Yesterday, three friends and I rode 40 miles out to Millerton Lake. The recent/unusual rain covered the green hillsides with tiny whites,lupine, poppies, wild onions and golden fiddleneck.

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Christina Bame wow, awesome pic!

wow, awesome pic!

Andrea Freeland Wow! Cool pic!

Wow! Cool pic!

When I want inspiration to head out on a solo ride I choose somewhere I would like to have a picnic. I check the map, plan a route using quiet lanes, pack some food and head out on a mini adventure.

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I RIDE IN THE WET RAIN IT POURS DOWN AND IM HAPPY THE WIND IS LOUD THE TREES BLOW IN THE WIND AND A FUNNY CAR DRIVES AROUND THE LONG DARK ROAD FUNNY LIGHTS APPEAR AND MOANING MEN WITH NO WHERE T... read more

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I cycled to work in the rain today. Something thing I never normally do. It was quite nice actually.

The Coastal Trail was completed from the Saint Marks Trail, near Saint Marks Florida, alongside Rt 98 to Medart , Florida, several years ago . During the past year, crews have been working to exten... read more

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First time riding with Rural Rides. We had a lovely time, a lot of happy chatter. Discovered new routes through the city, as well. We had an exceptional leader! Sunshine all the way.

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Every morning my work mate and I cross paths along the avenue. We always give each other a cheery "Hello" which I'm sure you'll agree is a lovely way to start your day :)

Jenny Norman I’ve meet a lot of people cycling on the Avenue everyday, now we wave and say Hello and as you say, it’s a good way to sta... read more

I’ve meet a lot of people cycling on the Avenue everyday, now we wave and say Hello and as you say, it’s a good way to start your day with a friendly smile 😃

As soon as I stepped onto the bike track at a Primary School, I felt the cool breeze hit my face, and my heart began to race with excitement. The sun was shining, and the grass was a vibrant green.... read more

itinerary overview Days of travel: 7 days and 8 nights Number of trips: 3-5 people A journey that pushes your physical limits, explores parts of the unknown, and takes you on one of the best c... read more

E I If you have any ideas, please contact me. [address removed]

If you have any ideas, please contact me. [address removed]

lauren greenfield when is this and how do we get in touch? Thanks.

when is this and how do we get in touch? Thanks.

Was running super late for work only a 4 mile ride but i had 12 minutes to get to work. Was super close to jumping in my car but decided to ride as fast as i can. Im glad i never got in the car bec... read more

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Dina Gray That's great!

That's great!

Olivia Cavanagh it often takes longer by car over short distances!

it often takes longer by car over short distances!

I just had to stop for a few minutes on the way to work this morning. There is one point on my ride where I go through a park and ride up/down a hill where there are great views and lovely sun expo... read more

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Carol Imray WOnderful - you are so right about the moving through the world at a good speed! It is just the most lovely thing.

WOnderful - you are so right about the moving through the world at a good speed! It is just the most lovely thing.

When I turned 80 I found riding with my younger mates it was becoming more difficult to keep up particularly on hilly rides. After considerably research I decided to add an e-bike (Orbea Gain M20 ... read more

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One day a couple of years ago, I happened to be riding in the rain. A car was stopped next to me at a traffic light, rolled down his window, and said that he respected me for braving the conditions... read more

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I have two bikes, but I'm getting another - my oldest bike is 20 this year and getting a bite rickety. Both my current bikes have done Lands End to John O'Groats with me, once in 2004 then in 2018.... read more

I started being impacted by arthritis in one of my knees, and eventually the other one as well, in my 50s. The orthopedic surgeon said I was too young for knee replacement surgery, but he also sai... read more

Nathan Caldwell Inspiring! You are the patient that PTs and Doctors love!

Inspiring! You are the patient that PTs and Doctors love!

Theodore Palfini I can attest to the benefits of cycling with a knee replacement. Had my knee replaced in 2012 and still riding strong.

I can attest to the benefits of cycling with a knee replacement. Had my knee replaced in 2012 and still riding strong.

Hi folks, I trust you are in good health. Bit of a remarkable story here for you all, it is a story some may be able to recognize. Way back in 2009, my health deteriorated, I actually lost sight... read more

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L'UOMO CHE VISSE DUE VOLTE (a cura di Fabio Coppi) PEDALANDO CON CUORE MATTO UN GIRO IN BICI CON UN CARO AMICO… Prima eravamo vicini di casa ora non più e a Milano, abitare in un altro quartiere... read more

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Riding can be fun and sometimes you can get a wonderful view that you can not always get while driving. Here was my view while riding this week

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Who would have thought you'd find a beaver in the middle of town. Definitely not something you'd notice driving to and from work.

I used to have a workplace affiliation but I retired and moved to a new, bicycle friendly community. People of my age, those over 70, are actually well represented on the trails here. We don’t qua... read more

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Steve Rankin Yeah, they tell me I don't qualify for prizes because I'm retired. You're right - the prize is riding and not being limited... read more

Yeah, they tell me I don't qualify for prizes because I'm retired. You're right - the prize is riding and not being limited to riding to and from work.

Sarah Wills Hi! You are still eligible for prizes if you don't have a workplace as long as you are in an area with a subscription for L... read more

Hi! You are still eligible for prizes if you don't have a workplace as long as you are in an area with a subscription for Love to Ride. Local governments can sign up for Love to Ride, which would mean all residents in the area can take part. Hopefully you can ride in our challenges again. And, if not, I hope that you still enjoy using Love to Ride for your ride tracking and goals. 😊

M. Virginia Leslie Before I retired the only way I could really fit bicycling into my schedule was to ride to work and back a couple of times ... read more

Before I retired the only way I could really fit bicycling into my schedule was to ride to work and back a couple of times a week. Now that I’m retired I use my bike to visit the grocery store, the library, the post office, Trader Joe’s,….

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Hi all, Had a great bit of craic today launching SLC's E Cargo Trike, as part of our sustainability initiative. Special thanks for South Lanarkshire Council, and Phil Jones from Recyke-a-bi... read more

Bronah Byrne On behalf of SL Council - delighted to be supporting the college with their impressive sustainability ambitions! And appre... read more

On behalf of SL Council - delighted to be supporting the college with their impressive sustainability ambitions! And appreciated the advice about the existence of ice tyres! Think I need to invest as winter wheelers certainly proving to be very 🥶!!! Happy cycling all at the college.

It's SUnday. Sometimes that's just 2.3 miles to church, then 2.7 miles for the bagels to my friend's house trip back. Today.... it was "oops!!! Where is my purse? Let's go back to my friend's ... read more

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Susan Jones (make that 6000 miles...)

(make that 6000 miles...)

if you start to ride it will bring up your heath and you will enjoy it so much definitely riding again and definitely encourage your friends to join you if you don't want to do it alown defo re... read more

Many people think of going on a date as dinners, movies, and a drink. My boyfriend and I ventured out for a long bike ride one fine Saturday morning and made a fun date day out of it. We packed our... read more

I got my daughter on 2 wheels as soon as humanily possible at 10 months old she had her first bike ride with me thanks to the weeride 2 years later and she is too big to travel on daddy's bike ... read more

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Talked my cycling partner into joining me for a bike ride & a swim… she only managed the swim as the weather wasn’t cycling weather 😳 it was ok for her as she drove off from LQ in her nice war... read more

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I rode 100 in one day on June 17th 2018. [address removed]

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Picked a cycle route & off I went… it was going well until I took the wrong turning & then spent half an hour to get my bearings again… quick stop off at Bicycle Workshop as I realised whil... read more

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Took my bike to Lincoln Station for Jimmy the Bike mechanic to service the bike ready for my next Youtube video 'The Monsal Trail' It was night and day after it was service on how crucial it is... read more

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On my cycle yesterday morning down st Catherine's break water I seen a pod of dolphins tried to video but my phone ain't no good at filming wildlife documentaries. Was really nice to see them so cl... read more

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After taking part in Cycle September 2022 and winning the £1,000 prize, I went to the local bike shop to fix up my bike. This is what I did with my prize! We have had our three bikes fully servi... read more

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Dave Burgess Congratulations ! and a great shout out for Woodsons 👍

Congratulations ! and a great shout out for Woodsons 👍

Rosemary Lehan What a great way to use the prize!

What a great way to use the prize!

Some days it’s two wheels, some days it’s three... cruiser, touring, trike, or 29’r. Most days it’s a ride to/from work. Other days it’s a ramble to somewhere or a race to nowhere. Riding to get ... read more

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Many people mistakenly think that a pro cyclist technique is to shave both legs to increase aerodynamic efficiency and on-bike speed. This is wrong. A true pro only shaves one leg so that when h... read more

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Before we bought a cargo bike at the end of 2019 I rarely rode a bike for transport, and especially not on the road. I was nervous of riding a new bike, nervous of riding anywhere new, and I would ... read more

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It's so great to see Te Hononga bike shed is still chokka even on a rainy day :)

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At the end of January, a few days after the full on flash flood, my partner and I moved house by bike! We invited a bunch of awesome friends with cargo bikes and bike trailers to come and help us... read more

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Stephanie Chernishov Wow, more photos please, especially of the queen bed!

Wow, more photos please, especially of the queen bed!

A fun cycle in this morning. Overtook 2 Porches ;)

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Dina Gray Great achievement!!

Great achievement!!

Steady ride after my Heart Attack + Inguinal hernia repair operation last year (2022). Could have gone a bit further but following the wife's instructions to take it steady. Cold wind into my face ... read more

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I'm happy to say that my trusty (and slightly dusty) bike has once again seen the light of day. With work only a 30-minute walk away, I found myself putting off getting on my bike. In part, beca... read more

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Joe Sheffield Remember to wear your helmet!

Remember to wear your helmet!

Roads such as Springvale Road, Ferntree Gully Road, Jells Road, and Waverley Road lack on road cycling infrastructure, even though they go to past a popular cycling park Jells Park, and train stati... read more

For the first time in many years, I can say I commuted to work for at least two days ea month for the past 12 months. Winter is obviously tough to ride on streets clogged with storm debris, gravel ... read more

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As of yesterday, I am retired! [address removed] Thus I can't contribute my miles to my former team; but I intend to keep riding. First, though, I have hand surgery (CMC arthroplasty) coming ... read more

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In de zomer fiets ik ook wel naar het werk, maar ik doe veel nachten. En vanuit een pikdonkere polder op de fiets, vind ik minder. Maar mijn tip: fiets gewoon eens lekker in de eigen buurt en wi... read more

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I'm not regular with my commutes by bike. It's 10 miles each way, and if it's raining my car is much more appealing. But one thing I always try to do is cycle to work on the winter solstice - which... read more

I bought the Dawes last year as I had had an accident with the Boardman that I had purchased with a Cycle to Work scheme. I needed a replacement that was suitable for my commute to Wolverhampton. M... read more

Great memory of riding Phoenix bike park this summer

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Greg Hutton Squire This is a super fun place to spend a day! It does range from daunting to terrifying it is overall very fun and thoroughly r... read more

This is a super fun place to spend a day! It does range from daunting to terrifying it is overall very fun and thoroughly recommended for all the family.

It was a serene cold Sunday afternoon and after a hot meal of my favourite soya curry and chapattis, I thought I should shake off my laziness and venture into the cold on my bicycle. Once you are o... read more

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I recently had the opportunity to change departments at work. The new role is just 9 miles from home, and the office has heated employee parking, and a shower. These perks all added value for me to... read more

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M. Virginia Leslie One of the library branches I worked at was 6 miles from my home, so riding my bike to work was no big deal (for me, at lea... read more

One of the library branches I worked at was 6 miles from my home, so riding my bike to work was no big deal (for me, at least). At 8:30 in the morning the roadway between my home and work was stop-and-go, but on my bike I could just zip right by on the nearby bike/pedestrian trail, or using a bike lane on surface streets. Sometime in the winter it would rain, but since this is Northern California and we’ve been in a drought or near drought situation for quite a few years the rain was never very heavy, in fact usually just a heavy mist. My coworkers would be amazed that I rode to work and back in the rain, but I was getting sweaty on the ride, so what’s the real difference between sweat and a little rain?

Zip ties are amazing! That's what got the "tree" suspended there -- not sure what the other ones have been for, but they're everywhere. Look close on the cart for the "Sheldon Brown has a Poss... read more

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Susan Jones Welp, I braved the wind for the evening trips... hard work but not *gusty.* SO, granny gear. AND the zip tie held!!!

Welp, I braved the wind for the evening trips... hard work but not *gusty.* SO, granny gear. AND the zip tie held!!!

Having an iPhone with a good camera allows me to capture events on rides, as my Nikon is a bit bulky. Early morning rides to catch the dawn, or catch the fog, or whatever catches my eye. Cruising... read more

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David Borges The most important part of that is you are stopping to 'smell the roses'. For me, even when commuting, it's not -just a ri... read more

The most important part of that is you are stopping to 'smell the roses'. For me, even when commuting, it's not -just a ride- It's a series of moments in time! Moments and scenes that will never Ever be the same! To capture them with the tech we have is amazing! - David

David Hinrichs I never ride without a camera with me. It isn't always about how far or how fast one rides, but what you see on the jour... read more

I never ride without a camera with me. It isn't always about how far or how fast one rides, but what you see on the journey.