One of my most joyful memories is when I lived on the Gold Coast, Australia in the 1990's, I would ride my bike along the coast road late at night during the week, no traffic, no people, just the s... read more

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I rode from Bendigo to Axedale today and it was beautiful. Lots of wattle out along the O’Keefe Rail Trail. It's about 40km return from Bendigo and the Axedale Tavern has great food and is really ... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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IVE BEEN TO BLACKPOOL AND SEEN A SHARK 400 TON GT WHITE SAILING IN THE SEE
I KNOW YOU CANT RIDE IN THE SEA BUT IF YOU GO TO LYTHAM YOU CAN RENT A BOAT THERE.

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My most enjoyable ride since I got back from France, despite not quite missing all the showers.

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The iconic Colchester Jumbo and it’s not raining for the first time this week

Topic: My commute by bike

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Canal path route to work - a brief respite from the rain too (still muddy though)

What a view, definitely worth a few lumps and bumps, oh and a sore bum x

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I have set myself a challenge, and I need your help!
Throughout the month of August I plan to ride everyday on my bike, and if the weather is too bad, on a static bike in the gym until I reach ... read more

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At Tim Isle's and Dave Burgess's suggestion and inspiration here is a playlist of bicycle/cycling related tunes to keep you entertained whilst out and about...
(Band then Tune)
Stereophonic... read more

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Adrian Lewis I forgot -The Pretenders - Middle of the Road, and punk's finest Slaughter & the Dogs - Cranked up really high, and las... read more

I forgot -The Pretenders - Middle of the Road, and punk's finest Slaughter & the Dogs - Cranked up really high, and lastly The Desperate Bicyclist, another lesser known punk band from the late 70's!

Dave Burgess Nice One Adrian, It's now Spotified

Nice One Adrian, It's now Spotified

Adrian Lewis I need to put it together on my ipod aswell!

I need to put it together on my ipod aswell!

Dave Burgess "iPod" ! well there's an hour I'll never get back 😆

"iPod" ! well there's an hour I'll never get back 😆

tim lisle Adrian, you weren't joking when you said you'd never get any work done! This is fantastic - loads of songs I don't know, Wi... read more

Adrian, you weren't joking when you said you'd never get any work done! This is fantastic - loads of songs I don't know, Will post mine soon hopefully.

Clive Sheldon Nightwish-Last ride of Day. Queen-I want to ride my bicycle. Queen–Bicycle Race Tomorrow–My White Bicycle Carlos Vives &a... read more

Nightwish-Last ride of Day. Queen-I want to ride my bicycle. Queen–Bicycle Race Tomorrow–My White Bicycle Carlos Vives & Shakira–La Bicicleta Nat King Cole–Bicycle Built for Two Harry Dacre–Daisy bell Katie Melua–Nine million bicyclesPink Floyd–Bike Mark RonsonThe Bike Song

Dave Burgess Nice one Clive I'll add them

Nice one Clive I'll add them

Clive Sheldon Cheers Dave.

Cheers Dave.

Derek O'Sullivan Mylo - Sunworshipper (nice little video on YouTube)

Mylo - Sunworshipper (nice little video on YouTube)

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Commuting in Houston
I’ve been commuting to work primarily by bicycle since 2005. Currently I drive my daughter to school and park the car, using my bike to get from there to work. I often run... read more

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Robert Wilhelm I used bicycle as my primary transportation in Norfolk VA for 8 years with public transport as my backup. My experience is ... read more

I used bicycle as my primary transportation in Norfolk VA for 8 years with public transport as my backup. My experience is similar to yours. I was fortunate to have shower facilities available at work and showered there each morning instead of may apartment. My commuter bike was the same bike I had bought 25 years earlier. Nothing fancy - steel molycrho frame, drop down shifters, and a few commuter add-ons. To reiterate a few things: 1. Bike rack and panniers to haul stuff to/from work and carry groceries home. 2. Good tires and innertubes - puncture resistant tubes, kevlar tires. 3. Rear view mirror! 4. Fenders to reduce grime from wet roads (because late day T-storms are pretty common there). 5. Route selection - better to add distance by using the roads least travelled then compete on the most direct and busiest routes. 6. BRIGHT lights and reflective vest when days get short between autumn and spring equinox. (A coworker confirmed that I was very visible on the dark, least travelled streets.) 7. Tire repair kit and pump/inflation cartridge and bus fare - just in case. (I lived along a bus route that served my workplace.)

Prior to May 2023, the last time I had gotten on a bike was probably 15 years ago. A bike share program at work motivated me to try to ride a bike to work. I started commuting to work on Wednesdays... read more

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Chris Carson Love this, keep rolling 8^)

Love this, keep rolling 8^)

Courtney Reynolds Love it. You rock!

Love it. You rock!

Milton Ospina Awesome. And a yellow bike is gorgeous!

Awesome. And a yellow bike is gorgeous!

Chris Grimmett Way to go. Carry on. :)

Way to go. Carry on. :)

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Wanted to share this easy circular route from St Martins Green. We logged 3 tortoises and managed a milkshake.

There is a short stretch of main road from Ransoms to Queens Valley but it w... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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I am Kusum Pali (32), from West Delhi, on June 18th 2023, I would like to share my experience as a fearless Indian female solo rider.


As a solo female rider on my Royal Enfield Thunde... read more

Mark James On a motorbike lol

On a motorbike lol

Slim, duurzaam en gezond werken en reizen. Zo maken we Regio Foodvalley voor iedereen bereikbaar.
Regio Foodvalley ziet daarom graag zoveel mogelijk medewerkers op de fiets!

Wil je mee... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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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.

I cycle to and from work every day Monday to Friday without fail unless if I have a problem with m bike and it needs a repair. The cycle to work involves a lovely cycle route along Morecambe Prom t... read more

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Bradley Wood I put Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres on my bike about 14 months ago and I haven't had a puncture since. I highly recommend them.

I put Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres on my bike about 14 months ago and I haven't had a puncture since. I highly recommend them.

Changing jobs lead to not being able to lead rides anymore, but I'm trying to make time and still want to help others get out and cycle. Happy miles all round .

1e x op Texel .....
Mooi eiland, hond is meer dan welkom. Waterbak voor de hond werd gebracht op diverse locaties, fijn gevoel.
Ook zeker een fiets eiland, veel toeristen, wind ploegers, z... read more

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First time riding on pavement coming from MTB. I'd say its quite more dangerous.

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

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Serge Deschenes Un gros BRAVO !

Un gros BRAVO !

Linda Froehlich Félcitations!

Félcitations!

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

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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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

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Linda Froehlich 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).

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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Everyday after work I look forward to an eleven mile ride. It calms me down after a day of work and a traffic filled commute. Give it a try, ride half way take a break then ride the second half. Af... read more

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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Milton Ospina 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.

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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Sunday sky and a bike ride

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Liza Seipel-Bueb Nice collage. Looks beautiful.

Nice collage. Looks beautiful.

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Topic: Other

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I have a friend with a bike retrofitted for someone with their left arm only, he’s getting a new bike and wants to donate this one to someone who can use it.
Sorry, I don't have a picture.read more

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Downhil to work, uphill back home 😳

No such thing as bad weather, just poor clothing choices 😂

#cycletoworkday

Topic: My commute by bike

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Out riding last week around the Ardnamurchan Peninsular and managed to rock out my bottom bracket, snap clean off the stem of the frame for the post, but philips screwdriver and some cable ties, th... read more

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I am not a climber, but last year, my son, 23, challenged me to ride the Death Ride with him. 104 miles, 13,500 feet of climb in the middle of July. ([address removed])

He and I are com... read more

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Steve Rankin Congratulations! I rode the Death Ride in 1992. COVID canceled my return in 2020. I hope to get back some day.

Congratulations! I rode the Death Ride in 1992. COVID canceled my return in 2020. I hope to get back some day.

Chuck Westerholm I rode that route with a few friends a couple years ago. We ran out of water on the fourth accent and decided not to do the... read more

I rode that route with a few friends a couple years ago. We ran out of water on the fourth accent and decided not to do the final climb. I'd love to do the ride again...but next time, it must be the supported ride.

I have ridden a bike to work for over 10 years (not every day), covering 1000s of miles and I am more convinced now than ever that you don't need to spend a lot on a bike and equipment to commute y... read more

Robert Wilhelm To this I would add: Low tech bikes that get the job done are less likely to disappear then the latest and greatest high-en... read more

To this I would add: Low tech bikes that get the job done are less likely to disappear then the latest and greatest high-end bike. One reality of "bike as transportation" is that you need to leave it unattended. Big bike locks work but can be awkward - especially with quick release hubs and thieves can still make off with your saddle and other peripherals.

Milton Ospina Agree. Good points!

Agree. Good points!

Linda Froehlich Hurrah for bike co-ops!

Hurrah for bike co-ops!

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Terre-Neuve, l’un de ses bouts du monde…

Topic: A happy riding memory

I have cycled all my life and cycling in winter with the wind can be challenging here in Shetland and that's why I have an ebike. I retired nine years ago and now have time to go out for trips. I d... read more

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I've been cycling since i learned to ride about the age of five, which gives me 65 years of cycling, I've noticed the down turn in the standard of driving and state of roads but will not stop me cy... read more

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I’m taking in Lands End to John O’Groats in August. Been on the bucket list for years so instead of talking about it after a few pints, I’ve knocked the talk on the head (but not the beers entirely... read more

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Nicky Sweetland I am planning to do this next year! Would love to hear more about it

I am planning to do this next year! Would love to hear more about it

Paul Marland I will let you know. Good luck with the training.

I will let you know. Good luck with the training.

Adrian Lewis Try the book End to End by Paul Jones! Good luck - possibly doing it in Sept ...

Try the book End to End by Paul Jones! Good luck - possibly doing it in Sept ...

Paul Marland Thank you. I will take a look. Good luck with your ride.

Thank you. I will take a look. Good luck with your ride.

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Starting a new and finding my over the many proposed routes has driven up my time in the saddle.
Now finally cracked it! 30.54 miles round trip and hope to smash the 1 hour barrier soon.
Th... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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A favourite cycle route. Smooth, quiet lanes in the countryside. Free carpark at Slimbridge then swap the car for the bike. Good day out.

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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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

It's been a fun challenge this May which has helped me engage in the fun neighborhood rides with my kids. They are excited about it, so that's a huge win. I'm hoping that it will continue once the ... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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Fifteen of us in our family, including our daughters, their partners and our grandchildren, so coordinating a big day out took a bit or organising. Thankfully we got nice weather, took picnic food ... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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Ça fesait 2 ans que je n'avais pas fait de vélo pour aller a la job. J'ai fait une mise au point de mon vélo de ville et j'y suis aller et revenu et j'ai vraimentt bien dormi cette nuit la!

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Its a bit far to Ride to work, but as part of the bike month challenge, when i work from home i take the kids into school on their bikes. My son has been really motivated by the challenge and logg... read more

Limoilou > Traversier vers Lévis > Pont de Québec > Promenade Champlain ­> Limoilou (maison) : par un beau dimanche (14 mai), ma petite famille a fait la grande traversée, ponctuée d'ar... read more

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I worked out the train stops nearest. Checked my sat nav & alternatives. Asked my boss where my bike could be stored safely. My clothing I could both cycle & wear at work. Challenge was on ... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Tom Bragg Chris Grimmett Sarah Wills Anita Hok

The sun was shining on Saturday in Peterborough which was perfect for this led cycle ride. Peterborough City Council arranged for Eric from Sustrans to lead the ride from the city centre to Nene Pa... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Lucia Santana Theresa Banks Chloe Green Autumn Redleaf RB BB Peter Kelly Marie Whyke

Pour la troisième année consécutive, en tant que policier communautaire, je fais du vélo.

Au départ comme but de faire de la prévention et de la visibilité sur le réseau cyclable, j'ai ra... read more

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Anne Bourque Nancy Lefrancois Lucia Santana Isabelle Legault Denis Taillefer Jean Francois Roy Côté Louis Emond Pier Adam Turcotte Brendan Ingle

Denis Taillefer Félicitations. Avec le nombre de vélos, de vélos avec assistance électrique, de trottinettes électriques, de planches à rou... read more

Félicitations. Avec le nombre de vélos, de vélos avec assistance électrique, de trottinettes électriques, de planches à roulettes électriques, et d'autres modes de transport, la présence de patrouilleurs à vélo est essentielle pour veiller à la sécurité de toutes et tous. Il est plus facile de conduire que de bien se conduire. Bon été, bonne route. Merci. Denis Taillefer

Van 22-29 mei organiseren wij de Fiets naar je werk week! Met elke woon-werk rit die je registreert maak je kans op een Weekendje Weg! Fiets je met ons mee?

💰 Bespaar geld - breng je vervo... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Christian L Lucia Santana