Stories from England

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

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We are now looking forward to our 3rd Cycle event around Droitwich Spa. This brings together local community cycling and aims to improve the local cycling infrastructure. All are welcome to join ou... read more

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For those of us living in the proximity of the Bristol Channel, one fascinating opportunity is to cross the Severn Bridge via the shared footpath/cycle path, parallel to the M48 motorway. This is t... read more

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Andrew West Super! I shall definitely be trying the Severn Bridge crossing now.

Super! I shall definitely be trying the Severn Bridge crossing now.

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

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Many former railway lines in North East England have been converted to paths for cycling and walking. This is an old rail map from the railway station at Beamish, superimposed with a nearly traffic... read more

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I enjoy getting as many people to ride as much as possible

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Pedal the way up

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Yesterday was excellent, weather, fun, scenery, type one fun. We cycled from Cambridge, to Wicken Fen on to the lcknield way through Cavenham heath, Kings Forest and on to Knettershall Heath where ... read more

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Chris BOWER Brilliant! - Have you tried The Wolf Way bikepacking route around Suffolk? - see wolfwaysuffolk.com for more info. 🙂

Brilliant! - Have you tried The Wolf Way bikepacking route around Suffolk? - see wolfwaysuffolk.com for more info. 🙂

I have cycled for years but only bikepacked serious the last three years. The routes l do are all in the UK and are usually around 200-400 miles long. Its something I love to do and wanted to take ... read more

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Adrian Lewis Good luck - sounds awesome

Good luck - sounds awesome

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

What better way to spend a sunny afternoon in Cornwall than hopping onto the bike and getting out to the coast? Love this County almost as much as my bikes!!

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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... read more

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J Brim @@2JxBx

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in 2017 i quaified as a british cycling ride leader and have had the pleasure of helping many people who are new to cycling or lacking confidence to enjoy getting out on their bikes, my favourite b... read more

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Hi I run leos rides I take donated bikes and rebuild them and gift them to any one needing a bike to get to work or just for fun and fitness. I am Allso a fully trained advanced bike Macanic and fu... read more

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I can't drive, and I used to ride my bike to work each day. It's about a mile each way so it's not far and biking was faster than walking. Then a couple of things happened, the first thing was a ca... read more

Carol Imray Nice to read your notes Jack and walking to work is great - if I can't bike I will walk and only as a third option will I d... read more

Nice to read your notes Jack and walking to work is great - if I can't bike I will walk and only as a third option will I drive. Shame about the scare you got. Lack of space is my gripe too, it is a battle of where to store the bike.

Hip Hip Hooray! We’ve hit another milestone, as Claydon Cycling Club was ‘born’ just over 2 years ago. We celebrated with our recent birthday ride to Stratton Audley Barn.

During our time ... read more

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I didn’t ride regularly in winter until I was introduced to this man!
He goes out at 6.45am everyday and does 10 miles on his electric bike 👏
He does a longer ride on a Sunday when two of u... read more

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I was a bit nervous when I signed up to a local Ladies only cycle - a 10 mile route round Cheltenham but I was determined to give it a go. When I turned up, there was another lady there so we got c... read more

Joanne had not cycled since she was a schoolgirl of 12 but had a real urge to get back on 2 wheels this September. She had been a close watcher of all our DACB cycling / walking events for years, a... read more

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Claire Sharpe Wow Joanne, what an inspiration!We'd love to give you a t-shirt for your amazing effort. Please email Claire at Love to Rid... read more

Wow Joanne, what an inspiration!We'd love to give you a t-shirt for your amazing effort. Please email Claire at Love to Ride.net and I'll get that sorted for you!

Laurence Boon Congrats Joanne - it's a really inspirational story, so awesome to read!

Congrats Joanne - it's a really inspirational story, so awesome to read!

Louise Buckley-Simms Ah this is fantastic! Well done Joanne!

Ah this is fantastic! Well done Joanne!

Joanne Blair Thank you @clairesharpe @laurenceboon @louisebuckley-simms for your kind words. I still can't believe it myself! Claire I... read more

Thank you @clairesharpe @laurenceboon @louisebuckley-simms for your kind words. I still can't believe it myself! Claire I would love a t-shirt and thank you, will send you an email :)

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So, my story is simple. If you ever don't know what to do, just get on your bike. This is surprisingly helpful and you will start to see things like you've never seen before. For me it was things l... read more

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Alex Mccarthy Hope you guys enjoy your rides!

Hope you guys enjoy your rides!

The start of university meant a bike in tow for all three daughters, one of whom is now fully grown up and cycling through London to work. I love this picture captured on a leisurely cycle ride by ... read more

#WomenWhoRide
As a 50 something woman, who has a failing transplant and isn't in the best of shape, riding bikes gives me the headspace to deal with my daily stresses. While out on the bike I a... read more

I wasn’t looking forward to returning to work in London this month but the warm weather and being back on my bike really helped.
London is a fabulous city to ride in. Just ride safely and res... read more

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Magnificent 7 go to Blackpool!
We literally had a blast with high winds and high spirits!
Love to Ride is all about removing barriers to get people cycling. I managed to convince 4 relati... read more

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First ride out probably since before the pandemic last weekend and it was lush! I got out of the habit of cycling to work a while back and forgot how glorious it can be getting out in the countrysi... read more

I received my September roundup from Love to Ride this morning and I was pleasantly surprised to note that my number of 'cycling trips' were up 115% and 'cycling miles' up by 205% Wow! - I thought ... read more

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Livy W Amazing to have you on board riding with us this Cycle September - you've smashed it!

Amazing to have you on board riding with us this Cycle September - you've smashed it!

I started commuting by bike at uni because the buses were expensive and unreliable. 15 years later and I still commute to work by bike every day. I encouraged my housemate to start cycling. He's ve... read more

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I wanted to encourage more members of my team to ride for Cycle September as well as build up my own miles. I cycle small distances for transport but haven't been out on a longer ride for ages. We... read more

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My journey has been a difficult one, and one in which I have learnt a lot about myself both mentally and physically.

My boundless amounts of positivity have always turned the frequent dow... read more

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Dinesh Gupta I salute your tenacity and positive mindset sir, it's an example and an inspiration to us all how you have constantly found... read more

I salute your tenacity and positive mindset sir, it's an example and an inspiration to us all how you have constantly found new ways and means. I can see how important cycling is to you and long may you continue!!

Ride a bike rain or shine..hehehe

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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

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I completed my Rhod confidence course on the 6th April thru learn to ride and ECC instructors.
I would recommend anyone who has just started cycling again to take this course the instruct... read more

Mainly I commute to work daily. I have been known to cycle a few miles to go for a swim and back again. Or to visit family up in the forest. So I would say I’m an experienced rider, but every ride ... read more

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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..read more

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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

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Laurence Boon Wow - good effort Alan! I’ve not cycled in weather that cold for some time. Respect!✊

Wow - good effort Alan! I’ve not cycled in weather that cold for some time. Respect!✊

Maud Hedman Great, I ride in any weather except heavy downpour. Used to cycle as a student year round back in Sweden

Great, I ride in any weather except heavy downpour. Used to cycle as a student year round back in Sweden

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 me... read more

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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 🥂

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MY EARLIEST memory of riding a bike - a tricycle with a metal roll-top storage box (a bit like an oversize bread bin, between the back wheels) – was in 1953 when, just before my fifth birthday, I j... read more

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Bronah B What an inspirational story filled with common sense. You are a fabulous ambassador for cycling Roger - thank you . happy c... read more

What an inspirational story filled with common sense. You are a fabulous ambassador for cycling Roger - thank you . happy cycling🚴‍♀️

Carol Imray Excellent to read - so pleased you enjoy it so much. A daily cycle will certainly give many rewards, but I especially reso... read more

Excellent to read - so pleased you enjoy it so much. A daily cycle will certainly give many rewards, but I especially resonate with your acknowledgment of the risk of being on the road and the need for us to take responsibility to be seen. I equally am astounded when I see cyclists in dark/dull clothing - talk about camouflaged with the road! Great pic too!

I just did a portion of the 6Gap, Even though I didn’t finish, I was able to clime the highest peak, the Hogpen Gap

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Today I counted thirty reasons why I was right to sell the car and get a bicycle.

Four o’clock. Nearly rush hour, and the roads are starting to get busy. Those who can get away before five... read more

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It was a lovely day to be out and about on the bike yesterday. I spent most of the day cycling the network of traffic-free cyclepaths south of Bracknell town centre, putting up vinyl stickers to he... read more

We have all missed being out cycling together and fitting it in has required some night riding. We all got the bike lights on tonight and enjoyed a couple of hours of chatting and night riding safe... read more

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A couple of weekends ago the forecast was rain, rain and some more rain. I had planned to do my first ever 100-mile bike ride, what to do?

I decided that all winter long the weather might ... read more

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David Walker Excellent philosophy. As the saying goes, no such thing as bad weather etc 🙂

Excellent philosophy. As the saying goes, no such thing as bad weather etc 🙂

RB BB S'funny how we always remember the wet,windy and cold rides! 👍 Good positive thinking! 👍

S'funny how we always remember the wet,windy and cold rides! 👍 Good positive thinking! 👍

The weather has been, sunny, torrential rain and windy this week but my daughter, son and I have all managed to rise to the challenge of riding and enjoyed it 😃💖 Today was our greatest achievement ... read more

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Yesterday, I had a lonely feeling day, but I knew getting out would be good for me. I came to my 'senses' and decide to experience a ride with all my senses.
There is something about riding, e... read more

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Jason Blay I try and ride every day, even if it's just a 5 minute ride to the supermarket. I definitely feel better for getting out an... read more

I try and ride every day, even if it's just a 5 minute ride to the supermarket. I definitely feel better for getting out and it's nice to see people after all the lock downs.

Find somewhere you can have a pit stop and share snacks, enjoy nature and chat. Important to encourage each other and make memories.
Open spaces, running water and Heron watching.

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A couple of hours happily getting lost in the Levels (Somerset!) Whilst it's important for the media to call out harassment of women doing their thing out and about, let's make sure it doesn't crea... read more

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Nine years ago I gave birth to my miracle baby but due to a genetic defect my heart started to fail. I entered a dark time of joy in my baby but not knowing what was wrong. I was told if I had pas... read more

Having been building up her cycling abilities over lockdown Judy my sister-in-law has come on in leaps and bounds since this time last year. Even took on her first sportive in September, which took... read more

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Beautiful Britain By Bike - Day Three.
A historic tour of Somerset & Dorset.

Today's commute took us to Somerton, Ancient Royal Town of Wessex. Our adventure began under blue skie... read more

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