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Image for story Coast to coast in 2024

Coast to coast in 2024

My daughter wanted to complete a cycling challenge before going to university this autumn, so she planned the route between 3 youth hostels and we cycled together for four days in fantastic weather... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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Image for story Blackpool Ride the light

Blackpool Ride the light

Rain or shine in blackpool ride the light last august 27

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Freedom comes on two wheels !

Freedom comes on two wheels !

I’m Fatima, I moved to Blackpool after I qualified as a doctor but I’m originally from
Pakistan. I’ve been cycling since I was a child of around 3 or 4. I was tiny and the
bicycle that my f... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story Amazing Ebikes for hire on Talbot Road

Amazing Ebikes for hire on Talbot Road

Last week I met John from Blackpool eBike Hire in his amazing shop on Talbot Road. He's recently unearthed a piece of Blackpool history on his walls and uncovered a beautiful set of original tiling... read more

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Image for story Our 'Bike Bus'

Our 'Bike Bus'

I've started taking the kids to school by bike this year and love how excited they get! On bike days they are out of the door in record time, eager to get pedalling. We're enjoying it so much, we'v... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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My Bike story

I've been riding bikes since I was knee high to a grasshopper. Then I grew up and learned to drive. Drove everywhere and heavily relied on my car, even for those short distances to the local shops.... read more

Topic: Other

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Image for story Ride the lights

Ride the lights

Pouring rain we left the airport area and did the whole ride!

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Sunshine

Sunshine

Ride a bike rain or shine..hehehe

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Cycling is for everyone !

Cycling is for everyone !

My name is Tony, I’m from Salford and moved to Blackpool a few years ago to be near
family. I’ve been a cyclist for years and love to cycle whenever I get the chance! I
regularly take my li... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story ENVECO Blackpool launches fleet of Jorvik Tricycles!

ENVECO Blackpool launches fleet of Jorvik Tricycles!

From ENVECO's blog
"Europe’s leading tricycle manufacturer, Jorvik Tricycles has partnered with Enveco NW Environmental Services, to provide them with a range of tricycles to improve its stree... read more

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Image for story Winning a cycle safety award

Winning a cycle safety award

I was 12 when I won a local cycling award for safety. I went on to attend a regional competition in Fleetwood. I have enjoyed cycling since my tricycle, small wheeled bike, tracker bit like a Chop... read more

Topic: Other

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Story of fear and bravery

So roughly about 11 years ago i used to love to ride my bmx and my 26er like an idiot (Thought i was Emil lol)
but anyway i had a nasty accident and this put the FEAR into getting back on a bik... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Been 20yrs since I was last on a bike

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

Image for story Philip's commitment to riding to work!

Philip's commitment to riding to work!

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

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Image for story Locky Docks make riding to the airport possible

Locky Docks make riding to the airport possible

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

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Image for story Locky Docks

Locky Docks

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

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Image for story Why I Cycle

Why I Cycle

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

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Image for story Quicker than a bus

Quicker than a bus

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

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story Why I cycle :)

Why I cycle :)

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

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Image for story PHD student at RGU feedback from Winter Wheelers

PHD student at RGU feedback from Winter Wheelers

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

Image for story E' cominciata così...

E' cominciata così...

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

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Image for story A Caposile in bici!

A Caposile in bici!

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

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Ride to work in the winter

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

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Image for story Aztec Bikes

Aztec Bikes

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

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Biking and Brain Health

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

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Image for story Snoopy Trail

Snoopy Trail

Watch out for Snoopy's in and around Fleet Street this Christmas. 12 in all. Map available Fleet Street Quarter website.

Topic: Other

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Image for story From the heart

From the heart

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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Wanting to Ride Again 🚲

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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

Topic: Other

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Image for story AWS outage weekend and doubled up log entries

AWS outage weekend and doubled up log entries

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

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The Best Thing To Ever Happen To Me!

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

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Image for story The William Gilbert School Wheelers ride to Paris!

The William Gilbert School Wheelers ride to Paris!

We Did It! The William Gilbert Wheelers Rode to Paris – and Beyond!

This September as part of Mode Shift Month and Cycle September, William Gilbert Primary School proudly took part in the ... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story Enjoy the Redways, enjoy the cycle

Enjoy the Redways, enjoy the cycle

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

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story Sally's Cycling Story

Sally's Cycling Story

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

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Yeehaw - patua te whakamā!

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

Image for story My Cycling Journey - Steven Abraham

My Cycling Journey - Steven Abraham

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

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Image for story Car Failed MOT tried an E-bike, it was for me!

Car Failed MOT tried an E-bike, it was for me!

Feedback from a female rider in East Rnfrewshire - 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 to... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story Cycling to School :)

Cycling to School :)

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

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story NHS worker feedback from Winter Wheelers

NHS worker feedback from Winter Wheelers

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

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Image for story Kindy trips

Kindy trips

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

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Image for story In bicicletta in Sri Lanka

In bicicletta in Sri Lanka

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

Topic: Ride with kids

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Image for story Het Bikkelseizoen 2025

Het Bikkelseizoen 2025

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

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Image for story A Boxing Day ride

A Boxing Day ride

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

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Image for story Kidical Mass Southampton Glow Ride

Kidical Mass Southampton Glow 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

Topic: Ride with kids

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Image for story Mantova in bicicletta

Mantova in bicicletta

Ho portato i ragazzi a fare un giro in bici a Mantova. Davvero una gran bella città, anche da girare in bici!

Topic: Ride with kids

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Image for story Border C2C Part 1

Border C2C Part 1

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

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Wanting to Ride Again 🚲

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

Topic: Other

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Image for story Quick stop for play in sand

Quick stop for play in sand

Love our bike rides around our beautiful home here on the sunshine coast

Topic: Ride with kids

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Ridiculous bike spaces on a train

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

Topic: Other

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Ride in Cemeteries! (Respectfully, of course)

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

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Image for story 300 KM of Silence and Spirit

300 KM of Silence and Spirit

A Personal Ride by me, Md. Imjamul Hoque Bhuiyan

It was still dark when I pulled my helmet strap tight. 5:30 a.m. — Chittagong still asleep, the streets hushed like dawn was holding its br... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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