I rarely cycle for fun. It is generally just to get around. It's quite enjoyable just travelling from place to place via bicycle. It turns what would generally be a stressful activity to an enjoyab... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
In lockdown in stage 4 it was so boring but in stage 2 we were back riding
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
I started cycling about 18 months ago as a means of getting to work. At first I was afraid, I was petrified .... but the more I started cycling, the more confidence I grew, the more you start to re... read more
Topic: Other
As a new ebike owner(!), I couldn't wait to start cycling to work. However, just after 2 weeks of riding, in November 2023 I managed to get myself into an accident involving my bike and a parked ca... read more
Well guys that's me out of the game for a while, hopefully I will be back at it for the summer as my recovery starts at minus 6 weeks before I can load bare at all then the recovery really starts.<... read more
Topic: Other
Kids are more resilient than we give them credit for. These kids, aged 8 to 13, just biked from Hamilton to Christchurch!
26 days of cycling, usually around 50-60km per day, the biggest day was... read more
Topic: Ride with kids
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
Topic: Other
I got to go to a national conference in Washington DC. Where I had one day to see the sites.
I rented bikes through Capital Bikeshare's day pass. Mapped my ride out on Google maps to exch... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
FASTER FASTER
I GO WITH FAST DOWN ROAD
NOW A MEAN MAN SAYS GET A HYBRID
WELL FLY AROUND ON THAT THEN
FASTER FASTER.
Topic: Other
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
One of the great rides in New Zealand, and one of the best days I've had on my bike.
A little bit of planning, and you can see some of NZ's rail history, and our great wild environment.
Topic: A happy riding memory
Hi
So here is my story. I have riden a bike before as a 14 year old I used to ride the 3 miles across Cheltenham to school at least twice a day. But then as a teen riding a bike wasn't cool..
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
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
I live in sacramento. We like the Davis dealer where we bought our car, so we take it there for servicing. When I take the car in, I always bring my bike. I drop the car off mid- to late morning, ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
A bit chilly this morning, hard frost on everything.
Even though my face was crying with the cold, the rest of me was toasty.
I have a waterproof helmet cover and that really keeps my head... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
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.
Topic: Other
My noble steed having a well-earned rest at the half-way point of a longish day ride in glorious autumn weather.
Topic: A happy riding memory
Anyone else have a mental map of good places to forage on their routes?
I loaded up with some cute little windfall apples today :-)
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
I remember plotting my move to Houston, from Detroit, and wondering if I could live there sans automobile. After researching, including looking at walkable neighborhoods, bike & bus routes, and... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Iām 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
Imagine the open road ahead of you, the wind in your hair, and the gentle whir of your bicycle's wheels. There's a certain freedom that comes with passonly riding a bicycle. It's just you, your bik... read more
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
In the small town of Pedalville, I lived as young boy. I was not like the other kids. I had a deep passion for bicycles. I loved everything about them - the way they moved, the freedom they offered... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Up at 5am has its rewards. My commute to Lilydale includes about half of the Warburton Rail Trail. To get to the trail involves a climb to Killara Hill. From the Winery gates I often watch sunrise ... read more
I recently went car free, which I've written about elsewhere on here. However, I've recently done some analysis of my ride data that showed up some interesting information. Firstly, a few facts:<... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Effort-rewarding views from Mt Moerangi in the Whakarewarewa Forest this morning
Topic: Other
I cycle for everything and in 2021 I discovered a virtual cycling app which I began with riding along the Berlin Wall. I was given information, history and updates along the journey and photos of t... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I cycled up to the local shops to return a faulty product. No parking problems plus the mall I visit offers safe bike parking which is very helpful.
When I was completing my transaction a gent... read more
Topic: Carbon Crushers
During COVID we were allowed to exercise. I took the bicycle and cycle from home. Not long there after found myself on the State Highway.
Didn't see any cars. Dead quite.
Was very funny to ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
The last few years we've been bike touring over Christmas. Bike touring with kids always brings to mind Desmond Tutu's famous statement, "there's one way to eat an elephant: a bite at a time". Wit... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
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My name is Chris Foggin and I... read more
Topic: Other
Taupo Craters MTB Park was closed due to the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle, we waited and waited for it to open again. Bike Taupo did an amazing job, of clearing the trails and rebuilding. We ... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
Youāve got the Love to Ride app connected - you rock! Nowās 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
Best wishes and happy cycling for 2024 everyone.
Topic: Other
Had a 5 mile ride in the dark Christmas eve. Really really windy I feel sorry for santa and his reindeer fighting through that wind tonight. I will make sure refreshments are left out for th... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
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
Topic: Other
Hey everyone,
My best friend showed me this awesome bike path around Frankley in New Plymouth. We biked up the road and into the bushes and it so beautiful! There is even a swing halfway throu... read more
Redbridge Cycling Campaign are leading a winter ride on Saturday 9th December, 10.30 from Wanstead Tea Hut to the Walthamstow Wetlands. It will be an easy ride, on quiet streets and off-road paths,... read more
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
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
Topic: Other
I think that it was at Needham Lakes that I hit my nadir. We had pulled up abruptly on the beast (a Dawes Galaxy Twin Tandem that had been a successful drunken ebay bid a few years ago) and Iād lef... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
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 live in a two person, one cat, zero car household. While I have long had the goal that I want to live my life without relying on a car to move in a city, I always expected that goal would be sati... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
I have had a wonderful month exploring on my bike during Biketober. Took this photo today in a local Melbourne park on a beautiful day which is also the last day of this wonderful event/challenge.
Topic: A happy riding memory
"Good cycling weather" the family said.
"Best day of the week" they said
"Go for it" they said
So I did.
Got to the bottom of my steep hill and it rained.....hmmmm!
Cycled alo... read more
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
Topic: Other
Ballarat has many hills
(not my favourite thing to climb)
BUT
- I always enjoy the downhill.
Does not matter which hill as long as the trip down is enjoyable.
Fis... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
Had always purchased expensive wet weather gear. Had an epiphany when I got a $126 hi viz from NZ safety. Have never stayed so dry! It may be ugly, but they can see me!
Topic: My commute by bike
