Verhalen uit Fiets Je Fris

Lees verhalen van andere deelnemers en laat je inspireren! Deel ook jouw fietsverhaal om anderen te motiveren om op de fiets te stappen.

Verhalen over de hele wereld

Image for story When feeling down - get out!!

When feeling down - get out!!

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... lees meer

Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen

1
10

Liberté!

Lorsque je reviens du travail Ă  vĂ©lo, je me nettoie l'esprit en quelques secondes et je suis Ă  nouveau prĂȘte pour un autre bout de journĂ©e!!

Wildlife incounters on night ride

During lock down to maintain shift separation I had to do night shift. On my ride home over a week I encountered two possum and was confronted by a rat that decided he had more rights to the path I... lees meer

Topic: Fietsen in corona tijden

5
Image for story Exeter to Exmouth

Exeter to Exmouth

For a nice ride to clear my head and forget about the pressures of the day I love to ride along the cycle path from Exeter to Exmouth. It’s not a challenging route and there is plenty to see and of... lees meer

Topic: Mijn favoriete fietsplek/route

2
7
Image for story 100 mile summer

100 mile summer

I got my bike in July having wanted one for ages and not ridden since before uni. I decided to give myself a goal of 100 miles by my birthday (4 Sept). This was a big challenge for me so I signed u... lees meer

Topic: De eerste keer op de fiets in jaren

21
Image for story Tour de Manc. Raising funds for HaTS

Tour de Manc. Raising funds for HaTS

This Sunday I'm doing a Tour de Manc and raising money for HaTS.


HaTS is an independent charity providing support and care provided to cancer patients and families of the Haematology... lees meer

Topic: Ander

7
Image for story My Summer on the Road

My Summer on the Road

From May 29 to August 8 I joined the Fuller Center Bike Adventure to benefit the Fuller Center for Housing. We rode our bicycles from Amelia Island, Florida to Florence, Oregon. We stopped 6 days... lees meer

Topic: Bike Challenge verhaal

1
6
Image for story Visiting my Grandson

Visiting my Grandson

On this last weekend of August 2021 I did a solo ride from Dayton Ohio to Columbus to visit my grandson. It was a total of 96 miles over two days. I camped in London Ohio in a hammock at the prim... lees meer

Topic: Fietsen in corona tijden

5
Image for story IB Scavenger Hunt

IB Scavenger Hunt

Moving up in the standings! Rode Bike the Bay last weekend, so a bit of a delayed start. Did make up some ground today, however - thanks for those who helped with some of the pictures! 😊🚮

Topic: Ander

5
Image for story IBactive Scavenger Hunt

IBactive Scavenger Hunt

I'm excited to participate in the Imperial Beach Scavenger Hunt. This will be my 2nd one. Had so much fun on the first one and learned alot about Imperial Beach. I encourage all my cycling friends... lees meer

Topic: Ander

3

Kids on bikes

Sorry not a story about wheelie kids but my kids and their friends. It's great to see them roaming around the neighborhood with their friends and riding rail trails with the family for miles!

Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen

4
Image for story Eccentric

Eccentric

Well my car only does 35mpg on short runs, so i wanted to make my commute quicker and more pleasant so I modified my trike and put and electric motor on it. No more horrible headwinds and carrying ... lees meer

Topic: CO2 bespaarders

2
11
Image for story Ib active scavenger hunt

Ib active scavenger hunt

So excited for today!!! Today the 3rd IB active scavenger hunt started. I’ve enjoyed participating in the others and so pumped that the third one has begun. I hope if you live or hangout in the I... lees meer

Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen

4
Image for story Bike Detroit, Log Rides, Share the Fun!

Bike Detroit, Log Rides, Share the Fun!

· Friday 20th: Explore the City's bike lanes and greenways (see events page for the Detroit Greenways Coalition Virtual tour)

· Saturday 21st: Join Detroit Cycling Championship... lees meer

Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen

4
Image for story Joined a club

Joined a club

I rode socially with friends for years but they decided to emigrate to Australia. As I was about to lose my cycling buddies I looked up ‘Lets Ride’ on the web and found like minded local groups. ... lees meer

Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen

16
Image for story TURN RIGHT

TURN RIGHT

Are you aware of the hand signal when turning right on your bicycle?

Topic: Ander

8
Image for story Cycling in Sardinia  đŸ’šđŸ€đŸ’—

Cycling in Sardinia đŸ’šđŸ€đŸ’—

No, I have not managed to do it yet, but it is on my "To do" list for next year. 😎

I have fallen in love with cycling since I did a charity bike ride this year "Cycle 100 Miles in June" f... lees meer

Topic: Mijn fiets romance

5

LoveToRide and the MapMyRide app

UnderArmor bought Endomondo and promptly decided in November of 2019 to retire the Endomondo app and substitute their own MapMyRide App...all well and good except that mapmyride on my Galaxy S7 Edg... lees meer

Topic: Bike Challenge verhaal

2

Cycle 100 Miles in June for Dementia UK

I tend to do charity things for Diabetes UK and Dementia UK as my mother had dementia and I have type 1 diabetes, so when I saw the "Cycle 100 Miles in June" challenge for Dementia UK, I dusted off... lees meer

Topic: Fietsen in corona tijden

6
Image for story Back on the Grind

Back on the Grind

Had a few difficult months with work/life and my riding suffered from it. (Did not stop riding just could not do my usually crush mode riding) In a healthier place and now able to get my balance b... lees meer

Topic: Mijn woon-werk fietsrit

5

Is the universe trying to tell me something!

I do actually love riding to work although this is encouraged by the sunny days sometimes discourage but the threat of high winds storms thunder and lightening... but with every dark cloud there is... lees meer

Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen

3
11

From walking to cycling everywhere

I have only owned a car once when I was at college for a total of two years. I'm now 32 so that is a long time without driving! I used to get public transportation everywhere and walk everywhere. I... lees meer

Topic: Mijn fiets romance

11

Never Say Never

We've all heard it: Never Say Never.

In November 2009, I started my pedal pushing career on an adult trike, as I had some issues with balance/dizziness at the time. Several months after I ... lees meer

Topic: Ander

5
Image for story The wheels on mum's bike go round and round...

The wheels on mum's bike go round and round...

Today we're doing our usual little commute to the childminders. Even though we live in the centre of a large town we can really quickly get out onto a beautiful canal and into the countryside on ou... lees meer

Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen

1
12
Image for story Cycle to work day

Cycle to work day

I work from home now and normally walk on a Thursday but got a quick ride in this morning before an early team meeting at 8am for cycle to work day instead.

Only a 9.6 mile ride but knocke... lees meer

Topic: Ander

10

Thwarted!

I hoped to ride a lot during Cycle September, only to have my plans thwarted by Hurricane Ida. I left home for the storm; and the authorities in New Orleans are saying not to come back if you've ev... lees meer

Topic: Ander

1
8

Price of 'Peloton' bike reduced

Not for me but if it floats your boat down to ÂŁ1350 now.
Wonder if it is anything to do with the recent profits down 24%?
Like to make clear that I have absolutely no connection to the afor... lees meer

Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen

2
Image for story What are you up to this weekend?

What are you up to this weekend?

Are you going to the Annual Bike Ride Fundraiser Saturday 9/4 by Black Leaders Detroit? It's from 7AM to 1PM at 11000 Freud St. Otherwise, do you have any cycling plans this weekend?

Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen

1
5
Image for story Wednesday Ride to Check in on our housebound friends

Wednesday Ride to Check in on our housebound friends

Every Wednesday since April 2020 a group of friends rides in Watsonville to check on our housebound (due to age, immunocompromised, non-vaccinated...) friends. It's a fun ride and it brings a litt... lees meer

Topic: Fietsen in corona tijden

13

An E-Bike Makes Commuting a Dream!

I have always loved riding my bike to work but on a hot day, biking to the office can be a tough ask. This year I bought an e-bike and it has completely changed my commuting game. Now I can ride to... lees meer

Topic: CO2 bespaarders

1
10
Image for story Pit Stop During the IB Active Bike Challenge

Pit Stop During the IB Active Bike Challenge

We stopped by Cowabunga for a sweet treat (and to fulfill a clue) during our 5-mile bike ride today.

Topic: Bike Challenge verhaal

1
7
Image for story R2B2

R2B2

I recently completed riding back to back centuries on the R2B2 Cascade Bicycle Club 2 day tour. It was a ride from Redmond to Bellingham and back. We had good weather and some very scenic ridi... lees meer

Topic: Een fijne fiets-herinnering

1
11
Image for story IB Active Scavenger Hunt

IB Active Scavenger Hunt

Do the Hunt! It’s FUN! You get the miles in, lots of interesting places to check out, and prizes are an added bonus!đŸšŽđŸŒâ€â™‚ïž

Topic: Bike Challenge verhaal

4

Pedal for Parkinson's

Last Sunday I completed my longest bike ride, 50 miles in Stirlingshire to raise money for Parkinson's. It was a great challenge and a great event, and I'm so pleased to raise money for this worthw... lees meer

Topic: Ander

17
Image for story My daughters' love for their bikes

My daughters' love for their bikes

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 ... lees meer

Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen

10
Image for story What's Biking in The D?

What's Biking in The D?

Last week of August, last week of REP 313 Mini-Challenge!

- Wednesday 8/25 - Westside Wednesday Ride
- Saturday 8/28 - MoGo’s Fun Fitness Day at Fitzgerald Park
- Saturday 8/28 &... lees meer

Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen

5

keep going! - amazing how it adds up.

Like many people I started cycling daily to ease the stresses of lockdown in spring 2020.

I was quite pleased with myself, getting up and doing about 6 miles every morning.

Gradua... lees meer

Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen

6
Image for story Coaster Brakes !!!!!

Coaster Brakes !!!!!

Well it was a late start to the scavenger hunt in Imperial Beach.
On the way there, can you believe someone on a hill, shot our car with BB’s? Who does that? What a way to start the day.
... lees meer

Topic: Een fijne fiets-herinnering

2
3

Lockdown made fitter and I lost 3 stone

With the gyms being shut and having to social distance. I decided to make use of my mountain bike that had been kept in a shed since I brought it on the nhs cycle scheme.

After a few week... lees meer

Topic: Fietsen in corona tijden

1
16
Image for story TURN LEFT

TURN LEFT

Are you aware of the hand signal for turning left when on a bicycle?

Topic: Ander

10
Image for story STOP

STOP

Did you know there is a hand signal for when you’re going to stop when riding a bike?

Topic: Ander

9
Image for story Granddaughter & me

Granddaughter & me

My granddaughter is only 11 yrs old and she always wants a cycle with me so off we went round Canvey island a full 11 miles, & she didn’t moan once .
She can’t wait till we do it again

Topic: Een fijne fiets-herinnering

12

To cycle was the answer for me.

More than 5 years ago i suffered from really severe anxiety and panic attacks, often 7 per day and even had them in my sleep and would wake up feeling like i was going to die. my attacks come in 2 ... lees meer

Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen

1
10

Aller à la plage en vélo

Aller Ă  la plage rĂ©crĂ©oparc en vĂ©lo!!! Beau dĂ©fi surtout aprĂšs une semaine de canicule. Nous avons fais 60 km aller-retour. On s’est bien prĂ©parĂ© pour faire cette route Ă  vĂ©lo sans oublier les truc... lees meer

Topic: Bike Challenge verhaal

7

#Goals

I got on my bike at 7am this morning. I am 48 and need to improve my fitness as I am a full time primary school teacher and single Mum with 4 kids. So life has just taken over. I live next to a ... lees meer

Topic: De eerste keer op de fiets in jaren

3
20
Image for story All Comers Welcome

All Comers Welcome

I think bike riding is magical because how accessible it is to all. Everyone is welcome on a bike no matter your age, size, income, neighborhood, bike type. I get inspired seeing people of all walk... lees meer

Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen

4

Please read

A plea to anyone who rides a bike. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET. I see lots of people cycling without helmets, but without mine I may not have been able to write this post.
3 days ago I had an accident... lees meer

Topic: Ander

9
14
Image for story MUD

MUD

M U D
The mud will wash off but the memories will last a lifetime.

Throw back to 2016 - When I first introduced my wife to cycling.

Charley and I were first dating and she ask... lees meer

Topic: Mijn fiets romance

20

Cycling to work

I havent been on a bike in years, as I used to commute to work in my car. But due to the COVID pandemic, I started a new career and a new way of getting to my new job on my bike.

Topic: De eerste keer op de fiets in jaren

1
12
Image for story Cracked my helmet!

Cracked my helmet!

I was trying to get back into cycling but it’s not “like riding a bike!” I was not very balanced and had a couple of minor spills but it wasn’t the blast I remembered. Then I had a freak accident i... lees meer

Topic: De eerste keer op de fiets in jaren

7