I love to ride on Florida's clay roads and the annual Dirty Pecan ride is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to join cyclists of all ages and abilities on some of the prettiest "roads less traveled" in no... read more

When I was a child growing up in West Virginia, I would ride my bike all day long until the sun went down. That was long ago. In this time of "extended personal space" I have restarted my love affa... read more

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We live in Brighton and my daughter goes to the orthodontist in Hailsham. In the past we drove as there isn’t a train station in Hailsham. Since making the family decision to ditch the car during l... read more

I did it! Woohoo!

50 days of riding!
This is how this challenge came about. I decided to take part in the [address removed] #CycleSeptember challenge. I only really awoke to the idea o... read more

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Ik ben een held op sokken, dus ik wil wel van die kekke fietssokken.
Maar om die te winnen moet ik een verhaal delen. Nu ben ik wel een fietser maar geen goede schrijver. Verder is het zonde va... read more

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Fietscoach Mirjam A Beste Pien, bedankt voor je verhaal. Wij vinden een persoonlijk verhaal helemaal geen tijdverspilling hoor. We hopen juist ... read more

Beste Pien, bedankt voor je verhaal. Wij vinden een persoonlijk verhaal helemaal geen tijdverspilling hoor. We hopen juist dat meer collega's delen over wat zo fijn is aan en fietsen of wat jij belangrijk vindt van fietsen naar je werk bijvoorbeeld. We zijn blij dat je fietst en liever fietst dan schrijft! Natuurlijk verdien jij met jouw verhaal deze maand een paar kekke sokken. Wil je mij per e-mail laten weten, naar welk adres we je de sokken kunnen sturen via: [address removed] --> Gefeliciteerd! groetjes van Mirjam de Boer namens Fiets je Fris

I started commuting to work when my daughters went to senior school, I thought they’d ride their bikes to school but it wasn’t ‘cool’. Fast forward 12 years and they are both working, they don’t al... read more

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I had to deliver a copy of my sons cd (The Roke), local leaflets and a wet suit around Linlithgow.
Usually I wouldn't think twice about jumping into the car and whizzing round to drop them off.... read more

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Each year, many of us are challenged to ride more and get healthier by taking part in the National Bike Challenge. And although many already have great regular cycling habits in place and look forw... read more

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Though I take measures to ride safely and make myself visible, I was sideswiped by a vehicle Sunday morning (October 4) during an early morning ride. The good news - the driver did stop and help m... read more

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Kenneth Macomber Heal up fast my friend! Keep looking up! Ken.

Heal up fast my friend! Keep looking up! Ken.

Devansh Soni Get well soon ! Thanks for the safety post

Get well soon ! Thanks for the safety post

Finally, some cool weather returning. This is Stevens Canyon Reservoir with some morning fog. Yes, it's fog and not smoke. This was part of a 13.5 mile loop starting from Cupertino, up Stevens C... read more

During a fabulous 9 day break in Northumberland I manged to encourage my wife out on several rides around Bambrugh. On 1 occasion we even rode to Holy Island and back. The cycling helped make ou... read more

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Great prizes to be won! Including bikes, back packs; adventures trips; restaurant vouchers and so much more.
If they haven't rode much and or want to particiapte in riding opportunities, check ... read more

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Across SLHD there are bike parking facillities see your site's Transport Access Guides for end of trip facilities:
Balmain
Canterbury
Concord
RPAH
SLHD Community Centres hav... read more

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We pedal a lot at night. But now even without our headlights and tail lights turned off, I feel safer. We made home made flag pole lights and they work great too
They can see me now!
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Cherie Walkowiak Add a picture! I need to see these flag pole lights.

Add a picture! I need to see these flag pole lights.

#IBActive scavenger hunts has been a really fun way for me to show my family around and explore IB even more. Getting out and being active❤️-AmandaPBToast

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In January 2015, I weighed almost 300 lbs, was on oxygen, unable to walk more than 10 steps without collapsing and developed a heart murmur. My cardiologist told me I could decide either to live or... read more

David Nelms Awesome job, Susan! Thanks for sharing your story. Congratulations on making each day better than the day before during y... read more

Awesome job, Susan! Thanks for sharing your story. Congratulations on making each day better than the day before during your fitness journey! Very inspirational.

Having been visiting family in London I decided why not follow the bike route into the city.

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Come out and do the scavenger hunt this weekend! #IBACTIVE

My one and only ride on a Schwinn Sting-Ray ended a promising bicycling career with a dramatic crash. Years later, my Encourager taught me to scoot, balance, and ride a Dahon Mariner folding bicycl... read more

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Cherie Walkowiak What a great story!

What a great story!

Second time participating in #ibactive scavenger hunt. Lots of fun for family to get out in the fresh air. Great way to learn history of our city!! gaby1219 family loves this outdoor activity!!

Did my last Brick session yesterday before the 113 Cotswold triathlon on 20 9 20. It's 1.2 miles lake swim, 56 mile cycle, then 13 mile run. All for fun!
For those that don't know what a brick ... read more

Our family time can often be found on 6 wheels! Whether it is riding around the block during “recess”, to the beach for a quick dip, or uptown for happy hour at CBC or Hess!!! I will cherish our fa... read more

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Childback tandems are a perfect way to get the kids about safely and quickly, my tandem has a child seat in front of me for my youngest so he is safely between my arms, and my 7 year old sits behin... read more

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Neil Lancaster Brilliant ! Just shows what can be done on two wheels.

Brilliant ! Just shows what can be done on two wheels.

I finally got my sister to go out on a ride with me. Her response as we rode down the path- “riding brings me peace!” I couldn’t agree more. Becoming one with my bike, the wind, and the path, is my... read more

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Theodosia Ballard Forgot to #ibactive. Tballard49

Forgot to #ibactive. Tballard49

I set two bicycling goals on January 1, 2020. The first was to ride 2,020 miles in 2020; the second being to commute to work at least 100 days during 2020.

This morning (9.8.2020) was com... read more

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Steffanie Gates Awesomeness!! Thanks for sharing your story!

Awesomeness!! Thanks for sharing your story!

David Nelms You bet, Steffanie. It's been a very good challenge!

You bet, Steffanie. It's been a very good challenge!

On September 20th I was 77 years old. I live in the On Top of the World community in Ocala, Florida. The people I know that ride here have a custom of ridding your age. I practiced for a while and ... read more

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After retiring from Army I lost my purpose in life. It was hard to function let alone get off the couch. I reached 300lbs and little to no motivation. I started to ride around the neighborhood and ... read more

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8 WEAR A HELMET, ALWAYS
Please, please wear a helmet! There is no excuse to not be wearing one. One doesn’t wear them for fashion. They’re there to protect your head. (There are some horrific i... read more

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Mahesh Patel So true, I had a fall whilst trying to corner on wet leaves, thank God for the helmet....

So true, I had a fall whilst trying to corner on wet leaves, thank God for the helmet....

I have been riding with a group from Mt Dora, Fl called the Covid Cruisers. The group started riding together in March and has grown from a few to over 20 riders now. Our ages range from early 50’... read more

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Rozann Abato So happy to ride by your side. You are a COVID Cruiser inspiration!

So happy to ride by your side. You are a COVID Cruiser inspiration!

I live in Brighton and work between Brighton and Hayward’s Heath hospitals and have traditionally always cycled to Brighton and driven to Hayward’s Heath. My husband, a keen environmentalist and pa... read more

Since retiring in 2012 and ditching the car in 2013 I have enjoyed cycling, the past three years on my Scott Hybrid but this year the arthritis in my knees has made cycling uncomfortable so against... read more

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We go from strength to strength with more enthusiastic ladies wanting to get back to riding. Today we had a successful cycle around the local park for the "Wibbler's" not quite ready for the longer... read more

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Our company was unable to join Cycle September in any formal manner, but that didn’t stop us.
We created Strava groups all round the world and then joined them up to a Global group too.
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Growing up I always stayed active. I was either playing baseball or football with friends. Then as I got older I began playing organized sports. After high school I joined the Army and was still... read more

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Nanci Balassone Wonderful article! Great journey!

Wonderful article! Great journey!

I live in Cupertino and really enjoy biking! It's a good way for me to relax and get some exercise. I like biking to a park with my family and biking close to our houses with my neighbor. In my opi... read more

When people ask me why I love riding so much it’s hard to give a wheely short answer! Perhaps first and foremost it’s a great fitness activity that you can incorporate into and around your daily co... read more

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Watch this space for - workers cycling to and from RPA to Coogee

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I'm the team captain on the Madison Bikes Love to Ride group. To keep our group motivated (not that they really need that...) we did a little prize drawing at the end of Madison Bike Week: A handma... read more

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A big thanks to Love to Ride, BMC, and all of my supportive team members at Rossi Group!! This friendly initiative has given Rossi team members a way to encourage and be together as we continue to ... read more

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You never know what influence you have over friends and acquaintances. An acquaintance from my yoga class excitedly told me she'd brought an e-bike during lockdown. I've now been out riding with he... read more

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Back in May we decided to do a 60 miler, but ended up been a 9 & half hours in the saddle for fun!

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After a few weeks off my bike due to the poor air quality, it was great to finally get a ride in. From my home in Cupertino, it's a quick ride down Stelling and then a right onto Prospect Road. S... read more

Cherie Walkowiak Thanks for posting your Cupertino story!! This earns you a prize for participating in Cupertino’s Fall Bike Fest Week 1 Cha... read more

Thanks for posting your Cupertino story!! This earns you a prize for participating in Cupertino’s Fall Bike Fest Week 1 Challenge: an “I Bike Cupertino” t-shirt, Cupertino travel mug, or Cupertino bike lights. Visit Cupertino’s Bike Fest page to learn how to redeem prize.

Cherie Walkowiak A Google search for Cupertino Fall Bike Fest should hep you find our web page. For some reason I can't post the link here.

A Google search for Cupertino Fall Bike Fest should hep you find our web page. For some reason I can't post the link here.

We love our town! And taking part in the #IBActive scavenger hunts have been such fun way for us to get out and get active as a family. Bonus is finding cool new places in our laid back beach town.... read more

Karen Bland Whoohoo! Thanks!

Whoohoo! Thanks!

Karen Bland Hi Sylvie! We are so excited! I tried to click the link above and it's not working! Can you send again....[address removed]

Hi Sylvie! We are so excited! I tried to click the link above and it's not working! Can you send again....[address removed]

Whether, they're quaint, quirky or trendy
I love discovering an independent coffee shop along the way.
A few week back, I discovered a great coffee spot in Quainton.

Today, I came ... read more

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I participated in the Mid City Scavenger Hunt and had so much fun riding around, learning/finding new places in the city, & supporting local businesses. I’m glad to be participating in the #IBA... read more

I’m so excited that I decided to participate in the iBactive Scavenger Unit. It’s so fun to ride around and learn a new area of town. You gotta do it. TrayCray #iBactive

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Today we started a new ladies cycling group "The Dartford Wobblers" to encourage individuals to get back in the saddle and gain confidence. Even though 8 initially signed up for the ride we ended u... read more

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Neil Lancaster Well done ladies ! And what a fantastic name for your group.

Well done ladies ! And what a fantastic name for your group.

I've been on a crazy journey of weight loss and fitness since June 2019 where I was weighing in at 23s 10lb (150.6kg) to now 14s 6lb (91.6kg) so dropped 9s 4lb (59kg). Before I started I was barely... read more

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Steve Cargill WOW! Unreal effort this is sir! You will have added a few years to your life with this, having done simular since March (Lo... read more

WOW! Unreal effort this is sir! You will have added a few years to your life with this, having done simular since March (Lost 32KG) I know only too well how much sewlf dicipline and commitment it takes to make such a dramatic change to your body! WELL DONE BROTHER!

Mark Smith Thanks Steve, great work on your 32kg too, it's amazing isn't it?!

Thanks Steve, great work on your 32kg too, it's amazing isn't it?!

Elaine Livingstone a massive well done to you. The first step is the hardest. I am hoping by this time next year to be lighter than I am now..... read more

a massive well done to you. The first step is the hardest. I am hoping by this time next year to be lighter than I am now.....and fitter of course

Lyndsey Henderson You rock!

You rock!

Marjolein Rijken Thank you for sharing this very inspiring story! I hope it will show others that change is possible. All the best on your t... read more

Thank you for sharing this very inspiring story! I hope it will show others that change is possible. All the best on your target for September, I'm sure you'll smash it!

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I finally got my sister to go out on a ride with me. Her response as we rode down the path- “riding brings me peace!” I couldn’t agree more. Becoming one with my bike, the wind, and the path, is my... read more

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Theodosia Ballard #ibactive. Tballard49. Fun scavenger hunt!

#ibactive. Tballard49. Fun scavenger hunt!

Lockdown inspired us to source 2 mountain bikes and commit to cycling the 127miles along the canal from Liverpool to Leeds. Just completed leg 1, 6miles to catch Ormskirk train to Liverpool and the... read more

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