itinerary overview Days of travel: 7 days and 8 nights Number of trips: 3-5 people A journey that pushes your physical limits, explores parts of the unknown, and takes you on one of the best c... read more
So this is not an Illinois story per se, but I am from IL and just completed RAGBRAI at the end of July. I had tried RAGBRAI once before in 2018, but my appendix got mad and wanted out on the seco... read more
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Pairing a bicycle with an EV is great in so many ways. The charger may be too far from your destination to walk so the bike handles the last leg. You can let the car charge for hours while you hand... read more
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I recently had the opportunity to change departments at work. The new role is just 9 miles from home, and the office has heated employee parking, and a shower. These perks all added value for me to... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
A favourite cycle route. Smooth, quiet lanes in the countryside. Free carpark at Slimbridge then swap the car for the bike. Good day out.
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
I cycle to and from work every day Monday to Friday without fail unless if I have a problem with m bike and it needs a repair. The cycle to work involves a lovely cycle route along Morecambe Prom t... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
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
Grateful to get out to ride with my daughter around the neighborhood. It’s rare we spend quality time together these days because she is so busy with school and extra curricular activities. So wond... read more
Topic: Ride with kids
Fifteen of us in our family, including our daughters, their partners and our grandchildren, so coordinating a big day out took a bit or organising. Thankfully we got nice weather, took picnic food ... read more
Topic: Ride with kids
I had so much fun riding the Tour de Donut again last weekend. Got to reconnect with riding buddies I haven't seen since last fall, get some pedalling in, and eat lots of donuts. I'm the one with t... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Je me suis fais opérer pour un genou en Janvier. J’avais juste hâte de monter sur mon vélo. Il a fallu attendre qu’on mon genou pli à 80 degrés. Le 2 avril je débutait le vélo tranquillement. C’est... read more
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I ride to help with my mental health as I have struggled with it all for as long as I can remember.. which then was made worse by covid, losing a friend, my husband health battle and nearly losing ... read more
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A Montréal depuis moins d'un an, j'avais pris l'habitude de visiter la ville à l'aide de Tiktok et à ses bons coups : les adresses les plus cultes, les vues panoramiques les plus "instagrammable", ... read more
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
After my dad passed away in 2007 I was very unfit. I was recommended to get a bike by a friend to help get fitter in 2008, i hadn't had a bike in over 25 years.... . I struggled to do 2-3 miles, t... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
When you live near the ocean and can ride on the beach there is just nothing more relaxing. The time and miles slip away as the sounds of the waves on the shore encourage you to just keep pedaling.... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
Limoilou > Traversier vers Lévis > Pont de Québec > Promenade Champlain > Limoilou (maison) : par un beau dimanche (14 mai), ma petite famille a fait la grande traversée, ponctuée d'ar... read more
Topic: Ride with kids
I worked out the train stops nearest. Checked my sat nav & alternatives. Asked my boss where my bike could be stored safely. My clothing I could both cycle & wear at work. Challenge was on ... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Just over 31 miles today & I even got my partner in crime to join me… When the sun is shining it would be rude not to.. Cheers 🥂
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
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
Pour la troisième année consécutive, en tant que policier communautaire, je fais du vélo. Au départ comme but de faire de la prévention et de la visibilité sur le réseau cyclable, j'ai rapideme... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Van 22-29 mei organiseren wij de Fiets naar je werk week! Met elke woon-werk rit die je registreert maak je kans op een Weekendje Weg! Fiets je met ons mee? 💰 Bespaar geld - breng je vervoerskos... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Rush hour traffic around the Energy Corridor isn't much fun, but there is a solution! A lot of the destinations can be reached by bike. A few years back, the Energy Corridor District compiled ro... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Faire l'expérience d'un circuit vélo-bateau c'est une belle aventure. Ni le vent ni la pluie ne nous ont empêché d'apprécier ce parcours aux paysages fabuleux. Le groupe était sympathique et nous... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
If you haven’t already paid Jersey a visit you must put it on your places to go list… Lots of beautiful scenery & country lanes to explore…beaches & pubs!! Todays ride 25 miles according ... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
I like to ride my bike to work, but not as much as I like to ride my bike from work.
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I had only planned to ride my bike a few miles throughout the month, but when the weather improved, I was able to travel farther. Evening rides have helped me feel better overall by relieving some ... 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 itself i... read more
Bonjour,je me suis fait remplacer la hanche droite à l'automne 2022 ça fesait presque 2ans que je ne pouvais enfourcher mon vélo,je me suis remis en forme en prenant des bonnes marches avec l'inte... read more
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It's been a fun challenge this May which has helped me engage in the fun neighborhood rides with my kids. They are excited about it, so that's a huge win. I'm hoping that it will continue once the ... read more
Topic: Ride with kids
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, zand ha... read more
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Ça fesait 2 ans que je n'avais pas fait de vélo pour aller a la job. J'ai fait une mise au point de mon vélo de ville et j'y suis aller et revenu et j'ai vraimentt bien dormi cette nuit la!
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
Riding to work is one of the best moments of my day. I often add an extra mile to ride out onto the Santa Cruz wharf and listen to the sea lions bark, and look out over the Monterey Bay. When i... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Its a bit far to Ride to work, but as part of the bike month challenge, when i work from home i take the kids into school on their bikes. My son has been really motivated by the challenge and logg... read more
I moved to Cambridge over ten years ago. The thing I love about Cambridge is I can cycle everywhere. It's funny when I have to walk and it seems to take forever especially on the routes that I usua... 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
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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J'ai 2 options: à vélo ou à pied. Pour aller au travail c'est à vélo. Un v.lo croche en hiver, un plus roulant en été. Et lorsqu'il y a grosse tempête de neige? et bien c'est à pied que j'y vais... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
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
na werk eerste dag van coronapandemie gelijk gaan fietsen om me hoofd leeg te maken en niet teveel denken over wat er in ziekenhuis werkplek gebeurt en alles van je af zetten en geen werk mee naar ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Everyday after work I look forward to an eleven mile ride. It calms me down after a day of work and a traffic filled commute. Give it a try, ride half way take a break then ride the second half. Af... read more
We had a beautiful sunny day yesterday here in Gloucester so my husband, daughter and I rode along the canal out to Wholly Gelato for an icecream. A really beautiful 25 mile ride in total, a comple... read more
Topic: Ride with kids
My brother & sister moved to the UK sometime ago so I play this game when I am out on my bike…I take photos of places I pass & then send it to them asking Where am I? It’s so much fun waiti... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Been cycling to and from work for about 4 weeks now! Please tell me the thigh muscle pain eases? I mean geez! Ha ha
Topic: My commute by bike
This put a big smile on the face during my morning ride the other day. A doe crossed the road in front of me, and as I approached the crossing I noticed two fawns had ducted low in the grass waitin... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Our family are avid cyclists. My wife and I honeymooned by bicycle. We take family cycle-trips. We are also fans - and players - of Baseball. We regularly Cycle for three baseball reasons. ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Now that the weather has improved somewhat I have taken back to two wheels for my commute. To say that the quickest route is a little (boring, congested, dangerous. Pick one or all three) would be ... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
