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

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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

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My favourite place to ride is the outer Hebrides and every year they hold the Herculean Sportive . This covers 100 miles and is over 5 islands accessible by causeways.. it is the most beautiful p... read more

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first_713808 last_713808 I cycled the Hebridean Way in 1988 and it was stunning then as an Australian cycling tourist

I cycled the Hebridean Way in 1988 and it was stunning then as an Australian cycling tourist

In May, my family and I rode to Rugby station from our home 12 miles away and caught the train to London to get the Caledonian Sleeper to Fort William. We spent a fabulous car free week there!

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I was with siouxland cyclists on Sunday 7/7/24 we started at craves parking lot at Sioux City Iowa at 6:30 in the morning. We traveled 3 states on bicycle by the time I got home I rode 110.45 miles.

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May is Bike Month 2024 was so much fun. My husband’s workplace in Sacramento had an organized May is Bike Month competition, and he encouraged me to take part in Bike Month too, despite the fact th... read more

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first_565645 last_565645 Congrats! What a cute bike. Well deserved for all the pedaling you did!

Congrats! What a cute bike. Well deserved for all the pedaling you did!

Christian L Congratulations and what a cool bike you won! Sounds like the perfect match

Congratulations and what a cool bike you won! Sounds like the perfect match

first_417846 last_417846 So glad you love the bike! The SABA team secured that as a grand prize because they loved it, so it's good to hear you feel... read more

So glad you love the bike! The SABA team secured that as a grand prize because they loved it, so it's good to hear you feel the same :)

first_572457 last_572457 Congrats! Love your story and the bike! 🚲

Congrats! Love your story and the bike! 🚲

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My name is Tony, I’m from Salford and moved to Blackpool a few years ago to be near
family. I’ve been a cyclist for years and love to cycle whenever I get the chance! I
regularly take my li... read more

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Car Free June day 28 - I've had an interesting month leaving the car behind and using a combination of bike and train to get about and get to work. Here are some findings:

1. Total km cycl... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Great to be back in the saddle after being knocked off the bike feels great .

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Just a quick note, I had to share my news with someone. I am back on my bike!
After a period of nearly 9 months with a dodgy leg from a back injury I am back on a bike and loving it!
I wen... read more

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Depuis 2021, je participe au défi : Mois de mai en vélo. Je n'ai pas manqué une journée de vélo en 124 jours (4x31 jours) et j'ai roulé plus de 1000km sans assistance électrique à chacun des défis.... read more

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first_600671 last_600671 Bravo pour la motivation et la détermination.

Bravo pour la motivation et la détermination.

first_551144 last_551144 Merci Marie Dominique. J'ai beau avoir la motivation et la détermination mais si je n'avais pas la Santé, je serais incapab... read more

Merci Marie Dominique. J'ai beau avoir la motivation et la détermination mais si je n'avais pas la Santé, je serais incapable de rouler à ce rythme. Avoir la santé, c'est un privilège, un cadeau de la Vie. Je me sens "vivant" quand je suis sur mes vélos. Quoi de mieux et de plus grand?

The People’s Food Co-op (PFC [address removed]) has, since its inception, supported a way of life that includes and promotes practical cycling. For many years the PFC has sold (for $5 no less!) an... read more

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first_301358 last_301358 Thank you bicyclebenefits dot org

Thank you bicyclebenefits dot org

Better late than never, but was good to do. 129km in a day.

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first_169068 last_169068 Great effort!

Great effort!

The Everyday Cycling Fife campaign launched at Tree in the Park on Saturday, 25th May, to encourage Fifers to get out on their bikes for everyday journeys.
Getting more people out of cars and o... read more

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Le vélo a toujours été pour moi une source de recueillement et souvent individuelle. Je réalise combien de partager ces moments avec la famille est d’autant plus grandissant et inspirant! Un été qu... read more

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Have to admit the last 5.3 miles were the hardest when I added up the miles and was short of a challenge trophy.
I just had to find a reason to ride out again. My excuse to my self was I had no... read more

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The Falls of Feugh in Banchory Aberdeenshire......

Venturing off-road to the Falls of Feugh in Banchory, Scotland, offers a thrilling journey through rugged terrain and stunning landscapes... read more

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Shona Park Your cycling stories are lovely! So well written and engaging. Thanks for sharing :)

Your cycling stories are lovely! So well written and engaging. Thanks for sharing :)

first_704356 last_704356 Thank you so much :)

Thank you so much :)

Pedal the way up

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I bought my cargo bike (actually a trike) a couple of years ago now, and use it for the weekly shop and anytyelse I need to carry something bigger around locally. We have a great shared use cycle ... read more

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Shona Park This is such a great example of how useful and enjoyable the cargo bike is! Thanks for sharing Colin. :)

This is such a great example of how useful and enjoyable the cargo bike is! Thanks for sharing Colin. :)

My commute by bike lets me see the different, the unusual, the overlooked, the bypassed.

This morning the USGS was measuring stream flow on Langham Creek. I was able to stop and watch for... read more

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I live in Philly, where most bicyclists commute by bike, and many of the drivers park in or drive down bike lanes. I was tired of seeing cars drive down the bidirectional lanes on Market Street, so... read more

first_710333 last_710333 I don’t think any bicyclist wants to accidentally confront the flowers or any other bicycle lane objects, so I am glad your... read more

I don’t think any bicyclist wants to accidentally confront the flowers or any other bicycle lane objects, so I am glad your activism brought a more official response by your city.

first_708874 last_708874 I'm not quite sure what you're trying to say. The flowers blocked drivers from pulling into the bike lane but didn't block ... read more

I'm not quite sure what you're trying to say. The flowers blocked drivers from pulling into the bike lane but didn't block bicyclists from using it.

first_710333 last_710333 In early morning [dark] hours, I have accidently nearly run into large plastic trash cans. I am afraid I would hit the glas... read more

In early morning [dark] hours, I have accidently nearly run into large plastic trash cans. I am afraid I would hit the glass vases or similar while riding in a lane that was protected in that manner. Hitting the flowers accidentally might not be a big deal, but hitting a vase might be.

first_708874 last_708874 It's not a vase, and there's reflective tape. They need to keep cars out with more than those flimsy plastic posts.

It's not a vase, and there's reflective tape. They need to keep cars out with more than those flimsy plastic posts.

first_447872 last_447872 Kari, I think that’s a really clever, quirky, and fun statement using flowers to create awareness and make your roads safer... read more

Kari, I think that’s a really clever, quirky, and fun statement using flowers to create awareness and make your roads safer. I love it.

first_714157 last_714157 Careful what you wish for. These "solutions" are often "resolved" by people that don't ride bikes. I ended up putting mysel... read more

Careful what you wish for. These "solutions" are often "resolved" by people that don't ride bikes. I ended up putting myself in the hospital after hitting one of these "safety barriers" meant to protect us from cars. Make sure they are flexible.

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I have always had a passion for biking and parks. Growing up in Beaumont, I had the privilege of biking to school until ninth grade. Back in the 70s, there was just one bike shop, one bike option (... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Since I received a promotion eight months ago, I have been hesitant to bicycle to work. It is four miles longer and the commute is along some treacherous streets in Sacramento... but, I have accomp... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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first_708000 last_708000 No bike lanes on your commute? be careful out there!

No bike lanes on your commute? be careful out there!

first_654320 last_654320 There are bike lanes but the two busiest streets I must navigate are just a bit scary regardless. People just go way to fas... read more

There are bike lanes but the two busiest streets I must navigate are just a bit scary regardless. People just go way to fast. Still, I make it fine :) Thank you!

A bit of a shameless work plug but a great initiative!

Lang Toun Cycles, based in Kirkcaldy, Fife, has launched a new e-bike subscription service to make it easier for people in Fife to ge... read more

first_691694 last_691694 Great news and fantastic support to help get more people out riding!

Great news and fantastic support to help get more people out riding!

Great ride down through
thorps bush and then old wharf road to high street to Toad Hall.
Russell and I had brunch there today. There was a breeze but not too windy.
After that we went ... read more

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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.

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Ride a bike rain or shine..hehehe

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My commute has always been a bit far, and sketchy for riding by bike even though I’ve always ridden quite a lot. The recent purchase of an e-bike has made it practical, except that it’s storm seaso... read more

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first_626988 last_626988 Glad you made it home safely

Glad you made it home safely

Finally had some nice weather so I take a nice bike riding to Beverley it was about 18-22km round trip. Can’t wait for my next adventure

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I enjoy getting as many people to ride as much as possible

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I’m Fatima, I moved to Blackpool after I qualified as a doctor but I’m originally from
Pakistan. I’ve been cycling since I was a child of around 3 or 4. I was tiny and the
bicycle that my f... read more

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first_483513 last_483513 WELL DUNE KEEP IT UP

WELL DUNE KEEP IT UP

After telling my cycling buddies I'm going to do it for what seems an age I've finally crushed my demon! Far easier than I'd built it up to be in my head and loved every minute of the ride 😎

Topic: A happy riding memory

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I had the privilege to bike ride and see some of the beautiful sights in Interlaken, Switzerland in June 2024. Bike riding provides a unique experience enabling you to be more in touch with your s... read more

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first_585950 last_585950 Looks amazing!!!

Looks amazing!!!

Holiday

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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There's no better feeling than passing all of the endless queues of stationery vehicles in St Helier , caught up in the constant roadworks and closures .

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We decided to cycle The Hebridean Way this year and use public transport to get to and from the start.
We had pre-booked the train from Dyce to Oban and 18 tickets to proof it (for 2 of us)!read more

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Shona Park Sounds like an awesome trip and lovely to meet some happy cyclists on the way (ie Happy Welsh girl! :) ) Thanks for sharing

Sounds like an awesome trip and lovely to meet some happy cyclists on the way (ie Happy Welsh girl! :) ) Thanks for sharing

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

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Enjoying the efficient bike circles (aka roundabouts) on the campus of UC Davis.

It's been a few years since I first saw the insane rail road tunnel online for the first time and I thought that'd be so cool to go there some time but at the same time it felt so far away. For the... read more

first_507630 last_507630 oooooop can't edit can I ooh well : it's the Brushy Mountain Tunnel @ X2FP+7M Rockmart, Georgia

oooooop can't edit can I ooh well : it's the Brushy Mountain Tunnel @ X2FP+7M Rockmart, Georgia

first_507630 last_507630 33.9731623,-84.9632902

33.9731623,-84.9632902

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

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Our bayou trails have lots of underpasses to cross big roads. And they’re great .. no stopping .. no cars .. and a quick ride downhill.

But after heavy rains low spots can have mud or dirt... read more

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first_318813 last_318813 Been there, done that. Hope you didn't get hurt.

Been there, done that. Hope you didn't get hurt.

We're working on building self-confidence and I think bike riding is a great addition to our parenting tool bag!!

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Ohm
Mountain ⛰️ adventure

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Here's my story: I just tore my derailleur to shreds.

I know, it's not much of a story. But it leads to an important question... Does anybody have a recommendation for repair work in North... read more

first_653512 last_653512 Natomas Bike Shop

Natomas Bike Shop

Enjoying the little things you find when you let the ride pause and look around. Bikes rule!
Davis to Sacramento, a nice found note when I paused to enjoy the sunset from the riverfront.

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I used to live in Cambodia and rode a simple acoustic bike everywhere. The weather there had two seasons, wet and dry. Wet season was very wet. Monsoons. I commuted by bike through monsoons and roa... read more

I've been so into eCargo biking lately. I bought a couple bikes from Virtue Cycles recently and they have totally improved the quality of life in our home. I take my dog to the dog park in them dai... read more

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The way I believe in the circle ⭕️ as the cycle exists.make the world better place for everyone to be happy 😃. Enjoy the ride with a lot of memories.

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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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My company bought me an e-bike. They wanted to reduce mileage claims, be more environmentally aware, and give me an incentive to be healthier - and around longer. Not that I was ill, but I was on a... read more

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