When I was a younger man - unfortunately rather a long time ago, I used to cycle a lot. I commuted by bike from Beckenham in SE London to Kensington every day (c. 24 miles return).

In abo... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

On Sunday mornings I use to wake up early and cycle across town to meet a group of enthusiastic ladies who wanted desperately to learn how to ride a bike. We would all gather at the Meadows in Edin... read more

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I first started commuting by bike around 9 years ago, My second boy was about one year old and just didn't like sleeping, so riding to work was my time away to be alone. The thing about my commute ... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

Trying some new routes to work and back. Lots to choose from for any riding style. Today is MTB dirt track

Topic: My commute by bike

It was boiling hot when I cycled to my office at Heriot Watt Research Park this morning, and I was overheating. Perfect cycling conditions you might say! Unfortunately things have now modified in t... read more

I've been commuting by car for almost all of my career, partly due to laziness and mainly due to some rather long and steep hills between work and home. I've been keeping an eye on the growing e-bi... read more

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I'd been commuting from Glasgow to Edinburgh for 9 years, putting on 5 stone as a side effect. Following a house move, I started cycling to work in April 2019. Although on the first day, I was so u... read more

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I started cycling 4years ago this week. My hybrid bike's first outing was to SkyRide 2015 and this year will be my 5th event(now Let's Ride), and my third working it in some capacity. It has been 4... read more

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Scott Manley loved the Skyride!!!

loved the Skyride!!!

I hadn't cycled in years, until I started riding to work around 12 months ago. Since then, I've really got into it and apart from being able to leave home later, and get home sooner, I'm also fitte... read more

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Join OVO Energy for a Night Ride through Bristol, led by an established cycling company HotChillee, taking in the city highlights by night! We'd love you to join us for a pre-ride coffee, pre-ride ... read more

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John Russell check out the Eventbrite website to register

check out the Eventbrite website to register

I'm trying to get out on my bike more, as I've signed up for a 96K charity ride, which is happening next week!
I'm a National Account Manager for a food company, I'm based in Stockport, HQ is ... read more

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I have recently been surprised, humbled, and honored to be the subject of a Civil Beat "Wayfinding" segment. I haven't had the courage to read it myself yet, but hope that sharing it will encourage... read more

Dar Crammond Thanks, Lynn, very inspirational. Reminds me of the old days in Portland, before bike lanes. Agree that time of day makes ... read more

Thanks, Lynn, very inspirational. Reminds me of the old days in Portland, before bike lanes. Agree that time of day makes all the difference.

My husband joined our local cycling club, the Hertfordshire Wheelers, when we moved down from Scotland. Sadly, I suffer from a neurological condition, which meant I couldn’t join straight away. We ... read more

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4 years ago I broke up from the mother of my two amazing little boys. I took it really badly, I was already overweight, my health wasn't the best and I could feel the black dog was chasing me down... read more

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Richie Galloway Cycling to help your mental health is very important to me as it takes me away from any situation im in and i feel free. ... read more

Cycling to help your mental health is very important to me as it takes me away from any situation im in and i feel free. Ill like to say im very proud of your achievement as a Mental Health First Aider you kept strong had a focus and went for it.

Norman Dean Great work Stephen, I find that the best thing about cycling is I get in side my own head (trust me, that is a scary place)... read more

Great work Stephen, I find that the best thing about cycling is I get in side my own head (trust me, that is a scary place) and I am on my own I can blow away the cob webs and enjoy my own company

Stephen Clarke Thanks Richie, cycling has made the world of difference to me, its like a drug to me know, if I haven't been out for a coup... read more

Thanks Richie, cycling has made the world of difference to me, its like a drug to me know, if I haven't been out for a couple of days I can feel the stress building up especially after a day at work

Stephen Clarke Thanks Norman, yeah I am the same, I am quite socially awkward and struggle when cycling with others, so tend to stick to s... read more

Thanks Norman, yeah I am the same, I am quite socially awkward and struggle when cycling with others, so tend to stick to solo riding which helps clear my mind and recharges me mentally.

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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

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Alan Garner I like the underarm scoop and use a similar over exaggerated thumbs up technique. Each to their own. As you were.....

I like the underarm scoop and use a similar over exaggerated thumbs up technique. Each to their own. As you were.....

Carvel Lonsdale Thumbs are great 👍 especially opposable ones- because we’re not monkeys 🐵❤️

Thumbs are great 👍 especially opposable ones- because we’re not monkeys 🐵❤️

I,ve had my electric bike 18 months now and it has transformed my life. I have more energy, I,ve lost a Stone in Weight and I can get up those hills. Many people think you don,t have to pedal with ... read more

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Tracy Perkins well done, e-bikes are great fun, since owning mine i just want to get out and ride all the time, ive ridden places i would... read more

well done, e-bikes are great fun, since owning mine i just want to get out and ride all the time, ive ridden places i would never usually go and the distance has doubled... shame alot of people are negative towards them, like you said you still have to pedal so can be hard or assist with those hills, mines the same 3 settings, and i dont use mine all the time except on hills when needed ;-). Me Too Love my bike

Janet H The most I have done so far at a time is 20 miles, I have found so many hamlets around where I live.😁

The most I have done so far at a time is 20 miles, I have found so many hamlets around where I live.😁

It was a sunny day in December, air temp of around 10C with a nice dry road, ideal opportunity to take the bike rather drive to work. So dressed in tights ,top, and hi vis vest, topped off with a... read more

I am from a rural area close to the hilly area in Maastricht. Instead of commuting with a foldable bike I opted for twin bikes - one bike in my shed in the garden and one at the roof top of Council... read more

Last year my work friends could not work out why I loved cycling.
In January 2019 we decided to support support the care given to our amazing team leader, Penny during her illness and for thos... read more

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Marjolein Rijken Thank you for sharing your story Sandra! Hopefully it will inspire many other people to encourage others to give cycling a ... read more

Thank you for sharing your story Sandra! Hopefully it will inspire many other people to encourage others to give cycling a go! See you soon!

Always used to bike everywhere as a kid then life happened and it all got put to one side until a few years ago. My friend convinced me it would be a good idea to take up mountain biking! I went ou... read more

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I was delighted to be selected as the winner of Love To Ride's Global Prize Draw & could not wait to find out what my prize was. To my surprise it was $3000 (£2400) to spend on the trip of a li... read more

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Ride the RNLI #threeshires ride. The triple crown is 100km, followed by 35km and finally 6km to complete the set. All for to raise funds for the great work the RNLI do.

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Normally my commute is awesome. Last week I had a different experience. I call my parents once or twice a week on my morning bike ride as I'm 6 hours behind on them, so it is really the only time f... read more

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I work with a non-profit (Bike Walk Cleveland-Tennessee) and we work to promote walking and cycling to destinations within 2 miles of your home or work. I was super excited to get a community donat... read more

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Christian L That's amazing Gina! This is really inspiring for other riders that might not have considered commuting for families. Feel ... read more

That's amazing Gina! This is really inspiring for other riders that might not have considered commuting for families. Feel free to send us photos if you'd like to be featured on National Bike Challenge facebook page - get in touch at christian(at)lovetoride.net :) Happy cycling, Christian

I have too many bikes, but I can always ride even if one is being repaired.
I was on a business trip succumbed to riding the hotel stationary bike...it was better than another meal out and I sl... read more

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In my old job I used to cycle along a canal, which is a lovely commute. You do have to keep your wits about you and there's no personal best opportunities because of the other canal users - was tol... read more

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I was skint!! I only had a short commute so I decided I could use my bike. At first I struggled but I worked out how much it cost to drive (we also went from 2 rubbish fuel guzzling cars to 1 newe... read more

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Marjolein Rijken Hi Helen, thanks so much for sharing your story about how cycling has benefited you! I work for Devon County Council and w... read more

Hi Helen, thanks so much for sharing your story about how cycling has benefited you! I work for Devon County Council and we are getting ready for Cycle [address removed] would you mind if we shared your story to inspire other to give cycling a go via our Travel Devon social media (Facebook and Twitter)? If you have any questions, please contact me at on the email address which is my full name seperated by a dot and then @devon.gov.uk. (unfortunately it won't display the email address if I wrote it here). Many thanks, Marjolein

So today was the day I got back on a bike after many years! I took part in a cycling event held at Southampton (letsride) it was perfect to get me back into cycling. I train quite a bit at the gym,... read more

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Great to get out and see some of the sites

Topic: A happy riding memory

It's now over 10 years since I rediscovered cycling as an adult, quickly becoming a regular cycle commuter on the Union Canal in Edinburgh as a means to save time, stress and money, and act more su... read more

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Next Wednesday, 24 July 2019, Sheffield sees the return of the Sheffield Grand Prix. It's the 8th time that the city will host a race in the HSBC UK | National Circuit Series. It's a great event an... read more

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Niki Barr Getting quite a bit of traffic free at the min and it’s giving me a chance to improve my daughters road confidence, so than... read more

Getting quite a bit of traffic free at the min and it’s giving me a chance to improve my daughters road confidence, so thanks C19!

I think this is my favourite photo of all time. Me with my husband and my dad after a ride together. Wonderful day and a wonderful memory. ❤️

Topic: A happy riding memory

For years I did commutes by car of over 100miles a day. It made me unfit, unhappy and stressed. When an opportunity came up for a new role closer to home - the first thing I did was research the co... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

The bright sunny mornings have really been helping my enjoyment of my rides into work. So much so that I've started to add loops on to my ride home so I can enjoy the weather and the Great British ... read more

I collect my brand new bike next Saturday, that I have purchased through the Cycle to Work Scheme. It is a 14 mile commute - plus I am a Peripatetic Nurse, so I travel to and from various location... read more

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I started riding a bike 3 years ago when a friend said 'why don't you come and have a go at a triathlon'. I had to find a way of training that didn't impact on time too much so I started to ride to... read more

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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

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We bought our cargo bike second-hand from e-Bay for £300 around this time last year.

I’d been looking at them for a while as we were expecting our third child. Up until that point I’d ... read more

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After shying away from getting on a bike for far to long, a combination of climate emergency declarations, peer pressure and the need for exercise saw me take the plunge and buy a Brompton!
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Marjolein Rijken Yay! Glad you're loving it! And thank you for sharing your story on here and help inspire others to give cycling a go as we... read more

Yay! Glad you're loving it! And thank you for sharing your story on here and help inspire others to give cycling a go as well! Will you be sharing this on social media as well? If you are, if you click on your story you can copy the url and paste it in your post/ tweet. Feel free to copy in Love to Ride, Travel Devon and Cycle Devon so we can try and re-post/tweet! Happy and safe cycling in the mean time!

You,ve all probably heard the saying, you,ve got more chance of being hit by a double decker bus, well 6 years ago, I was, i was cut out of my car and my Femur was broken. Now it is still uncomfort... read more

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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

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After recently getting my new ride via the cycle to work scheme, I've talked myself into a 'bit of a challenge'.
I'm climbing Mt Snowdon in aid of Cancer research, and then cycling back home to... read more

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Lucy Pearson good luck, makes my 100 miles of south downs way seem like peanuts!

good luck, makes my 100 miles of south downs way seem like peanuts!

Rarely do I commute to work (logistics really) but make an effort on hashtags days, #BikeWeek for example. It makes it such a pleasure when you see something like a majestic swan gliding down the r... read more

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I finally got myself a new bike on the Cycle to work scheme and my daily commute is so much easier as I was using quite a heavy bike before which was also too big for me! I told the secretary at sc... read more

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Hire bikes from the campsite on a trip to Delft in 2010 were the catalyst that rekindled my love of cycling. I couldn't believe how much fun it was and was amazed that I'd forgotten. I ordered a du... read more

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I noticed when I ride around town there has been litter thrown on native plants so I have stopped along the way to help keep the path I ride litter free!

I used one day of the Bike More Challenge (Memorial Day) to ride to all 19 Multnomah County Library locations. While I enjoy the act of biking, I find my rides more satisfying when I can focus on a... read more

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This morning (5/30/2019) was a glorious ride into work along the Spring Water Corridor. Saw at least eight deer, Canada geese with babies, a coyote tossing a mole around on the path, and then retr... read more

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On Memorial Day I took a ride in honor of my father, who let me to go on my first six-week bike tour at the age of 14 and he paid for it! Starting at the Oregon Zoo (he raised four of us), I rode u... read more

Julie Concannon Such a sweet dedication to your Dad!

Such a sweet dedication to your Dad!

Steve Pendergast Very nice. And great choice of places to ride to!

Very nice. And great choice of places to ride to!

Recently made plans to do a little free-diving (wetsuit, mask, fins but no scuba) with my dive buddy. I had biked to work on this day. Was able to pack my gear in my saddle bags, fins sticking out... read more

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Meggan Wenbourne This is awesome! I never thought about diving and biking!!! Woo!

This is awesome! I never thought about diving and biking!!! Woo!

Azure Serafini That would be a feat!

That would be a feat!