini Springs to Lake Monroe. The Rail Trail is also really good for a longer ri... Lire la suite

Topic: Mon endroit/itinéraire préféré pour faire du vélo

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Image for story mijn fiets is mijn maatje

mijn fiets is mijn maatje

Alles doe ik op mijn fietsje, alleen de wekelijkse boodschappen kan ik helaas niet in de fietsentassen proppen. Ik heb een geweldige fiets, (zonder ondersteuning weliswaar), het is gewoon mijn maat... Lire la suite

Topic: Mon histoire d'amour avec le vélo

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Image for story Check Out My Wheels

Check Out My Wheels

We weren’t able to find bikes during this time, but we were lucky to get a pair of skates! We love skating outdoors on the shared used path! Stay hydrated and have fun outdoors everyone!!! #Mobilit... Lire la suite

Topic: Mon endroit/itinéraire préféré pour faire du vélo

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Image for story Addicted to chain lube.

Addicted to chain lube.

I think that as a mechanised society we have lost sight of how incredible the human mind and body really are. We're built for going incredible distances in hot and cold with just the power of our m... Lire la suite

Delivering Leaflets

Great way to get round our town to deliver newsletters. Quicker than walking and better than driving. Efficient and good for me.

Topic: Autre

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The Lunchtime ride

I had all but given up cycling , due to various issues , but then I purchased an electric bike in February , and picked it up in March. This has given me a new lease of life to my cycling enjoyment... Lire la suite

Topic: Mon histoire d'amour avec le vélo

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Grateful!

Belly laughs, beads of sweat on my forehead, soft and forceful breezes on my face, indescribable joy, inner strength - these are just some of the experiences I have been blessed to enjoy during the... Lire la suite

Topic: Un récit du Défi

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Ready Steady Go!

READY STEADY GO

When March Lockdown came, it seemed to me
A target should be set for all to see
How about 2020 miles for 2020
Not enough? Oh yes indeed plenty!

Instea... Lire la suite

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story Shopping by recumbent bike

Shopping by recumbent bike

As i had been very much enjoying the cleaner lockdown air, i thought i'd do my bit to help keep it that way. I adapted a regular bike trailer to fit the back of my Kingcycle recumbent bike, and did... Lire la suite

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Biking...

Great time of the year here in the sunshine state orlando, Florida.
🌴🌅🐊🦈🐬🐟🐞🐾🚴🚴🚴
Hope all you bikers are staying safe and Healthy!
😉😷🙏

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Light The Night

I commute to work all through the year. I recently purchased new back & front lights. Fitted them last week whilst on AL. On both Monday and Tuesday evenings, just as I set off to leave work th... Lire la suite

Topic: Mes trajets quotidiens à vélo

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Perfect day for a ride

Sunday, Nov. 1st, was the absolute perfect day for a bike ride in Naples! Temps in the 70s, wind ENE at 5 mph, little traffic. Lots of other soldiers nd clubs took advantage for z great Sunday ri... Lire la suite

Topic: Mon endroit/itinéraire préféré pour faire du vélo

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Image for story Con mi coach y la mejor de todas

Con mi coach y la mejor de todas

Mi super coach y la que motiva este gran grupo de chamas bike

Topic: Autre

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Image for story Excellent Bike Trail

Excellent Bike Trail

My favorite trail (so far) is West Orange Trail in Central Florida. Usually We (My wife & I) park at Winter Garden Station and ride towards Apopka for 9-10 miles. This trail is a very good for ... Lire la suite

Topic: Mon endroit/itinéraire préféré pour faire du vélo

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Making Friends from a Bicycle

As many of us have had to retool our lives due to restrictions, concerns, or changes in our employment status or position, there are a high percentage of persons that have been working from home an... Lire la suite

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story When My Car is Being Serviced I Drop it Off and Ride My Bike to Work

When My Car is Being Serviced I Drop it Off and Ride My Bike to Work

#MobilityWeekFL
I used to take my car in for service and either use leave time from work to wait until the shuttle driver could take me to work or I would have to take an Uber, ask a friend for... Lire la suite

Topic: Autre

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Image for story 14 lessons I learnt from 50 days of riding my bicycle (part 2):

14 lessons I learnt from 50 days of riding my bicycle (part 2):

8 WEAR A HELMET, ALWAYS
Please, please wear a helmet! There is no excuse to not be wearing one. One doesn’t wear them for fashion. They’re there to protect your head. (There are some horrific i... Lire la suite

Topic: Encouragez d'autres personnes à faire du vélo

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Image for story Riding to the Audubon Farmer's Market

Riding to the Audubon Farmer's Market

Beautiful evening to ride to the local market and get some fresh produce. Love living where that is possible and wish everyone had that choice.

Topic: Un récit du Défi

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Image for story Biking/genealogy/covid

Biking/genealogy/covid

Bike rider has interesting experience combining hobby of exploring trails with genealogy research. Rides local trails and discovers a little family history.

Set the date: July 29, 1920 - ... Lire la suite

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story Bike Duval Black History Tour Pride Bicycle Ride

Bike Duval Black History Tour Pride Bicycle Ride

This is both a happy memory & biking during COVID-19 era. Bike Duval in Jacksonville, FL hosted a Black History Tour and Pride Ride for LGBTQ+ Pride Month. It was one of the first times since C... Lire la suite

Topic: Un bon souvenir en vélo

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Image for story COVID Cruisers Riding High

COVID Cruisers Riding High

On March 17, CF Fitness in Mount Dora was required to close in response to COVID 19. My husband was a regular and this was upsetting. What would he do for exercise? Something had to be done! A ... Lire la suite

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story Start Riding at Any Age

Start Riding at Any Age

I didn't start riding a bike until I was 29.

My mother is from the Netherlands where kids are basically born on bikes, and I guess she thought I would have inhaled bike riding skills from... Lire la suite

Image for story A Brief Tour On A New Bike

A Brief Tour On A New Bike

I recently finished building a Surly Disc Trucker frame up into my dream touring bike and took it out for its first overnighter. Bike was great, handled carrying my gear like a champ! Had a smooth ... Lire la suite

Topic: Mon histoire d'amour avec le vélo

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Image for story Weekiwachee Preserve

Weekiwachee Preserve

#MobilityWeekFL. There are hidden gems everywhere in Florida, tucked away where cars can’t go. The Weekiwachee Preserve has a paved road and miles of easy gravel winding around sparkling lakes and ... Lire la suite

Topic: Mon endroit/itinéraire préféré pour faire du vélo

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Image for story Practice what I preach: pedal power

Practice what I preach: pedal power

As a climate organizer in Orlando, FL my job is to get volunteers to pressure members of Congress to support bills that reduce our carbon footprint on the environment. So, I practice what I prea... Lire la suite

Topic: Mes trajets quotidiens à vélo

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Image for story That’s the point!

That’s the point!

Kicked off #MobilityWeekFL with a first: first time commuting by bike to my ‘new’ office!

A coworker came by to check out my bike and chat about my ride in, and told me there wasn’t a good... Lire la suite

Topic: Mes trajets quotidiens à vélo

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Image for story Go the bike

Go the bike

Just a quick one - I rode my bike so much that my actual car battery has gone flat.

Topic: Un récit du Défi

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Bathurst to Sydney

30 years ago, I was 27, with a desk job and needed a challenge. I rode a 5 speed bike from Bathurst to Thornleigh in Sydney, via Bell's Line of Road. It took me 13 hours. I hit a lump of tar going ... Lire la suite

Topic: Un bon souvenir en vélo

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Image for story Making new friends and losing weight

Making new friends and losing weight

I started riding my bike to get the stress out, and found I was making allot of friends while riding (animal and humans).
First I made my duck friends in one neighborhood and a few cats. I woul... Lire la suite

Topic: Un récit du Défi

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Image for story Are small e-cargo bikes the future?

Are small e-cargo bikes the future?

My car has been replaced by a small e-cargo bike ( I like to think of it as a utility bike) for almost all of my local journeys, and quite a few not so local trips too. My daughter has recently bou... Lire la suite

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Image for story Miles for the mind

Miles for the mind

Lockdown has been a strange time for all of us, some have really suffered with the restrictions however i cannot say i am one of those people, thanks to the amazing invention that is.. a bicycle! B... Lire la suite

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story Thuiswerkdag goed beginnen!

Thuiswerkdag goed beginnen!

Vandaag begon mijn thuiswerkdag wel heel goed: tijdens mijn dagelijkse rondje in het duin werd ik begroet door deze mooie viervoeters. Zo is dat thuiswerken zo vervelend nog niet! En ook nog eens g... Lire la suite

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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School Run!

We are loving doing the school run on our bikes! We avoid the traffic, the parking nightmare and we arrive with a smile!

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Image for story Feeling Pumped After Puncture Paralysis

Feeling Pumped After Puncture Paralysis

My cycling adventures have been stalled by a classic issue; a puncture.

Last weekend’s cricket practice was an ideal time for me to cycle the couple of miles to the nets, but the slow pun... Lire la suite

Topic: Autre

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Saving Nature

I ride my bike to work and to play and I love to hike in nature. I was out with friends last week at the Land Of Medicine Buddha in Soquel. This is a private Buddhist Monastery. Absolutely no bik... Lire la suite