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... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
Bestfriend and I geared up and road to Burning Man in 2018. 85% of the riding was off pavement. Three nights of camping in beautiful spots to arriving out on the Black Rock Desert. This ride has in... read more
Our team is part of a strong cycling/mountain biking community with world class scenery and trails. One of the unfortunate things about cycling on the road is that some motorists don't appreciate ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Yesterday I dropped my car off to be serviced and got to ride to work from a different direction. I found myself on a street in Redding that I had never been on, in my all of my 23 of living here.... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
The highlight of Shasta Bike Month for me has been riding my bike in the late evenings around our neighborhood. Sometimes I ride alone, other times my husband or girls join me. Or our fun neighbor,... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I just love the comfort of the River Trail and on a day like today, it is so beautiful. So grateful for good paths that highlight the natural beauty of our community!
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Just get out and enjoy
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
I went to 2 meetings and the gym by bike and realized the commute for all 3 events combined was a little over a mile from my house and a total of 10 minutes. Faster than walking, no looking for par... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
It started with an old red Peugeot that my uncle brought brand new while attending college in the 70s. I got on it and just headed out in different directions. It quickly had a rough go and I got a... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Now that I'm working from home, I can ride my kids to school on a more regular basis as logistically it is easier riding home than to work after dropping them off. It's a great opportunity for me t... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Tandem riding together, this year now 2000 miles plus in 2024! Joint age 142 years.
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
Where have all my rides gone that were down the left hand side of the screen? Can't see anyone else's either...
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This year rode (was supposed to be from Trafalgar Square but changed due to unrest) from 22nd September (early morning until late afternoon in torrential rain!) We started in Letchworth 60 mile... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I've been commuting to work for 15 years with at least one ride on the weekends. All up I have clocked over 100,000 km. Here are some comparative guesimates of savings over that time: Financial: ... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
I drive an electric car but as everyone knows it still takes fossil fuels to operate. Luckily, even with everything factored in, it has less than 1/3 the carbon footprint of gas cars. I discovered ... read more
Topic: Carbon Crushers
Each day I ride to school while most people rock up in cars. I ride because it's healthy (and I don't like to walk) and gets me to school in under 10 minutes. I love riding and I home that more stu... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
I’m a 57 year old community worker who started cycling around 2.5 years ago after seeing an advertisement for the Great North Bike ride and decided to enter it to motivate myself to get fit. My fri... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
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... read more
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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... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
i bike on the UCLA campus because there is less car traffic, making it safer for fitness/exercise.
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
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.
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Biketober is off! The outside racks were packed all day at Council House 2!
Topic: My commute by bike
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... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
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... read more
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 ... read more
Cycling from southampton to Lyndhurst New forest. Have a Coffee the woods cyclery bike shop. [address removed]
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
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... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
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... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Pouring rain we left the airport area and did the whole ride!
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
For those of us living in the proximity of the Bristol Channel, one fascinating opportunity is to cross the Severn Bridge via the shared footpath/cycle path, parallel to the M48 motorway. This is t... read more
Récemment pationné de vélo, je décide de me lancer et de formé une équipe de 6 afin de participé à l événement. Cyclistes occasionnels tout comme débutants, qui se magasinaient un vélo encore 6 sem... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I met Annie when we were kids. We bonded over riding our bikes together. Ever since then, we have done many bike trips together, the longest being a 3 day rail trail we did earlier this year. I hav... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
I am Ian Shaw from Balloch West Dunbartonshire. I found out about LTR in my then work place Glasgow Clyde College and I'm now retired. I have been cycling for about 40 years now as well as a ke... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Most days, my spouse will ask where I want to ride. I suggest a route, he suggests something else, and I say okay. I’m not really a pushover. The feel of riding, the movement, the act of being in t... read more
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Visiting Miller Outdoor Theater, seeing Big Boy at Amtrak station, or going to BikeHouston's events from Katy can be achieved easily with bike + express bus. Those are trips that otherwise too far ... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
On Friday, October 11th, we embarked on a 92-mile cycling adventure from Barry Island Station to Sharpness, united by a common cause – to support the Save Tall Ship Tenacious campaign and inspire i... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
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... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
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... read more
Topic: My Bicycle 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... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
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... read more
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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 ... read more
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... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
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... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
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: Encouraging others to ride
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... read more
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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... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
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... read more
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