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
Watch out for Snoopy's in and around Fleet Street this Christmas. 12 in all. Map available Fleet Street Quarter website.
Topic: Other
Kia ora,
My name is Scott, I have been living with a permanent lower back injury that has affected the function of my right leg since 2014. My injury has resulted in being unable to ride a... read more
Love our bike rides around our beautiful home here on the sunshine coast
Topic: Ride with kids
I cycle to the train station 5 days a week and then commute to work on my bike when I get off . .After a day's work the last place I want to be is sat on the floor when there are free seats becaus... read more
Riding in cemeteries is an underrated adventure by bike in spooky season and beyond. Tranquil landscaping, light traffic and winding roads make cemeteries ideal spots to enjoy a peaceful ride. Mean... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
A Personal Ride by me, Md. Imjamul Hoque Bhuiyan
It was still dark when I pulled my helmet strap tight. 5:30 a.m. — Chittagong still asleep, the streets hushed like dawn was holding its br... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I received my September roundup from Love to Ride this morning and I was pleasantly surprised to note that my number of 'cycling trips' were up 115% and 'cycling miles' up by 205% Wow! - I thought ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
So I came across this app one day on Facebook so I signed up just to track my progress then I seen there was a challenge September with my mental health was a bit low off feeling overweight and unf... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
We've created a fun little graphic on the kitchen whiteboard to entice colleagues to join our ride through Biketober! Hopefully the FOMO factor kicks in and more team mates get pedalling!
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Moved up to the Sunshine Coast 2 years ago and wish I have done this sooner. I LOVE riding along the coastline of this beautiful location and the weather is a very nice bonus.
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
A BIG thank you to Andy Macnae MP for supporting Cycle September. Andy joined Blackburn with Darwen Council officers and Pete from Love to Ride at Darwen Leisure centre last week to learn more abou... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
10th December is the next meeting
register at Email address. activetravel(AT)durham.gov.uk
starting usually at 5.30pm
County Hall Committee Room 1A,
Durham DH1 5U... read more
Topic: Other
drinking buddies & appalachia quakers purchased me a inkTober bicycle
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Having now completed the 8000km ride, just want to try and encourage anyone who has struggled to get further or farther is my 8000km started in Covid riding one loop of the 32Km cycle route around ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Hi all,
I've only had an ebike since March, but wowsers is it fun. I'm sure I'm not the only one who smiled and laughed like a kid riding up a hill assisted for the first time.
... read more
Was cycling in heavy rain for my daily grocery... short but intensive... 16.5 miles.
Topic: My commute by bike
Cycling through France, Belgium, Netherlands and Germany. Facing strong head wind and rain was an exciting challenge riding on small wheels bike (Brompton). With a folding bike make a return to Lon... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
A few years ago l collapsed on my bicycle and ended up with a triple heart bypass. I am now back as a volunteer rider for Cycling UK in Aberdeen.
I take people on small rides to give them ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
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Kia ora,
My name is Scott, I have been living with a permanent lower back injury that has affected the function of my right leg since 2014. My injury has resulte... read more
After the AWS problems last weekend, October 18-19 2025, I noticed an error on Monday 20th when I tried to log a ride. I tried again, and again, and later in the day I tried again. What I did not n... read more
Topic: Other
Last year a friend let me borrow their hybrid bike - lightweight, fast, FUN. I instantly fell in love. Shortly after, I purchased my own (secondhand, my usual choice). Riding felt like - and still ... read more
We Did It! The William Gilbert Wheelers Rode to Paris – and Beyond!
This September as part of Mode Shift Month and Cycle September, William Gilbert Primary School proudly took part in the ... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Every day, I ride my bike from school to and back around 2 miles (3.22 km) and I do this 5 days a week meaning 260 or so days of riding every year which is around 520 miles (ca. 837 km) every year... read more
I was out on a nice pedal this morning. The sun was starting to ride and the sky was a beautiful orange. Everything was calm and perfect. I thought back to when I was a child and realised, cycling ... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
For years I refused to ride a bike. It was a mixture of defiance and embarrassment that kept me feeling more independent clinging to the wheel of a car. A few months ago I made the decision to lear... read more
I share my magpie attacks on YouTube and then post them on Social Media and one of my friends (who's a Collingwood Magpies supporter) suggested I change my top to Magpies Jersey. No chance in hell... read more
Topic: Other
Kelpies to Charlestown: A Climate-Friendly Cycling Adventure
As part of the Fife Climate Festival, a group of 11 enthusiastic people took on a scenic and sustainable cycle journey from th... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
If you don’t have a bike, it’s hard to give bike commuting a try. But in west Houston's Energy Corridor, we’ve got a fix for that!
You can borrow a full bike commuting kit, including a hel... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Banff & Buchan Ranger Jodie Rhodes has cycled 100 miles in support of the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA), and as part of Cycle September!
Setting off... read more
drinking buddies & appalachia quakers helped to purchase august - #bikeTober inkTobee bike
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
took a week of work to go mountain biking in my home town, Oldham; arguably the best.
I was joined by my two brothers, one on an Ebike, full of himself (we know how the ebikers are) and one on... read more
Topic: Other
Enjoyed being able to cycle with my 2 year old son on a rear cycling seat around the sloping hills on our Italy holiday away.
We popped from play park to outdoor swimming pools in neighbo... read more
Topic: Ride with kids
Since October last year ive not owned or had access to a car. It started out of need due to my situation at the time. I had thought that id use a mixture of cycling and public transport for a few w... read more
Topic: Carbon Crushers
It is an awesome feeling cycling with my granddaughter.
Topic: Ride with kids
