Boxing Day 2023 changed everything. My little sister passed away, and with her, it felt like a piece of me went too. The months that followed were heavy and motionless , I couldn’t bring myself to ... read more

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tim lisle Samantha, it takes great strentgh to share a story like yours. Happy cycling,.As the saying goes - May the road rise up to ... read more

Samantha, it takes great strentgh to share a story like yours. Happy cycling,.As the saying goes - May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face;

Samantha Oliver Thank you

Thank you

I cycle to the train station 5 days a week and then commute to work on my bike when I get off . .After a day's work the last place I want to be is sat on the floor when there are free seats becaus... read more

Jim French Bikes 🚲 on Trains 🚊 - It’s got to be better !

Bikes 🚲 on Trains 🚊 - It’s got to be better !

took a week of work to go mountain biking in my home town, Oldham; arguably the best.
I was joined by my two brothers, one on an Ebike, full of himself (we know how the ebikers are) and one on... read more

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Roger Kaye Great post. I feel the same about the trig point at Beacon Fell near Longridge, where I grew and still live. I never really... read more

Great post. I feel the same about the trig point at Beacon Fell near Longridge, where I grew and still live. I never really spent that much time up on the fell as a kid but since getting a gravel bike a few years ago and more recently a MTB I bet there’s rarely 2 weeks between visits either on a bike or walking my dog.

The Chocolate Path follows the river Avon for a good part of my commute to Bower Ashton and is a beautiful part of the ride. It was closed for 6 years after part of it collapsed into the river, for... read more

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Finally had some nice weather so I take a nice bike riding to Beverley it was about 18-22km round trip. Can’t wait for my next adventure

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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

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David Newell I had this a couple of years back.. I have moved onto an e-bike since.

I had this a couple of years back.. I have moved onto an e-bike since.

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 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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When I want inspiration to head out on a solo ride I choose somewhere I would like to have a picnic. I check the map, plan a route using quiet lanes, pack some food and head out on a mini adventure.

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I’ve been biking for about 2 years now, but have been off the bike for 7 months following a fall whilst out riding. Back in August last year I was out riding with a colleague, we’d set ourself the ... read more

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I'm Aidan, and i'm one of the folks at the Council who deals with what we call sustainable modes, or in the case of walking and cycling, 'Active Modes'.

I'm a keen cyclist myself, and get ... read more

My day out today, with the mad weather we are having.
Very cold to start, then the rain came down( but I had the right gear on so it didn’t matter) then the snow, that was a little harsh on the... read more

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Cycling has helped change my life.
From overweight coach potato to lean mean cycling machine.
25 St 54w type 2 dietbeties to 12 St 32 w fit healthy and happy

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Lee General your looking good mate keep it up

your looking good mate keep it up

Taking my own breakfast and detouring off my usual beaten track. Gradually gaining more confidence :-)

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Scott Manley I do this a lot, nothing like a breakfast or lunch sat next to your bike so mewhere. Have fun

I do this a lot, nothing like a breakfast or lunch sat next to your bike so mewhere. Have fun

Susan Cullen I agree nothing like a snack with nature I take binoculars to look at the birds too.

I agree nothing like a snack with nature I take binoculars to look at the birds too.

Alison Smith I always take a bring and snack if feels like a proper outing then!

I always take a bring and snack if feels like a proper outing then!

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I commute from Colden Common to Bishops Waltham 2-3 times a week. Good lights are essential as the Winchester Road between the two places is unlit, although, now some of the farm houses and buildin... read more

Commuting to work all year round for 20 years meant that good lights were essential. A couple of powerful rechargeable cateye lights on the front and several rear lights attached to my back were a ... read more

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Coming back from an appointment at The Paintworks on Bath Rd to Bedminster I discovered I could get straight onto St Philips Greenway and ride alongside the River Avon for half the journey. A very... read more

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Martin Fodor I did the same recently and enjoyed using this path as well. Took us to the ‘bridges to nowhere’ at the Arena Island site.

I did the same recently and enjoyed using this path as well. Took us to the ‘bridges to nowhere’ at the Arena Island site.

I love cycling in the winter! In London, it used to be rare to see cyclists around in winter, that is no longer the case. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, and with the rise of electric bikes, cycling h... read more

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10th December is the next meeting

register at Email address. activetravel(AT)durham.gov.uk

starting usually at 5.30pm
County Hall Committee Room 1A,
Durham DH1 5U... read more

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My first night ride since before my long lay up after surgery.
I didn't realise how much I missed it, 15 miles of bliss.

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First time off road since my Hip revision surgery and it was tested by them god damm thorns. 2 to be procise in my front tyre.
It was still a very nice day and a very nice ride out.
There w... read more

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Completed my first duathlon on Sunday to celebrate St Patricks Day!
2.5km run, 12.3km bike ride and then another 2.5km run.
Nasty weather on the cycle down there but cleared up nicely for t... read more

Victoria Hickman Well done Dave let me know when you do it next time and I will join you! Vic.

Well done Dave let me know when you do it next time and I will join you! Vic.

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

The S33N lights are so great! Bristol business and super unique. They can’t be stolen, can’t fall off and the AA battery keeps them simple and helps us be more efficient consumers. When my last lig... read more

Johannes Schmidt Good for you, bad for the environment. And by the way, when I had battery-powered lights they tended to die on me when I ne... read more

Good for you, bad for the environment. And by the way, when I had battery-powered lights they tended to die on me when I needed them most. With modern generators in the wheel hub there is always light and it&#39;s not the least bit complicated, you don&#39;t even have to switch them off or on, just let them shine whenever you ride. It doesn&#39;t get any easier and cleaner. Nothing to bin, no chemical battery waste, nothing to remember to switch off when ariving, etc....

🚴🏻♀️🚴🏻♀️🚴🏻♀️So - here it is in writing - so I am committed ( or maybe I should be committed 🤪🤪🤪).
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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14 miles today on my new bikes maiden voyage to run it in.
A nice quiet route including a ride from Shildon to newton aycliffe past the locomotion museum, which is a lovely smooth wide path. I... read more

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Carol Imray Fantastic, we have been to the Shildon museum on holiday and I remember it well - it would be a lovely cycle :) Your new b... read more

Fantastic, we have been to the Shildon museum on holiday and I remember it well - it would be a lovely cycle :) Your new bike looks great

Last month I was cycling and slipped on a slippery wooden bridge on an icy day and busted some ribs, hurt my leg but otherwise my bike broke my fall and itself.
So I've been bicycle shopping ag... read more

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Lovely day riding today.
I wanted to find a route that I had found last year , so went out and found it. Great sunshine easy riding.

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I have been riding my bike every day since 1.1.15 when I decided this would be my bike challenge. I say every day but I crashed my bike that September and had to be brought home in an ambulance and... read more

Always find getting out on the bike and taking in an awesome sunset does wonders for the mind.

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Scott Manley That looks amazing.

That looks amazing.

satpal hans Thanks :-)

Thanks :-)

Looked like the sunniest day we'll have for a while and hubby had the day off so we packed gifted cakes, bought coffee and went for a leisurely bimble to Royal Victoria Country Park and back. Lovel... read more

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Scott Manley Love Victoria Park one of my fav places, its great for a night ride with your lights.. Very scary

Love Victoria Park one of my fav places, its great for a night ride with your lights.. Very scary

Kim Ireland Not quite experienced enough for that yet but I've recently bought some decent lights for when I feel confident enough!

Not quite experienced enough for that yet but I've recently bought some decent lights for when I feel confident enough!

Scott Manley Its a bit scary at night but well worth a trip

Its a bit scary at night but well worth a trip

Nadia Frerichs It can get too dark particularly on early morning in the depth of winter

It can get too dark particularly on early morning in the depth of winter

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Carry a small headtorch in your jersey pocket, just in case you need to fix a puncture or have a mechanical in the dark.

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Scott Watson A very useful tip.

A very useful tip.

I'll never forget how I felt when I was racing along an unlit country lane and my front light went out. I think the batteries died suddenly, and so did my confidence... it was terrifying. I freewhe... read more