Kids are more resilient than we give them credit for. These kids, aged 8 to 13, just biked from Hamilton to Christchurch!
26 days of cycling, usually around 50-60km per day, the biggest day was... read more
Topic: Ride with kids
I was delighted to hear that I was picked as one of the winners for the winter wheelers! Thank you so much, @lovetoride. This came at a time when I needed a pick-me-up due to a back injury. With th... read more
Topic: Other
I got to go to a national conference in Washington DC. Where I had one day to see the sites.
I rented bikes through Capital Bikeshare's day pass. Mapped my ride out on Google maps to exch... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
FASTER FASTER
I GO WITH FAST DOWN ROAD
NOW A MEAN MAN SAYS GET A HYBRID
WELL FLY AROUND ON THAT THEN
FASTER FASTER.
Topic: Other
De challenge nodigt we uit om meer te fietsen . De kou is niet erg maar altijd maar die regen . Ik ben nog nooit zo vaak nat geregend Joke
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
One of the great rides in New Zealand, and one of the best days I've had on my bike.
A little bit of planning, and you can see some of NZ's rail history, and our great wild environment.
Topic: A happy riding memory
Hi
So here is my story. I have riden a bike before as a 14 year old I used to ride the 3 miles across Cheltenham to school at least twice a day. But then as a teen riding a bike wasn't cool..
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I love to ride. Hope on my bike and it is me and the rode with pedestrians, cyclists, and cars. My goal was always ride every day of the Bike Challenge Month, whether it be a short ride for errand... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I live in sacramento. We like the Davis dealer where we bought our car, so we take it there for servicing. When I take the car in, I always bring my bike. I drop the car off mid- to late morning, ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
A bit chilly this morning, hard frost on everything.
Even though my face was crying with the cold, the rest of me was toasty.
I have a waterproof helmet cover and that really keeps my head... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
So happy to complete my goal before December.
I'm not stopping though gotta keep them legs working right through winter hopefully.
New year and a new goal to come.
Topic: Other
My noble steed having a well-earned rest at the half-way point of a longish day ride in glorious autumn weather.
Topic: A happy riding memory
Anyone else have a mental map of good places to forage on their routes?
I loaded up with some cute little windfall apples today :-)
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
I remember plotting my move to Houston, from Detroit, and wondering if I could live there sans automobile. After researching, including looking at walkable neighborhoods, bike & bus routes, and... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
I’m trying to bicycle every day in October, as part of the BikeTober competition. On Saturday, I was not near mystreet bike. Stepped into a bike shop and asked about their rental policy, which was... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Imagine the open road ahead of you, the wind in your hair, and the gentle whir of your bicycle's wheels. There's a certain freedom that comes with passonly riding a bicycle. It's just you, your bik... read more
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
In the small town of Pedalville, I lived as young boy. I was not like the other kids. I had a deep passion for bicycles. I loved everything about them - the way they moved, the freedom they offered... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Up at 5am has its rewards. My commute to Lilydale includes about half of the Warburton Rail Trail. To get to the trail involves a climb to Killara Hill. From the Winery gates I often watch sunrise ... read more
I recently went car free, which I've written about elsewhere on here. However, I've recently done some analysis of my ride data that showed up some interesting information. Firstly, a few facts:<... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
My husband and I bought ourselves some e-bikes in August after spending some time in France on e-bikes with my brother and his wife.
Absolutely loving it!
I am 61 and hubby turns 60 in Janu... read more
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
I do not consider myself to be particularly fit, I have arthritis in one knee and allergic asthma (tough to cycle when the pollen is blowing on my face )
So if you see wobbly cyclist, wheezin... read more
Today was a perfect cycle commute.
It looked like rain but it didn't happen.
The traffic was appalling, with new added roadworks, and extra traffic lights on St. Denys rd.
I like best,... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Calling all staff members of Banyule Community Health!
Join the ride from Darebin Parklands on Thurs 19 October and have a free breakfast at Cafe Alamein.
Log your rides to supp... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Willow Watering Hole is an amazing outdoor public space that encompasses wildlife and hiking and biking trails in Southwest Houston in Westbury.
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
Russell and I went down Harbour road which is a road in between the two area of a Golf Course in Motueka. We then went down a bike track beside the sea to bike past the Saltwater baths and down to... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
🚴🏻♀️ A place for fixing, refurbishing, adapting & donating bikes, and a learning space for those in need.
’It’s a hand-up, not a hand-out’. 🚴🏼
My name is Chris Foggin and I... read more
Topic: Other
Taupo Craters MTB Park was closed due to the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle, we waited and waited for it to open again. Bike Taupo did an amazing job, of clearing the trails and rebuilding. We ... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
You’ve got the Love to Ride app connected - you rock! Now’s a great time to go for a test ride, check your app, and make sure your rides are pulling across onto your profile. If you ever spot a rid... read more
Best wishes and happy cycling for 2024 everyone.
Topic: Other
Had a 5 mile ride in the dark Christmas eve. Really really windy I feel sorry for santa and his reindeer fighting through that wind tonight. I will make sure refreshments are left out for th... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Headed over to the Forest of Dean today for a ride with a friend on my retro Marin Shoreline Mountain Bike. We made the route up as we went along and was surprised to see the strava route map whic... read more
Topic: Other
Hey everyone,
My best friend showed me this awesome bike path around Frankley in New Plymouth. We biked up the road and into the bushes and it so beautiful! There is even a swing halfway throu... read more
Redbridge Cycling Campaign are leading a winter ride on Saturday 9th December, 10.30 from Wanstead Tea Hut to the Walthamstow Wetlands. It will be an easy ride, on quiet streets and off-road paths,... read more
That was a chilly little commute this morning!
Took a slightly different route to stay within the the houses rather than out on the exposed coast and found out it's all uphill!!
Glad I've o... read more
I have taken part on the Biketober Challenge for several years now in the Wollongong City Council Team.
It's a great way to ditch the car, save some money on petrol, tone up the leg muscle... read more
Topic: Other
I think that it was at Needham Lakes that I hit my nadir. We had pulled up abruptly on the beast (a Dawes Galaxy Twin Tandem that had been a successful drunken ebay bid a few years ago) and I’d lef... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
I find them tedious, and don't class their e-bike/small moped riders as cyclists. They ride on the pavements, firing through red lights and generally just giving all cyclists a bad name and therefo... read more
I live in a two person, one cat, zero car household. While I have long had the goal that I want to live my life without relying on a car to move in a city, I always expected that goal would be sati... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
I have had a wonderful month exploring on my bike during Biketober. Took this photo today in a local Melbourne park on a beautiful day which is also the last day of this wonderful event/challenge.
Topic: A happy riding memory
"Good cycling weather" the family said.
"Best day of the week" they said
"Go for it" they said
So I did.
Got to the bottom of my steep hill and it rained.....hmmmm!
Cycled alo... read more
During the deepest days of COVID lockdowns, my car was dramatically written off by another car, during the 3km drive to Karkarook Park. Second-hand car prices were very high, so I waited - using my... read more
Topic: Other
Ballarat has many hills
(not my favourite thing to climb)
BUT
- I always enjoy the downhill.
Does not matter which hill as long as the trip down is enjoyable.
Fis... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
Had always purchased expensive wet weather gear. Had an epiphany when I got a $126 hi viz from NZ safety. Have never stayed so dry! It may be ugly, but they can see me!
Topic: My commute by bike
1. Wat is jouw beste tip voor mensen om vaker naar het werk te fietsen?
Maak je fietsspullen (en evt een extra setje kleding) vast de avond van tevoren klaar. Je kunt dan 's ochtends lekke... read more
When Covid struck I lost my need, and likely desire, to ride to work. I therefore did not ride for several years. Post Covid I found I had developed an issue with my knee and thought exercise was d... read more
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
Supercharge your Saturday and join the team from Watermarc Greensborough for a free Group Outdoor Ride. Kicking off at 9am and travelling along the picturesque Plenty River Trail. All riders wel... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Back in April, my car developed a fault for which I couldn't find any spare parts. In addition, there were other issues, mostly not fixed due to parts unavailability. After a few months of trying... read more
Topic: Carbon Crushers
We used to have 3 Bike for our family, but during hurricane Harvey, we lost everything due to flooding. I am still looking for a used one. If someone like to sell a used bike with affordable price,... read more
Topic: Other
We started our all womens cycling club because, quite frankly, it's a lot of fun! We've riden all around Northern CA an are based out of Elk Grove, CA. We've met amazing people along our rides, s... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
