During these difficult times of Covid-19 it is important to offer support to those in need. When a lady in the village reached out asking for help as her cat was poorly I did not hesitate to offer ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
I'm alternating my one exercise stint a day into an ever quickening daily rota of...
Road Bike, Run, Mountain Bike. The kilos are coming off fa fast. Not only No Carbon, but no beer either. +/-... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Getting out on your bike is a safe way to experience the world outside while we're all self-isolating. And you never know what you might see! I cycled up towards Ditchling Beacon. Stopping to watch... read more
I am 73 and have cycled on average 3 times a week doing on average 70 to 100 miles a week when the weather permitting and this year I have set my self a target of 2020 miles as it is the year. Wit... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
I bought a new bike right before the lockdown to use in the London-to-Brighton ride, but then that got cancelled so it's been clocking up miles collecting groceries instead.
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
only started this month as got a secondhand bike and want to get health and fit me and my son are trying to do at least 50 miles a week to start with but my bike not that good :( but i am trying a... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
We ride locally, the Ribble Valley. It is a sad time and my thoughts go out to all.
When out with my wife Anne Marie, we cycle empty roads and lanes, it reminds me of the mid sixties. Clubs wer... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
So in this current crazy climate we find ourselves in, my husband was given a bag of flour from a local mill (used to be a baker) and made a whole batch of sourdough loaves. We hopped on our bikes ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Living and working in Somerset, cider is a way of life! I swapped my car for a bike to get my fix. I saved 0.01 tonnes of CO2. It soothes all your troubles away! #NoCarbon
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
For the first time in a long time I had intended to cycle in and out of work everyday this week but with the office closed for the foreseeable I've swapped my commute for an early morning ride, lov... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Doesn't matter where you are everywhere beyond your front door looks very inviting and appealing right now. We are all guilty of taking it for granted. As long as we respect and follow government a... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
With all that's going on, in terms of social distancing, staying at home and what have you, I decided to go out in the dark of the night. Car free, people free, just me and nature. It was a 1am rid... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Who knew thinks could change so much in just a couple of months...
Today is Mothers Day but one is meant to keep away just in case...
So I cycled the 25mile round trip.. it is 6am... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
I'm trying to avoid shopping unnecessarily, so hadn't been to the supermarket in almost 2 weeks. Our fridge was empty, and the rest of our food supplies were running low. We've been getting fruit a... read more
Although the corona virus is not a good thing. Something very positive has happened for our family. Due to the quietness of the country roads where we live, me and my son and me have been able to... read more
Only managed to get out on my bike once during the week to pick up a neighbours medication. By kept up the skills with YouTube indoor cycling through Spain and NZ and no Jet lag.
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Decided to get out and about, & made sure I kept to the 2m rule, not for social distancing reasons, but because I am so slow!
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
I feel I have to share my view of the world at the end of most of my bike rides... I'm a regular rider, either commuting 20 odd miles to work in Redruth or in a group so I miss that social side of ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
We ride locally, the Ribble Valley. It is a sad time and my thoughts go out to all.
When out with my wife Anne Marie, we cycle empty roads and lanes, it reminds me of the mid sixties. Clubs wer... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Every evening this week has been absolute bliss. Timing has fallen so when I clock of work and then hop on my bike it is the perfect time to chase the sunset down by the Exe Estuary. The amazing co... read more
I thought my #Ride Anywhere Week was totally thwarted as the family went into 14 day self isolation. However I dusted down a 1994 Raleigh Pioneer that's lain idle since 1995(!) and cycled circuits ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Working in social services, have been flat out at work today, enjoyed my one and only exercise of the day, a tonic for a heavy day and the stresses of the current situation. Lovely views over the G... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
This Monday marked my 7th day of iso and time to bring out the ebike! I set off from Sharrow in spring sunshine heading up towards Hathersage passing nine fit looking but grumpy cyclists on skinny ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
What a beautiful morning! Now spring is here I can finally make the ride to work & back in daylight without my lady wife fretting about me riding in the dark (I just don't, no-one needs the str... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
If the cafes are closed, take a stove, and a smart-cafe mug and make you own coffee on the go. Lovely little trip up Peddars way to Castle Acre and back testing out bike-packing bags and setup on... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
