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sokken

Ik ben een held op sokken, dus ik wil wel van die kekke fietssokken.
Maar om die te winnen moet ik een verhaal delen. Nu ben ik wel een fietser maar geen goede schrijver. Verder is het zonde va... Lire la suite

Topic: Encouragez d'autres personnes à faire du vélo

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The journey from purchase to home

I bit the bullet and bought a bike! Second hand from a lovely chap who didn't need it anymore. 5 miles from my house. Bus there. Bike back. I hadn't been on a bike in probably 12 years! Didn't real... Lire la suite

Topic: Ma première fois en vélo depuis des années

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Laughter

I ride daily around the UCSC campus. Today while riding down the bike path from the Recital Hall I decided to laugh loudly. I didn't start off feeling like I wanted to laugh but by the time I arriv... Lire la suite

Topic: Un bon souvenir en vélo

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Massive Miles = Massive Benefits!

About 7 years ago after too many miles run on the roads my knees finally told me enough... as did the physio. I'd always enjoyed cycling for fun but decided to combine cycling as my main form of fi... Lire la suite

Topic: Mes trajets quotidiens à vélo

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Keeps me off the pavements

I've not been biking so much in recent years. But it is a useful tool in the arsenal now, in keep some social distance. Rather than weaving around on foot, you can quite easily keep plenty of dista... Lire la suite

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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My husband was right for once!

I live in Brighton and work between Brighton and Hayward’s Heath hospitals and have traditionally always cycled to Brighton and driven to Hayward’s Heath. My husband, a keen environmentalist and pa... Lire la suite

Topic: Encouragez d'autres personnes à faire du vélo

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Cycle rather than drive

I needed to pick a few things up from the local shopping centre about 5 miles from home. Usually I would jump in the car but yesterday decided to donn cycling gear! Felt really good except for the ... Lire la suite

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Beating the traffic!

I started commuting by bike this September- and because I have no parking space at my new job I knew I had no choice but to get on with it! I have fallen in love with it... Treating myself to a new... Lire la suite

Topic: Mes trajets quotidiens à vélo

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Image for story Commuting is contagious!

Commuting is contagious!

I started commuting to work when my daughters went to senior school, I thought they’d ride their bikes to school but it wasn’t ‘cool’. Fast forward 12 years and they are both working, they don’t al... Lire la suite

Topic: Encouragez d'autres personnes à faire du vélo

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Old Trafford to Pennington Warf

The cycle from Pennington Warf > Old Trafford back is such a nice way to unwind after a tough working week. I always find the people on the route to be respectful and friendly. There are some gr... Lire la suite

Topic: Mon endroit/itinéraire préféré pour faire du vélo

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A better place

When the unthinkable happened and the roads fell quiet, it was a unique glimpse of what is possible, of the world we could have. The birds sounded louder, the air tasted sweeter and cycling was saf... Lire la suite

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Bike not bus

My car needed to go to the garage so instead of getting a lift or the bus back home, I threw (very gently) my bike into the back of the car so that I could cycle home after dropping it off. Saving... Lire la suite

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Image for story Go on ... try it!

Go on ... try it!

Having had mobility problems since I was 19 I always thought cycling was beyond me. I’m married to an avid cyclist and always felt I missed out when he went out in his bike. Four years ago I saved ... Lire la suite

Topic: Mon histoire d'amour avec le vélo

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Image for story Crushing carbon

Crushing carbon

I used to drive my car to the gym to walk on the treadmill.
I would go macdonalds for a big mac on the way home.
Now I ride my bike from home for a workout and pick something up to eat from... Lire la suite

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Inspired to bike to work

After having my first child and a few rainy mornings I told myself that my car commute wasn't so bad and that others were doing far more damage to th environment. I was inspired by the cycle Septem... Lire la suite

Topic: Mes trajets quotidiens à vélo

Getting out there...

It's rather funny really, during the last few months, which have been so strange, my physical fitness has improved greatly. I seem to find more time to run, and was inspired over the summer to dust... Lire la suite

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

Image for story Enjoying beautiful British canal routes

Enjoying beautiful British canal routes

Having not been on a bike of any kind for over 25 years over the Covid period I noticed a lot more people cycling, I started to think about my old Giant MTB from the late 80s and decided to look on... Lire la suite

Topic: Ma première fois en vélo depuis des années

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Image for story The Heart of Saxony!

The Heart of Saxony!

A group of ICU/PCU nurses decided to meet up for a bike ride to help me get in 13 miles for the Bike Challenge!
Thanks Heart of Saxony!
Jill

Topic: Un récit du Défi

Image for story Holiday by bike...

Holiday by bike...

Although I'd been cycling too and from work (8 miles) for several years, I had never attempted to 'go on holiday' by bike. Well, I decided this was the year - especially as travel restrictions mean... Lire la suite

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Wheelie excited to be back on my bike!

After a fall a few years ago I never worked up the courage to get back on my bike, until being inspired by Cycle September. Since then I've loved riding my bike to work or to the shops, come rain (... Lire la suite

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Image for story Delivering goods

Delivering goods

I had to deliver a copy of my sons cd (The Roke), local leaflets and a wet suit around Linlithgow.
Usually I wouldn't think twice about jumping into the car and whizzing round to drop them off.... Lire la suite

Topic: Encouragez d'autres personnes à faire du vélo

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Image for story Dartford Wibbler's and Wobbler's

Dartford Wibbler's and Wobbler's

We go from strength to strength with more enthusiastic ladies wanting to get back to riding. Today we had a successful cycle around the local park for the "Wibbler's" not quite ready for the longer... Lire la suite

Topic: Encouragez d'autres personnes à faire du vélo

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My 4 year old has cycled to school

Today, for Clean Air Day, we (my 4 year old daughter and I) rode our bikes to school instead of driving. She came off her stabilisers in the summer and is growing in confidence every ride. Her li... Lire la suite

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Image for story Carbon comfort or carbon-free consideration?

Carbon comfort or carbon-free consideration?

It's surprising how many parents place their comfort and convenience over that of their children's future. Yes, it may seem more convenient to rush out of the house in PJs and slippers at 5 minutes... Lire la suite

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Thanks LOVETORIDE for another great National Bike Challenge!

Each year, many of us are challenged to ride more and get healthier by taking part in the National Bike Challenge. And although many already have great regular cycling habits in place and look forw... Lire la suite

Topic: Encouragez d'autres personnes à faire du vélo

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Going back to move forward!

24 years ago I left MK. Cycling was difficult and unpleasant in my new area. In the last 5 years, none at all.

Soon to be moving back to MK - with a bit of luck and a following wind! ... Lire la suite

Topic: Ma première fois en vélo depuis des années

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Image for story Keep on keeping on

Keep on keeping on

From the 15th of September, during #CycleSeptember, I decided I would cycle every day of the month.
But I wish I did start at the beginning of the month.
However, I decided I would still cy... Lire la suite

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Nice to feel the breeze as I hurtled downhill at speed!

I thought I'd join in by borrowing a set of wheels to help my team to the top of the table and also in the hope that I could actually win my own set of wheels!

Will do it again next year..... Lire la suite

Breaking the bonds

I used to ride daily to the office and back. A journey of about 8 miles. Not a lot, but enough to keep me fit and the pounds off my waistline.

Then Lockdown happened and the need to cycle... Lire la suite

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Cycle September Musing

Great News Love to Ride Cycle September
Always good to get people out cycling
Activity keeps you much healthier
I’m out three, four times a week, not working
Set a goal, twelve hu... Lire la suite

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Image for story Saturday morning carbon crushing

Saturday morning carbon crushing

Rushing to meet some friends for a road ride on Saturday I noticed the headset was loose. I grabbed the Allen keys and got adjusting keeping one eye on the clock. In my haste, I overtightened the b... Lire la suite

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Image for story A 15 year old's Cycling Dreams

A 15 year old's Cycling Dreams

When I was15 I wanted to be a professional cyclist. Cycling wasn't the coolest sport at Peninsula Grammar where cricket and footy (VFL) rule but I was in the cross country team and swim squad and h... Lire la suite

Topic: Mon histoire d'amour avec le vélo

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Meeting old friends

I took the opportunity of Cycle September to arrange to see my mates from University. We had not met up for 10 years and it was great to get together on a cycle ride on the Tissington Trail in Derb... Lire la suite

Topic: Un bon souvenir en vélo

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Blood Doning by Bike

I gave blood the other day, and used my bike (it's allowed! …. as long as you don't push too hard after donating). Donor sessions are always busy and it's often difficult to park your car - cyclin... Lire la suite

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Image for story Gravel bike ride home from work

Gravel bike ride home from work

With the nights drawing in and the 🍁 rain debris on the road I have switched from a road bike to a Giant Revolt Gravel bike and I love it 😻 just need the mudguards fitting as I hate being dirty ...... Lire la suite

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Cycle to Gym

After prompting from my Love to Ride 'Team Leader' I started cycling to and from the gym during the love to ride month to pick up 'Day' points. Since the end of love to ride month I have cont... Lire la suite

Topic: Carbon Crushers

Ex-traffic slave

During my first year working in Derby I thought I had no choice but to use my car to commute. Was constantly stressed about rush hours and finding new ways to beat the traffic. Inspired by a friend... Lire la suite

Topic: Mes trajets quotidiens à vélo

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Commuting

Through COVID I switched to cycling to work on at least two of four days a week, this has increased and I now cycle almost every day I am working.
This has reduced my car useage, improved my f... Lire la suite

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Quick and clean

Commuting in Grantham is a mind numbing experience. I had to travel 3 miles across town to reach work and it could take as long as 45 minutes some days.
So, I decided to break out the old trus... Lire la suite

Topic: Mes trajets quotidiens à vélo

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LeJog

Having had numerous holidays cancelled, social distancing heightened we began to consider our options. Stay safe and keep fit. When sister and husband offered to drive our camper van for an adventu... Lire la suite

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Wednesdays are the best

Wednesdays are now my day in the office, which means I also take my son to school - we have got into a great routine of going by bike.
Then I carry on to the office on my bike. Then the same jo... Lire la suite

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Going For Broke!

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Depression is an insidious disease which at best impacts its victims and everyone around them and at worst makes suicide appear as the only option. In Australia eight peo... Lire la suite

Topic: Autre

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Image for story E-biking to retirement

E-biking to retirement

Last week I clocked over 43 years working at the same job at Murdoch University Library. For most of those years it has been a 16 Km round trip by car, mostly on my own. When younger I had riden a ... Lire la suite

Topic: Mes trajets quotidiens à vélo

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Image for story From IronMan to COVID-19

From IronMan to COVID-19

3 years ago I was a 275 pound man at a dwindling 5’8 stature. I was unmotivated and unhealthy. Which was not ideal for a firefighter. I didn’t exercise and I was exhausted all the time.
But t... Lire la suite

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Arthritus won't stop me riding

Since retiring in 2012 and ditching the car in 2013 I have enjoyed cycling, the past three years on my Scott Hybrid but this year the arthritis in my knees has made cycling uncomfortable so against... Lire la suite

Topic: Encouragez d'autres personnes à faire du vélo

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How I got involved with love to ride

Hi Team.
Regarding the questions you have ask.

Firstly I must Thank, Graig Harrison for introducing me to the Love to Ride app. It all came about when I was on a Lancashire Adult Learn... Lire la suite

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my bikes

For me "love to ride" is not just the love to ride is the only means of transport for work ,shopping and fun ....i do 250-300 miles mothly and i have 3 bike ( had 4 till cople months ago...got ... Lire la suite

Topic: Un bon souvenir en vélo

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Lunchtime Ten

I have been gradually increasing my lunchtime cycle ride, started out doing a 2 mile circuit around Spondon about 2 months ago. I yesterday managed a 10 mile ride, using an old Cycle Derby Map (sad... Lire la suite

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Cavenham Heath

I live on the edge of Bury St Edmunds and I work in Cambridge, my cycle commute is around 30 miles each way. I don't do this everyday as it takes about 4 hours in total, and that's a big part of t... Lire la suite

Topic: Mon endroit/itinéraire préféré pour faire du vélo

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Lockdown helped me ditch the car!

Since lockdown started, I've managed to almost completely switch to commuting by bicycle! The quiet roads and pop up cycle lanes have made me feel happy enough to get myself to work via pedal powe... Lire la suite

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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