Decided to explore new trails today. As I set out I thought I might do 25 miles. First time for me on Del Rio Trail and these sections of the Sacramento River Trail. It's a shame these trails aren'... read more
Still have the commuter bike I bought in Fresno 30 years ago, and it still works fine. No commuting any more (3-7 miles each way in Fresno, 4ish miles each way to bus or light rail in Folsom). Back... read more
An unusual bicycle gets attention and starts conversations. Back in 1997, I needed a bike, as mine kept getting stolen, even though they were all second-hand and not fancy. I'd recently read M... read more
Topic: Other
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 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
So we (the Sacramento TMA) worked with the Department of Water Resources (one of our members) to throw a bike repair event for employees in the Natural Resources Building today. During the 3 hour ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
A couple years ago I rented a Bike and was so bad at riding it I thought that was that. I ride the stationary Bike at the gym and decided that does not get me as much exercise as running. So Bike r... read more
I quit riding for awhile due to the atmospheric rivers. Today was my first bike commute to work since I can't remember. I feel AMAZING! Everything seems positive, I didn't even need caffeine! Happ... read more
I like doing a loop through Old Town and across the bridges as part of my evening ride(s). The View from the I street bridge at night is amazing, even if the narrow sidewalk is a little treacherous... read more
I had a week off during bike month, I tested positive for Covid and self quarantined for 6 days until I tested negative. Yesterday was my first ride since testing negative and man it felt good to b... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
So as we all know… covid seems to be a constant and with that my tiny human with a heart condition can’t risk catching it. She’s a toddler and at two isn’t able to get vaccinated or do very much. A... read more
Topic: Ride with kids
My husband is in the hospital and since I bike there I’ve saved hundreds of dollars in visitor parking just this month. I even brought his duffle bag to him on my bike.
Plus the exercise and... read more
Topic: Carbon Crushers
When I met my partner I was an avid bike commuter. We lived in Seattle and I did not own a car. After we started dating, he bought a bike so he could ride with me. Almost all of our vacations in... read more
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
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
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
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 to cycle in May for Bike month at work, I thought I was just doing it for fun but it's great exercise and I always feel good after my rides. I'm not going too far but 3-4 miles but it's ... read more
It was a dreadful morning, but 2,000 riders showed up for the Wine Country ride, leaving from Santa Rosa. I purchased a space from a rider who could no longer participate. It was in the 40's th... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
My daughter and her boyfriend visited Shannon and I. I have extra bikes, so we set them up, and rode to Old Sac, saw some murals, and then grabbed food on the way home. Shannon tracked the milage... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
We loaded our vintage bicycles on the back of my little Impreza and headed north. The poor steel steeds were getting plummeted by the rain for most of those miles, and on the way home as well. The ... read more
Topic: Other
Had a great outing with a group of Cycle Folsom cyclists. The theme of the day was vintage bikes. Rode 36 miles through the El Dorado foothills with our classic bikes. I’m the rider to the far righ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
My kids are fairly attached to their electronics and like to hide in their rooms. I’ve tried a number of ways to get them up and out; some things work better than others. Yesterday it was dragging ... read more
Topic: Ride with kids
My mom had a stroke in 2018 and lost feeling in her right side, she has regained it and can now hold on to the handle bars :) We went on a short bike cruise to see how she does and she loves it! No... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
What a wonderful way to kick off the Fall season with a bicycle tour of Jacksonville, Oregon with my amazing California friends.
Topic: A happy riding memory
I live in Bearsden in Glasgow. I started cycling in 2015, when I became fed up of slow buses sitting in traffic and realised cycling was a faster way around the city.
I really enjoy being in th... read more
I live in Aberdeen
I started cycling again during the pandemic to compliment my running when sources of enjoyment & activity were reduced, it took off from there!
My favourite thing abo... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Always cycled since I was young to get around, and started commuting by bike and really getting into it properly in 2017.
The best thing about cycling is the freedom; being able to jump o... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
È cominciata così…
è la didascalia della mia foto profilo, caricata nei giorni scorsi…
Sì è cominciata così la passione per la bicicletta, raccogliendo incoscientemente l’invito d... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Partiti da Carpenedo in bici in un giorno di fine estate abbiamo seguito la ciclabile fino ad Altino e poi proseguito fino a Caposile, una meraviglia ! I bambini erano stanchi quel giorno e ce li s... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
I love cycling in the winter! In London, it used to be rare to see cyclists around in winter, that is no longer the case. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, and with the rise of electric bikes, cycling h... read more
Topic: Other
Big shout-out to Aztec Bikes near Bow 🚲
Independent bike shops are getting rare these days, and this one’s a proper find. It’s close to my office and every time I’ve rocked up with an issu... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
I encouraged everyone to ride a bike, in all weather. Bike riding helps clear your mind and provides a calm, peaceful feeling, which supports overall health, particularly brain health. Focusing on... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Watch out for Snoopy's in and around Fleet Street this Christmas. 12 in all. Map available Fleet Street Quarter website.
Topic: Other
A few years ago l collapsed on my bicycle and ended up with a triple heart bypass. I am now back as a volunteer rider for Cycling UK in Aberdeen.
I take people on small rides to give them ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
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Kia ora,
My name is Scott, I have been living with a permanent lower back injury that has affected the function of my right leg since 2014. My injury has resulte... read more
After the AWS problems last weekend, October 18-19 2025, I noticed an error on Monday 20th when I tried to log a ride. I tried again, and again, and later in the day I tried again. What I did not n... read more
Topic: Other
Last year a friend let me borrow their hybrid bike - lightweight, fast, FUN. I instantly fell in love. Shortly after, I purchased my own (secondhand, my usual choice). Riding felt like - and still ... read more
I have been cycling 🚴 since P1 and I like going fast on my bike.🚲
I live in Duntocher just under a mile from school which is mostly downhill so it's uphill on the way home!
At weekends, li... read more
I live in Kingswells and decided to get a bike due to the bus service in the area. I applied for a bike through the Cycle to Work scheme and began cycling, to my work, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary last... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
The drop to kindy is so special with my pre-schooler when we go on my bike. The excitement in the 3 year old is infectious. With a ready grin - he dons the helmet and gets ready to sit on my bike. ... read more
Topic: Ride with kids
Quest'estate durante il nostro viaggio in Sri Lanka abbiamo scelto di girare per i templi di Polonnaruwa in biciletta con la nostra bambina di 5 anni e non potevamo scegliere mezzo migliore.
Se... read more
December begon nog redelijk zacht, maar werd steeds kouder.
Mijn club organiseerde ter gelegenheid van Serious Request een fietstocht van Zwolle naar 's-Hertogenbosch, met als doel het overhand... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
It’s Christmas. And what do we always do at Christmas? – over-indulge! I find the best way to clear the mind of its post-Christmas fog; to detox all the rubbish I have consumed; to get fresh air i... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
We went to the Kidical mass Annual Glow Ride this weekend. It is one of my favourite community events, over 70+ people attended and cycled around southampton city centre. The kids loved it and we g... read more
I love being off road in the countryside and commenced a DIY C2C mainly off road via Solway Firth/The Wall/Forest/Tyne in the summer. Unfortunately I had to halt at Hexham to return to Preston &... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Kia ora,
My name is Scott, I have been living with a permanent lower back injury that has affected the function of my right leg since 2014. My injury has resulted in being unable to ride a... read more
Love our bike rides around our beautiful home here on the sunshine coast
Topic: Ride with kids
I cycle to the train station 5 days a week and then commute to work on my bike when I get off . .After a day's work the last place I want to be is sat on the floor when there are free seats becaus... read more
Riding in cemeteries is an underrated adventure by bike in spooky season and beyond. Tranquil landscaping, light traffic and winding roads make cemeteries ideal spots to enjoy a peaceful ride. Mean... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
