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

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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

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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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Life better in the morning rides because I get to take in the Freemont bridge view of the water and the rowers. Early morning calm waters and depending on the time of year I get to see the sun rise... read more

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first_515931 last_515931 hey Tom, 100% agreement there! Every morning has it's own flare, it's own dawn. For many it may seem mundane, but my mor... read more

hey Tom, 100% agreement there! Every morning has it's own flare, it's own dawn. For many it may seem mundane, but my morning commute on the SF Bay Trail is what makes heading to work a great start to the day ahead! of course going home...

first_113675 last_113675 Agreed! Dawn on the lakeshore path was the highlight of my work day.

Agreed! Dawn on the lakeshore path was the highlight of my work day.

Motionless emotions through the journey of by cycling riding.

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From ENVECO's blog
"Europe’s leading tricycle manufacturer, Jorvik Tricycles has partnered with Enveco NW Environmental Services, to provide them with a range of tricycles to improve its stree... read more

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first_717522 last_717522 That’s a really good idea using trike and trailer. Make sure the battery is tipped up!

That’s a really good idea using trike and trailer. Make sure the battery is tipped up!

I just completed on 21st April 2024, 480 Mile 7 day bike ride from Leith to Leigh on Sea in memory of my son Archie aged 5, who sadly passed away from DIPG in January 2023. Raising money for severa... read more

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first_290791 last_290791 Sorry to hear of your loss. Congratulations on completing your challenge. A big well done!

Sorry to hear of your loss. Congratulations on completing your challenge. A big well done!

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first_635233 last_635233 What an inspirational story. Thank you so much for sharing it. I'm so sorry for your loss.

What an inspirational story. Thank you so much for sharing it. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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Got my buddy out on his new to him used bike! Hope to have him in as the 2nd member of the Hoboken Cycling Club soon! Join to watch our progress!

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I’m approaching 60 and I have been missing a sustainable workout routine that provided good health both from a physical and mental standpoint. About three years ago I started riding and have rece... read more

first_659654 last_659654 Noice!

Noice!

After finding my forgotten bike and motivated by the opportunity to win a prize for each day ridden I signed up to take part in the latest challenge through work.

Although the weather was ... read more

Hi all always wanted to visit Iceland and see there interesting places, maybe someone has already traveled there, and know - in what interesting places can be reached by bike.

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As the morning sun rose over Aberdeen, casting a golden glow upon the city streets, I and my friend stood ready, bicycles at the ready, anticipation bubbling within us like a freshly uncorked bottl... read more

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At a cycle park, well, me and my brother managed to race against each other, but then we heard screaming. We realised it was our sister rushing behind us... Thankfully, with our bikes, we managed t... read more

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The last 2 years I have been riding for the young man pictured in the attachment below. He has fought the fight with everything he had to offer. Through his courage and a community committed to hi... read more

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This is Robert. Robert cycles several times a week with us at simplycycling. Since he started his journey he has recorded every mile in a hand written journal. We had a little presentation to celeb... read more

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first_569661 last_569661 Well done, Robert! Impressive achievement 👏🏻👏🏻🏅🎉🥳

Well done, Robert! Impressive achievement 👏🏻👏🏻🏅🎉🥳

I took my beautiful daughter to the child minder for the first time today. We rode in the cargo bike and what a wonderful start to the week it was! The sun is shining. The sky is blue and people co... read more

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I realised that my commute to work In Hamilton (usually about 14 minutes by car) could be totally different by bike, as I could make use of the amazing Waikato River Te Awa trail. The Aotearoa Bik... read more

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We hired bikes for 24 hours and discovered this great place in the best way. Only the very crowded tourist heart better on foot, otherwise there is a fantastic network of paths all over the city. A... read more

Our not-for-profit community preschool is running its annual Trike-a-Thon this Saturday. We are fundraising for a new bike track with better drainage, so the track is accessible to our Tamariki all... read more

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Loving the fact I can travel to work faster by bike than by taking the car! I feel very satisfied as I zoom past the stationery traffic stuck in the morning and evening traffic jams. All viwed from... read more

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Again being an ebike commuter paid dividends when the Port Hills were ablaze again.
All Motor vehicles were stopped from getting into the Suburb but my trusty ebike took me thru to the cordon w... read more

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There are many moments in our own 'journey' with cycling. I remember learning to do without stabilisers in our back garden when I was young, riding no hands, doing a paper round, riding to school..... read more

We hired bikes and discovered the lovely Casa de Campo then the very impressive new infrastructure along the Rio Manzanares. And the weather was fantastic too!

first_650891 last_650891 Amazing Rosanna!

Amazing Rosanna!

“For me riding a bicycle helps me to become aware of the elements and landscapes around me. It’s a form of mobile meditation and a test of endurance when it its rainy and windy”. - Paula López

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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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My friends and family rode with me in the Chico Wildflower ride on April 28, 2024! What a blast and what a well supported event! We rode the Valleyflower route which was 30 miles. The ride had lots... read more

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first_574000 last_574000 Hey! I was there with a bunch of friends (not from Sacramento). Better weather would have made for a better ride, unfortuna... read more

Hey! I was there with a bunch of friends (not from Sacramento). Better weather would have made for a better ride, unfortunately. We did the metric 100.

Last week I met John from Blackpool eBike Hire in his amazing shop on Talbot Road. He's recently unearthed a piece of Blackpool history on his walls and uncovered a beautiful set of original tiling... read more

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I finally found a way to reduce flats significantly.

I commute in an area of heavy industry. Poorly maintained roads fully of glass, nails, and screws were leading to multiple flats per m... read more

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Amy of the Marathon tires are great for avoiding flats.

I completed my Rhod confidence course on the 6th April thru learn to ride and ECC instructors.
I would recommend anyone who has just started cycling again to take this course the instruct... read more

Yesterday was excellent, weather, fun, scenery, type one fun. We cycled from Cambridge, to Wicken Fen on to the lcknield way through Cavenham heath, Kings Forest and on to Knettershall Heath where ... read more

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first_423832 last_423832 Brilliant! - Have you tried The Wolf Way bikepacking route around Suffolk? - see wolfwaysuffolk.com for more info. 🙂

Brilliant! - Have you tried The Wolf Way bikepacking route around Suffolk? - see wolfwaysuffolk.com for more info. 🙂

I’m approaching 60 and I have been missing a sustainable workout routine that provided good health both from a physical and mental standpoint. About three years ago I started riding and have rece... read more

I started cycling in lockdown 2020, I was encouraged to cycle from my experience when travelling and seeing other places having great culture of cycling - there's so much freedom in it
Cycle Co... read more

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At my last job I helped organize Bike to Work day for a county of 3.2 million people. Since moving to Ithaca NY, a town of 32,000 people, I've been adapting to a less massive bike scene. It's easy ... read more

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first_704046 last_704046 Check out the Cornell Outdoor Education Website for more information! or feel free to contact me @ 518-935-0717!

Check out the Cornell Outdoor Education Website for more information! or feel free to contact me @ 518-935-0717!

first_704581 last_704581 It's fantastic to hear about your initiative to revitalize Bike to Work/School Day in Ithaca! Transitioning from organizin... read more

It's fantastic to hear about your initiative to revitalize Bike to Work/School Day in Ithaca! Transitioning from organizing events for a large county to a smaller town like Ithaca definitely presents its own unique opportunities and challenges, but it sounds like you're making great strides in bringing the community together around biking. Creating a sense of camaraderie among local cyclists and promoting bike safety and awareness are essential steps towards fostering a thriving biking culture in Ithaca. Offering free bike repairs and prizes for visiting multiple pit stops adds a fun and engaging element to the event, encouraging participation and reinforcing positive biking habits. Tabling locations across Cornell Campus, especially near popular spots like the Dairy Bar, are sure to attract attention and draw in participants from both the university and the broader community. Collaborating with local bike clubs and shops further strengthens the event's impact and promotes a sense of unity within the biking community. May 3rd sounds like it will be a fantastic day filled with activities and opportunities for cyclists of all levels to come together and celebrate biking. Best of luck with the event, and here's to a successful Bike to Work/School Day in Ithaca!

As the title suggested, I found a phone and reunited it with it's owner.
Hower, what makes this remarkable is that I found the phone in the on-road cycle path, on a 100km/h road, during morning... read more

I've previously mentioned how circumstances got me back on the bike last year. Since buying my ebike in August last year, I've ridden almost 4500 km on it. I love the bike and the riding experien... read more

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Completed my first duathlon on Sunday to celebrate St Patricks Day!
2.5km run, 12.3km bike ride and then another 2.5km run.
Nasty weather on the cycle down there but cleared up nicely for t... read more

first_692635 last_692635 Well done Dave let me know when you do it next time and I will join you! Vic.

Well done Dave let me know when you do it next time and I will join you! Vic.

I moved to Cambridge in 1999 as a young adult, and after commuting by bus for a while I switched to cycling, and have been a transport cyclist ever since. When I had a baby I stopped cycling for a ... read more

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I work in the Centre of Cambridge, 8am- 4pm Monday to Friday. I used to drive everyday from my home in Haverhill to my work. Leaving work at 4pm it used to take me 25 minutes to cover 2.8 miles thr... read more

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first_419714 last_419714 This is really good, a lot of traffic could be cut from town and city centres if more people realised that "last few miles"... read more

This is really good, a lot of traffic could be cut from town and city centres if more people realised that "last few miles" commuting is really easy! There needs to be more done from councils to promote "last few miles" commuting. All "Park and Rides" should advertise it. However I think the bus companies probably stop it happening or have a conflict of interest, hence why you dont see it more. there is a whole secret world of people who do this, me included!.

Most amazing cycle trail -- spectacular scenery and lots of fun physical challenges -- although best part by far was meeting golden-oldies were totally kicking it -- So, so inspiring -- If you ever... read more

Somehow having a toddler on the back gives a perfectly valid excuse to blast some tunes on the bike... From Disney bangers to fat freddys, bring on the day!

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So, I booked a weekend in Christchurch with goal of finding 'the bike'. I walked Sumner/Redcliffs pathway (Happy place no. 1 the beach)Then returned the next day to 'christen' my new bike on the sa... read more

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first_290447 last_290447 Where are you today?

Where are you today?

I saw my neighbours outside with their wee one on his little balance bike.
I looked at my box of unused pavement chalk sitting around and knew what needed to happen.
Some time and a combine... read more

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Took on a challenge for myself this year to keep up with the gym (35 day challenge) and getting out for rides on my bike, whilst increasing how often I bike to work and home. Been a successful few ... read more

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I've started taking the kids to school by bike this year and love how excited they get! On bike days they are out of the door in record time, eager to get pedalling. We're enjoying it so much, we'v... read more

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first_652969 last_652969 This is great! Xx

This is great! Xx

The Aotearoa Bike Challenge has got not just me but my husband out and about biking on the weekends. It is amazing how many individuals, couples and families are out enjoying a bit of free air and ... read more

“Benefits of riding on the trails for me the adrenaline and not being stuck on a couch or in a bar, it’s great for your mental health too“ - Te Mauri Tini

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