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My name is Chris Foggin and I... read more
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FASTER FASTER
I GO WITH FAST DOWN ROAD
NOW A MEAN MAN SAYS GET A HYBRID
WELL FLY AROUND ON THAT THEN
FASTER FASTER.
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Headed over to the Forest of Dean today for a ride with a friend on my retro Marin Shoreline Mountain Bike. We made the route up as we went along and was surprised to see the strava route map whic... read more
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I have taken part on the Biketober Challenge for several years now in the Wollongong City Council Team.
It's a great way to ditch the car, save some money on petrol, tone up the leg muscle... read more
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I find them tedious, and don't class their e-bike/small moped riders as cyclists. They ride on the pavements, firing through red lights and generally just giving all cyclists a bad name and therefo... read more
I do not consider myself to be particularly fit, I have arthritis in one knee and allergic asthma (tough to cycle when the pollen is blowing on my face )
So if you see wobbly cyclist, wheezin... read more
That's a wrap on Cycle September!! I've been tracking my cycling for a month now with Love to Ride and I am pretty flabbergasted at the results...
I managed to smash my goal of 230 miles t... read more
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This will be my tenth year riding the Great Cycle Challenge to raise money to fight kids cancer.
Having seen my lifelong friends daughter die from cancer at 10 years old I like to keep her lega... read more
A couple of weeks back I had cycled somewhere for open water swim training and left my post-workout food in my pannier ready to grab. Mistake!
Upon exiting the water I found the internal mesh p... read more
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It's so good to finally have some fine weather and it's going to get even better when day light saving starts. Happy pedaling everyone đŽââïžđ
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Took on a challenge recently to tick off all the Durrell big tortoises around the island in one ride.
It was about 105km with around 1100m of climbing.
There was 50 of them to mark off - as... read more
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Worn out the freewheel and chain, so went to fit new and found the axle had broke, must be good quick release to hold it all together. so 4,500 mile on the axle. had to nip to bike shop bought axle... read more
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I have missed my bike so much whilst on holiday! Not the grown up kids or the dog....my bike. Back to it tomorrow, hopefully I can also lose some of the many pounds I have gained too!
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đŽđ»âïžđŽđ»âïžđŽđ»âïžSo - here it is in writing - so I am committed ( or maybe I should be committed đ€Șđ€Șđ€Ș).
I have signed up to my first Audax.
The Yorkshire Wolds 50k on the 12th August - on my own ... read more
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I've always had a Bike but never new but last November i purchased a Electric Maintain bike just before my 70th birthday having moved to Forest 2 years before i try to go out most days unless it's ... read more
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I have a friend with a bike retrofitted for someone with their left arm only, heâs getting a new bike and wants to donate this one to someone who can use it.
Sorry, I don't have a picture.
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Out riding last week around the Ardnamurchan Peninsular and managed to rock out my bottom bracket, snap clean off the stem of the frame for the post, but philips screwdriver and some cable ties, th... read more
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At Tim Isle's and Dave Burgess's suggestion and inspiration here is a playlist of bicycle/cycling related tunes to keep you entertained whilst out and about...
(Band then Tune)
Stereophonic... read more
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A great turn out with the Fylde Coasters Cycling Club, supporting their local charity. The Club is free to join. We meet at weekends rear of The Elk, in Poulton-le-Fylde and also do mid week meande... read more
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1e x op Texel .....
Mooi eiland, hond is meer dan welkom. Waterbak voor de hond werd gebracht op diverse locaties, fijn gevoel.
Ook zeker een fiets eiland, veel toeristen, wind ploegers, z... read more
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Today the early help hub attended the our conversation conference. It was decided that we would commute as a group, which was an thoroughly enjoyable and team building experience! Both experienced ... read more
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Thank you to Ally and the Newman Recreational Department for donating a bike to be raffled off at the farmers market Friday May 5. Congratulations to the WINNER! Thanks to all that stopped by the S... read more
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Six months after becoming very poorly with covid I am back on my bike. I have had to switch to an e-bike to help manage my loss of fitness and ongoing covid recovery. Was so lovely to get out on it... read more
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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
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I was delighted to hear that I was picked as one of the winners for the winter wheelers! Thank you so much, @lovetoride. This came at a time when I needed a pick-me-up due to a back injury. With th... read more
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Best wishes and happy cycling for 2024 everyone.
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That was a chilly little commute this morning!
Took a slightly different route to stay within the the houses rather than out on the exposed coast and found out it's all uphill!!
Glad I've o... read more
So happy to complete my goal before December.
I'm not stopping though gotta keep them legs working right through winter hopefully.
New year and a new goal to come.
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During the deepest days of COVID lockdowns, my car was dramatically written off by another car, during the 3km drive to Karkarook Park. Second-hand car prices were very high, so I waited - using my... read more
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We used to have 3 Bike for our family, but during hurricane Harvey, we lost everything due to flooding. I am still looking for a used one. If someone like to sell a used bike with affordable price,... read more
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I am challenging myself to do something really hard. I am cycling for about 1,500 KM with a group of other cyclists in Tanzania and neighbouring countries; today we rode 190 km. Yesterday, 187... read more
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This year I set my self a challenge that I felt would stretch my riding at the same time as getting me out and about around the state. My challenge was to ride all the Rail Trails in Victoria in 12... read more
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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
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On my morning commute today I came across a cyclist who had come off his bike on a corner in the wet. There was already another cyclist with him, however as I work remotely and can make up the time... read more
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The purpose of the ride was to check out a new cafe and take advantage of a sunny day. The ride had already been postponed due to a day of relentless rain.
The highlight of the day had to... read more
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I have been riding a bicycle off and on for over 60 years. I didn't really get serious about it until I had several heart attacks and heart surgery. I realized then I had to make some changes. W... read more
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Won a competition for a cargo bike - decided on the Yuba Kombi (non-electric), so far amazing bike, just waiting on the cargo carrying kit to arrive!
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IVE BEEN TO BLACKPOOL AND SEEN A SHARK 400 TON GT WHITE SAILING IN THE SEE
I KNOW YOU CANT RIDE IN THE SEA BUT IF YOU GO TO LYTHAM YOU CAN RENT A BOAT THERE.
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My most enjoyable ride since I got back from France, despite not quite missing all the showers.
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What a view, definitely worth a few lumps and bumps, oh and a sore bum x
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I have set myself a challenge, and I need your help!
Throughout the month of August I plan to ride everyday on my bike, and if the weather is too bad, on a static bike in the gym until I reach ... read more
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I've been cycling since i learned to ride about the age of five, which gives me 65 years of cycling, I've noticed the down turn in the standard of driving and state of roads but will not stop me cy... read more
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Thought we'd give our bikes a ride out into the countryside but needed a destination - we decided upon the Hot Numbers Roastery near Shepreth. The ride was lovely with respectful car drivers and fr... read more
Je me suis fais opĂ©rer pour un genou en Janvier. Jâavais juste hĂąte de monter sur mon vĂ©lo. Il a fallu attendre quâon mon genou pli Ă 80 degrĂ©s. Le 2 avril je dĂ©butait le vĂ©lo tranquillement. Câest... read more
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This year I'm upping my game and putting myself outside my comfort zone. I'm not going to climb Monte Zoncolan or Alpe d'Huez but I am going to ride more organised rides instead of just heading out... read more
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During a visit to London on Saturday, 29th April 2023, I happened to witness a quirky sight. A mass of dapperly dressed men, women, and children cycling through the city streets, only to discover t... read more
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Awesome time today at our kickoff tune-up event at EDD in downtown Sacramento!
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