About 1 year ago I rode a road bike for the first ever time while on holiday, a bit late to the game being in my late 20s.....

Growing up I had a sturdy mountain bike, and more recently h... mehr lesen

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Each year I raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support by taking on several tough cycling challenges, mostly of my own design. So far this year I've raised over £2000 which is amazing &a... mehr lesen

Topic: Andere zum Radfahren ermutigen

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Getting back on my bike after being knocked off by a car. Definitely feeling it in my legs after six weeks off, but feels GREAT to be back out again!

Had to replace my wheels on my hybrid commute bike as the rims were dilapidated. "29ers" were cheaper than "700c". NB unless you are running narrow tyres they are same ;)

Cycling to work gives me the best start to every day. I'm lucky enough to commute via a cycle path that takes me out of the busy city for just a short while and it's bliss. Last week, a little robi... mehr lesen

I am so lucky to be able to commute to work via a beautiful park, a moment to appreciate the open space en route to work.

People think I am crazy. a middle-aged (yes I have to write that now) female riding over 11 miles each way to work and back, year round. It took a little while to figure out that
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Topic: Mein Arbeitsweg mit dem Fahrrad

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Bit of a chill this morning but made up by the sight of a heron in full flight over the still canal waters.

So I cycle to work most days,I arrive at work at 5.30am (yes that time does actually exist!). As part of my route I cycle through Cannon Hill Park in Edgbaston opposite the The cricket place.. One ... mehr lesen

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After years of spending 3+hrs a day commuting by car, I found a role in 2016 where i could cycle to work. Since then I have seen a significant change in my work/life balance and resultant stress le... mehr lesen

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William Dafydd Gibby Forgot to add - introduced CycleScheme as an employee benefit too!

Forgot to add - introduced CycleScheme as an employee benefit too!

Having been commuting by train to Stirling for a couple of years, it was a delight to be back in the saddle following a change in job meaning I could cycle to work again. Rolling down cycle paths a... mehr lesen

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If it hadn't been for Cycle To Work day, I would have fallen into my regular car commute and spent an hour or longer avoiding the closed M5 (my usual route). I noticed a lot of cars overtaking me o... mehr lesen

Cycling is by far the fastest, cheapest and healthiest way to get to work in Sheffield. I have ridden to work (almost) every day since I started my job. Through wind, rain and cold.

It's really easy these days to get cought up in the latest tech and bike trends. My sturdy commuter bike is an old Giant OCR alloy road bike converted to a hybrid. Brought up to date about 4 year... mehr lesen

Topic: Mein Arbeitsweg mit dem Fahrrad

I reluctantly started a Weight Watchers group, I knew I had to do something and reaching a milestone birthday gave me the push, I plodded on for several weeks and starting loosing really well, I ha... mehr lesen

I still remember vividly my first ride without stabilizers - my then bike a Raleigh Tomahawk (almost Identical to a Raleigh Chipper - small version of the legendary 1970s Raleigh Chopper). Albany P... mehr lesen

Topic: Eine schöne Erinnerung an das radfahren

My cycle ride in to work is along the beautiful River Exe - I pass wildlife along the way - often glimpsing a kingfisher or a heron as I pass. The cycle ride is invigorating, a fabulous way to star... mehr lesen

I managed to make it to the landmark age of 40 in March, but thanks to having consistently been cycling to work since I was 33, I am fitter than I was at 30!

I just wish i had started cycl... mehr lesen

Topic: Meine Fahrradromanze

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Natural Resources Wales, commuter cyclists love the countryside, the hills, the weather, to get to work feeling alive and invigorated. The office provides cycle storage, day and night and showers ... mehr lesen

4th August - Getting warmed up with for the Prudential RideLondon 100 Bike ride at the start line with some London Underground mates.

Topic: Eine Geschichte von der Fahrrad Challenge

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My commute to work takes me along a canal tow path. This is not a picturesque part of the canal, the usual sights are the back of buildings and shopping trolleys, but at least its car free and the... mehr lesen

We're having building work at our house during August, so we've been staying with my mum. It's the house where I grew up, and it happens to be a lot closer to work (11 miles rather than 25). Having... mehr lesen

Topic: Mein Arbeitsweg mit dem Fahrrad

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Was getting a lot of punctures so Changed my tyres... fingers crossed.

Topic: Mein Arbeitsweg mit dem Fahrrad

derby sustrans volunteer rangers led a group of riders to elvaston castle and back using the cycle network and quiet roads

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When I started riding in April and May after a long winter, I didn't feel right. Didn't feel like myself. This confirmed what I had experienced through the winter while snowshoeimg and walking. So,... mehr lesen

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Having jacked in the cycle commute a couple of years ago because of the gradient struggle in the City of Seven Hills, I'm now back on a new e-bike and loving it. It might well be cheating, but my ... mehr lesen

Topic: Mein Arbeitsweg mit dem Fahrrad

Having lived in London now for nearly 7 years, I'd mostly thought that those choosing to cycle everywhere were a bit crazy to do so. I mean... it doesn't rain on the tube...? And public transport i... mehr lesen

Used to commute to work everyday 20 miles but 2 accidents, a broken back, have made me rethink. Still trying but more social now so enjoying the cake stops. Happy rides😎

Topic: Ich bin seit Jahren zum ersten Mal wieder auf einem Fahrrad

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Many years ago I used to cycle to work 16 miles each way and loved it. Until one day a driver thought he could be quicker than me and pulled out in front of me and I went through his windscreen. L... mehr lesen

Topic: Ich bin seit Jahren zum ersten Mal wieder auf einem Fahrrad

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I haven't ridden a bike in years but have a partner who is a cycling nut so I finally cracked and got a Liv Hybird through the cycle to work scheme. Between my partner's nagging and NR's terms and ... mehr lesen

Coming from a cycling family it won't be a surprise that I have been a cyclist all my life. However my cycling activity was curtailed after a cancer diagnosis and prostrate removal in March of this... mehr lesen

John Newell may you continue to be an inspiration for a long time to come.

may you continue to be an inspiration for a long time to come.

I've suffered from mental health problems for a few years following some trauma. I have tried everything to combat it until about 3 months ago when a colleague suggested the cycle to work scheme. I... mehr lesen

OK so I have been commuting to and from work a fair bit in the past few weeks and the weather has been kind. On Thursday I had to work in Bristol (57 miles away). Being bike to work day I thought... mehr lesen

I started cycling about 15 years ago. It was when I first moved to London from the countryside of Suffolk for university. I loved it and cycled a great deal. However, after a few years, some ill he... mehr lesen

Topic: Meine Fahrradromanze

Another great ride in, no traffic on the roads until I hit the road works - where I bumped into my cycling buddy I've not seen in a while. I've achieved so many PB's on Strava, but bumping into fri... mehr lesen

Starting a new job last month has meant starting to commute to work by bike. I'm really enjoying getting on the bike and taking time to relax before and after work every day.

Had a nice ride to work today with my back breaks mended and my tyres pumped!

Almost died... The end 😅

My route to my local train station takes me through a beautiful park where, if I'm lucky, I occasionally catch sight of resident deer. The interest continues as I cycle along the waterfront and dre... mehr lesen

Loving my new commute via a folding bike and the train. Takes a little bit longer but a lot more enjoyable!

Great ride with my daughter to get a few groceries on a Sunday morning. Marvelous to spend time together in the fresh air and avoid using the car.

Topic: Mein Arbeitsweg mit dem Fahrrad

An early start on Saturday morning as our local parkrun was cancelled. The plan that Matt and I had hatched was to ride to to Lancaster from Preston, join their parkrun and then ride home again.mehr lesen

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just completed LEJOG unsupported raising funds for PoppyScotland and the Brain Tumour Charity

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The deed is done!!! 🏁 Another success story!

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17th July - A 100+ mile ride 'London - Luton - London with Michael Parkes in preparation for the RideLondon 100. We stopped for tea and cakes at Wheathampstead, a small town near St. Albans.

Topic: Eine Geschichte von der Fahrrad Challenge

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I broke my toe three weeks ago and walking & driving are painful. However, I’m so happy that cycling causes me no pain at all so I’ve been using pedal power to get to work and even when this to... mehr lesen

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I remember my first bike, I guess most people do. It was bright green, had a very uncomfortable seat and I think it is still in my parents loft! I remember cycling alot in my teens but never being ... mehr lesen

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Every year, my partner and I head to Holland to go on a cycling holiday using the "Vrienden op de fiets" scheme which gives us the opportunity to stay with local cyclists and travel to unusual loca... mehr lesen

I started my romance with cycling a few years ago when I first bought a bike under the cycle to work scheme. I used to cycle from home in the Purbecks to Bournemouth Airport Business Park one day ... mehr lesen

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I once took a quiet and peaceful ride around Angkor Wat in the middle of the night. The temples are restricted to daytime hours, but not many people know that the road network connecting them is op... mehr lesen

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