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Image for story Cann Ladies Ride MTB

Cann Ladies Ride MTB

I love riding trails and DH on my bike, but what Iโ€™ve really enjoyed recently is showing other ladies this love of MTB in Cann Woods. We have a Devon Ladies MTB group on FB where we arrange rides.

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Gaining confidence with every ride!

I hadn't ridden regularly for years until lockdown in 2020, the weather was amazing and we got out on our bikes as a family a few times during each week as many others did. Its dropped off a bit no... read more

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Image for story Developing riding skills

Developing riding skills

Watching your child develop there riding skills is a wonderful experience apart from the occasional fall!!! So on to the new challenge of taking your hand off the handle bars in preparation for sig... read more

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Encouraging others

Got my bro on bike after about 25years...
'it's changed my life'
'I'm loving it'
'I've met a new group of friends'
'I'm so much fitter'
'I'm a better role model for the kids'<... read more

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Image for story Take time to ride each day

Take time to ride each day

I wasnโ€™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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9 years

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

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Image for story Riding for work

Riding for work

I love my job. I get to train colleagues and volunteers on our new e-cargo bike from Iceni Cycles. We got funding last year to trial an electric bike and electric van to see if they could add to ou... read more

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Image for story Magnificent 7 go to Blackpool!

Magnificent 7 go to Blackpool!

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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Image for story Coffee run.

Coffee run.

Sunday morning trip out to Sledmere House, NR Driffield East Yorkshire for a take out coffee and breakfast with the chaps.

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Image for story Whatโ€™s around the corner?

Whatโ€™s around the corner?

I rode into my training session today as it was a lovely day clear skies and 18c at 8.30 when I set off. Now at lunchtime Iโ€™m less than half a mile from site sat at the side of the River Ouse. Iโ€™m ... read more

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Image for story First timer up Cheddar Gorge

First timer up Cheddar Gorge

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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Getting back in the saddle

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

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Image for story Riding with the latest product for bicycles 'Bicycle Sunshade'.

Riding with the latest product for bicycles "Bicycle Sunshade".

We love riding our bicycles and about 5 years ago my husband found out he had melanoma on the back of his neck. We decided that a sun shade to cover our heads and neck while riding our bicycle wou... read more

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Image for story Training with fibro and my ride to Bakewell Derbyshire

Training with fibro and my ride to Bakewell Derbyshire

Over the last 9 months I've been training for the Three Peaks Challenge.
I have fibromyalgia which it has caused me great pain for much of my life, but I made a decision a few years ago that I... read more

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A bit of frustration

I just don't get it. How can I get more of my coworkers involved? We have a lot of daily commuters at work and I posted flyers at the bike racks. Even tried bribes with a basket of stickers. This h... read more

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Image for story Bike Anywhere Week

Bike Anywhere Week

My family explored the UC San Diego campus today. What a fun way to end SANDAG Bike Anywhere Week! #BikeAnywhereSD

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Image for story The Family that rides Together...

The Family that rides Together...

I am very happy that my Norcal sister rides bikes with her sons and wife. Fortunately I have enough bikes and helmets so we can ride when they come down to visit. It's a joy to watch my nephews gro... read more

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Image for story Mother's Day

Mother's Day

My mom wanted us to go for a #familyride for Mother's Day. I love my mom!

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Image for story Beautiful Britain By Bike - Day 2

Beautiful Britain By Bike - Day 2

Corinium Dobunnorum Loop of the Cotswolds- a step back in time exploring the deserted lanes of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Today's commute took us to Cirencester - the forecast... read more

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Back on the Bike...

Having not rode a bike since I was 16 years old, 20 years on during the first COVID lockdown I rediscovered the joy of Bicycle riding!

I was lucky enough to be able to borrow an electric b... read more

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I try to

now i have lots of time I go riding sunday morning I put it on facebook and tell the new riders it's short easy ride and I carry tools for minor repairs. lot are interested but only a odd one turns... read more

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Image for story Cycle Paths

Cycle Paths

I joined a group of people on Saturday that LOVE TO RIDE. They aren't racing, they like to stop and smell the tulips, and take a few pictures along the way. They probably average 10 mph, and th... read more

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Image for story Passing the torch

Passing the torch

Got my son off training wheels at 3 years old. Now he kicks my butt on the hills and still expects me to buy lunch!

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Image for story Co-Workers pumping up!!!

Co-Workers pumping up!!!

Well after a year at my new job and commuting by bike, One of my co-workers got themselves an E-bike and they are commuting to work with me at 5am. Now I am taking all sorts of different routes hom... read more

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Image for story We bought recumbents

We bought recumbents

Let me just say Iโ€™m not a fan of the sore butt that comes when I pedal my 2wheeler. But I solved that problem. Just recently I bought a used/new/never ridden Terratrike Rover. Itโ€™s an entry level ... read more

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Image for story E-bike makes national park more accessible

E-bike makes national park more accessible

Hired 2 e-bikes in the Lake District. Allows a beginner to enjoy massive mountain passes and keep up with an experienced rider. Allows for far more exploring than driving and walking...

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Image for story Bike motivation

Bike motivation

Always love the outdoors and riding my bike makes me feel so good with enjoying the outdoors fresh air.Never really been into long bike rides only short ones with my bike being my vehicle to gettin... read more

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Image for story Manchester Gravel #MCRGRVL

Manchester Gravel #MCRGRVL

Most have re-discovered the benefits of cycling. One element has been taking things a step further and joining a local club. A cycling buddy of mine set up Manchester Gravel MCRGRVL on Facebook, ... read more

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Image for story To keep my heart healthy

To keep my heart healthy

I have loved my bike through out lock down. I am the proud owner of a pace maker and have had a few cardiac problems. It has been my bike that has kept me going and healthy . Itโ€™s been brilliant t... read more

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Biking has been a god send

I took up mountain biking when my dad became terminally ill as a distraction / release from the stresses. I have met some great new people and discovered some wonderful places on my doorstep. Bikin... read more

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Image for story Cycling to work is the best!

Cycling to work is the best!

For the past year, I have cycled to work in all weather - sun, rain, sleet and hail. Not only is it a great form of physical exercise, but it is also a fantastic way to clear your head and blow awa... read more

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Image for story Summer ride

Summer ride

Lovely ride to Emberton Park with my daughter and brother in law

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Image for story Group rides are back in good weather

Group rides are back in good weather

Great mixed ability ride in the Calderdale valley as part of the #ridedrinkpie club. All levels, all off road suitable bikes, mixed ability.

This weeks ride was great, new members, people ... read more

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Image for story Whatโ€™s around the corner?

Whatโ€™s around the corner?

I rode into my training session today as it was a lovely day clear skies and 18c at 8.30 when I set off. Now at lunchtime Iโ€™m less than half a mile from site sat at the side of the River Ouse. Iโ€™m ... read more

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A couple & their bike(s)...

I hadn't ridden since I was a kid. But since my husband & I were working on our health/weight, it seemed like an easy way to get more exercise without killing my knees. And by buying reconditio... read more

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Image for story Happy International bike day

Happy International bike day

Thereโ€™sโ€™ nothing like the freedom of being on two wheels and enjoying the outdoors with others

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Image for story Cycling helps

Cycling helps

I like cycling but wanted to be more confident on roads and able to do repairs. So I joined a couple of events and have been learning to repair donated bikes for charity which are given to people t... read more

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Media coverage

(Not usually one to steal the limelight but) happy to be quoted to help encourage people to ride (or walk) to for short journeys.

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Image for story It's not just fun it's great for your health!

It's not just fun it's great for your health!

I first helped my office (Henderson Engineers- Bentonville, AR) with last years September bike challenge. I did not own a bike at the time and had to borrow a coworkers bike in order to get some mi... read more

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Image for story Get Outside

Get Outside

A year ago, a few months into the pandemic I realized that I was not moving in the right direction. In fact, I wasn't moving at all. We spent all day on Teams calls and then plopped into a chair - ... read more

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Image for story Health &amp; Fitness

Health & Fitness

I started riding to improve my health and control my diabetes. I've come a long way and so grateful I found cycling. Happy to report 125lbs later my diabetes is gone.

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Image for story BIke The Parks

BIke The Parks

Two rides this Sunday, a morning and a afternoon ride!
10 AM ride:
๐—ฅ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ: David Felfoldi
๐‘๐ข๐๐ž ๐“๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ž: Intermediate Adventurer (12 miles)
๐Œ๐ž๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ: Ashford Park
๐๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง... read more

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Image for story Beautiful Britain By Bike - Day 3

Beautiful Britain By Bike - Day 3

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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Image for story Beautiful Britain By Bike - Day 3

Beautiful Britain By Bike - Day 3

A historic tour of Somerset & Dorset.

Today's commute took us to Somerton, Ancient Royal Town of Wessex. Our adventure began under blue skies as we set off towards the old Roman town o... read more

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Image for story First race

First race

Kid jist did her first race and she's all in. Any nola kids out there wanna ride?

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Image for story Bike Anywhere Week

Bike Anywhere Week

Sean from San Diego Bike Coalition promoting โ€œBike Anywhere Weekโ€
for Channel 8. Story airs Monday, May 10!

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Image for story Flower Fields of Carlsbad

Flower Fields of Carlsbad

I had a chance to visit the Flower Fields recently. They just opened to the public this year. If you are near I-5 in Carlsbad I would encourage you to stop by and take in the beauty of these flower... read more

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Wake Up, Letโ€™s Ride

I puzzles me as to why anyone would not enjoy riding a bike. Being out doors and riding with the wind in your face is an exhilarating feeling. I encourage everyone to get out and ride. In the morni... read more

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This is fun

Itโ€™s Saturday and the #lovetoride scavenger hunt is still going. We got a late morning start, but weโ€™ve accomplished to find the clues that weโ€™re just added. We only had to double back once. But no... read more

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Image for story Custom reflective detailing

Custom reflective detailing

I was reading about riding safety in the dark, and lots of people said that we are very good a recognising and seeing faces, so I thought I would combine this idea with reflective details.
Wi... read more

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