Over the weekend Nick Cave graced our shores for two exclusive shows in Wellington. I thought about it for a moment, checked the tattoo of him on my forearm, and figured I should probably go. The o... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I have returned to the locky dock site in Ponsonby where the lovely people set upto show people how to use them. I had longingly looked at the docks around the city, but had no idea. Theft of my bi... read more
Topic: Other
I live on Furzton Lake in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. I started cycling back in 1995 when I was a surgical trainee in London. Once I became a consultant surgeon and got a permanent job in Milto... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I live in Bearsden in Glasgow. I started cycling in 2015, when I became fed up of slow buses sitting in traffic and realised cycling was a faster way around the city.
I really enjoy being in th... read more
I live in Aberdeen
I started cycling again during the pandemic to compliment my running when sources of enjoyment & activity were reduced, it took off from there!
My favourite thing abo... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Always cycled since I was young to get around, and started commuting by bike and really getting into it properly in 2017.
The best thing about cycling is the freedom; being able to jump o... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
È cominciata così…
è la didascalia della mia foto profilo, caricata nei giorni scorsi…
Sì è cominciata così la passione per la bicicletta, raccogliendo incoscientemente l’invito d... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Partiti da Carpenedo in bici in un giorno di fine estate abbiamo seguito la ciclabile fino ad Altino e poi proseguito fino a Caposile, una meraviglia ! I bambini erano stanchi quel giorno e ce li s... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
I love cycling in the winter! In London, it used to be rare to see cyclists around in winter, that is no longer the case. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, and with the rise of electric bikes, cycling h... read more
Topic: Other
Big shout-out to Aztec Bikes near Bow 🚲
Independent bike shops are getting rare these days, and this one’s a proper find. It’s close to my office and every time I’ve rocked up with an issu... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
I encouraged everyone to ride a bike, in all weather. Bike riding helps clear your mind and provides a calm, peaceful feeling, which supports overall health, particularly brain health. Focusing on... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Watch out for Snoopy's in and around Fleet Street this Christmas. 12 in all. Map available Fleet Street Quarter website.
Topic: Other
A few years ago l collapsed on my bicycle and ended up with a triple heart bypass. I am now back as a volunteer rider for Cycling UK in Aberdeen.
I take people on small rides to give them ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
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Kia ora,
My name is Scott, I have been living with a permanent lower back injury that has affected the function of my right leg since 2014. My injury has resulte... read more
After the AWS problems last weekend, October 18-19 2025, I noticed an error on Monday 20th when I tried to log a ride. I tried again, and again, and later in the day I tried again. What I did not n... read more
Topic: Other
Last year a friend let me borrow their hybrid bike - lightweight, fast, FUN. I instantly fell in love. Shortly after, I purchased my own (secondhand, my usual choice). Riding felt like - and still ... read more
We Did It! The William Gilbert Wheelers Rode to Paris – and Beyond!
This September as part of Mode Shift Month and Cycle September, William Gilbert Primary School proudly took part in the ... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Every day, I ride my bike from school to and back around 2 miles (3.22 km) and I do this 5 days a week meaning 260 or so days of riding every year which is around 520 miles (ca. 837 km) every year... read more
I was out on a nice pedal this morning. The sun was starting to ride and the sky was a beautiful orange. Everything was calm and perfect. I thought back to when I was a child and realised, cycling ... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
For years I refused to ride a bike. It was a mixture of defiance and embarrassment that kept me feeling more independent clinging to the wheel of a car. A few months ago I made the decision to lear... read more
I share my magpie attacks on YouTube and then post them on Social Media and one of my friends (who's a Collingwood Magpies supporter) suggested I change my top to Magpies Jersey. No chance in hell... read more
Topic: Other
Kelpies to Charlestown: A Climate-Friendly Cycling Adventure
As part of the Fife Climate Festival, a group of 11 enthusiastic people took on a scenic and sustainable cycle journey from th... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
If you don’t have a bike, it’s hard to give bike commuting a try. But in west Houston's Energy Corridor, we’ve got a fix for that!
You can borrow a full bike commuting kit, including a hel... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Banff & Buchan Ranger Jodie Rhodes has cycled 100 miles in support of the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA), and as part of Cycle September!
Setting off... read more
drinking buddies & appalachia quakers helped to purchase august - #bikeTober inkTobee bike
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
A lot of my friends are bike riders especially for transportation. Living close to Boundary Rd Bridge makes it easy for me to get into the city but not so by bike for me yet.
I was triall... read more
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
I had a tricycle that I rode in the garden when I was 3 and I could then ride a bicycle without stabilizers when I was 5
I enjoyed riding with my dad to town, to the common and other fun ride... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Feedback from a female rider in East Rnfrewshire - I commute to the East End of Glasgow for work 3 times per week. I try to commute by bike as often as possible.
I started commuting by bike to... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
I have been cycling 🚴 since P1 and I like going fast on my bike.🚲
I live in Duntocher just under a mile from school which is mostly downhill so it's uphill on the way home!
At weekends, li... read more
I live in Kingswells and decided to get a bike due to the bus service in the area. I applied for a bike through the Cycle to Work scheme and began cycling, to my work, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary last... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
The drop to kindy is so special with my pre-schooler when we go on my bike. The excitement in the 3 year old is infectious. With a ready grin - he dons the helmet and gets ready to sit on my bike. ... read more
Topic: Ride with kids
Quest'estate durante il nostro viaggio in Sri Lanka abbiamo scelto di girare per i templi di Polonnaruwa in biciletta con la nostra bambina di 5 anni e non potevamo scegliere mezzo migliore.
Se... read more
December begon nog redelijk zacht, maar werd steeds kouder.
Mijn club organiseerde ter gelegenheid van Serious Request een fietstocht van Zwolle naar 's-Hertogenbosch, met als doel het overhand... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
It’s Christmas. And what do we always do at Christmas? – over-indulge! I find the best way to clear the mind of its post-Christmas fog; to detox all the rubbish I have consumed; to get fresh air i... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
We went to the Kidical mass Annual Glow Ride this weekend. It is one of my favourite community events, over 70+ people attended and cycled around southampton city centre. The kids loved it and we g... read more
I love being off road in the countryside and commenced a DIY C2C mainly off road via Solway Firth/The Wall/Forest/Tyne in the summer. Unfortunately I had to halt at Hexham to return to Preston &... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Kia ora,
My name is Scott, I have been living with a permanent lower back injury that has affected the function of my right leg since 2014. My injury has resulted in being unable to ride a... read more
Love our bike rides around our beautiful home here on the sunshine coast
Topic: Ride with kids
I cycle to the train station 5 days a week and then commute to work on my bike when I get off . .After a day's work the last place I want to be is sat on the floor when there are free seats becaus... read more
Riding in cemeteries is an underrated adventure by bike in spooky season and beyond. Tranquil landscaping, light traffic and winding roads make cemeteries ideal spots to enjoy a peaceful ride. Mean... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
A Personal Ride by me, Md. Imjamul Hoque Bhuiyan
It was still dark when I pulled my helmet strap tight. 5:30 a.m. — Chittagong still asleep, the streets hushed like dawn was holding its br... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I received my September roundup from Love to Ride this morning and I was pleasantly surprised to note that my number of 'cycling trips' were up 115% and 'cycling miles' up by 205% Wow! - I thought ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
So I came across this app one day on Facebook so I signed up just to track my progress then I seen there was a challenge September with my mental health was a bit low off feeling overweight and unf... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
We've created a fun little graphic on the kitchen whiteboard to entice colleagues to join our ride through Biketober! Hopefully the FOMO factor kicks in and more team mates get pedalling!
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Moved up to the Sunshine Coast 2 years ago and wish I have done this sooner. I LOVE riding along the coastline of this beautiful location and the weather is a very nice bonus.
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
A BIG thank you to Andy Macnae MP for supporting Cycle September. Andy joined Blackburn with Darwen Council officers and Pete from Love to Ride at Darwen Leisure centre last week to learn more abou... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
10th December is the next meeting
register at Email address. activetravel(AT)durham.gov.uk
starting usually at 5.30pm
County Hall Committee Room 1A,
Durham DH1 5U... read more
Topic: Other
drinking buddies & appalachia quakers purchased me a inkTober bicycle
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Having now completed the 8000km ride, just want to try and encourage anyone who has struggled to get further or farther is my 8000km started in Covid riding one loop of the 32Km cycle route around ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
