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
Since October last year ive not owned or had access to a car. It started out of need due to my situation at the time. I had thought that id use a mixture of cycling and public transport for a few w... read more
Topic: Carbon Crushers
We had a blast celebrating Pasadena Bike Month in May of 2026!
In Pasadena, CA we had a full month of rides and events, including biking movies, group rides, and learn to ride classes. Th... read more
I had intended cycling a lot more this Bike Month 2026, sadly I couldn't find the motivation to get out on the bike until the last week. Various technical problems with both of my bikes and the lac... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
After completing the 100km London run on Saturday 9 May, I travelled up to Newcastle to begin the second part of the challenge — cycling to all 20 Premier League stadiums in support of City in the ... read more
This story begins on the 28th of August 2018 when I was out riding my motorcycle 🏍️ and was hit by a woman who ran a red light 🚦 while texting and driving...I awoke from a coma eight (8) days later... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Nothing beats Seattle when the sun decides to show up! I spent the day cruising down the Burke-Gilman yesterday, and honestly, the vibe was perfect. The air was warm, the trees were a bright green,... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
[Sana Ahmed is UCLA Transportation's Active Transportation Planner.]
Ride Your Way to Wellness During Bike Month at UCLA!
Making headway on mental health can start by simply hopp... read more
Total complete genuine and complete the joy I feel as my heart beats faster and as I taste the air the ambiance my bicycle has taken me like the greens of sand on the beach always moving rhythmical... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
I first started cycling in 2007, riding casually with occasional longer rides. Most of my rides were 20–50 km, with my longest around 78 km, I rode 1–2 times per week. It was enjoyable, but climbin... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Since the age of 12 I biked everywhere, to school, to the scouts, for fun. Then to work and around indoor cycle tracks in the UK. 45 years on, and now living in NZ Christchurch just after the earth... read more
Nō te 22 o Pēpuere māua ko tōku hoa a Maaka i eke paihikara ai mō 100 km. I te mau māua i ngā tīhate kaupapa Māori, arā, ko ngā tīhate o Te Kapa Haka o Te Mouri, e kīia ana "Kia kaha te reo Māori".... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Went to San Felipe BC, Mexico for a few days. Took the touring bike. Paved areas and some dirt roads were decent, good food, very nice sunrises, saw some interesting things. Overall a good trip. Sa... read more
Sometimes have to fly down South just for the day for work - great to be able to avoid the traffic, enjoy the early morning/evening views over the Manukau harbour and securely lock up for the day a... read more
Ormai da anni ho scoperto la bici gravel e abitando del Piovese il fiume Brenta è per me un'infrastruttura che sfrutto spesso nelle due direzioni possibili. Ma andare verso Nord nella direzione di ... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
Questi bei 151Km immerso nel verde e nella campagna. Superare i propri limiti è un must.
Topic: A happy riding memory
My daughter has been supporting me in the weekends to get out and do some bike rides. She is only 7 but biked with me from home to Port Chalmers. I was fully expecting her to want a lift from dad o... read more
Topic: Ride with kids
I live in Old Stratford and I learned to cycle when I was five. I commuted daily for a couple of years, but now I only manage to cycle to work once or twice a month
Being outdoors and exercisi... read more
Feedback from female rider in Bracknell:
I live in Great Hollands and I have always had a bike but took up cycling as a hobby 9 years ago.
I like the social element riding , eating... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
A lot of my friends are bike riders especially for transportation. Living close to Boundary Rd Bridge makes it easy for me to get into the city but not so by bike for me yet.
I was triall... read more
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
I had a tricycle that I rode in the garden when I was 3 and I could then ride a bicycle without stabilizers when I was 5
I enjoyed riding with my dad to town, to the common and other fun ride... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Feedback from a female rider in East Renfrewshire - I commute to the East End of Glasgow for work 3 times per week. I try to commute by bike as often as possible.
I started commuting by bike t... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
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
I could get up earlier than I have to and catch the bus on someone else's timetable, sit in the car and get miserable and frustrated in traffic, or be out in the elements enjoying six miles of off-... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Have you ever wanted to build a bike that could traverse any obstacle? In Humboldt County, we have the Kinetic Sculpture Grand Championship Race (kineticgrandchampionship.com). These bikes have to ... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Last week I walked part of the Kintyre Way, an 100-mile walking route that zigzags the Kintyre Peninsula in Argyll, in Scotland.
I wanted to share my story because if you have the opportu... read more
Topic: Other
Most of my life, I have work jobs with late shifts. One thing that I have always enjoyed about them is the night time commute home. I love riding when I see more foxes, raccoons, or opossums than I... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Found this funny photo I took of my kiddo's Strider bike on the back of my trailer, so I could drop him at daycare with his wheels for Bike Day at the school on my way to work. I love that he loves... read more
Topic: Ride with kids
Total complete genuine and complete the joy I feel as my heart beats faster and as I taste the air the ambiance my bicycle has taken me like the greens of sand on the beach always moving rhythmical... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
Boxing Day 2023 changed everything. My little sister passed away, and with her, it felt like a piece of me went too. The months that followed were heavy and motionless , I couldn’t bring myself to ... read more
Topic: Other
Every weekday morning, I wake up early to get ready for work. After getting dressed and eating a quick breakfast, I grab my helmet and head outside to my bike. Instead of driving a car or taking th... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Our 2026 season started with a great group of 19 riders to explore The William Morris Museum in Waltham Forest and the nearby Wetlands nature reserve. We run 20-25 rides a year and encourage famili... read more
Last year 2025 I biked from leeston to Springfield. Second day to Arthur's pass in a head wind, then down hill to kumara and a days rest. Then to ikamatua where a $20 burger and chips was ridiculou... read more
Lock up and then safely head for a swim at Browny's pool and a drink at Wynyard Pavilion. #Lockydock
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Ormai da anni ho scoperto la bici gravel e abitando del Piovese il fiume Brenta è per me un'infrastruttura che sfrutto spesso nelle due direzioni possibili. Ma andare verso Nord nella direzione di ... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
Uno splendido giro gravel di due giorni con partenza da Mestre San Giuliano ed arrivo a Trieste lungo percorsi sterrati, ciclabili e strade a bassissimo traffico.
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Topic: Other
Seperated Cycle path most of the way for me and a free sheltered lock next to the terminal. Pretty decent. There are also paid lockers you could use for your gear... in the other capark unfortunately
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
It has been an active start to the year for me, the hubby and our mates!
We wanted to kick off the year with a refreshed state of mind and with intent to improve our overall health and wel... read more
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
I live in Camberley and in 1986 I did my 1st bike race.
My favourite thing about cycling is the bikes, I have always been into bicycles and riding different bikes. It's about getting to know yo... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Over the weekend Nick Cave graced our shores for two exclusive shows in Wellington. I thought about it for a moment, checked the tattoo of him on my forearm, and figured I should probably go. The o... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I have returned to the locky dock site in Ponsonby where the lovely people set upto show people how to use them. I had longingly looked at the docks around the city, but had no idea. Theft of my bi... read more
Topic: Other
I live on Furzton Lake in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. I started cycling back in 1995 when I was a surgical trainee in London. Once I became a consultant surgeon and got a permanent job in Milto... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
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
