In Madison, WI, we have a great, active, assertive and successful bike advocacy community. One achievement has been the "Bike Benefits" program, which has arranged for cyclists with a ($5) Bike Ben... read more

I ride for fitness so I ride similar routes each ride. I was surprised a few weeks ago to see a wild Peacock in the front lawn of the houses. A few days latter I saw the same peacock, and then the... read more

We went to Global Growers and our tour guide Daphne has 2 kids and is new to the area. I let her test Tracey's bike and my Douze (bakfiet) to help her see what even with 2 kids she can ditch the c... read more

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The weather has been, sunny, torrential rain and windy this week but my daughter, son and I have all managed to rise to the challenge of riding and enjoyed it 😃💖 Today was our greatest achievement ... read more

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My bike used to get me somewhere because I couldn't drive or because I was a student and couldn't afford bus fare. But my partner introduced me to riding for the fun of it. He started picking me up... read more

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Had a great time trying out the trails at twisted oaks last week with Ells, challenging but rewarding...

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So, my story is simple. If you ever don't know what to do, just get on your bike. This is surprisingly helpful and you will start to see things like you've never seen before. For me it was things l... read more

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Alex Mccarthy Hope you guys enjoy your rides!

Hope you guys enjoy your rides!

Cycle For All 🚲 What a great day cycling last Friday at Peak District National Park exploring the Tissington Trail. The variety of inclusive bikes Parsley Hay bike hire had was incredible. The ... read more

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“C” = Chain : Always check that the chain is clean and lubricated. A rusty chain drags, changes gear poorly and may even snap. While you’re down there, spin your pedals and check that the cranks do... read more

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I wanted to write a bike "book" for a long time. I just had a hard time putting the fun part with the how to and what you need, so this story became a psychedelic art experience composite of many ... read more

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Jeannie Moberly greenbein - sunday bicycle outing of mo It's video #279176542 on vimeo and it's creative commons.

greenbein - sunday bicycle outing of mo It's video #279176542 on vimeo and it's creative commons.

On Sunday I participated in Tour de Manc raising funds for HaTS charity to help Cancer patients. I initially planned to do a mad manc route which is 200km via difficult terrain. Unfortunately, aft... read more

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Yesterday, I had a lonely feeling day, but I knew getting out would be good for me. I came to my 'senses' and decide to experience a ride with all my senses. There is something about riding, ever... read more

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Jason Blay I try and ride every day, even if it's just a 5 minute ride to the supermarket. I definitely feel better for getting out an... read more

I try and ride every day, even if it's just a 5 minute ride to the supermarket. I definitely feel better for getting out and it's nice to see people after all the lock downs.

Are you going to the Annual Bike Ride Fundraiser Saturday 9/4 by Black Leaders Detroit? It's from 7AM to 1PM at 11000 Freud St. Otherwise, do you have any cycling plans this weekend?

Lucretia Stewart I was at Belle Island for we run D race and then road bicycle around Island do you guys meet regular some where Haven't see... read more

I was at Belle Island for we run D race and then road bicycle around Island do you guys meet regular some where Haven't seen anything about slow roll

Sorry not a story about wheelie kids but my kids and their friends. It's great to see them roaming around the neighborhood with their friends and riding rail trails with the family for miles!

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Like many people I started cycling daily to ease the stresses of lockdown in spring 2020. I was quite pleased with myself, getting up and doing about 6 miles every morning. Gradually my dista... read more

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· Friday 20th: Explore the City's bike lanes and greenways (see events page for the Detroit Greenways Coalition Virtual tour) · Saturday 21st: Join Detroit Cycling Championship’s bik... read more

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More than 5 years ago i suffered from really severe anxiety and panic attacks, often 7 per day and even had them in my sleep and would wake up feeling like i was going to die. my attacks come in 2 ... read more

Janet Kerr Thank you for sharing your brave and inspirational story.

Thank you for sharing your brave and inspirational story.

I think bike riding is magical because how accessible it is to all. Everyone is welcome on a bike no matter your age, size, income, neighborhood, bike type. I get inspired seeing people of all walk... read more

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Prepping for August's REP 313 mini-challenge. Do any of the following to join the fun: - Share a phote/ story showing your favorite spot on the Detroit Greenways Coalition virtual tour, your favo... read more

Laura Cisneros Pretty Ladies!

Pretty Ladies!

On September 26th I will head out to ride across country again. In 2010 I rode my 1930s delivery bike from Holyhead to Lowestoft over the course of a week. The worse day was on the flat of the fens... read more

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Met a Lady in line waiting for our Covid 19 Vaccination. As we started to talk she remarked about how fit I looked. Told her I ride a bike about 150 miles each week. She wanted to know more about b... read more

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The first Ride for me after the long Lock Down since 17/5/2021. Feel good and fell my mental being strengthen after pedalling round in a quite recreation park in the city.

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Find somewhere you can have a pit stop and share snacks, enjoy nature and chat. Important to encourage each other and make memories. Open spaces, running water and Heron watching.

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If you’re a year round biker, here are some tips when it comes to the weather.

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Sunil Chukka A much needed article. Thank you!

A much needed article. Thank you!

Bought a good, inexpensive Trek in Dec. 2013. Was 255+ lbs and rising with borderline hypertension and assorted weight problems. Kept riding, and by August 2014, was able to make the 5 miles to wor... read more

Erica Johnson Great JOB!!!!

Great JOB!!!!

Joanne had not cycled since she was a schoolgirl of 12 but had a real urge to get back on 2 wheels this September. She had been a close watcher of all our DACB cycling / walking events for years, a... read more

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Claire Sharpe Wow Joanne, what an inspiration!We'd love to give you a t-shirt for your amazing effort. Please email Claire at Love to Rid... read more

Wow Joanne, what an inspiration!We'd love to give you a t-shirt for your amazing effort. Please email Claire at Love to Ride.net and I'll get that sorted for you!

Laurence Boon Congrats Joanne - it's a really inspirational story, so awesome to read!

Congrats Joanne - it's a really inspirational story, so awesome to read!

Louise Buckley-Simms Ah this is fantastic! Well done Joanne!

Ah this is fantastic! Well done Joanne!

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Teams Wheelers are a newly constituted community bike club in the Teams area of Gateshead. We have a fleet of varied serviced bikes that can be borrowed for rides till you can purchase your own. Tr... read more

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5 minutes from home coming off of my 40 minute work commute (in my car) from Aberdeen at ~6p, my phone rings. It's Meg. "Are you home? I'm by your house and was wondering if you wanted to ride arou... read more

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I participated in my first hunt today and it was sooo much fun!!! I ride with an amazing group of women and will be doing this again!!

Quiet Lanes Suffolk is a small team of enthusiastic volunteers helping parish councils across Suffolk introduce a 500km network of Quiet Lanes into the County. Quiet Lanes are small rural lanes, ... read more

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Quick: Check your quick release skewers on your wheels. Make sure they are tight enough to keep your wheels on. Check: Take a quick ride to check if derailleurs and brakes are working properly. In... read more

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With the Autumn nights quickly drawing in our ladies only BMXercise session at Tiverton track means we have to curtail riding on the track. Not quite ready to stop riding our bikes meant we practis... read more

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Tom Darville Is that a Kuwahara?

Is that a Kuwahara?

The #OneInAMillion campaign is all about empowering every woman to start cycling – and explore her own motivations to keep pedalling. Whether it’s for fun or fitness, transport or competition, we a... read more

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It was great to get back to cycling to school this morning with my 7, 6 and 4 year olds. We navigated the hoards of families getting through the school gates and it was so great to see the 6 year ... read more

Not for me but if it floats your boat down to £1350 now. Wonder if it is anything to do with the recent profits down 24%? Like to make clear that I have absolutely no connection to the aforementi... read more

The start of university meant a bike in tow for all three daughters, one of whom is now fully grown up and cycling through London to work. I love this picture captured on a leisurely cycle ride by ... read more

Last week of August, last week of REP 313 Mini-Challenge! - Wednesday 8/25 - Westside Wednesday Ride - Saturday 8/28 - MoGo’s Fun Fitness Day at Fitzgerald Park - Saturday 8/28 & Monday ... read more

So excited for today!!! Today the 3rd IB active scavenger hunt started. I’ve enjoyed participating in the others and so pumped that the third one has begun. I hope if you live or hangout in the I... read more

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I rode socially with friends for years but they decided to emigrate to Australia. As I was about to lose my cycling buddies I looked up ‘Lets Ride’ on the web and found like minded local groups. ... read more

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I do actually love riding to work although this is encouraged by the sunny days sometimes discourage but the threat of high winds storms thunder and lightening... but with every dark cloud there is... read more

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Sophie Jo Love the determination! Go You!

Love the determination! Go You!

Janet Shippen Well Done. Think you deserve a determination prize And I thought a chain malfunction was unfortunate on way to work last ... read more

Well Done. Think you deserve a determination prize And I thought a chain malfunction was unfortunate on way to work last week.

Today we're doing our usual little commute to the childminders. Even though we live in the centre of a large town we can really quickly get out onto a beautiful canal and into the countryside on ou... read more

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David Walker This brings back memories of taking my own daughter to nursery on the bike in the nineties , she’s 27 now (yes I’m old). We... read more

This brings back memories of taking my own daughter to nursery on the bike in the nineties , she’s 27 now (yes I’m old). We still have a laugh about making up names of people at houses we passed and her endless stream of questions as we cycled along. I love that we share those memories.😊

Before I got my Scooter 🛴 me and my partner was spending a fortune in bus fare 🚌, since I made the jump from Buses to Scootering we have saved a absolute fortune which can go on nice things and tr... read more

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I've been a cyclist for many years and commuted regularly for a decade. I've ridden many of the great French climbs as well as Mount Diablo in California, have enjoyed cycle touring in several coun... read more

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Mark Karlisle I salute you, being on the brink several years ago it was difficult getting back out there and building the strength back u... read more

I salute you, being on the brink several years ago it was difficult getting back out there and building the strength back up...it mattered to me and im riding more and more...although today nearly took out by a private Ambulance (funeral car) which reversed into me...however m cycling back home later hahahahs Cycling an illness one drives the other to achieve a goal....you keep going it so worth it for your total wellbeing.

Andy Plowright Good on you Mark, keep it going and stay safe

Good on you Mark, keep it going and stay safe

Neal Alldred Chapeau!

Chapeau!

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Me and my fellow Safe Routes Ambassador Program teammates all took the initiative to get out there and do a 3 mile ride for the last event we worked. MOGO provided us all bikes for no cost. It was ... read more

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After the death of my son I struggled with my weight, confidence and mental health. Since riding I have lost all the weight, my mental health is much better and I am training for my first triathlon.

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Mark Karlisle Well done its people like you whom inspire others to achieve who think they couldnt when they can .

Well done its people like you whom inspire others to achieve who think they couldnt when they can .

Matthew Hodder You are a star and don't forget it. #thisgirlcan

You are a star and don't forget it. #thisgirlcan

Earley Panda cycles for a safe cycling campaign and male mental health awareness while spreading joy and creating GPS Doodles. Panda met Hooch (Captain Tom's dog) when Panda cycled to Captain To... read more

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