We Did It! The William Gilbert Wheelers Rode to Paris – and Beyond!

This September as part of Mode Shift Month and Cycle September, William Gilbert Primary School proudly took part in the ... read more

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So I came across this app one day on Facebook so I signed up just to track my progress then I seen there was a challenge September with my mental health was a bit low off feeling overweight and unf... read more

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Banff & Buchan Ranger Jodie Rhodes has cycled 100 miles in support of the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA), and as part of Cycle September!

Setting off... read more

drinking buddies & appalachia quakers helped to purchase august - #bikeTober inkTobee bike

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In July 2025 myself and a friend challenged ourselves to cycling on road bikes (not electric) from Aberdeen to Paris to raise awareness and funds for a local Aberdeen children's charity, Charl... read more

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Peter Stewart Well done

Well done

Always thought it was a long hard climb, but with the Chappie parking lot empty I decided to give it a try when I wouldn't be in anyone's way... nice steady climb actually! Picked my gear and just ... read more

Anna Blasco Cool to see how something we think is out of reach is totally within our capability. Great photo and story, thanks for shar... read more

Cool to see how something we think is out of reach is totally within our capability. Great photo and story, thanks for sharing!

Set myself a challenge to ride around Lake Ellesmere. Looked at how often it is open to the sea to make sure I could cross. Set out early on a Sat from Lincoln and going great guns until towards th... read more

Stopped here for pic lots of giggles forgot we had helmets on n couldn't fit in it

This red bike has been my favourite and stopping in at the old train station the colours were too hard not to photograph. I have aero bars (not sure why) and so my aeroe handlbar harness kept slidi... read more

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I am Ian Shaw from Balloch West Dunbartonshire.
I found out about LTR in my then work place Glasgow Clyde College and I'm now retired.
I have been cycling for about 40 years now as well a... read more

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I work as a P.E teacher in Kilmarnock and I first heard about Love to Ride from the East Ayrshire Council website. I've been a recreational cyclist since I was a boy but got my Boardman road bike f... read more

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These two amazing people won the goody bag today at a Love To Ride cycling event.

Wheely Active CIC helped them to get their bikes road worthy and sized correctly.

Having previ... read more

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Helen Held Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Christian L Congrats

Congrats

My husband and I gave up our car last October. We now commute 5 miles to work and back four days a week.
At the moment we are on a cycling and camping tour to Norfolk. Today we arrived in Ely. ... read more

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Depuis 2021, je participe au défi : Mois de mai en vélo. Je n'ai pas manqué une journée de vélo en 124 jours (4x31 jours) et j'ai roulé plus de 1000km sans assistance électrique à chacun des défis.... read more

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Marie Dominique Podrez Bravo pour la motivation et la détermination.

Bravo pour la motivation et la détermination.

Denis Taillefer Merci Marie Dominique. J'ai beau avoir la motivation et la détermination mais si je n'avais pas la Santé, je serais incapab... read more

Merci Marie Dominique. J'ai beau avoir la motivation et la détermination mais si je n'avais pas la Santé, je serais incapable de rouler à ce rythme. Avoir la santé, c'est un privilège, un cadeau de la Vie. Je me sens "vivant" quand je suis sur mes vélos. Quoi de mieux et de plus grand?

Have to admit the last 5.3 miles were the hardest when I added up the miles and was short of a challenge trophy.
I just had to find a reason to ride out again. My excuse to my self was I had no... read more

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Took on a challenge for myself this year to keep up with the gym (35 day challenge) and getting out for rides on my bike, whilst increasing how often I bike to work and home. Been a successful few ... read more

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It was a Sunday the local Cycling UK (CTC) ride day. The weather was cold, but I decided to go to the ride start point. At the start point there were only three riders out of an average of 12-16 ri... read more

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Spokes will once again be hosting the great Dunedin Bike Breakfast.
Now in it’s 10th year, Spokes are happy to welcome all those bike bound travellers to the Dunedin Railway Station on Wednesd... read more

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Caro Timms Bit of confusion with the chalk signage this morning on my commute (near the waste transfer station) as to where this is (s... read more

Bit of confusion with the chalk signage this morning on my commute (near the waste transfer station) as to where this is (signs showing Octogon)

Craig McGeady Yes, we are a bit confused as to why that was happening, but the Railway station it is. Hopefully we'll see you there.

Yes, we are a bit confused as to why that was happening, but the Railway station it is. Hopefully we'll see you there.

Davina Hunt confused on the way in from the peninsula chalk said ‘tomorrow’ and ‘wed’ but no date ? As a non regular commuter wasn’t su... read more

confused on the way in from the peninsula chalk said ‘tomorrow’ and ‘wed’ but no date ? As a non regular commuter wasn’t sure if it was last week or the first week of Feb … date next time please 😂 also didn’t have a cup or bowl on me so didn’t go and check … maybe easier next time?

Caro Timms Great turnout this morning! Thanks for organising it.

Great turnout this morning! Thanks for organising it.

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You’ve got the Love to Ride app connected - you rock! Now’s a great time to go for a test ride, check your app, and make sure your rides are pulling across onto your profile. If you ever spot a rid... read more

I love to ride. Hope on my bike and it is me and the rode with pedestrians, cyclists, and cars. My goal was always ride every day of the Bike Challenge Month, whether it be a short ride for errand... read more

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Sarah Wills Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Alexis Morgan Very cool!😎

Very cool!😎

We started our all womens cycling club because, quite frankly, it's a lot of fun! We've riden all around Northern CA an are based out of Elk Grove, CA. We've met amazing people along our rides, s... read more

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From Cambria, CA, headed north along beautiful (a little fog, and cool temperature) coastline. Past San Simeon, Hearst Castle and mountains to the east. Also, the elephant seals on the way to the ... read more

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Having trained and covered C2C this summer with some wonderful ladies from the amazing group called Breeze Durham whom I joined quite accidentally, I've been wondering what would be my next challen... read more

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Jonathan Allenger arrive de Vancouver à vélo et passera à St Lazare (Vaudreuil-Soulanges ) le 13 Juin et à Montréal le 14 juin 2023. ensuite , Trois Rivières, Lévi et Rivière du Loup, avant de cont... read more

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First time riding on pavement coming from MTB. I'd say its quite more dangerous.

A Personal Ride by me, Md. Imjamul Hoque Bhuiyan

It was still dark when I pulled my helmet strap tight. 5:30 a.m. — Chittagong still asleep, the streets hushed like dawn was holding its br... read more

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Liwa becker What a story!

What a story!

A BIG thank you to Andy Macnae MP for supporting Cycle September. Andy joined Blackburn with Darwen Council officers and Pete from Love to Ride at Darwen Leisure centre last week to learn more abou... read more

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drinking buddies & appalachia quakers purchased me a inkTober bicycle

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I set out to explore some of LA’s most iconic spots—entirely by bike.

Hollywood Reservoir, Universal Studios’ CityWalk, Franklin Canyon Park, UCLA, and Beverly Hills all made the list. The... read more

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Jillian Stanley What a terrific idea! I can't imagine that anyone else has ever done that in Los Angeles. And I'm glad that the online ma... read more

What a terrific idea! I can't imagine that anyone else has ever done that in Los Angeles. And I'm glad that the online maps worked out, because sometimes they direct you into dangerous routes.

Decided to explore new trails today. As I set out I thought I might do 25 miles. First time for me on Del Rio Trail and these sections of the Sacramento River Trail. It's a shame these trails aren'... read more

After a 10k run last night I wavered several times this morning before committing to riding to work this morning.
I’ve set myself the goal of 8 transport bike journey’s through May and I didn’t... read more

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Enjoying breakfast with the rabbits.
Sunrise @ Tiger Hill on the Central Otago Rail Trail - part of my 80km ride Clyde to Lauder return -

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So lucky to be spoiled with cycle paths. My whole glorious commute this morning was on designated cycle track. What a fabulous way to start the day.

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My bicycle riding, the taste,the flavor let it be, heart pumping blood circulating the air whizzing the birds singing, the sun shining, the fog reeling in the salty ocean feeling, the magic of the... read more

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I’m a 57 year old community worker who started cycling around 2.5 years ago after seeing an advertisement for the Great North Bike ride and decided to enter it to motivate myself to get fit. My fri... read more

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Bronah B So inspirational Isobel. And thank you ( and the rest of the Lets ride community group) to keep on cycling… no matter the w... read more

So inspirational Isobel. And thank you ( and the rest of the Lets ride community group) to keep on cycling… no matter the weather or how slow I go!! Fabulous achievement in your health journey !! Congratulations

Mary Todd That’s wonderful Inspiring!

That’s wonderful Inspiring!

I turned 50 in December. Had a bad skiing accident in February where I was unable to do a lot of exercise. I put on a few pounds and my fitness deteriorated during recovery. Started to get stronger... read more

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Christian L Thanks for sharing Richard. Look out for our winter challenge 'Winter Wheelers' coming up next ☃️

Thanks for sharing Richard. Look out for our winter challenge 'Winter Wheelers' coming up next ☃️

A Sunday bike ride with the view of the Pacific Ocean.

I’m Fatima, I moved to Blackpool after I qualified as a doctor but I’m originally from
Pakistan. I’ve been cycling since I was a child of around 3 or 4. I was tiny and the
bicycle that my f... read more

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Gary Acton WELL DUNE KEEP IT UP

WELL DUNE KEEP IT UP

Le vélo a toujours été pour moi une source de recueillement et souvent individuelle. Je réalise combien de partager ces moments avec la famille est d’autant plus grandissant et inspirant! Un été qu... read more

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I started cycling in lockdown 2020, I was encouraged to cycle from my experience when travelling and seeing other places having great culture of cycling - there's so much freedom in it
Cycle Co... read more

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I joined the Bike Challenge last year as a new rider and was the only one riding from work. I enjoyed it so much I kept riding and have convinced my work colleagues to join me this year. I have a... read more

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Kate Bevin Oh that's so great to hear! Well done and keep up the great work! We love hearing great stories like yours!

Oh that's so great to hear! Well done and keep up the great work! We love hearing great stories like yours!

I'm definitely going to get that 100 badge today as I have no other options. Set off just before 7am this morning to try and beat the heat and wind, but it's already 25 degrees. Beautiful day for t... read more

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Karen Griesel Thanks for the inspirational post. Plan on riding that trail tomorrow.

Thanks for the inspirational post. Plan on riding that trail tomorrow.

Kate Bevin Well done! Great effot!

Well done! Great effot!

We’re using the Bike Challenge month to train for a special Tour. We’re riding the length of NZ in memory of the marvellous Mike Doig, who sadly passed away a year ago.

Mike was one of our... read more

Richard Blaikie Search Give-a-Little for “Memory of Mike” for the donation page

Search Give-a-Little for “Memory of Mike” for the donation page

De challenge nodigt we uit om meer te fietsen . De kou is niet erg maar altijd maar die regen . Ik ben nog nooit zo vaak nat geregend Joke

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I’m trying to bicycle every day in October, as part of the BikeTober competition. On Saturday, I was not near mystreet bike. Stepped into a bike shop and asked about their rental policy, which was... read more

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I often talk with other bike riders and we've all decided that folks fall into one of two categories: those who bike for leisure (ie Saturday mornings on the Silver Comet Trail) and those who bike ... read more

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The weather looks good and I’ve a picnic packed. Where shall I head? I fancied being by the sea and hit on the idea of using a ferry. There are a number to choose from around here, but today I fanc... read more

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Slim, duurzaam en gezond werken en reizen. Zo maken we Regio Foodvalley voor iedereen bereikbaar.
Regio Foodvalley ziet daarom graag zoveel mogelijk medewerkers op de fiets!

Wil je mee... read more

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🚴 Go me! I’ve cycled the length of Africa! 🚴

A few years ago I got myself an E-bike for my work commute, to do my bit for the planet 🌍 With what I saved on parking the bike had paid for it... read more

Depuis maintenant 3 ans je m'inscris au défit du moi de MAI et pour moi c'est une grande source de motivation, je me surpasse à chaque année, je veux absolument réussir et plus je pédale plus j'ai ... read more

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