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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I commute most days to work and have been doing so my around 4 years, slowly building up the amount of days and slowly building up how many miles I do. Direct it is 11 miles each way but I often do... lees meer

Topic: Mijn woon-werk fietsrit

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I've ridden >350 (virtual!) miles on my Peloton bike in June; pretty pleased with that!

Topic: Fietsen in corona tijden

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Cycling in my local semi-rural area, sticking to cycle paths as much as possible, I’ve seen a few wonderful (in the literal sense) things. A few years ago I was commuting home at dusk. My route too... lees meer

Topic: Een fijne fiets-herinnering

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Only a short story but I switched over to cycling after a running injury. Currently waiting on knee surgery. I used running as it improved my mental health. when I got injured I knew I couldn't jus... lees meer

Topic: Mijn fiets romance

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While travelling is still tricky and we're both a bit nervous about being around too many people, my daughter and I have been doing weekly Tuesday bike rides. I'm taking one day off work every week... lees meer

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Roy Richards Good work, it's good to get out with family especially close family.

Good work, it's good to get out with family especially close family.

Just reached a goal of 1000 in the June bike challenge. Stopped at the top of Cherry Willingham by-pass bridge and cheered to myself. Despite the challenge, it means more to me when someone gree... lees meer

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Lee General I did 1000 too but only in the good weather It was very hard but i did have plenty time am retired

I did 1000 too but only in the good weather It was very hard but i did have plenty time am retired

My first memory is crashing into my mom's washing line post, learning to ride my first bike. Once I'd found my legs though, that was it. I was usually zooming around the street then the estate or c... lees meer

Topic: De eerste keer op de fiets in jaren

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Marjolein Rijken What a lovely story and thank you for sharing! I have gone the opposite direction, moved to rural North Devon (coming from ... read more

What a lovely story and thank you for sharing! I have gone the opposite direction, moved to rural North Devon (coming from Tiverton) where the cycling is a bit more challenging haha! But great to hear your story about your return to cycling!

We wanted to take use our ebikes to get into London from the Crystal Palace campsite but were worried about security while we were in the opera seeing La Boheme. I was also concerned about traffic... lees meer

3 generations riding, youngest grandaughter Hallie,4, youngest daughter, eldest son (Hallie's dad), myself and Hallie's other Nanny, first time on a BMX for Jackie and she did brilliantly. Plus we... lees meer

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This is the first time in years that I have had my own bike and been able to get out on my bike with friends and support staff from where I live in Hatfield near Doncaster I am enjoying going out o... lees meer

Topic: De eerste keer op de fiets in jaren

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Y a beaucoup plue

Topic: Mijn woon-werk fietsrit

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I live in Cornwall and one day a week I ride a 15 mile circuit on country roads crossing the A3072 at a busy junction. On this day I had just crossed the main road and noticed a small bird in the ... lees meer

Topic: Een fijne fiets-herinnering

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I have been living in Milton Keynes since 2002. Busy life style and work commitments meant that the car was my main transport option. However, following a change in my work circumstances, I sudde... lees meer

Topic: Een fijne fiets-herinnering

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I am fortunate to have a very rural route to work (for most of it anway). Narrow, single track road with passing places, trees and fields with farm animals, etc. Earlier this year as I headed along... lees meer

Topic: Een fijne fiets-herinnering

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My friend Ciara is one of a number of female riders recently joined Claydon Cycling Club in Buckinghamshire as part of the club's new Academy program. The initiative encourages would-be cyclists t... lees meer

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Memories of my Ride London 100 mile ride back in 2018...

I’m a very casual cyclist, not in a cycling club and don’t go out with any groups of cyclists, so for my first cycling sportive to ... lees meer

I wanted to share with you a story of why the bicycle is such a great thing. I know you all know this anyway, but here goes...

I work as a Bikeability Cycling Instructor. One of the things... lees meer

I got a new job a few months ago. It means a different commute route. Every morning I now have the pleasure of part of the route being along the canal. The cygnets and ducklings are growing well an... lees meer

Topic: Mijn woon-werk fietsrit

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My wife and I recently enjoyed a wonderful tour from Edinburgh to Oban via the Union and Forth and Clyde canals, the Paisley to Greenock railway path, some challenging climbs and fabulous views acr... lees meer

Went to isle of skye for a weeks cycling holiday, stayed in a cottage in portnalong, best cycling I've done in a few months, views were brilliant, plenty off road and on road tracks to cycle on. Me... lees meer

Darryl Bishop That looks an amazing viewing. No doubt an amazing cycling route.

That looks an amazing viewing. No doubt an amazing cycling route.

I love whizzing past cars in traffic jams using cycle lanes. It always makes me feel happy to not be sitting in a hot car but instead feeling the breeze in my hair as I pass by!

2017 overweight and told pre-diabetic so had to lose weight. I lost my weight on treadmill
(stick with me lol )
I have always loved cycling be it Chipper,Grifter ,M/bike or Road Bike .
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Topic: Mijn fiets romance

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My new found enjoyment of cycling, started around 10 years ago. I have happy childhood memories of all the bikes I have had (was never allowed a Raleigh Chopper (there's still time I guess), but a ... lees meer

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I first met my friend Chris about 40 years ago. For the last 20 of these years we have shared the occasional bike ride, typically between 10 and 20 miles.

Lockdown 1 threw a spanner in th... lees meer

Topic: Fietsen in corona tijden

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Being part of the solution by biking to work using NCN route 5 through Stafford

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My wife and I recently decided that the car was for wimps. We put it forth that it was only for things impossible to do on a bike. I even go to get my homebrew supplies on a bike (55lb sack of grai... lees meer

Topic: Mijn fiets romance

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Hope you don’t mind, but it’s me again. 🙃
Following on from my previous story when I said my goal was to achieve a 💯 mile ride. Well yesterday I achieved it. I went out for a cycle with my Paul... lees meer

Topic: Bike Challenge verhaal

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I was a regular biker 10 years ago. used to do 100 mile ride once a year for charity. I couldn't get onto bike riding until this year.

I found group of friends doing Saturday rides. We st... lees meer

Topic: Bike Challenge verhaal

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Frequently, while driving through the west and Midwest my family would pass cyclists going and coming across the mountains and the plains. I always wanted to take a shot at Colorado and ... lees meer

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Samuel Gilbert Grew up in Salina. That headwind is brutal we would use kites while on bikes. Well done!

Grew up in Salina. That headwind is brutal we would use kites while on bikes. Well done!

Susan Ernest Wow, that is incredible.

Wow, that is incredible.

Following on from my previous story, “Getting back on a bike at 58”. I’m now 60 and loving all the freedom my bike gives me. I now ride my lovely Liv Avail AR 1 (purchased just before lock down 1).... lees meer

Topic: Ander

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After being furloughed and then made redundant in 2020, I was determined to get a job closer to home (previously I had a 40 minute drive each way). I can now cycle to work in less than 10 minutes a... lees meer

Today I took on a 70km cycle including Stanage Edge and Mam Tor headin up Winnats Pass. A beautiful ride with the toughest climb I've managed so far!

Jethro CRoss WINNATS!! congrats

WINNATS!! congrats

I’ve been meaning to get out and do a local overnight trip on the bike, and finally got round to doing it last night. Brilliant to be out off-road on deserted bridleways, didn’t need lights until a... lees meer

Topic: Ander

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During the pandemic it has been really humbling to hear of the hard work of so many in the NHS and other important services. It left me wondering how I could help.

One obvious way was to u... lees meer

Recently separated, no money to speak of and living in a rented room. I was struggling.. My head was spinning and i had a fogged mind... The one good thing I did during this was buy my mountain bik... lees meer

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I'll keep this short, I didn't hear a car from my left side, hmm going deaf? coincidently my bike would not balance... off to the Dr. numerous tests resulted in an MRI scan. Aha, it's NOT the bike... lees meer

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Rob Price Just did a bit of reading on Acoustic Neuroma...rare...So glad they caught it. Keep 'um turning, nice and easy :)

Just did a bit of reading on Acoustic Neuroma...rare...So glad they caught it. Keep 'um turning, nice and easy :)

Through my local Sustainable Travel and Road Safety Officer I have organised some loan Ebikes for school staff. The interest has exploded now staff have seen the smiles on their colleagues faces as... lees meer

Kerry O'Neill Thanks Geraint, glad it went well! The bikes are currently with two new businesses. If anyone reading this is keen to trial... read more

Thanks Geraint, glad it went well! The bikes are currently with two new businesses. If anyone reading this is keen to trial eBikes at their workplace, please email Kerry on sustainable.[address removed]

Yesterday I rode the well known guided busway that runs between St Ives and Cambridge in Cambridgeshire.
One way it is 14 miles.
Because it runs along an old trainline, it's pretty flat the... lees meer

Topic: Bike Challenge verhaal

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Lockdown has been tough on me and my family, so I'm trying to keep moving and positive, cycling and running are big outlets for that, a time to unwind and switch off, part of that has been to fundr... lees meer

Topic: Fietsen in corona tijden

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A newbie’s insight into the wonderful world of riding…


Hello, my name is Jude, and I’m addicted to cycling. It’s a new thing and I’m definitely hooked!

It all started one Sat... lees meer

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Bernadette Marsden great read, very encouraging and positive, thanks for sharing. I too am new to cycling and loving it.

great read, very encouraging and positive, thanks for sharing. I too am new to cycling and loving it.

Having recently moved out in the countryside my cycle commute to work this morning involved going on the Transpenine Trail, coming across a rabbit, a little mouse, cows and sheep. Followed by urban... lees meer

Topic: Mijn woon-werk fietsrit

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A round trip organised by Cliff and supported by his sister Nancy and experienced rider Dave we headed out of Prescott to the Mersey taking in Huyton Hale and Halton perfect weather for a run out a... lees meer

Any day that I can leave my car at home is a good one, but with a journey of 17 miles on the motorway, it took some thought and planning to commute by bike. I began by riding to the station and I t... lees meer

Topic: Mijn woon-werk fietsrit

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At 72 Years old a diabetic for 50 years only just started riding a bike again in the past 9 months. I am up at 6.30 am, have breakfast then out on my bi... lees meer

Topic: Mijn favoriete fietsplek/route

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I’ve not been to Bolehills for years, but recent events meant that I had a few hours to kill in that area, with my 6 year old. The big new ramps were too big for us, so we honed our handing skills ... lees meer

On 17 December 2017 as was my usual routine after finishing my morning shift, I got on my bike to cycle to the gym. However, I’d only gone about 1-200 yards, and at very slow speed as it was still ... lees meer

Topic: Ander

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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... lees meer

For the past 4 days I cycled for charity, as far as I could each day!

Topic: Ander

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My cycling story began a long way back on a large 3 wheeled tricycle, then always rode a variety of bikes, often where I wasn't supposed to! Local dirt track was for boys, not girls and mum said 'n... lees meer

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Maura Murphy Fabulous. I have always cycled but never tried BMX . It sounds fun. Would I be too young at 64 ?

Fabulous. I have always cycled but never tried BMX . It sounds fun. Would I be too young at 64 ?

Paula Hallett Maura Murphy you are never too old to have a go and see if you can love it.

Maura Murphy you are never too old to have a go and see if you can love it.