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Image for story Riding through london

Riding through london

Having been visiting family in London I decided why not follow the bike route into the city.

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Scavenger hunt

TeamStuud can’t wait to get out on our bikes today to finish the #IBactive scavenger hunt. Such a great way to have some fun.

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story #BikeFoodDrive

#BikeFoodDrive

Thanks to everyone who is donating to the #PedalForGood Cycle September Food Drive! We picked up the first round of donations this week at Wheel & Sprocket Middleton (pic), The Cargo Bike Shop,... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Whale of a time

Having not rode a bike in years I bought a bike and cycled to and from work. Found it in Invigorating, fresh, although a little tiring. Will continue to ride, ride, ride.

Topic: My commute by bike

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IB Scavenger hunt!

Having fun with family and friends riding around town doing the scavenger hunt. We love IB! #IBactive

Topic: Other

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Image for story beginners only: you can do it!

beginners only: you can do it!

My one and only ride on a Schwinn Sting-Ray ended a promising bicycling career with a dramatic crash. Years later, my Encourager taught me to scoot, balance, and ride a Dahon Mariner folding bicycl... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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#bikefooddrive on my commute home

Stopped at Black Saddle Bike shop on my ride home from work and dropped off some donations for the #bikefooddrive. Grabbed a new tire while I was there, great shop and people! #pedalforgood

Topic: My commute by bike

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Cycle and Coffee

(I wrote a little poem, maybe cheesy, maybe not)

You go round and round below me
Upon this seat, I take in the view beside me
For as far, as the eye can see
My heart is happy, ... read more

Topic: Other

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Image for story #BikeFoodDrive

#BikeFoodDrive

And now for something completely different! In addition to supporting local businesses, Bike Month is a fine time to support our local food banks. Check out this map of bike shops that are acceptin... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story #BikeBenefitsBlitz

#BikeBenefitsBlitz

Bloom has an amazing biscuit sandwich with roasted sweet potatoes, caramelized onions, and greens -- alas, they have a limited menu for the pandemic, and I cannot get my favorite sandwich. Instead,... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Image for story Proper equipment keeps you safer

Proper equipment keeps you safer

There is no bad weather just bad clothing choices. When it rains, use fenders and rain gear, when it snows, wear layers. When it is smokey, wear a mask with a good filter. Everyone stay safe out th... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Brick session cycle

Did my last Brick session yesterday before the 113 Cotswold triathlon on 20 9 20. It's 1.2 miles lake swim, 56 mile cycle, then 13 mile run. All for fun!
For those that don't know what a brick ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Super_ratliffs coming in hot!

Loving the #ibactive scavenger hunt!

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Do it, do it

I’m so excited that I decided to participate in the iBactive Scavenger Unit. It’s so fun to ride around and learn a new area of town. You gotta do it. TrayCray #iBactive

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Scavenger hunt

I'm having alot of fun participating in these bicycle scavenger hunts. IBactive is my 2nd one as Mid City was my first. The 1st time was such a great fun experience I couldn't wait to do it again. ... read more

Topic: Other

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Image for story Kids ride carriej

Kids ride carriej

Riding with the kids
Carriej
#Ibactive

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story Kids ride

Kids ride

Kids took a solo ride
#ibactive

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Bike like you are nine again

One of my favorite rides right now is to pedal about a mile uphill to a local school. Then I do donuts and fast loops in the parking lots until I notice the neighbors staring at me. Last—I coast do... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story IB Scavenger Hunt 2.0

IB Scavenger Hunt 2.0

Team (of one) rwhipple - I'd better get some momentum this weekend; slipped a few spots on the leader board. 🤔 Looking forward to making up some ground this weekend! Thanks again for putting this... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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The Switchup

I started riding to take a break from running and found that I love riding more than running (go figure!). Thanks to #IBACTIVE for providing some fun destinations to keep me moving. @djesh

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story Simple errands

Simple errands

Instead of driving to the pet store (Padres K'd 9 so Petco gives out treats) I biked it 3mi each way. It was nice. By beaglebike #IBactive

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story Dartford Wobblers

Dartford Wobblers

Today we started a new ladies cycling group "The Dartford Wobblers" to encourage individuals to get back in the saddle and gain confidence. Even though 8 initially signed up for the ride we ended u... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Family tandems!

Family tandems!

Childback tandems are a perfect way to get the kids about safely and quickly, my tandem has a child seat in front of me for my youngest so he is safely between my arms, and my 7 year old sits behin... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Short but Fun Ride

Short but Fun Ride

Rode on the Redmond Connector Trail for the first time and it was a great ride on a day with beautiful weather (shortly before the smoke came!)
#TourDeRedmond

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story A Transformed Life - Transforming Lives of Others

A Transformed Life - Transforming Lives of Others

I've been on a crazy journey of weight loss and fitness since June 2019 where I was weighing in at 23s 10lb (150.6kg) to now 14s 6lb (91.6kg) so dropped 9s 4lb (59kg). Before I started I was barely... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Bike food drive

Bike food drive

Bought canned goods at Festival Foods by bike, dropped at the Cargo Bike Shop. #PedalForGood #BikeFoodDrive

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story Air Quality Finally Improving

Air Quality Finally Improving

After a few weeks off my bike due to the poor air quality, it was great to finally get a ride in. From my home in Cupertino, it's a quick ride down Stelling and then a right onto Prospect Road. S... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Fiets je Fris!

Leuk dat we vanuit de organisatie actief het 'Fietsen' gaan oppakken en dat we met ze allen als doel hebben om meer te gaan fietsen. Door te zien dat collega's ook fietsen, foto's met elkaar te del... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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WLJ_renold IB scavenger hunt

Come out and do the scavenger hunt this weekend! #IBACTIVE

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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#IBActive

We love our town! And taking part in the #IBActive scavenger hunts have been such fun way for us to get out and get active as a family. Bonus is finding cool new places in our laid back beach town.... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Scavenger Hunt FUN

Loving the scavenger hunt challenges as well as the different points of interest that I’m just finding out about.
life6ybike #IBactive

Topic: Other

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Image for story What coffee shops have you discovered on the way?

What coffee shops have you discovered on the way?

Whether, they're quaint, quirky or trendy
I love discovering an independent coffee shop along the way.
A few week back, I discovered a great coffee spot in Quainton.

Today, I came ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Cycling to Try and Help

Cycling to Try and Help

Since I was 16 I have cycled everywhere and taken my bike with me to all the cities I have lived in: Liverpool, Leeds and London. Its helped me stay in shape and save on all my commutes to univers... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Scavenger Hunt Fun

Second time participating in #ibactive scavenger hunt. Lots of fun for family to get out in the fresh air. Great way to learn history of our city!! gaby1219 family loves this outdoor activity!!

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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My mum on a bike

I cycle often and everywhere and have done since childhood. My mum barely walks anywhere. For a girls trip we booked Center Parcs and I knew getting her moving would be a challenge so I booked us b... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Scavenger hunt fun

I participated in the Mid City Scavenger Hunt and had so much fun riding around, learning/finding new places in the city, & supporting local businesses. I’m glad to be participating in the #IBA... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Riding for Fun

I have never ridden a bicycle before, I tired learning in 2016 but I fell off the bicycle and broke my ligament and I had to do an ACL operation. Since then I have not sat on a bicycle again but wh... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Scavenger hunt fun!

This is our second round and we love it!

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story A challenge with a catch!

A challenge with a catch!

On Cycling UK's 'World's Biggest Bike Ride' day 2020 I set out to meet a longish-standing personal challenge.

A few years ago when approaching retirement, I determined to use my bike more ... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story One handed September

One handed September

Recovering from a hand injury after falling in a half-marathon. I have been delayed riding but got some miles in today. Mostly one handed but riding!

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story #BikeBenefitsBlitz

#BikeBenefitsBlitz

It turned out I needed a smarter phone to order curbside -- but Colectivo is offering curbside pickup via a smartphone app, and they also have Bike Bennies in non-pandemic times, and special treats... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Family time on wheels!

Our family time can often be found on 6 wheels! Whether it is riding around the block during “recess”, to the beach for a quick dip, or uptown for happy hour at CBC or Hess!!! I will cherish our fa... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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A New Route in West Devon for a Training Ride

For some time I had wanted to ride the 'old' A30 between Whiddon Down and Okehampton, via the village of Sticklepath, a distance of 14.2 miles return. Over the summer I had been visiting the are... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story #BikeBenefitsBlitz

#BikeBenefitsBlitz

Another place I have never used my Bike Bennies -- and another one that involves ice cream. I've been missing out! Not free this time, but a nice discount on the concessions at the zoo.

Un... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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First time in nearly 40years

I eventually made my first bike ride in nearly 40 years. After getting over my nervousness and a few rides round the garden to see if I stayed on the bike I went early last Sunday morning so as to ... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Image for story Simple errands

Simple errands

Instead of driving to the pet store I biked it 3mi each way. Not bad at all and got to see some things I normally wouldn't see driving. And Petco gave me their K9 promotion treats for the Padres K'... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

Image for story #BikeBenefitsBlitz

#BikeBenefitsBlitz

I have never taken advantage of my Bicycle Benefits at Wingra Boats, and it's not available right now because it's free ice cream (yes, free ice cream!) and they don't have their concessions stand ... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Much needed outdoor/exercise time

Since we've been largely trapped at home since March, biking has been a great way for my family to enjoy outdoor time while getting exercise. We've all spruced up our bikes (and gotten two new one... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story Cycling with Masks

Cycling with Masks

It isn’t easy but it feels good to be responsible, and the views on the Redmond Connector Trail are great! #TourDeRedmond

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story Virtual London to Paris 300 mile Challenge for Blood Cancer UK

Virtual London to Paris 300 mile Challenge for Blood Cancer UK

I was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphatic Leukaemia (CLL) in March 2018, since then I have watched my blood results and seen my white cell count steadily increase. I’ve had pneumonia 4 times Every tim... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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