We had a fun time biking around Imperial Beach today!

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We had a fun time biking around Imperial Beach today!

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My ulterior objective for today's untimed training ride (apart from noting the start and finish times for the purposes of my Ride Report), was to collect a handsome hardbook book on canals from th... read more

When it became necessary to avoid the gym & Pilates studio last spring, I need something to stay healthy. I should point out that I am 66 years old & several years ago had bilateral knee replacemen... read more

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I like to ride for the exercise and fitness benefits. Back in December I made the switch to a pedal assist e-bike which has increased my love for riding by allowing me to ride longer and farther wi... read more

I love bandannas and use them as my towel, sweat band, washcloth, cooling pad on back of neck, napkin, dish towel, dish rag, handkerchief, and face mask. So many uses! Just like a bicycle :-)

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The City of Santa Cruz has launched a Slow Streets program, and we are looking for neighborhoods to nominate their streets! The Slow Streets program is designed to limit through traffic on cert... read more

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Matt Miller This is awesome! Way to go City of Santa Cruz going from Slow Streets concept to roll out in such a short window. More spac... read more

This is awesome! Way to go City of Santa Cruz going from Slow Streets concept to roll out in such a short window. More space for community members to move, exercise, and get fresh air while maintaining social distance is key to public health!

Joanna Nelson Thank you! Our neighborhood is nominating itself. Hooray for Slow Streets!

Thank you! Our neighborhood is nominating itself. Hooray for Slow Streets!

The two keys to riding in traffic. Every rider on the road help increase the likelihood that drivers will be more aware of cyclists. So ride the roads you want to be ridden!

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Following on from health issues whilst not technically 'shielding' I have been more than socially distancing. So really happy for a change of scene, if not a change of company, last week and a chan... read more

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I usually ride out on Dartmoor all year round in all weathers but I have never tried doing a ride with a bivi under the stars. I decided I would go for it last weekend and it did not disappoint. I... read more

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I'm a member of a group that organises walks, bike rides etc. and they advertised a Liverpool to Leeds canal bike ride. As I live not too far from the canal and use it often I thought it would be ... read more

I love it up on this old moorland track, the Salter Fell Roman Road. It runs from near Lancaster to Slaidburn. Even on busy days when tourist spots are teeming with people, there's hardly ever anyo... read more

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Stuart Mercer Looks great! This has been on my hit list for years and I'm still to get round to it. Would you recommend MTB or CX Cro... read more

Looks great! This has been on my hit list for years and I'm still to get round to it. Would you recommend MTB or CX Cross bike?

Lisa Stout Hi Stuart. I'd say that a cyclocross bike is fine for the northern half of it, from Roeburndale to maybe Hard Hill Top.... read more

Hi Stuart. I'd say that a cyclocross bike is fine for the northern half of it, from Roeburndale to maybe Hard Hill Top. But once you cross the parish boundary onto Croasdale Fell and the descent down towards Slaidburn it gets a lot rougher and personally I'd want my mtb for that part. A few people have filmed the track as they rode along and uploaded onto YouTube, like this chap: [address removed] ,if you wanted to see what I mean. Also good to know: there is a really handy (and rideable!) gravel track bridleway that runs from Caton Moor Wind Farm picnic site (the top of Quarry Road) to Roeburndale Road. It's not shown on the Ordnance Survey maps yet but it is signposted on the ground. I use that to get onto the Roman Road as there's not really anywhere proper to park a car at that northern end (unless you want to do a REALLY big ride :) ). Good luck and I hope you enjoy it!

Gradually working my way through the various "100 Cycling Climbs " challenges on Strava/Veloviewer. I'm not that fast but I am quite stubborn (!) and often end up wheeling my bike up the steeper gr... read more

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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

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Great weather to #ExploreByBike, first ride down the southern coast, and #ExploreByBike beautiful towns and villages.

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With the COVID Quarantine, it's been a couch potato spring for me. I finally decided I needed to get back on the bike and explore Sun Prairie. I told Linda (wife) I was headed out for a ride. I ... read more

Chelsea Alventosa Way to get back in the saddle, Chuck!

Way to get back in the saddle, Chuck!

Bobbi Tobin Good Job!

Good Job!

Gina Morimoto Great job to you and your wife!!! <3

Great job to you and your wife!!! <3

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I am thankful for the new bike lanes on Harbor Drive, allowing me to social distance and bike fast on my commute to the pottery studio in Liberty Station!

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Working less hours as my bank is open for less time. Keeping safe whilst commuting by cycling more regularly and taking the slow route through the marshes. Bonus of seeing the ducklings and cygne... read more

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Like many fifty something year olds I had not ridden a bike since school days so when my husband (a keen rider) and I stumbled upon a second hand Batribike (electric bike) perfect for me (I have mo... read more

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Paula Hallett Such a positive story, well done on re-disovering cycling.

Such a positive story, well done on re-disovering cycling.

When riding to work, some days the wind is at your back...and other days you squish your banana :( #RideFitWorth

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Nicholas Reyes Aww, darn! Sorry about the banana tragedy! :( I had to ban bananas and pears...

Aww, darn! Sorry about the banana tragedy! :( I had to ban bananas and pears...

Gina Morimoto Maybe stick with oranges and apples

Maybe stick with oranges and apples

Last year in May, I decided that I did not not want to ride to work anymore and bought an electric bike. In that time I have gone down to a one-car family. I just hit 2000 miles on my bike. That is... read more

Leah Schaperow That's awesome! I also ride a rad power bike! I love watching the miles add up!

That's awesome! I also ride a rad power bike! I love watching the miles add up!

Julie Munnerlyn YOU are AMAZING Christa. E-Bike inspiration. Power On!

YOU are AMAZING Christa. E-Bike inspiration. Power On!

Matt Miller Wow! That is so awesome Christa, way to go!

Wow! That is so awesome Christa, way to go!

Nicholas Reyes Wow! 2000 miles!!! Way to go, Christa!!!

Wow! 2000 miles!!! Way to go, Christa!!!

Ashley Bridges I have a rad bike too. I love it and makes my commute a breeze. I need one of those trackers. Way to go Christa!!

I have a rad bike too. I love it and makes my commute a breeze. I need one of those trackers. Way to go Christa!!

Amber Gillespie You are Awesomesauce Christa!!!!!

You are Awesomesauce Christa!!!!!

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In 2014 my wife was diagnosed with diabetes. The next day we went into a bike shop for the first time and we saw the Tour de Cure. Never even knew about it. I was 340 plus pounds and i hadn't been ... read more

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David Nelms Congrats to you and your wife!

Congrats to you and your wife!

Nicholas Reyes Wow! That is awesome!!! Way to go!!!

Wow! That is awesome!!! Way to go!!!

I have moved house during the lockdown and now my commute is a bit more scenic than the canals of West London...

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The dark and stormy skies of Dunwich.

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Lisa Stout That's a great photo!

That's a great photo!

Without much I thought I agreed to do a bike ride that would be different and a challenge. My birthday was just a few weeks away and it would be the beginning of a new decade for me 😟 The ride st... read more

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Adrian Lewis A brilliant thing to do, well done

A brilliant thing to do, well done

Chris Boulton Thanks Adrian 👍

Thanks Adrian 👍

We love to ride together as a family. I got stung by a wasp (mile 12) on Trinity trails.

I went around Blaise Castle Estate after cycling there via the Henbury Lodge entrance. This takes you past the Timber Lodge and Wood,an’s cottage. You can then visit the House, and cycle all the wa... read more

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Especially quiet during the Covid-19: Yorkshire Dales National Park.

When I was a kid, I used to ride around on a bicycle and put models together. Now that I am an Old Dude [threescore and seven] soon to be eight. I ride around on a bicycle and put models together! ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Another Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes employee trades in her keys for a helmet and commutes to work. Our kitchen Manager, Maria is dedicated to preparing healthy lunches and feeding anyone who n... read more

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Matt Miller This is so great, way to go Maria!

This is so great, way to go Maria!

If your group's profile didn't have a location filled in, it's data (riders, rides, trips, and miles) is probably floating out in LaLa land. If you are the Admin for your group, please go in and se... read more

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Despite the forecast, my daughter and I rode to camp this morning! I'm proud of her for not allowing the rain to scare us off. #FamilyRideFitWorth

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Being a Nurse needed to spend this Era looking after my physical and mental health. Have lived in the area for many years and never have taken the time out to cycle this beautiful green space. It... read more

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It's so great to have access to a magnificent place to ride a bike. This reservoir is a treasure. Traffic is minimal and the hills are awesome (if you like hills and I do).

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

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#ExploreByBike The Van Fleet trail is a paved rails to trails project that runs from Polk City 28 miles north to the Mabel Road trailhead near Webster, FL. The trail is heavily wooded on both side... read more

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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

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I’ve worked out my whole life but once the gyms were shut down I had to take my workout outdoors. I happen to know some of those crazy cyclists that ride daily and had my indoor bike so I thought... read more

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David Nelms Awesome job! No doubt, cycling makes extended use of lots of muscles. Cycling is a much better workout than people realiz... read more

Awesome job! No doubt, cycling makes extended use of lots of muscles. Cycling is a much better workout than people realize. Keep up the great work!

Out riding on my cyclocross bike one day I saw a red field in the distance which I suspected was a big field of poppies. The next time I went out it was my mission to find that poppy field... which... read more

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Always have a biking buddy whether its your mum, your child or your cat I used to ride with my mum and my my best mate when I was a kid (many moons ago and I still have my first bike - a 1980 Ra... read more

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I think many of us have that dream of the perfect adventure cycle: a ride into the sunset to a wild camping spot miles away from anyone else. Well, I have to say most of my Land's End to John o'Gro... read more

Part of the joy of gravel bikes is that you can ride a long distance and still have the capacity to explore. So, “I wonder where...” immediately becomes “Let’s see where... that track/bridleway/gap... read more

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This year my youngest child will begin senior school meaning I would be a little more free with my time for getting to work so I decided I’d like to cycle to work and in February I applied for a bi... read more

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love cycling in London, my favourite route is from Kew bridge to Walton on Thames on the Towpath. Perfect escape from London busy roads :)

During the lock down my two girls age 6 and 10 wanted to go and socially distance visit their grandma. As un necessary car rides were under scrutiny we decided that we could cycle there. This was... read more

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As a NHS Volunteer Responder during this Covid 19 crisis I have been using my bicycle to collect prescriptions from the two chemists in South Molton Devon and deliver to vunerable persons who have ... read more

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Matthew Hodder Brilliant, keep up the good work

Brilliant, keep up the good work

After a bad day or a stressful week, An escape on my bike, I must seek! Off I head, before it gets dark, To the Royal Victoria Country Park. On the way, there are hills so steep - Sometimes I ... read more

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Peter Dargie Love that Jayne, you must do a similar route to us (Woolson stench) ;-)

Love that Jayne, you must do a similar route to us (Woolson stench) ;-)

Coming back from an appointment at The Paintworks on Bath Rd to Bedminster I discovered I could get straight onto St Philips Greenway and ride alongside the River Avon for half the journey. A very... read more

Martin Fodor I did the same recently and enjoyed using this path as well. Took us to the ‘bridges to nowhere’ at the Arena Island site.

I did the same recently and enjoyed using this path as well. Took us to the ‘bridges to nowhere’ at the Arena Island site.

One of my favourite rides starts not far from Exeter city centre at 'The Quays'. Want to ride with a friend who doesn't own a bike? There's even a cycle hire shop at the start of the route, plus pl... read more

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Meeting midway is about visiting more distant friends safely. We get social again, planning to meet-up & picnic in unfamiliar territory. Our two brothers travel by bike to meet for the first time s... read more

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David Overton Hmm, it loses a certain "je ne sais quoi" when the you tube reference is removed! Search SplashMaps on YouTube an... read more

Hmm, it loses a certain "je ne sais quoi" when the you tube reference is removed! Search SplashMaps on YouTube and look for "From your Doorstep". There you'll find us :-)