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
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: Other
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
Topic: Other
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... 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 previ... 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
Cycling from southampton to Lyndhurst New forest.
Have a Coffee the woods cyclery bike shop.
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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 ... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Pouring rain we left the airport area and did the whole ride!
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
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 ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
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. ... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
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... read more
Rain or shine in blackpool ride the light last august 27
Topic: A happy riding memory
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 dow... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
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... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
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 bi... read more
Topic: Ride with kids
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 w... read more
Topic: Other
I managed to sneak out and purchase a new bike which landed me in the dog house (luckily, I found the exit, thanks to a surprise cooked dinner and some extra chores done).
I rode from my w... read more
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... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
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 ... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Who said delivering a hire bike couldn't be done by bike 😃
A great example from Bob at Wheely Active of using sustainable travel at its best.
Topic: My commute by bike
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. ... read more
Topic: Other
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 ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
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
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: Other
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
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... read more
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
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.
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 Rid... read more
Topic: Other
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... read more
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!
Topic: My commute by bike
I work about 3 miles from home at a school. I don't drive and the bus service is unreliable and too costly so cycling is the best option for me. I have always chosen to cycle rather than use transp... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
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... read more
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 tr... read more
Topic: Other
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 l... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
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... read more
Topic: Other
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... read more
Topic: Carbon Crushers
Always make me smile seeing the train and water chute.
Cycled past it hundreds of times but never get bored of seeing it.
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
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... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
There's nothing quite like the crisp winter air on your way into work and then to be greeted by the mist hovering over the top of the Barwon River and sunshine streaming through the trees!
Topic: My commute by bike
