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About fifteen years ago, I left my work at the Arclight Cinema at close to midnight. On my way home on Sunset Blvd. I was riding my bike and ended up getting hit by a car. It was pretty bad that ... read more

My brother and I went for a bike ride around where our parents used to live near the Selwyn Hutts. We were on our way back when we were biking along the stop bank and my back Tyre got stuck. In wha... read more

I was riding with my sister in Riverhead Forrest Auckland in 1995 and met some friends and a group of their friends, one of whom caught my eye. After a number of fun filled years including regular ... read more

hi. this is not really a story but I didn't know where to post this. Does anyone know what I can do to release my bike saddle post? it is totally stuck. All I need is to lower it a couple of inch... read more

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Chris Anthony Hello. My advice would be to take it to a local bike shop and get them to remove it. Shouldn't be expensive. Any reputa... read more

Hello. My advice would be to take it to a local bike shop and get them to remove it. Shouldn't be expensive. Any reputable bike shop will have lots of tricks for removing stuck seat-posts!

Elena Simon-perez Hi Chris. Thank you for your advice. I did exactly what you have suggested. Halfords couldn't do it but GA Cycle did ... read more

Hi Chris. Thank you for your advice. I did exactly what you have suggested. Halfords couldn't do it but GA Cycle did it with no problem. I am really happy now. Thank you

Gavin Turner Sounds like you have tried most things already - carbon is a bit of a bugger for fusing to stuff - and it doesn't help ... read more

Sounds like you have tried most things already - carbon is a bit of a bugger for fusing to stuff - and it doesn't help that greasing carbon can cause it to swell too... hmmm. Sounds like you just really need to salvage your frame... If you have access to a good strong bench vice - try turning your bike upside down and clamping the saddle post - at this point, with help from a friend you should be able to twist the actual bike, which might crunch and crack and free things up... by twisting the actual bike itself while clamping the saddle post you're creating a massive amount nms of torque and putting yourself at a huge mechanical advantage over the fused hardware. Good luck.

Elena Simon-perez Thank you Gavin. I tried to twist the seat and I fell on the back wheel. I took it to the should and they managed to do r... read more

Thank you Gavin. I tried to twist the seat and I fell on the back wheel. I took it to the should and they managed to do remove it plus they also had to true the back wheel as I twisted it with my fall!

Gavin Turner Glad you managed to sort it! :)

Glad you managed to sort it! :)

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Hey all, if you could keep an eye out for a blue Norco bike w/orange details, my bike was stolen on 12/14 from the university district light rail station. Thanks!

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The Safe and Sustainable Journeys team took a Christmas Ride to end our 2019 work year. All 6 of us rode the Ngongotaha cycleway and then the newly built Linton Park cycleway :)

Topic: A happy riding memory

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I don't drive, so if I didn't cycle I would rely on Public transport to get me to work, which is not always great. I do enjoy my 20 mile daily trip from Harlow to Ware PSC GSK site, even through Wi... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Hundreds of free green bikes were on offer for the great western Australian bike ride 2005 . After touring beautiful south western Australia mine has taken me more than 30,000 km. It's now too old... read more

Living life by the bike has been very tough- especially with someone with disabilities/learning problems. Then i had a crisis as everyday had resulted in me being in distress,despite how i looked- ... read more

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Richard Beale Thanks for letting us know your story. Dont worry about what others might think. Get out on your bike and enjoy the moment.

Thanks for letting us know your story. Dont worry about what others might think. Get out on your bike and enjoy the moment.

Philippa Talbot That's ok ( foud it tough to share as the world is very judgemental- but did it to raise awareness e,t,c) Thank you for... read more

That's ok ( foud it tough to share as the world is very judgemental- but did it to raise awareness e,t,c) Thank you for your comment, Nearly stopped again, but by commenting it's mede me go onto the Love to ride site again and have just seen my photo and it's reminded me of the freedom i can get in bits- thank you.

James Fegel I'm so glad I read this post! I had to quit strava for many of the reasons you mentioned. I got depressed and felt in... read more

I'm so glad I read this post! I had to quit strava for many of the reasons you mentioned. I got depressed and felt inadequate any time I looked at how far/fast/high other riders went. Now I just ride for myself and it's the best!

Philippa Talbot HIya James, Nice to hear about you and having a similar situation-put's what i was experiencing into context. Glad to r... read more

HIya James, Nice to hear about you and having a similar situation-put's what i was experiencing into context. Glad to receive the encouragement as still struggle if to get back out on it. Have cycling pencilled in over the next day or so and deciding which bikes am selling and wether to keep just my claude buttler and commute, or keep my budget roadie and cope with the bigger,faster,better strava type cyclists and accept i'll have my bad days with it. Smiley face/thumbs up emoji

Tom Darville Thank you for sharing your story especially a part of cycling with your condition no one really talks about. One of the bes... read more

Thank you for sharing your story especially a part of cycling with your condition no one really talks about. One of the best stories on here so far and I think extremely brave of you to write. Thank you but PLEASE keep cycling in what ever capacity makes you feel comfortable.

Philippa Talbot Cheers Tom- totally- Know it wasn't your intention at all- but it made me cry almost- which is a good thing! Nobody rea... read more

Cheers Tom- totally- Know it wasn't your intention at all- but it made me cry almost- which is a good thing! Nobody really does talk about autism and manages to give insight e.t.c. Took my first trip out for ages this a.m after i'd thought i'd given it up! Had to do a commute ( car in for m.o.t and maybe a blessing in disguise ) as although it was just a few miles commuting- i was on my bike and felt better doing local stuff and not so distressing having to force myself to be brave and like everyone else cycling- i even did a great freewheel down hill and the wind rush was great and worth getting out down to tesco's( other good supermarkets are available-smiley face)- high five!

Tom Darville I think this story is definitely worthy of a mini blog please keep us posted how you get on good or bad we will support you!

I think this story is definitely worthy of a mini blog please keep us posted how you get on good or bad we will support you!

Philippa Talbot Cheers Tom! Thumbs up emoji! Though would have to be mini if doing it via this post...not sure how else i'd go about it... read more

Cheers Tom! Thumbs up emoji! Though would have to be mini if doing it via this post...not sure how else i'd go about it. But my initial reaction when i received your comment was :-).Fingers crossed- fist bumps!

Jack Windle Hi Philippa thanks so much for sharing your story. As people's comments have shown it is really inspiring to hear stori... read more

Hi Philippa thanks so much for sharing your story. As people's comments have shown it is really inspiring to hear stories like yours and to be reminded that cycling is so much more than a sport: the fun and freedom it brings can be very therapeutic and liberating! If you'd like us to share your story on our blog or if there's anything else we can do for you at Love to Ride, please get in touch. Happy cycling!

Philippa Talbot Hi Jack, Recieved your email and wrote a long reply- not sure where i've sent it though?! It may have gone back to the ... read more

Hi Jack, Recieved your email and wrote a long reply- not sure where i've sent it though?! It may have gone back to the LTR team or has been sent to you. But Of course you can share it on your b log, but it was with more input to my life with autism and my bike. Hope you got my email? If not then maybe email the Love to ride team and ask them if they can forward it to you? Philippa

Philippa Talbot Hi again Jack- just checked my sent mail and have replied to you via the love to ride team- so hoping if you contact them, ... read more

Hi again Jack- just checked my sent mail and have replied to you via the love to ride team- so hoping if you contact them, you will be able to receive it. Best Wishes, Philippa

Robert Goodwin Obviously not an easy condition to live with, I hope you manage to find a way to cope with all the struggles and keep on bi... read more

Obviously not an easy condition to live with, I hope you manage to find a way to cope with all the struggles and keep on biking since despite the pressures that you feel most cyclists are decent honest non-judgemental people who would want you to succeed in doing whatever you want to do. Best wishes

Philippa Talbot Thank you for your encoragement e.t.c. Fingers crossed. Planning a commute into town today! Everybody is foibled and has a ... read more

Thank you for your encoragement e.t.c. Fingers crossed. Planning a commute into town today! Everybody is foibled and has a mild judgemental streek-human nature. But green eyed monster can get hold of people at the best of times.Though i understand what you are saying and cyclists in general can be very sociable and polite and friendly. Thank you for a nice natter. And yes Autism is a very distressing/difficult condition at times, but sometimes very wonderful. And i have better times in my ride than others with it. Kind regards, Philippa

Philippa Talbot Had a massive spell cycling again after massive struggles with me and my autism e.t.c. Had a spell of needing to just spen... read more

Had a massive spell cycling again after massive struggles with me and my autism e.t.c. Had a spell of needing to just spend my life cycling again and now am starting to want to retreat and put it to one side again! Must try and battle on despite starting to not cope with cycling and autism again, even if i don't want to!

Tom Darville Hi Philippa, what is it about cycling you do enjoy, which aren't effected by Autism?

Hi Philippa, what is it about cycling you do enjoy, which aren't effected by Autism?

Philippa Talbot Hi Tom-Just got in from busy cycling commute- so ready for a cuppa and rest- but apart from having a low budget bike hinder... read more

Hi Tom-Just got in from busy cycling commute- so ready for a cuppa and rest- but apart from having a low budget bike hindering me- it has it's plus points. But autistic wise it's too long a story to go into re how cyclcing e.t.c affects it- autism os widely missunderstood and a very complicated subject

Philippa Talbot No more comments on this story e.t.c. now please-thank you

No more comments on this story e.t.c. now please-thank you

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Last Biketober I spent over $200 on inner tubes. My goal was to be a top ten rider for mileage during the challenge and to do so required riding over a thousand miles. I finished 9th out of over ... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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I bought a bike around 10 years ago and rode it for a while but it has been sitting in my shed gathering dust. It is a great bike, light weight and was easy to ride when I bought it. I have had k... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Jillian Woolmer Bike is better and I rode it around 35km again without a problem. Wonderful the difference a riser to raise your handle ba... read more

Bike is better and I rode it around 35km again without a problem. Wonderful the difference a riser to raise your handle bar makes.

Cycling is my main way of transport, you could say I am a commuter, I use the bicycle for almost all trips I make. But the best trips are those shared with your best mate. In this case my dog Tom... read more

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Helen Sadler That is super cute

That is super cute

Wilma Van Boxtel Thank you Helen :)

Thank you Helen :)

Jillian Woolmer Looks like Tommie likes his riding adventures :)

Looks like Tommie likes his riding adventures :)

Wilma Van Boxtel He does!

He does!

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I have been taking the same route to work for the last 2 years. At first I HATED biking to work. I had to pump myself up every morning and I just hated it. Now it's my favorite time of the day. It'... read more

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I was told about this challenge from a friend. I was happy to know that there was a community of cyclists for I haven't been on a bike in 8 years. Everytime I rode my bike for this challenge other ... read more

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Helen Sadler Great to see how a bike month challenge inspires people to get back on their bikes

Great to see how a bike month challenge inspires people to get back on their bikes

A “Biketober” email in my “Inbox” piqued my interest. As a regular bicycle commuter for many years, I’d let myself get a bit lazy over winter and the cooler months… too hard, too cold, easier opti... read more

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It doesn't matter how many bikes I have or how many rides I do, how many places I visit or how far I go, only that there is always one more person to bring on the journey - you!

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Awesome ride to work this morning......clear roads, green lights, fresh air to clear the cobwebs! #lovetoride

Topic: My commute by bike

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In July as a group of four I cycled from Whitehaven to Sunderland in a day. Whilst having fun on my bike I chose to raise funds for a cause close to my heart - Fibromyalgia. Today I had another gr... read more

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Week off + Rain = Pain! First ride in 11 days.

Topic: My commute by bike

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Moonlight and mist when I set off on this morning’s commute. A couple of miles up the road, the mist began to thicken, finally, turning into seriously dense fog. It got so bad I could barely see th... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

Its an amazing feeling to see your colleagues and friend follow your envouragemnet and go sustainable and carbon free. Their stories of enjoyfull ride are so exciting

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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On the 1st January 2019 I set myself a goal, to complete 150-rides over the next 52-weeks - based on three rides per week. Today, 8th October, 40-weeks to the day after commencing this challenge... read more

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When I lived in DC, I frequently biked to work. Few hills, lots of dedicated bike lanes. Great and convenient bike share program. But in Atlanta? Never! I have worked in downtown Atlanta for... read more

Tonya Toland Hmm, I live in your area (Edgewood neighborhood), and it is a fairly easy commute to downtown. I bike to Peachtree Center M... read more

Hmm, I live in your area (Edgewood neighborhood), and it is a fairly easy commute to downtown. I bike to Peachtree Center Marta station from my home. Remember, the ATL fitness slogan is H/H/H = Hills / Heat / Humidity.

Bennett Foster Proud of you, Becky, and love that slogan, Tonya! The Triple H!

Proud of you, Becky, and love that slogan, Tonya! The Triple H!

Casey Sloan That's awesome, Becky! That first bike commute is not an easy trip to take.

That's awesome, Becky! That first bike commute is not an easy trip to take.

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Today’s biking

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

Just a thought for those who are safety conscious about burglary and stalking. If you use Strava go to your privacy settings and create a privacy zone around your home location- this will keep yo... read more

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Tom Darville I agree and always horrified when people show events on Strava when on holiday basically telling everyone your house is emp... read more

I agree and always horrified when people show events on Strava when on holiday basically telling everyone your house is empty for a week or more.

Carvel Lonsdale Excellent point Tom!

Excellent point Tom!

Mozelle Langford Thank you for the great advice! Be safe out there!

Thank you for the great advice! Be safe out there!

Chris W Thanks for the tip, I've heard it mentioned just wasn't sure quite where to look for the setting.

Thanks for the tip, I've heard it mentioned just wasn't sure quite where to look for the setting.

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I've been chasing my 83 year old Father's mileage right from the start of this challenge. After doing 120kms last Sunday, I was still 15kms in arrears. I went out early yesterday and did a 53km... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Tom Darville Old guys rule!!!

Old guys rule!!!

Sent an email last week encouraging colleagues to have a go. Volunteered to bring in my tandem if anyone wanted to have a try on the back. So glad Peter took me up on it! Only 10 minutes round the... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

Four years ago I had not been on a bike for 30+ years and never thought I would ever be on one again. However a posting to Paris saw me looking for a cheaper option to monthly metro tickets. Tem... read more

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WIND SUCKS! or should that be blows?? Either would do today.......and I thought rain was bad!!

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Sadly I missed the big company ride this past weekend, but had the incredible opportunity to travel to Ireland. This was my first time ever in Europe and I wanted to make the most of my ONE day of... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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ride on a green lane and let go by speed

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Well that sucked!

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I have been a regular supporter of bike riding events that encourage everyone to ride more and have supported the workplace challenge for many years. I've seen it help motivate riders to start a ha... read more

I've joined the Lendwithcare Zambia Bike Ride taking place in May 2020. Its a 10 day trip, cycling 500 kms starting in Lusaka and ending at the fantastic Victoria Falls in Livingstone. We'll be sto... read more

Richard Leseney amazing !! well done !!

amazing !! well done !!

Jason's e-biking experience is encouraging and shows that age is no barrier when it comes to cycling... his story: "I learnt to cycle as a child and up until 4 years ago used a moped to get arou... read more

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Diane Seddon Thank you for those inspiring comments

Thank you for those inspiring comments

Cycling makes me feel happy. I used to use a bike trailer to get my son to school and now he rides to school with me. My eldest son likes to do longer rides with me and explore.

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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magnifique et très dur parcour VTT vive le sport !!!

Topic: A happy riding memory

Today we went to an open day at Kingston Maurward College - This is down in Dorset, and has a studio school attached. My eldest daughter - 15 is starting her last year in school and wanted to go to... read more

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December 2015 I was almost 20 stone in weight, as someone once said I was built for comfort not for speed. Something had changed for me however and I was about to embark on something life changing....