Ever wondered how the long long never ending A38 which leads into Midlands looks like beyond Alveston / Thornbury? Me too! I had been to Itchington a couple of times before and also once to Tytheri... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
The weather this weekend was so gorgeous that I couldn’t have possibly made an excuse to not get out on my bike. I spotted a nature reserve on the map only a few miles from home that I’d never been... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Beautiful Britain By Bike - Day Two.
Corinium Dobunnorum Loop of the Cotswolds- a step back in time exploring the deserted lanes of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Today's comm... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Set out this morning on my challenge to ride my longest ride 50 miles in a single activity. Packed lunch, bottles of water and an afternoon treat Eccles Cake.
Heading out of the city towards th... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
At the start of March feeling appalled at Putin's invasion of Ukraine and powerless to help I decided to donate some money to one of the charities I felt was likely to do meaningful work for the af... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Trying to cycle more this month and on Saturday I cycled over 100 miles for charity. Didn't think I would ever get to this point but can't believe how much the enjoyment of a day in the sun and the... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Set out this morning on my challenge to ride my longest ride 50 miles in a single activity. Packed lunch, bottles of water and an afternoon treat Eccles Cake.
Heading out of the city towards th... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Cycle September has encouraged me to get out on my bike and to explore further afield to clock up the miles.
Sunday decided to cycle Fir the first time the section of The Dramway from the Brist... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Always thought it was a long hard climb, but with the Chappie parking lot empty I decided to give it a try when I wouldn't be in anyone's way... nice steady climb actually! Picked my gear and just ... read more
Set myself a challenge to ride around Lake Ellesmere. Looked at how often it is open to the sea to make sure I could cross. Set out early on a Sat from Lincoln and going great guns until towards th... read more
This red bike has been my favourite and stopping in at the old train station the colours were too hard not to photograph. I have aero bars (not sure why) and so my aeroe handlbar harness kept slidi... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
This year rode (was supposed to be from Trafalgar Square but changed due to unrest) from 22nd September (early morning until late afternoon in torrential rain!)
We started in Letchworth 6... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I’m a 57 year old community worker who started cycling around 2.5 years ago after seeing an advertisement for the Great North Bike ride and decided to enter it to motivate myself to get fit. My fri... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I turned 50 in December. Had a bad skiing accident in February where I was unable to do a lot of exercise. I put on a few pounds and my fitness deteriorated during recovery. Started to get stronger... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
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
Le vélo a toujours été pour moi une source de recueillement et souvent individuelle. Je réalise combien de partager ces moments avec la famille est d’autant plus grandissant et inspirant! Un été qu... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I started cycling in lockdown 2020, I was encouraged to cycle from my experience when travelling and seeing other places having great culture of cycling - there's so much freedom in it
Cycle Co... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I joined the Bike Challenge last year as a new rider and was the only one riding from work. I enjoyed it so much I kept riding and have convinced my work colleagues to join me this year. I have a... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I'm definitely going to get that 100 badge today as I have no other options. Set off just before 7am this morning to try and beat the heat and wind, but it's already 25 degrees. Beautiful day for t... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
We’re using the Bike Challenge month to train for a special Tour. We’re riding the length of NZ in memory of the marvellous Mike Doig, who sadly passed away a year ago.
Mike was one of our... read more
De challenge nodigt we uit om meer te fietsen . De kou is niet erg maar altijd maar die regen . Ik ben nog nooit zo vaak nat geregend Joke
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I’m trying to bicycle every day in October, as part of the BikeTober competition. On Saturday, I was not near mystreet bike. Stepped into a bike shop and asked about their rental policy, which was... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I often talk with other bike riders and we've all decided that folks fall into one of two categories: those who bike for leisure (ie Saturday mornings on the Silver Comet Trail) and those who bike ... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
The weather looks good and I’ve a picnic packed. Where shall I head? I fancied being by the sea and hit on the idea of using a ferry. There are a number to choose from around here, but today I fanc... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Slim, duurzaam en gezond werken en reizen. Zo maken we Regio Foodvalley voor iedereen bereikbaar.
Regio Foodvalley ziet daarom graag zoveel mogelijk medewerkers op de fiets!
Wil je mee... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
🚴 Go me! I’ve cycled the length of Africa! 🚴
A few years ago I got myself an E-bike for my work commute, to do my bit for the planet 🌍 With what I saved on parking the bike had paid for it... read more
Depuis maintenant 3 ans je m'inscris au défit du moi de MAI et pour moi c'est une grande source de motivation, je me surpasse à chaque année, je veux absolument réussir et plus je pédale plus j'ai ... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
After a 10k run last night I wavered several times this morning before committing to riding to work this morning.
I’ve set myself the goal of 8 transport bike journey’s through May and I didn’t... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Enjoying breakfast with the rabbits.
Sunrise @ Tiger Hill on the Central Otago Rail Trail - part of my 80km ride Clyde to Lauder return -
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
So lucky to be spoiled with cycle paths. My whole glorious commute this morning was on designated cycle track. What a fabulous way to start the day.
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
My bicycle riding, the taste,the flavor let it be, heart pumping blood circulating the air whizzing the birds singing, the sun shining, the fog reeling in the salty ocean feeling, the magic of the... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I am Ian Shaw from Balloch West Dunbartonshire.
I found out about LTR in my then work place Glasgow Clyde College and I'm now retired.
I have been cycling for about 40 years now as well a... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I work as a P.E teacher in Kilmarnock and I first heard about Love to Ride from the East Ayrshire Council website. I've been a recreational cyclist since I was a boy but got my Boardman road bike f... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
These two amazing people won the goody bag today at a Love To Ride cycling event.
Wheely Active CIC helped them to get their bikes road worthy and sized correctly.
Having previ... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
My husband and I gave up our car last October. We now commute 5 miles to work and back four days a week.
At the moment we are on a cycling and camping tour to Norfolk. Today we arrived in Ely. ... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Depuis 2021, je participe au défi : Mois de mai en vélo. Je n'ai pas manqué une journée de vélo en 124 jours (4x31 jours) et j'ai roulé plus de 1000km sans assistance électrique à chacun des défis.... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Have to admit the last 5.3 miles were the hardest when I added up the miles and was short of a challenge trophy.
I just had to find a reason to ride out again. My excuse to my self was I had no... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Took on a challenge for myself this year to keep up with the gym (35 day challenge) and getting out for rides on my bike, whilst increasing how often I bike to work and home. Been a successful few ... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
It was a Sunday the local Cycling UK (CTC) ride day. The weather was cold, but I decided to go to the ride start point. At the start point there were only three riders out of an average of 12-16 ri... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Spokes will once again be hosting the great Dunedin Bike Breakfast.
Now in it’s 10th year, Spokes are happy to welcome all those bike bound travellers to the Dunedin Railway Station on Wednesd... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
You’ve got the Love to Ride app connected - you rock! Now’s a great time to go for a test ride, check your app, and make sure your rides are pulling across onto your profile. If you ever spot a rid... read more
I love to ride. Hope on my bike and it is me and the rode with pedestrians, cyclists, and cars. My goal was always ride every day of the Bike Challenge Month, whether it be a short ride for errand... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
We started our all womens cycling club because, quite frankly, it's a lot of fun! We've riden all around Northern CA an are based out of Elk Grove, CA. We've met amazing people along our rides, s... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
From Cambria, CA, headed north along beautiful (a little fog, and cool temperature) coastline. Past San Simeon, Hearst Castle and mountains to the east. Also, the elephant seals on the way to the ... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Having trained and covered C2C this summer with some wonderful ladies from the amazing group called Breeze Durham whom I joined quite accidentally, I've been wondering what would be my next challen... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Jonathan Allenger arrive de Vancouver à vélo et passera à St Lazare (Vaudreuil-Soulanges ) le 13 Juin et à Montréal le 14 juin 2023. ensuite , Trois Rivières, Lévi et Rivière du Loup, avant de cont... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
The sun was shining on Saturday in Peterborough which was perfect for this led cycle ride. Peterborough City Council arranged for Eric from Sustrans to lead the ride from the city centre to Nene Pa... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
