Getting back on my bike after being knocked off by a car. Definitely feeling it in my legs after six weeks off, but feels GREAT to be back out again!

Cycling to work gives me the best start to every day. I'm lucky enough to commute via a cycle path that takes me out of the busy city for just a short while and it's bliss. Last week, a little robi... lees meer

Coming from a cycling family it won't be a surprise that I have been a cyclist all my life. However my cycling activity was curtailed after a cancer diagnosis and prostrate removal in March of this... lees meer

John Newell may you continue to be an inspiration for a long time to come.

may you continue to be an inspiration for a long time to come.

Bit of a chill this morning but made up by the sight of a heron in full flight over the still canal waters.

Another great ride in, no traffic on the roads until I hit the road works - where I bumped into my cycling buddy I've not seen in a while. I've achieved so many PB's on Strava, but bumping into fri... lees meer

Starting a new job last month has meant starting to commute to work by bike. I'm really enjoying getting on the bike and taking time to relax before and after work every day.

Had a nice ride to work today with my back breaks mended and my tyres pumped!

It's really easy these days to get cought up in the latest tech and bike trends. My sturdy commuter bike is an old Giant OCR alloy road bike converted to a hybrid. Brought up to date about 4 year... lees meer

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Loving my new commute via a folding bike and the train. Takes a little bit longer but a lot more enjoyable!

My cycle ride in to work is along the beautiful River Exe - I pass wildlife along the way - often glimpsing a kingfisher or a heron as I pass. The cycle ride is invigorating, a fabulous way to star... lees meer

I broke my toe three weeks ago and walking & driving are painful. However, I’m so happy that cycling causes me no pain at all so I’ve been using pedal power to get to work and even when this to... lees meer

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Was getting a lot of punctures so Changed my tyres... fingers crossed.

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I'm a fair weather cyclist, but with the excellent weather over the past couple of years, I am regularly cycling to and from work, 20 miles in total each day. The number varies, but I am likely to ... lees meer

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I was skint!! I only had a short commute so I decided I could use my bike. At first I struggled but I worked out how much it cost to drive (we also went from 2 rubbish fuel guzzling cars to 1 newe... lees meer

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Marjolein Rijken Hi Helen, thanks so much for sharing your story about how cycling has benefited you! I work for Devon County Council and w... read more

Hi Helen, thanks so much for sharing your story about how cycling has benefited you! I work for Devon County Council and we are getting ready for Cycle [address removed] would you mind if we shared your story to inspire other to give cycling a go via our Travel Devon social media (Facebook and Twitter)? If you have any questions, please contact me at on the email address which is my full name seperated by a dot and then @devon.gov.uk. (unfortunately it won't display the email address if I wrote it here). Many thanks, Marjolein

Trying some new routes to work and back. Lots to choose from for any riding style. Today is MTB dirt track

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It's now over 10 years since I rediscovered cycling as an adult, quickly becoming a regular cycle commuter on the Union Canal in Edinburgh as a means to save time, stress and money, and act more su... lees meer

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For years I did commutes by car of over 100miles a day. It made me unfit, unhappy and stressed. When an opportunity came up for a new role closer to home - the first thing I did was research the co... lees meer

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I'm trying to get out on my bike more, as I've signed up for a 96K charity ride, which is happening next week!
I'm a National Account Manager for a food company, I'm based in Stockport, HQ is ... lees meer

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I now feel more confident back on my bike I have stopped using the cycle route to work and now use the roads. This saves me just under three miles. It a dam shame that the car free route is so much... lees meer

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I've been in a car and been waved through by cyclists and I have to say it can seem a bit passive aggressive or, at its worst, downright rude.
As a cyclist I've developed a non threatening offe... lees meer

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Alan Garner I like the underarm scoop and use a similar over exaggerated thumbs up technique. Each to their own. As you were.....

I like the underarm scoop and use a similar over exaggerated thumbs up technique. Each to their own. As you were.....

Carvel Lonsdale Thumbs are great 👍 especially opposable ones- because we’re not monkeys 🐵❤️

Thumbs are great 👍 especially opposable ones- because we’re not monkeys 🐵❤️

Rarely do I commute to work (logistics really) but make an effort on hashtags days, #BikeWeek for example. It makes it such a pleasure when you see something like a majestic swan gliding down the r... lees meer

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This morning (5/30/2019) was a glorious ride into work along the Spring Water Corridor. Saw at least eight deer, Canada geese with babies, a coyote tossing a mole around on the path, and then retr... lees meer

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Today I FINALLY got to put in a good commute for my team. Between work travel and kid complexity, I've had ironclad excuses every morning this month until today. I'm so glad I knocked over the resi... lees meer

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Ruth Schulte I hear you! I was able to get my spouse to help out in the morning so I could bike to work this week! It felt great!

I hear you! I was able to get my spouse to help out in the morning so I could bike to work this week! It felt great!

Kristen Connor Go Mary! I have a hard time coordinating rides too... Thank you for the inspiration!

Go Mary! I have a hard time coordinating rides too... Thank you for the inspiration!

Alisa Hauser yay Mary!

yay Mary!

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I started off in January 2018 after two months without work, then got a job locally. My only option was to walk or get on a bike. My wifes old bike was in the garage and I decided to get on it and ... lees meer

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I CAN SEE BY MY WATCH, WITHOUT TAKING MY HAND FROM THE left grip on my handlebar, that it is 8:30 in the morning. A light headwind is rolling off the Columbia River, tugging at my contact lenses. I... lees meer

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Gerome Gacula i love your bluebike. i have the blue axino.

i love your bluebike. i have the blue axino.

Branson K I love your writing. Keep it up

I love your writing. Keep it up

Drew Brown Great book BTW

Great book BTW

Lisa Esparza I really, really enjoyed this script. Look forward to more 'facing outward'.

I really, really enjoyed this script. Look forward to more 'facing outward'.

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Had to replace my wheels on my hybrid commute bike as the rims were dilapidated. "29ers" were cheaper than "700c". NB unless you are running narrow tyres they are same ;)

I am so lucky to be able to commute to work via a beautiful park, a moment to appreciate the open space en route to work.

People think I am crazy. a middle-aged (yes I have to write that now) female riding over 11 miles each way to work and back, year round. It took a little while to figure out that
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So I cycle to work most days,I arrive at work at 5.30am (yes that time does actually exist!). As part of my route I cycle through Cannon Hill Park in Edgbaston opposite the The cricket place.. One ... lees meer

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Having been commuting by train to Stirling for a couple of years, it was a delight to be back in the saddle following a change in job meaning I could cycle to work again. Rolling down cycle paths a... lees meer

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If it hadn't been for Cycle To Work day, I would have fallen into my regular car commute and spent an hour or longer avoiding the closed M5 (my usual route). I noticed a lot of cars overtaking me o... lees meer

Cycling is by far the fastest, cheapest and healthiest way to get to work in Sheffield. I have ridden to work (almost) every day since I started my job. Through wind, rain and cold.

My route to my local train station takes me through a beautiful park where, if I'm lucky, I occasionally catch sight of resident deer. The interest continues as I cycle along the waterfront and dre... lees meer

Great ride with my daughter to get a few groceries on a Sunday morning. Marvelous to spend time together in the fresh air and avoid using the car.

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Natural Resources Wales, commuter cyclists love the countryside, the hills, the weather, to get to work feeling alive and invigorated. The office provides cycle storage, day and night and showers ... lees meer

We're having building work at our house during August, so we've been staying with my mum. It's the house where I grew up, and it happens to be a lot closer to work (11 miles rather than 25). Having... lees meer

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Whilst cycling past Gatwick Airport heading home on Thursday 18th July I had to swerve to avoid a grass snake that was trying its best to cross a 10ft wide strip of tarmac without being run over by... lees meer

Nicola Marshall That's amazing! I saw a slow worm (looks like a snake but a lizard with no legs) crossing a track in front of my bike last ... read more

That's amazing! I saw a slow worm (looks like a snake but a lizard with no legs) crossing a track in front of my bike last week and did the same and managed to avoid it!

Well as far as commutes go, last Friday's had to be one of the most extraordinary ones I've ever done.
It started off with some persistent showers for the first few miles, with a distant threa... lees meer

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I first started commuting by bike around 9 years ago, My second boy was about one year old and just didn't like sleeping, so riding to work was my time away to be alone. The thing about my commute ... lees meer

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It was boiling hot when I cycled to my office at Heriot Watt Research Park this morning, and I was overheating. Perfect cycling conditions you might say! Unfortunately things have now modified in t... lees meer

I've been commuting by car for almost all of my career, partly due to laziness and mainly due to some rather long and steep hills between work and home. I've been keeping an eye on the growing e-bi... lees meer

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The bright sunny mornings have really been helping my enjoyment of my rides into work. So much so that I've started to add loops on to my ride home so I can enjoy the weather and the Great British ... lees meer

I have recently been surprised, humbled, and honored to be the subject of a Civil Beat "Wayfinding" segment. I haven't had the courage to read it myself yet, but hope that sharing it will encourage... lees meer

Dar Crammond Thanks, Lynn, very inspirational. Reminds me of the old days in Portland, before bike lanes. Agree that time of day makes ... read more

Thanks, Lynn, very inspirational. Reminds me of the old days in Portland, before bike lanes. Agree that time of day makes all the difference.

We bought our cargo bike second-hand from e-Bay for £300 around this time last year.

I’d been looking at them for a while as we were expecting our third child. Up until that point I’d ... lees meer

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I am from a rural area close to the hilly area in Maastricht. Instead of commuting with a foldable bike I opted for twin bikes - one bike in my shed in the garden and one at the roof top of Council... lees meer

Normally my commute is awesome. Last week I had a different experience. I call my parents once or twice a week on my morning bike ride as I'm 6 hours behind on them, so it is really the only time f... lees meer

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I work with a non-profit (Bike Walk Cleveland-Tennessee) and we work to promote walking and cycling to destinations within 2 miles of your home or work. I was super excited to get a community donat... lees meer

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Christian L That's amazing Gina! This is really inspiring for other riders that might not have considered commuting for families. Feel ... read more

That's amazing Gina! This is really inspiring for other riders that might not have considered commuting for families. Feel free to send us photos if you'd like to be featured on National Bike Challenge facebook page - get in touch at christian(at)lovetoride.net :) Happy cycling, Christian

AS I ground my way through the wilderness of upper Mission Ridge trail, I lighted on a certain place where was a den. I know what lives in the wilderness of the Squilchuck drainage, so I avoided th... lees meer

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Branson K Great stuff!

Great stuff!

Drew Brown this is great! keep at it

this is great! keep at it

Patrick Parks Stunning. I couldn't stop reading.

Stunning. I couldn't stop reading.

Adelle Lahud Zahner Hah! Fun!

Hah! Fun!

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In the village of Wenatchee, the name of which I have no desire to call to mind, there lived not long since one of those women that keeps not one, but three bikes hanging on her back porch wall, as... lees meer

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Patrick Mc Dermott Love it! And I had a similar idea. Please check it out and let me know what you think. :) [address removed]

Love it! And I had a similar idea. Please check it out and let me know what you think. :) [address removed]

Patrick Mc Dermott OK, they stripped off the link I was trying to send. Try this with no [address removed] http Off the Wagon . life / riders-... read more

OK, they stripped off the link I was trying to send. Try this with no [address removed] http Off the Wagon . life / riders-writers

I've spent years cycle commuting. Anything from 2 to 32 miles each way. I have never driven a car didn't interest me for lots of reasons.
I used to work promoting cycling, now i plan custom-b... lees meer

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