It's a certainty; if you ride long enough, you will crash. I sometimes let myself entertain the idea that cars and other things, coming up from behind, are uncontrol able random threats. In try... lees meer

Topic: Ander

92 miles DONE! 🎉 What a weekend with an incredible mixed ability team! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️ We cycled all the way from Barry Island to Gloucester and even managed to squeeze in an interview with Mike Griffi... lees meer

Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen

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i bike on the UCLA campus because there is less car traffic, making it safer for fitness/exercise.

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Just replaced my chain and rear cassette. A big shout out to Andy at bike space, and Evo cycles on Vivian, for help, advice and parts. It's now running sweet for my daily commute.

Topic: Ander

I am 75 and have been cycling since I was 7yrs. I am now employed as a community caregiver, cycling to all my clients. It is a great ice-breaker as all those of my generation and older had to cycle... lees meer

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I’ve thoroughly enjoyed cycle September and was heading out in an extra ride yesterday when I realised I had a flat tire. Turned round, pushed the bike home and pumped it up, within seconds it was ... lees meer

Shona Park Thanks for the story Helen and glad Wheely Active were able to sort it out so quickly. Happy Cycling! :)

Thanks for the story Helen and glad Wheely Active were able to sort it out so quickly. Happy Cycling! :)

I love this picture. it's my friend and I in Bruges in Belgium. Earlier on in the year, I invited him to join me early Sept to go on a bike adventure. Over 4 days, we'd cycle in France and Belgi... lees meer

Topic: Een fijne fiets-herinnering

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These two amazing people won the goody bag today at a Love To Ride cycling event. Wheely Active CIC helped them to get their bikes road worthy and sized correctly. Having previously cycled... lees meer

Topic: Bike Challenge verhaal

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Helen Held Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Christian L Congrats

Congrats

It's been quite some time since I've commuted to work by bike (certainly over a couple of years), but as I had arranged a workplace Dr Bike for colleagues as part of Cycle September I set myself a ... lees meer

My daughter wanted to complete a cycling challenge before going to university this autumn, so she planned the route between 3 youth hostels and we cycled together for four days in fantastic weather... lees meer

A Sunday bike ride with the view of the Pacific Ocean.

My favorite place to ride in Redding, California is the Sacramento River Trail. There are several places to start, all of which have their own perks. Most recently I've been favoring the Turtle Bay... lees meer

Topic: Mijn favoriete fietsplek/route

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It’s a damp grey start this morning for a commute to Beverley from Seamer. Did you know there is no need to book your cycle on a Northern train (there is a limit though) So if you fancy an advent... lees meer

Topic: Mijn woon-werk fietsrit

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Pouring rain we left the airport area and did the whole ride!

Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen

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In conjunction with Noosa Trailblazers, I have been teaching 20 women the fundamental mountain bike skills to encourage them to ride more frequently with more confidence. It's awesome to see pa... lees meer

Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen

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My husband and I gave up our car last October. We now commute 5 miles to work and back four days a week. At the moment we are on a cycling and camping tour to Norfolk. Today we arrived in Ely. 73 ... lees meer

Topic: Bike Challenge verhaal

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I am 71 years old and recently completed the above challenge. It has been on my bucket list for some time. Riding time was 10.5 hours averaging 14 mph. It may sound daunting to some of you, but it... lees meer

I caught covid the end of 2020 in December and then suffered with long Covid. I went from going to the gym lifting heavy and doing hiit sessions 4/5 days a week, to struggling to walk upstairs with... lees meer

John Norfolk Well done and keep it up!

Well done and keep it up!

George Olivos Inspirational words. Thank you

Inspirational words. Thank you

What a fantastic way to start Cycle September! A 30 minute cycle in the rain... surely it can only get better from here 🤞

This morning we cycling to Staintondale from Scarborough and back to seafront. Old railway track is very popular track with cyclists/walkers from Scarborough to Whitby. Railway track from Bur... lees meer

Topic: Ander

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Look at this great guy blowing them pesky thorns off the road to help us on bikes. I had just changed my front inner tube 100yds before this. Thank you that man. I wonder if I could fit a leaf bl... lees meer

Topic: Een fijne fiets-herinnering

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George Olivos I love a good human story. Thanks.

I love a good human story. Thanks.

Yesterday I hopped on my sport-about for a quick errand and soon noticed a recurring bump in the rear wheel. After moving from concrete to asphalt, it was still there so I pulled over and sure eno... lees meer

Topic: Ander

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Keisha Stewart good job about knowing your bike

good job about knowing your bike

Many former railway lines in North East England have been converted to paths for cycling and walking. This is an old rail map from the railway station at Beamish, superimposed with a nearly traffic... lees meer

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My First time back on my bike since my hip revision surgery in January. I was very nervous but I just took it real easy and only did 4 mile, it's gonna take a while to build my leg strength as it ... lees meer

Topic: Een fijne fiets-herinnering

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I work as a P.E teacher in Kilmarnock and I first heard about Love to Ride from the East Ayrshire Council website. I've been a recreational cyclist since I was a boy but got my Boardman road bike f... lees meer

Topic: Bike Challenge verhaal

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I love riding my bike, my first ride was when i was around six, I remember jumping on my older sister's new bike. we lived in a court and my Mum let us ride to the halfway point, of course this bik... lees meer

Topic: Mijn fiets romance

If you know me, you’d probably know that I’ve become an avid cyclist over the years and my work involves looking at ways to encourage people to consider the daily choices they make around transport... lees meer

Topic: Een fijne fiets-herinnering

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Kathleen Petras Go Champion Vincent!!

Go Champion Vincent!!

My first night ride since before my long lay up after surgery. I didn't realise how much I missed it, 15 miles of bliss.

Topic: Ander

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Biketober is off! The outside racks were packed all day at Council House 2!

Topic: Mijn woon-werk fietsrit

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I turned 50 in December. Had a bad skiing accident in February where I was unable to do a lot of exercise. I put on a few pounds and my fitness deteriorated during recovery. Started to get stronger... lees meer

Topic: Bike Challenge verhaal

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Christian L Thanks for sharing Richard. Look out for our winter challenge 'Winter Wheelers' coming up next ☃️

Thanks for sharing Richard. Look out for our winter challenge 'Winter Wheelers' coming up next ☃️

Over the last 5 years, I have been diagnosed with several disabilities which cause chronic fatigue, excessive daytime sleepiness, and chronic pain. I struggled to work 8 hours, walk less than a blo... lees meer

Just a quick one, but surely arriving at work (or anywhere to be fair) by bike is the best way to start the day?! I wake up excited to ride, and look forward to the ride home. Even during the hideo... lees meer

Topic: Mijn woon-werk fietsrit

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Every morning sunday, the city streets are available for cycling, running, skaters, etc. It's a great opportunity for enjoy sports with family and friends!

Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen

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Cycling from southampton to Lyndhurst New forest. Have a Coffee the woods cyclery bike shop. [address removed]

Topic: Mijn favoriete fietsplek/route

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I wanted to encourage more members of my team to ride for Cycle September as well as build up my own miles. I cycle small distances for transport but haven't been out on a longer ride for ages. We... lees meer

Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen

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The Chocolate Path follows the river Avon for a good part of my commute to Bower Ashton and is a beautiful part of the ride. It was closed for 6 years after part of it collapsed into the river, for... lees meer

Recommend a stop at this lovely cafe on Stage 1 of the Moors to Sea Cycle Route in Ravenscar. Outstanding food and service from staff, and the views from beyond the cafe are spectacular. Chec... lees meer

Topic: Een fijne fiets-herinnering

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Lael Wilcox is an elite ultra long distance cyclist who has just completed a world record ride around the world, finishing in 108 days, 12 minutes and 12 seconds! I rode with Lael from Riddles C... lees meer

Topic: Ander

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I used to ride my bike every day during 2020, when the roadways were quiet and the sun was shining. It was amazing seeing spiders flying overhead with silk parachutes and hearing birds singing - so... lees meer

Jo Atkins What a heartfelt story as cycling is freedom for sure 🙂 I empathise whole heartedly with everything said as I’ve had the sa... read more

What a heartfelt story as cycling is freedom for sure 🙂 I empathise whole heartedly with everything said as I’ve had the same with having long Covid - keep cycling u r doing brilliantly xx

Helen Held Glad to hear that you are back on your bike this month. We completely agree about the sense of freedom.

Glad to hear that you are back on your bike this month. We completely agree about the sense of freedom.

Started commuting to work via train. 2 hour journey 3 days a week so don’t want to have to walk at the other end. Bought an old fold up bike for £25 to give it a go. Doing me good so far!

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John Norfolk I did this quite a while before I retired but had to stop when my manager said the cleaners objected. I must havectudden th... read more

I did this quite a while before I retired but had to stop when my manager said the cleaners objected. I must havectudden through too many puddles! John (now retired in Somerset but had worked In Hertfordshire)

Rain or shine in blackpool ride the light last august 27

Topic: Een fijne fiets-herinnering

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My journey has been a difficult one, and one in which I have learnt a lot about myself both mentally and physically. My boundless amounts of positivity have always turned the frequent downs int... lees meer

Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen

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I always commuted by bike but joining Black Women on Wheels has been amazing for improving my cycling skills and doing long rides and sportives like Ride London. I’m now a BWOW ride lead and it’s s... lees meer

Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen

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After attending some intro to mountain biking skill courses during the summer holidays (provided by cycle station, darvel) my 9 year old son was keen to continue. This morning I strapped the bikes... lees meer

Topic: Ride with kids

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First time off road since my Hip revision surgery and it was tested by them god damm thorns. 2 to be procise in my front tyre. It was still a very nice day and a very nice ride out. There was eve... lees meer

Topic: Ander

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I have a bucket list ride coming up in October, the Garden Route in South Africa. So need to get some mileage in the legs. Having been restricted by a few health issues and of course the poor weath... lees meer

Topic: CO2 bespaarders

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Always make me smile seeing the train and water chute. Cycled past it hundreds of times but never get bored of seeing it.

Topic: Mijn favoriete fietsplek/route

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Growing up in the 1950s, cycling was an integral part of a child's everyday life. It was the mode of transportation to school, friends' houses, sports activities, and the shops. When the weather wa... lees meer

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