Over the last 9 months I've been training for the Three Peaks Challenge.
I have fibromyalgia which it has caused me great pain for much of my life, but I made a decision a few years ago that I... read more
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I just don't get it. How can I get more of my coworkers involved? We have a lot of daily commuters at work and I posted flyers at the bike racks. Even tried bribes with a basket of stickers. This h... read more
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My family explored the UC San Diego campus today. What a fun way to end SANDAG Bike Anywhere Week! #BikeAnywhereSD
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I am very happy that my Norcal sister rides bikes with her sons and wife. Fortunately I have enough bikes and helmets so we can ride when they come down to visit. It's a joy to watch my nephews gro... read more
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My mom wanted us to go for a #familyride for Mother's Day. I love my mom!
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Corinium Dobunnorum Loop of the Cotswolds- a step back in time exploring the deserted lanes of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Today's commute took us to Cirencester - the forecast... read more
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Having not rode a bike since I was 16 years old, 20 years on during the first COVID lockdown I rediscovered the joy of Bicycle riding!
I was lucky enough to be able to borrow an electric b... read more
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now i have lots of time I go riding sunday morning I put it on facebook and tell the new riders it's short easy ride and I carry tools for minor repairs. lot are interested but only a odd one turns... read more
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I joined a group of people on Saturday that LOVE TO RIDE. They aren't racing, they like to stop and smell the tulips, and take a few pictures along the way. They probably average 10 mph, and th... read more
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Got my son off training wheels at 3 years old. Now he kicks my butt on the hills and still expects me to buy lunch!
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Well after a year at my new job and commuting by bike, One of my co-workers got themselves an E-bike and they are commuting to work with me at 5am. Now I am taking all sorts of different routes hom... read more
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Let me just say I’m not a fan of the sore butt that comes when I pedal my 2wheeler. But I solved that problem. Just recently I bought a used/new/never ridden Terratrike Rover. It’s an entry level ... read more
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Closed out Women's History Month with an all-about-sisterhood-solidarity ride around the Rogers' Railyard Loop! No one left behind, casual pace, all bikes were welcome. Kids and families too!
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The concept of Love to Ride is simple, straight forward and a fun way to encourage people and children to jump on their bikes and exercise for at least 15 minutes. The team behind the scenes are al... read more
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Nearly four years ago my father was terminally ill. I discovered mountain biking through a friend's encouragement and never looked back! It's a great way to unwind, chat, forgot about stuff, get fi... read more
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Thanksgiving Day 2020 I borrowed a friend’s adult trike;
I was amazed ... the wind in my hair; the freedom to travel distances I was unable to walk (diabetic neuropathy Issues in my feet)
T... read more
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I rode a bike everywhere as a kid, but put it aside after college. I was a runner for 35+ years. I began riding again to give my feet a chance to recover from plantar fasciitis and got hooked. So m... read more
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I have almost never been a fast cycler. Even when I was going full tilt, there were always other people going faster. I no longer have any bikes with drop handlebars. I like to sit up and look at t... read more
I have decided this year with a friend to ride John '0' Groats to Lands end.
Just to add some more excitement and a challenge we will be doing it on a Tandem, of which nether of us have ever ri... read more
I Ride because 17 Years Later and I am Still Cancer Free!!!
I love nature and nothing beats riding in the Tampa Bay Area.
So many options for riding and paths to choose from. From Seaside/... read more
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I think that my eight year old son sums it up with this quote which he put on a poster which he made for his classroom recently.
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Getting motivated to pedal outside in the winter can be tough, so when the weather forecast called for sunshine; I checked out Cascade’s Free Group Rides calendar and quickly signed up for a ride t... read more
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It's getting to be quite the institution, the annual "Bike gang" ride from various parts of Christchurch to the Nostalgia Festival at Ferrymead. Today was my first time going to the festival and of... read more
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Did you know that using a bike is up to five times more efficient than walking?
As a matter of fact, an unaided human does pretty well in terms of efficiency as a function of body weight,... read more
During lockdown I was able to support a visually impaired employee to get back out on the bike, this had a positive impact to both him and his pilot.
https://www.sustrans.org.uk/our-blog/person... read more
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I first helped my office (Henderson Engineers- Bentonville, AR) with last years September bike challenge. I did not own a bike at the time and had to borrow a coworkers bike in order to get some mi... read more
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A year ago, a few months into the pandemic I realized that I was not moving in the right direction. In fact, I wasn't moving at all. We spent all day on Teams calls and then plopped into a chair - ... read more
I started riding to improve my health and control my diabetes. I've come a long way and so grateful I found cycling. Happy to report 125lbs later my diabetes is gone.
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Two rides this Sunday, a morning and a afternoon ride!
10 AM ride:
𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿: David Felfoldi
𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞: Intermediate Adventurer (12 miles)
𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭: Ashford Park
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐢𝐧... read more
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Beautiful Britain By Bike - Day Three.
A historic tour of Somerset & Dorset.
Today's commute took us to Somerton, Ancient Royal Town of Wessex. Our adventure began under blue skie... read more
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A historic tour of Somerset & Dorset.
Today's commute took us to Somerton, Ancient Royal Town of Wessex. Our adventure began under blue skies as we set off towards the old Roman town o... read more
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Sean from San Diego Bike Coalition promoting “Bike Anywhere Week”
for Channel 8. Story airs Monday, May 10!
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I had a chance to visit the Flower Fields recently. They just opened to the public this year. If you are near I-5 in Carlsbad I would encourage you to stop by and take in the beauty of these flower... read more
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I puzzles me as to why anyone would not enjoy riding a bike. Being out doors and riding with the wind in your face is an exhilarating feeling. I encourage everyone to get out and ride. In the morni... read more
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It’s Saturday and the #lovetoride scavenger hunt is still going. We got a late morning start, but we’ve accomplished to find the clues that we’re just added. We only had to double back once. But no... read more
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I was reading about riding safety in the dark, and lots of people said that we are very good a recognising and seeing faces, so I thought I would combine this idea with reflective details.
Wi... read more
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Sycamore Gap is a special place, so special that thousands of people around the world visit.
But not on my cycle ride to visit this special place, the Sill was closed the military road was felt... read more
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12 friends on Bikes/Trikes formed a ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE 3/17/21. We decorated on another’s bikes& trikes and rode through the neighborhoods for a delightful memory, GREAT FUN and EXERCISE.
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I don't get to see my cousin Jeannie in Virginia often, but we keep in touch via Facebook. She saw my biking posts and started riding again too! We motivate each other to keep riding and I love ha... read more
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December 2020 I purchased my adult tricycle
Thanksgiving Day I rode my friend #1Marty’s adult tricycle
3 days later I ordered my own
#2Deborah and #3...I started riding together thro... read more
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A newish friend who hasn't cycled since childhood (and is now 48) has been trying to get fit and lose weight. They had bought a brand new bike three years ago but hadn't wanted to go out on their ... read more
A roadside fox in Harford County, pouncing on a mouse;
Ducks in a Dutch canal, scrambling for twigs to protect the eggs in their floating nest;
A lizard in the Bahamas, enjoying the sun lik... read more
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I love getting up before the rest of the family and stretching my legs on the bike, especially on mornings like today. The sun had just broken and the light was a golden colour. Not many out on the... read more
I ride for those that have died. I have been riding and fundraising for fallen officers for the last 5 years. Through Law Enforcement United and the Police Unity Tour. This September, I will be ... read more
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Love to Ride invites us to tell our story:
My first bike was one my younger brothers and
I assembled out of neighborhood scrap bike parts. I would have been about 14; just in my 2nd d... read more
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Started riding a bike to commute to work about 7 years ago at 39 having not ridden since being a kid. I couldn't turn right, fell off twice in one day and remember disbelieving a friend who told m... read more
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Since living in Hamilton riding with the kids has been a big part or our spare time. One thing I love about cycling is how cheap it can be, especially compared with motorized transport. I bought a ... read more
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Started riding my bike seriously June 25, 2016. So from June 25, 2016 and up to yesterday, Feb 10, 2021, I have rode my bikes a total of 20,001 miles so far......
I started riding back in 2016... read more
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I have become really unfit and sedentary over the last few years, but I bought a simple bike and have started biking to work - it's less than a kilometre, but walking has been a challenge due to pl... read more
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