I love commuting and riding around my home town, Anchorage, Alaska. But I also love to travel, and renting bikes or purchasing a bike tour has been fun, while also being a bit of a hassle and an ad... read more

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Congratulations to our Rutherglen-based leader Neil on his 150th guided ride.
Over the past four years Neil has had 740 people come along on his rides and - according to the British Cycling wes... read more

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Bronah B Thank you Neil for all you do to support cycling within out local community. Your humour and never ending enthusiasm keeps... read more

Thank you Neil for all you do to support cycling within out local community. Your humour and never ending enthusiasm keeps us all cycling - and always appreciate your advice ( even if i still cant translate it into practice - gears - argh!!!). Appreciate you and all the British Cycling Guided Cycle Leaders! Thank you 😊

If you're thinking of cycling to work to Macquarie Park, or a resident of the area, go my YouTube channel to see first hand where the low stress routes are and other cycling related content
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Hi I run leos rides I take donated bikes and rebuild them and gift them to any one needing a bike to get to work or just for fun and fitness. I am Allso a fully trained advanced bike Macanic and fu... read more

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I was a commuter in terms if cycling. Not much more than that.
Then, last year, I was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder in the bone marrow failure department, Severe Aplastic Anemia. I ... read more

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Susan Brewster Congrats on your riding accomplishments. I can relate as I likely have an Autoimmune disease which has yet to be defined b... read more

Congrats on your riding accomplishments. I can relate as I likely have an Autoimmune disease which has yet to be defined but new breathlessness on my beloved bikes forced me to deal with it.

Remember riding down a big hill as a kid...
Wasn't that the best feeling? Well with an E-Bike, it's like riding down hill the entire time!

If you decide to make the transition, I woul... read more

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Donovan Morrell What environmental impact does E-Bikes have with respect to energy consumption, battery creation/destruction? Have you happ... read more

What environmental impact does E-Bikes have with respect to energy consumption, battery creation/destruction? Have you happened to run across that information in your studies?

A tour round the outer Hebrides no problem with customs amazing people and beaches that are out of this world, one massive hill ( was massive to me ) and an adventure to catch a ferry almost every ... read more

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I can't drive, and I used to ride my bike to work each day. It's about a mile each way so it's not far and biking was faster than walking. Then a couple of things happened, the first thing was a ca... read more

Carol Imray Nice to read your notes Jack and walking to work is great - if I can't bike I will walk and only as a third option will I d... read more

Nice to read your notes Jack and walking to work is great - if I can't bike I will walk and only as a third option will I drive. Shame about the scare you got. Lack of space is my gripe too, it is a battle of where to store the bike.

We will ride from Newcastle to Whitley Bay for friendship.

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Ekrem Teke You are also invited.

You are also invited.

Hamza Türken I am coming

I am coming

Fiets je fit met Love to Ride Noord-Veluwe en laat zien wat je onderweg tegenkomt!

Of je nu op avontuur gaat in eigen land, een bezoek brengt aan het buitenland óf je work-out op de fiets... read more

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I spent the month of May intentionally riding my bike instead of using a car. It was exhausting, sometimes uncomfortable, and a ton of fun. Biking / commuting by bike has always been part of my lif... read more

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Qui n'a jamais pris des bonnes résolutions et manquer de motivation pour les tenir plus de trois semaines? On ressent alors un sentiment d'échec. Mais si on inclus les résolutions avec nos activité... read more

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Had a great outing with a group of Cycle Folsom cyclists. The theme of the day was vintage bikes. Rode 36 miles through the El Dorado foothills with our classic bikes. I’m the rider to the far righ... read more

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Beste Fan van fietsers...
Zoals bijna iedereen wel weet, zijn we bij de ANWB Fan van fietsen. Daarom ter inspiratie een kleine selectie e-bike routes ...wellicht leuk ter inspiratie en weer ee... read more

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I was shocked to discover, when COVID led to curtailing most of my travel in the last couple of years, that I don't ride a bike for pleasure. Apparently, I ride only to get to places, and I enjoy t... read more

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Faith DeBolt I discovered that about myself, too, Chris! Thanks for this post. We need to organize more gatherings so we have more excus... read more

I discovered that about myself, too, Chris! Thanks for this post. We need to organize more gatherings so we have more excuses to ride!

Jackie S I'm the same way. I realize I was privileged to be able to work from home during COVID, but I'm glad to be back in the offi... read more

I'm the same way. I realize I was privileged to be able to work from home during COVID, but I'm glad to be back in the office and commuting to work again.

I became legally blind in 2012 and could no longer drive a car. I was so grateful to discover recumbent trikes. They are very stable and could be a great option for several people that cannot ride ... read more

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BJ Ondo Glad you found trikes we LOVE our recumbent trikes, ENJOY the RIDE! :)

Glad you found trikes we LOVE our recumbent trikes, ENJOY the RIDE! :)

Carol Tanner Thank you!! They are so much fun!!!

Thank you!! They are so much fun!!!

Necia Parker Gibson I have two recumbent trikes now, one e-trike and one 'acoustic' trike. They are very different, but each allows me to go ma... read more

I have two recumbent trikes now, one e-trike and one 'acoustic' trike. They are very different, but each allows me to go many places in town. My orthopedist was enthusiatic about the trike over any other exercise except swimming, and since I don't swim much, this is the best option. I like the way you can see more, on a trike- you can look at the sky, see the wildlife, etc.

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Hi Everyone, when lockdown hit i lost my motivation to get out and ride on my bike, this was partially due to not being able to ride with my cycling club as we were to large to get rides organised.... read more

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After losing my husband 2 years ago I took myself off on a Boat Bike Tour to the Netherlands (We had been looking at doing it together) Having not ridden a bike for 19 months I booked an E-bike, I... read more

Encouraging others to ride is my passion. I became Breeze Champion in 2011 and have since led over 500 group rides and encouraged thousands of women to ride!

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Bill Morris YOU ARE AWESOME! Keep up the great work! It's great to have women in the mix, water down the "over the top" testosterone, e... read more

YOU ARE AWESOME! Keep up the great work! It's great to have women in the mix, water down the "over the top" testosterone, ego driven males! I try not to be one... sometimes I fall short.

During Florida Bicycle Month (March) this year, I had the opportunity to work on – and ride in – two bike to work events. I have participated in Orlando’s in years past, but helping to plan has me ... read more

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I enjoy riding my bike because I make new friends. One time I met someone who lived in my neighborhood. We have remained friends ever since... :)

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Today I counted thirty reasons why I was right to sell the car and get a bicycle.

Four o’clock. Nearly rush hour, and the roads are starting to get busy. Those who can get away before five... read more

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I carved out some time to go out on a ride on Saturday, first long ride of 2022.

I put a shout out to friends on WhatsApp and they joined too. Made a day of it with breakfast in Henley and... read more

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Hip Hip Hooray! We’ve hit another milestone, as Claydon Cycling Club was ‘born’ just over 2 years ago. We celebrated with our recent birthday ride to Stratton Audley Barn.

During our time ... read more

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I moved to Glasgow some 6 years ago and looked at options for cycling clubs and blown away at the choice. Me and a friend decided that there was no mid level choice, and we set up our own called We... read more

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Anne Glass Love it :)

Love it :)

Alex Hamilton wooohoo

wooohoo

What a great way to discover some pretty local township within our lush Victoria. This ride was limited to 100 bike riders and organised by Audax who do a great job. Convivial and social, we got to... read more

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Re Vp And if you took the wrong turn you did another couple of extra climbs and kilometers. ;)

And if you took the wrong turn you did another couple of extra climbs and kilometers. ;)

Congratulations to British Cycling Guided RIde volunteer Graham MacCallum on reaching the landmark of his 50th Guided Ride.
And although this is his 50th official Guided Ride, Graham has also a... read more

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Bronah B Congratulations Graham on your 50th Guided Ride! I am one of the very grateful folks who has benefited so much from Grahams... read more

Congratulations Graham on your 50th Guided Ride! I am one of the very grateful folks who has benefited so much from Grahams Cycle Leader support, advice and gentle encouragement! I continue to make progress and my confidence grows - cyc;ling on roads, cycling at night, cycling up hills (😧)... i am very grateful! see you on the next cycle via lets ride resource ...

Nothing has ever quite compared to my middle of the night adventure up in the mountains under the Aurora Borealis!

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I just did a portion of the 6Gap, Even though I didn’t finish, I was able to clime the highest peak, the Hogpen Gap

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Congratulations - You're a Cycle September 2022 winner!

Say WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?! Oh gosh this is amazingly unexpected, i've won a aquaplay paddleboarding session.
That's fandabiedosie!

Like a lot of families, we used to fire up our expensive, gas guzzling engines for every little thing. 2 miles to school? Get in the car and sit in traffic. Need supplies for dinner? There’s a Walm... read more

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My 2nd year fundraising for this great cause. In UTAH this week clocking miles. Riding early to beat the heat.
Staying hydrated, enjoying the scenery. If you can, help . . . . .

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Ape As In Gorilla Check out GREAT CYCLE CHALLENGE 2022 enjoy

Check out GREAT CYCLE CHALLENGE 2022 enjoy

Rainer Schwertschkow Are you on a recumbent trike?

Are you on a recumbent trike?

I have started up a group on Love to Ride. I did it because through work and family commitments I am unable to forward plan ride time so ride solo 99% of the time. Yet through LtR I have a sense ... read more

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This video was created on a Saturday morning E- bike ride.
My aim was to try and inspire others to get out, be more active and to enjoy the summer. The video was recorded at the end of July 20... read more

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Wayne Golessa [address removed]

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Wayne Golessa search saturday E-bike ride on youtube to watch the video

search saturday E-bike ride on youtube to watch the video

I had been off the bike for over 18 months due to a hernia and the recovery from the opertation to repair it. Just after Easter I started off with the odd commute, after using a turbo trainer every... read more

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IG: MTBZ_BC

We are hosting a ride from Gordon Park June 5, meet up at 3 roll out at 4.

Supporting IMA

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So last night after a busy day at work I got caught on a call which meant I missed my session at the gym. The sun was out and hubby came home and we decided it was too nice a night to sit on the so... read more

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Les trois sorties vélo ont toutes passé trop rapidement !!! Une fois avec Benoît, une fois avec Gilles et Une fois avec Claudia !!!
Quels beaux paysages en plus !!!!
J’ai bien hâte de faire... read more

Quand on sort à vélo, nous sommes un convois de 6 personnes 😅
J'aime les valeurs et l'importance de transmettre le goût de l'activité physique à mes enfants, mais aussi à tous ceux que nous cr... read more

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My mom had a stroke in 2018 and lost feeling in her right side, she has regained it and can now hold on to the handle bars :) We went on a short bike cruise to see how she does and she loves it! No... read more

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Claire Warshaw Thanks for writing.

Thanks for writing.

Our team is part of a strong cycling/mountain biking community with world class scenery and trails. One of the unfortunate things about cycling on the road is that some motorists don't appreciate ... read more

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Jack Cline It's risky but necessary often.

It's risky but necessary often.

Pre-pandemic I HAD a bike but it didn’t get out much and I hadn’t quite plucked up the courage to use it to commute to work, despite wanting to. When public transport became largely discouraged at ... read more

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Sarah Wills Incredible story!

Incredible story!

Christian L This is amazing. Thanks so much for sharing.

This is amazing. Thanks so much for sharing.

Thank you dearly to those responsible! (Not me!)
Plaque reads:

“ [quote]
The Parkway Half Marathon,
in collaboration with the
Cordova Recreation and Parks District
the ... read more

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Marlo Zhang ADDITIONAL INFO (UPDATE): This plaque is located along the American River Bike Trail near Hagan Community Park nearby the r... read more

ADDITIONAL INFO (UPDATE): This plaque is located along the American River Bike Trail near Hagan Community Park nearby the river.

Mijn (fiets) maten weten nu wel hoe het werkt, bij een rit hoort een foto “anders telt hij niet mee”. Gewoon tijdens het rijden achter in de groep of juist een selfie als windvanger voorop. Afstapp... read more

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After having a near death experience (heart attack), I changed my eating habits and I started to ride my bike to work. Now I live my life to the fullest and encourage other with my new life style. ... read more

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Steve Pendergast Thanks for sharing your story, inspiring!

Thanks for sharing your story, inspiring!

Rosalyn Bryant Good for you! Keep up the good work!

Good for you! Keep up the good work!

Bob Easton Waller Eff, yeah!

Eff, yeah!

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So after being hit by a car in January I wasn’t gonna let this deter me from cycling, 2mths later and a new bike later I’m back on my bike and enjoying getting out and cycling again. Lovely weather... read more

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Alan Jackson Sorry to read of your bad experience in January but glad you are making the most of things now and eminently sensible advic... read more

Sorry to read of your bad experience in January but glad you are making the most of things now and eminently sensible advice re bike!

This past Saturday we enjoyed a women's ride celebrating Women's Herstory Month. It was great meeting and riding with other local women cycling groups in San Antonio. We celebrated, cheered, & ... read more

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My 69 year old mum recently got an E-Bike and with it a new lease if life and adventure. Now a cycle into Glasgow or up the hilly routes to East Kilbride is well within her capabilities and she is ... read more

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Angus Rodney Great story James, full credit to your mum for jumping on a bike. Ebikes are a great tool for breaking down barriers.

Great story James, full credit to your mum for jumping on a bike. Ebikes are a great tool for breaking down barriers.

I’ve been organising our bike hubs recently, getting all the bikes sorted out ready for annual service. As I was climbing over bikes, it got me to thinking about hurdles. Hurdles.. in cycling? Say ... read more

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It was a lovely day to be out and about on the bike yesterday. I spent most of the day cycling the network of traffic-free cyclepaths south of Bracknell town centre, putting up vinyl stickers to he... read more