There is nothing more beautiful than cycling in a sunny spring morning by the country lanes on the way to work and listening to the birds singing. This is one of my favourite times of de year, the ... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
I used to cycle to work in my previous job just before the pandemic but with a change of workplace and a further and longer commute of around 5 miles which would have involved 2 buses and up to an ... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
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So here is my story. I have riden a bike before as a 14 year old I used to ride the 3 miles across Cheltenham to school at least twice a day. But then as a teen riding a bike wasn't cool..
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I had such a lovely day of biking around the district yesterday. I covered around 30 miles on three separate outings and visited Brimbscombe, Nailsworth, Randwick & Ebley, bumping into friends ... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
Six months after becoming very poorly with covid I am back on my bike. I have had to switch to an e-bike to help manage my loss of fitness and ongoing covid recovery. Was so lovely to get out on it... read more
Topic: Other
Today I counted thirty reasons why I was right to sell the car and get a bicycle.
Four o’clock. Nearly rush hour, and the roads are starting to get busy. Those who can get away before five... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I was a bit nervous when I signed up to a local Ladies only cycle - a 10 mile route round Cheltenham but I was determined to give it a go. When I turned up, there was another lady there so we got c... read more
The weather has been, sunny, torrential rain and windy this week but my daughter, son and I have all managed to rise to the challenge of riding and enjoyed it 😃💖 Today was our greatest achievement ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
The quays on one of the hottest days of the year created a fantastic backdrop for a bike ride with colleagues from Thinktravel on a Tuesday in September! With lots to do to help make it easier for ... read more
South East Wales anyone?
Now, apologies to anyone living in or near Cwmbran but it is not the first place to think of when you want to go for bike ride.... Wrong! There is a gem that threads i... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
#WomenWhoRide
As a 50 something woman, who has a failing transplant and isn't in the best of shape, riding bikes gives me the headspace to deal with my daily stresses. While out on the bike I a... read more
I used to ride my bike every day during 2020, when the roadways were quiet and the sun was shining. It was amazing seeing spiders flying overhead with silk parachutes and hearing birds singing - so... read more
Mainly I commute to work daily. I have been known to cycle a few miles to go for a swim and back again. Or to visit family up in the forest. So I would say I’m an experienced rider, but every ride ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
My husband and I bought ourselves some e-bikes in August after spending some time in France on e-bikes with my brother and his wife.
Absolutely loving it!
I am 61 and hubby turns 60 in Janu... read more
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
I've always had a Bike but never new but last November i purchased a Electric Maintain bike just before my 70th birthday having moved to Forest 2 years before i try to go out most days unless it's ... read more
Topic: Other
First ride for Bike Month was a family one. 44yF 41yM 8yF 7yM, hooking up 2 Cube bikes and 2 kids bikes onto our secondhand towbar rack. Literally bought this this morning from marketplace and it's... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
It was great to get out and enjoy the wonderful Gloucester Quays not far from the Thinktravel offices. We invited our newest member of the team and all enjoyed a cycle using the pool bikes we have ... read more
Despite cycling a lot in the last 10 years, I've never lived close enough for the commute to work to be practicable by bike.
Since joining the council in January I've been working from hom... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Wanted to share a traffic-free route on the National Cycle Network (NCN41) for families with young children from Churchdown Parish Council/Playground/Park/Skatepark/BMX track to Gloucestershire Air... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
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 ... read more
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... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
I severe lack of cash resulted in missing insurance payments on my car and the policy cancelled!
Luckily I had three bicycles in the shed all in various states of disrepair. Selecting the best... read more
Topic: Other
We had a blast celebrating Pasadena Bike Month in May of 2026!
In Pasadena, CA we had a full month of rides and events, including biking movies, group rides, and learn to ride classes. Th... read more
I had intended cycling a lot more this Bike Month 2026, sadly I couldn't find the motivation to get out on the bike until the last week. Various technical problems with both of my bikes and the lac... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
After completing the 100km London run on Saturday 9 May, I travelled up to Newcastle to begin the second part of the challenge — cycling to all 20 Premier League stadiums in support of City in the ... read more
This story begins on the 28th of August 2018 when I was out riding my motorcycle 🏍️ and was hit by a woman who ran a red light 🚦 while texting and driving...I awoke from a coma eight (8) days later... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Nothing beats Seattle when the sun decides to show up! I spent the day cruising down the Burke-Gilman yesterday, and honestly, the vibe was perfect. The air was warm, the trees were a bright green,... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
[Sana Ahmed is UCLA Transportation's Active Transportation Planner.]
Ride Your Way to Wellness During Bike Month at UCLA!
Making headway on mental health can start by simply hopp... read more
Total complete genuine and complete the joy I feel as my heart beats faster and as I taste the air the ambiance my bicycle has taken me like the greens of sand on the beach always moving rhythmical... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
I first started cycling in 2007, riding casually with occasional longer rides. Most of my rides were 20–50 km, with my longest around 78 km, I rode 1–2 times per week. It was enjoyable, but climbin... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Since the age of 12 I biked everywhere, to school, to the scouts, for fun. Then to work and around indoor cycle tracks in the UK. 45 years on, and now living in NZ Christchurch just after the earth... read more
Nō te 22 o Pēpuere māua ko tōku hoa a Maaka i eke paihikara ai mō 100 km. I te mau māua i ngā tīhate kaupapa Māori, arā, ko ngā tīhate o Te Kapa Haka o Te Mouri, e kīia ana "Kia kaha te reo Māori".... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Went to San Felipe BC, Mexico for a few days. Took the touring bike. Paved areas and some dirt roads were decent, good food, very nice sunrises, saw some interesting things. Overall a good trip. Sa... read more
Sometimes have to fly down South just for the day for work - great to be able to avoid the traffic, enjoy the early morning/evening views over the Manukau harbour and securely lock up for the day a... read more
Ormai da anni ho scoperto la bici gravel e abitando del Piovese il fiume Brenta è per me un'infrastruttura che sfrutto spesso nelle due direzioni possibili. Ma andare verso Nord nella direzione di ... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
I could get up earlier than I have to and catch the bus on someone else's timetable, sit in the car and get miserable and frustrated in traffic, or be out in the elements enjoying six miles of off-... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Have you ever wanted to build a bike that could traverse any obstacle? In Humboldt County, we have the Kinetic Sculpture Grand Championship Race (kineticgrandchampionship.com). These bikes have to ... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Last week I walked part of the Kintyre Way, an 100-mile walking route that zigzags the Kintyre Peninsula in Argyll, in Scotland.
I wanted to share my story because if you have the opportu... read more
Topic: Other
Most of my life, I have work jobs with late shifts. One thing that I have always enjoyed about them is the night time commute home. I love riding when I see more foxes, raccoons, or opossums than I... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Found this funny photo I took of my kiddo's Strider bike on the back of my trailer, so I could drop him at daycare with his wheels for Bike Day at the school on my way to work. I love that he loves... read more
Topic: Ride with kids
Total complete genuine and complete the joy I feel as my heart beats faster and as I taste the air the ambiance my bicycle has taken me like the greens of sand on the beach always moving rhythmical... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
Boxing Day 2023 changed everything. My little sister passed away, and with her, it felt like a piece of me went too. The months that followed were heavy and motionless , I couldn’t bring myself to ... read more
Topic: Other
Every weekday morning, I wake up early to get ready for work. After getting dressed and eating a quick breakfast, I grab my helmet and head outside to my bike. Instead of driving a car or taking th... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Our 2026 season started with a great group of 19 riders to explore The William Morris Museum in Waltham Forest and the nearby Wetlands nature reserve. We run 20-25 rides a year and encourage famili... read more
Last year 2025 I biked from leeston to Springfield. Second day to Arthur's pass in a head wind, then down hill to kumara and a days rest. Then to ikamatua where a $20 burger and chips was ridiculou... read more
Lock up and then safely head for a swim at Browny's pool and a drink at Wynyard Pavilion. #Lockydock
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Ormai da anni ho scoperto la bici gravel e abitando del Piovese il fiume Brenta è per me un'infrastruttura che sfrutto spesso nelle due direzioni possibili. Ma andare verso Nord nella direzione di ... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
Uno splendido giro gravel di due giorni con partenza da Mestre San Giuliano ed arrivo a Trieste lungo percorsi sterrati, ciclabili e strade a bassissimo traffico.
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