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Riding to porch fest

On May 19 I went to the Modesto porch fest and rode to listen to different bands with me. I encouraged my friends to join us but didn’t want to go at first but they changed their minds so they rode... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Flat fixing

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.

Topic: Ride with kids

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Revenir sur la voie de la santé

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

Topic: Other

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À vélo ou à pied!

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

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story Sunny Sunday

Sunny Sunday

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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Image for story Newman Farmers Market

Newman Farmers Market

Thank you to Ally and the Newman Recreational Department for donating a bike to be raffled off at the farmers market Friday May 5. Congratulations to the WINNER! Thanks to all that stopped by the S... read more

Topic: Other

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Image for story Love at First Ride

Love at First Ride

I recently bought this alluring used bike from a local lady. I have never owned a road bike but after doing Tri Santa Cruz with a mountain bike I was like, "No way! I am never dating a road race w... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Image for story Strava Art!

Strava Art!

Seeing Earley Panda's picture below, here is some Strava Art we did a while ago between Wokingham/Bracknell

Topic: Other

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Image for story Only me!!

Only me!!

Talked my cycling partner into joining me for a bike ride & a swim… she only managed the swim as the weather wasn’t cycling weather 😳 it was ok for her as she drove off from LQ in her nice war... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Loving the countryside

I've always loved riding bikes, but after retiring in 2020 I took bike riding to another level. I live out in the country away from city traffic so getting on my bike each morning and taking a rid... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Sunday ride

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

Topic: Other

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Image for story Mois de MAI

Mois de MAI

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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ontspannen en je hoofd leeg maken ten tijde van corona

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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Image for story Safety Day Event at Patterson Aquatic Center on May 6th

Safety Day Event at Patterson Aquatic Center on May 6th

We had a wonderful time on Saturday May 6th, sharing the awareness with the lovely community of Patterson about the May Bike Month Challenge! The community was so warm and enthusiastic. Many local ... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Forgetting about the OTHER gear shift!

I'm new to bike adventures and am not super familiar with my new bike. I proved this on a recent long cycle up a steep incline in the borders of Scotland where I was struggling for so long only to ... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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My Introduction to Bike Life

We moved to Sacramento shortly after the pandemic began. My sister needed someone to home-school the kids while her and her husband worked and me and my dude had both been laid off.

I hat... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story An evening at the Modesto Nuts Pro Baseball team!

An evening at the Modesto Nuts Pro Baseball team!

On Friday April 28th we had the chance to spread the awareness of the exciting Bike Month Challenge for Love to Ride StanisCruise! The weather was pleasant, and the fans were enthusiastic. We enjoy... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Stories from around the world

Image for story Condensed fitness

Condensed fitness

I was really itching for a long ride the other day, but I only had short window of time. Luckily there was a really strong, steady wind that day. I had a strong tailwind at the start of the ride, s... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

Simplicity Of Singlespeed

Whilst the trend for folks of a certain age, my age, is to go e-bike. I’ve gone the other way, I have reverted to being seven year old and thrashing around the streets on a Singlespeed bike… that’s... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Image for story Dunston!

Dunston!

Great time finally exploring this place.

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Image for story Secret Trails of Ventura

Secret Trails of Ventura

Are you interested in discovering some of our less known bike paths and trails within the City of Ventura? On the morning of December 14, 2018, I rode 15 miles within the City, exploring of these t... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story 🌧️rain Ride

🌧️rain Ride

Finally get to do a ride in all weather .nice refreshing ride tonight we need the rain as very dry in Southland /waihopai

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Breakfast with the rabbits

Breakfast with the rabbits

Enjoying breakfast with the rabbits.
Sunrise @ Tiger Hill on the Central Otago Rail Trail - part of my 80km ride Clyde to Lauder return -

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story Ride with a friend in Teanau

Ride with a friend in Teanau

Stopped here for pic lots of giggles forgot we had helmets on n couldn't fit in it

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story Coastal ride along the bays

Coastal ride along the bays

For rookie riders like me, well-marked cycle lanes are a lifesaver—because let’s be real, learning to pedal in the chaos of Wellington traffic is basically an extreme sport 😂 This route? A beginner... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Image for story Zoom Zoom

Zoom Zoom

Ditto Day at the Lab for a Sunday Funday with my beloved. Wore out the pocket rocket with an extended ride and me making her take the lead, but a fortuitous Southerly change gave her a nice tailwin... read more

Topic: Other

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Image for story Some place different - Otaki

Some place different - Otaki

Was in the area of Otaki and went for a quick bike around. Found the river trail and explored that from one end to the other. Great easy ride and the locals have done well with making the trail be... read more

Topic: Other

Image for story Beach fun with my buddy

Beach fun with my buddy

My friend Zara came to visit and we did an epic ride in Christchurch, along the river to the beach.... well was going epically until we got a puncture. We foolishly had no pump, so chained up the b... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Someone stole my seat post and all!

I bike to work year round and I have done so for about 8 years. I have had a locked bike stolen from a bike rack while at work.
I felt shocked and couldn't think what to do at first, but insura... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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The essence of prosperity

The dormant trees, the fallen leaves, the sun piercing through the winter sky oh the energy. The feeling we share electrifying the light in me to Avalon. My bicycle has taken me the Virtuous feelin... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

Image for story What I wear instead of hi-viz

What I wear instead of hi-viz

Most Saturday mornings I put this on and head out to do Parkrun. I hope it encourages others to think about such choices ❤️🚴👏

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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The essence of prosperity

The dormant trees, the fallen leaves, the sun piercing through the winter sky , oh the energy the feeling we share electrifying the light in me. To Avalon my bicycle has taken me, the virtuous feel... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Little River runner

Little River runner

This red bike has been my favourite and stopping in at the old train station the colours were too hard not to photograph. I have aero bars (not sure why) and so my aeroe handlbar harness kept slidi... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Beauty of bicycle riding

My bicycle riding, the taste,the flavor let it be, heart pumping blood circulating the air whizzing the birds singing, the sun shining, the fog reeling in the salty ocean feeling, the magic of the... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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First day back with a new hip!

After having a new hip installed in November I was nervous about getting back on my bike. I was terrified of falling over suddenly, not that I do that often lol!

But today marked the first... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

Rossendale Commute

Hi,

Not so much a story but a plea. Is there anywhere good near rawtensall bus station to lock your bike?

Thanks in advance.

Stephen

Topic: My commute by bike

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Around Lake Ellesmere

Set myself a challenge to ride around Lake Ellesmere. Looked at how often it is open to the sea to make sure I could cross. Set out early on a Sat from Lincoln and going great guns until towards th... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story A ride to Port Chalmers

A ride to Port Chalmers

My daughter was ready to ride and with the promise of sushi she was super keen. We even took a detour and went around the peninsula road and up past the port. A great ride had by all!

Topic: Ride with kids

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Accidental Exerecise

Parked my car in Spreydon and biked an easy 3km to work. Intended biking straight back to car after work but it took 10km. Loving getting out & exploring our cycleways.

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story Arthurs Point Bike Bus LAUNCHES!!

Arthurs Point Bike Bus LAUNCHES!!

Reporting live from the Arthurs Point Bike Bus inaugural ride... 15 energetic kids, six adults and one amazing Bike Bus Leader travelled in two-wheeled style this morning. From Arthurs Point to Que... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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My commute is my mental health support

Exercise is great for my mental health. When I am having particular difficult days, taking the scenic route back home (i.e. from the CBD around the bays and Miramar Peninsula to the south coast) is... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

Niall's Cycling Journey

I’m Niall, originally from Ireland, but I’ve been living in East Renfrewshire for the past 14 years. I’ve always enjoyed being active, and cycling has become a big part of my routine—whether it's f... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Glorious Commute!

Glorious Commute!

So lucky to be spoiled with cycle paths. My whole glorious commute this morning was on designated cycle track. What a fabulous way to start the day.

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story A long held dream (almost) fulfilled

A long held dream (almost) fulfilled

When I was a kid I would watch out the car window on the boring trip from home in Central Otago to Dunedin, reckoning that I could ride my bike to town instead. So much better.

Nowadays th... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story On not looking 'like a cyclist'

On not looking "like a cyclist"

Isn't it interesting that, in sports-mad New Zealand, many people think it's absurd to get on a bike and ride three blocks to the dairy, when you could just drive? I mean, who would do that?!
<... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Nepenthe and me

I woke up this morning and what did I see the clouds of winter smiling at me beckoning me come ride before I cry and this rain squeezes out of me the adrenaline pumping through me the chemicals in ... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Stolen while swimming

My green Scott 21’ frame just was taken today outside Colchester leisure world between 1-:30-3pm while I was at work, please keep an eye out it is registered with police and I had brand new lights ... read more

Topic: Other

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Image for story Living life as a cyclist

Living life as a cyclist

The start or should I say serious start of my cycling adventure began in Ernest after my father's funeral four years ago . He loved to cycle his flying scot bike in the rain and did Edinburgh to Gl... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Simplicty

Today, Sunday, and this morning‘s ride through Corralitos Ca. The sunshine the fresh air and the alluring smell of apple cider as I ride through the dormant apple orchards eminently prompting a fee... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Keep the smiles coming

Keep the smiles coming

I cycle commute as much as I ever can...
Outside those usual times I wear silly costumes as I have been doing for 4 years now, everything from a Stormtrooper, a 100k race on my single speed dre... read more

Topic: Other

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