Early one morning whilst out for an early morning pootle along Morecambe Prom (deservedly popular with all types of cyclists), I spotted that even our Eric Morecambe statue was sporting some PPE. W... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
100 for Guide Dogs is a challenge where the participant can choose to Run100, Cycle100 or Swim100 between 1 July and 30 November. For the cycling event the individual can choose how they want to co... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Whilst on furlough during lockdown, I joined an amazing Facebook group called "Sloth Cycling Team". As the group name suggests, speed and distance are irrelevant and the main ethos of the group is ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
This has made a lot of car drivers/passengers smile 👌❤️
Attach colourful pipe cleaners and feathers to the rear of your helmet.
Topic: My commute by bike
Love riding both my mtb and road bike. Rivington and Darwen for most of my local mtb rides. Gisburn and Lakes if going further afield.
Enjoy rides to Southport , Blackpool and Garstang on the ... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
I've been in a car and been waved through by cyclists and I have to say it can seem a bit passive aggressive or, at its worst, downright rude.
As a cyclist I've developed a non threatening offe... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
First a CONFESSION! I've never liked bells on bikes. In fact I'd go as far as saying I hated them- you know, the aesthetic bike fascist kind of hate.
BUT, my wife bought me a bell this Saturday... read more
Topic: Other
The Covid-19 situation has been the only reason I have ended up finding a new and picturesque route between Helmshore in Rossendale and Stubbins near Ramsbottom. I have since found out that it is ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
I ride fairly regularly-3 or 4 times a week. I thought l knew my local area.l used to set out on a known route looking to improve my time. Coronovirus lockdown meant events were cancelled. I start... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
I bumped into so peeps I had not seen for years at a Birthday party who told me they were mountain bikers and I started to ride with them, at this point I was super unfit. After riding with them fo... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
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... read more
Topic: Other
Having a lot of positives from acknowledging drivers at junctions/roundabouts and give way chicanes with this hand signal combined with a big smile.
Fist tap your heart three times- point direc... read more
Topic: Other
I now feel more confident back on my bike I have stopped using the cycle route to work and now use the roads. This saves me just under three miles. It a dam shame that the car free route is so much... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
I wave a lot at cars on my commute. Just started trying the thumbs up, reverse wave- works a treat for cars that are hanging back and being patient.
Simply take your arm behind your back, as if... read more
Topic: Other
Wave at every car that gives you any room.
When you get angry about poor driving just remove your approval wave.
See? You got angry but didn't enter into a negative dialogue : )
Happy c... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
When I was a kid my dad used to take my sister and I ridding on the river trail pretty frequently. We both remember the ride taking close to 4 hours, but I took my family for a ride there a couple ... read more
Topic: Ride with kids
Still have the commuter bike I bought in Fresno 30 years ago, and it still works fine. No commuting any more (3-7 miles each way in Fresno, 4ish miles each way to bus or light rail in Folsom). Back... read more
Excellente façon de garder notre cerveau, coeur et corps en fusion !
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
Today’s bike ride differ from my normal daily routine. Instead of hitting the pavement at 6 AM, I got to sleep in and get out the door at nine. Little bit of a sprinkle, but I enjoyed biking throug... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Yesterday we went for a bike ride as part of our team meeting. We have many new starts and are encouraging them to Love to Ride.
Greener Kirkcaldy and Langtoun cycles are working hard to ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I commissioned my artist daughter Quinn Moody to create a bike poster that people can use to promote biking. So far is is being used in Oregon and Washington. If you want the same poster with you... read more
Topic: Other
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
My first experience riding Ragbrai! It was a thrill to ride with thousands of people on the highways of Iowa! It started off foggy but the ride was beautiful! I’m getting excited for this year’s r... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Trip to Inverness to take part in the Etape Loch Ness 2025 and raise funds for PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide.
Topic: Other
About seventy years ago I cycled to school most days - three miles each way. About 75 years ago I rode a tricycle.
My world has gone full circle and I now ride a trike again but just two or th... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
After a 10k run last night I wavered several times this morning before committing to riding to work this morning.
I’ve set myself the goal of 8 transport bike journey’s through May and I didn’t... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Celebrating #loveMK with a bit of (kinda) Strava art cycling all on the glorious Redway network ❤️
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
Do you get frustrated with traffic?
Take full control of your commute and cycle!
Avoid that traffic, arrive to work feeling refreshed and ready to start your day on the front fo... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Last Thursday, my office held our annual Earth Day event. This year, I was inspired to get involved and help organize the event. I got connected with other cyclists at work and started planning for... read more
I was really itching for a long ride the other day, but I only had short window of time. Luckily there was a really strong, steady wind that day. I had a strong tailwind at the start of the ride, s... read more
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
Whilst the trend for folks of a certain age, my age, is to go e-bike. I’ve gone the other way, I have reverted to being seven year old and thrashing around the streets on a Singlespeed bike… that’s... read more
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
My daughter was ready to ride and with the promise of sushi she was super keen. We even took a detour and went around the peninsula road and up past the port. A great ride had by all!
Topic: Ride with kids
When I met my partner I was an avid bike commuter. We lived in Seattle and I did not own a car. After we started dating, he bought a bike so he could ride with me. Almost all of our vacations in... read more
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
Wow!
What a turnout!
Leamington you should be proud of yourselves, 150 families out on the Kidical mass ride.
Keep it going!!!!
Topic: Ride with kids
I’ve been riding for many years, and it’s an integral part of me. I love exploring new places and meeting new people while riding. I run a small YouTube channel that documents some of my rides, and... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I ride for many reasons: health, planet protection, savings, ease of parking. Today I woke up early and rode to REI for their sponsored bike2work day. Why wouldn’t I? There was Matt Miller and oth... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
I commissioned my artist daughter Quinn Moody to create a bike poster that people can use to promote biking. So far is is being used in Oregon and Washington. If you want the same poster with your ... read more
Topic: Other
Always thought it was a long hard climb, but with the Chappie parking lot empty I decided to give it a try when I wouldn't be in anyone's way... nice steady climb actually! Picked my gear and just ... read more
when you boring- ride Polly,
when your day making you sad -ride Polly,
when people want to close your road-ride Polly,
when sun is going out- ride Polly,
when shower on your arm-rid... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
I started commuting by bike at uni because the buses were expensive and unreliable. 15 years later and I still commute to work by bike every day. I encouraged my housemate to start cycling. He's ve... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I know there is a trail here somewhere...
Topic: Other
I love to ride, but hate the rain. Unfortunately, I live in one of the wettest places in the United States. When I wore out my road bike that I rode since 1993, I was looking for a new one. I set m... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Now that my kids are getting to that fun teenage years, I get to have my day with a Father day, birthday and family time ride when i pick our activity.
Topic: Ride with kids
I started biking to grocery shop in 1979 when I moved to Santa Cruz. I've since shopped by pedal power and electric power first to the Westside Coop, then Community Foods, New Leaf and finally Staf... read more
Topic: Other
I use elastic cords to secure loads. When I popped over the the grocery store with a short list, but got a longer list called in from headquarters, I was able to scrounge packaging and use my bung... read more
Topic: Other
After having a new hip installed in November I was nervous about getting back on my bike. I was terrified of falling over suddenly, not that I do that often lol!
But today marked the first... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Set myself a challenge to ride around Lake Ellesmere. Looked at how often it is open to the sea to make sure I could cross. Set out early on a Sat from Lincoln and going great guns until towards th... read more
