Stories from UK

I had so much fun riding the Tour de Donut again last weekend. Got to reconnect with riding buddies I haven't seen since last fall, get some pedalling in, and eat lots of donuts. I'm the one with t... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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I moved to Cambridge over ten years ago. The thing I love about Cambridge is I can cycle everywhere. It's funny when I have to walk and it seems to take forever especially on the routes that I usua... read more

Stephen Chapman Do you want me to show you how to fix a puncture. No problem for me to show you.

Do you want me to show you how to fix a puncture. No problem for me to show you.

When you live near the ocean and can ride on the beach there is just nothing more relaxing. The time and miles slip away as the sounds of the waves on the shore encourage you to just keep pedaling.... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Dave Sanderling You are lucky to live so close. I miss how grounding it is, being next to something so massive, peaceful, and sometimes ter... read more

You are lucky to live so close. I miss how grounding it is, being next to something so massive, peaceful, and sometimes terrifying. :)

Christina Bame beautiful!

beautiful!

This year I'm upping my game and putting myself outside my comfort zone. I'm not going to climb Monte Zoncolan or Alpe d'Huez but I am going to ride more organised rides instead of just heading out... read more

Topic: Other

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My brother & sister moved to the UK sometime ago so I play this game when I am out on my bike…I take photos of places I pass & then send it to them asking Where am I? It’s so much fun waiti... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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If you haven’t already paid Jersey a visit you must put it on your places to go list…
Lots of beautiful scenery & country lanes to explore…beaches & pubs!!
Todays ride 25 miles acco... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Voyage à vélo entre Bruges et Amsterdam en 7 jours.
Défi relevé! Très fière de cette expérience unique!

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I enjoy the ride at Ferry Meadow every time. So many places to see at any time of the year and every time there is something new and interesting.

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My kids (7 & 6y old) were asking nearly for a week just before bed time if they could go out for a cycle with me.
So last Monday on the bank holiday I took them out and they loved it.
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Stewart Ord love the "bat bike". do they do an adult version?

love the "bat bike". do they do an adult version?

Many moons ago I used to take friends on bright rides around D.C. at night. We’d see the monuments, natural springs at the capital, from SE to NW finding the little things you wouldn’t otherwise se... read more

Not only did I have to revert to a manual bike on the 1st day of the challenge but I also sponsored Barney who is a trainer guide dog…. 😍

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Hannah Olley Awh I love Barney i sponsored him too :) he’s gotten big now 🥰

Awh I love Barney i sponsored him too :) he’s gotten big now 🥰

in 2017 i quaified as a british cycling ride leader and have had the pleasure of helping many people who are new to cycling or lacking confidence to enjoy getting out on their bikes, my favourite b... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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I’m new to electric bikes and I’m just looking for tips to save me from falling off again , what’s the best way to come down a hill 😆 got a little scared when coming down one and braked and the bac... read more

Topic: Other

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Sarah Wills Always break gradually and don't feel afraid of keeping the brakes lightly applied throughout your descent if you can. Happ... read more

Always break gradually and don't feel afraid of keeping the brakes lightly applied throughout your descent if you can. Happy riding!

Hannah Olley 😆 I shall give it a go thank you :)

😆 I shall give it a go thank you :)

Heidi Grimes If you fancy a group ride with other new starters please check out Move More Jersey cycling. Lots of rides with some lovely... read more

If you fancy a group ride with other new starters please check out Move More Jersey cycling. Lots of rides with some lovely people. Good luck and happy riding Heidi x

Emily Hamilton I was so nervous going down hills when I first got my e-bike! I'd sing in my head Fleetwood Mac 'You can go your own pace!'... read more

I was so nervous going down hills when I first got my e-bike! I'd sing in my head Fleetwood Mac 'You can go your own pace!' and just go as slow as I felt comfortable with. Apply the breaks gently and always look where you want to go when going around a corner. Good luck!

Jim Freer Try maintaining your balance by using the attack position (Google it) which spreads your weight evenly between the front an... read more

Try maintaining your balance by using the attack position (Google it) which spreads your weight evenly between the front and back wheels and use both front and back brakes at the same time. If you are still skidding it may be time to change to some grippier tyres

Kayleigh Renouf I have a fairly heavy cargo bike and when I first bought it I had a scare like this, I now go a lot slower on hills, brake ... read more

I have a fairly heavy cargo bike and when I first bought it I had a scare like this, I now go a lot slower on hills, brake gently but often to control my speed. I used to be worried about annoying people in cars cause I was going slowly but honestly, 30 seconds longer to ensure your safety is nothing. Also when you break try to shift your weight back and not forwards, it will help the back wheels stay in contact with the road

Hannah Olley Thanks for all the tips guys I appreciate it :)

Thanks for all the tips guys I appreciate it :)

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I've been riding bikes since I was knee high to a grasshopper. Then I grew up and learned to drive. Drove everywhere and heavily relied on my car, even for those short distances to the local shops.... read more

Topic: Other

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Too windy for these old birds to go out on bikes so we compromised & went for a walk instead
Does that count!!!!!?

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Tryphina Cooper hahahaha Lost our bikes have weeeee?I think you need to be on wheels and handle bars but you have made me feel very happy.... read more

hahahaha Lost our bikes have weeeee?I think you need to be on wheels and handle bars but you have made me feel very happy. :)

I took my electric, cargo bike on ferry to Guernsey. Set myself a challenge I would Cycle around whole Island, and…. I did it! Took me like around 80km in 2 days, but I’m a photographer so I enjoye... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Picked a cycle route & off I went… it was going well until I took the wrong turning & then spent half an hour to get my bearings again… quick stop off at Bicycle Workshop as I realised whil... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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The Coastal Trail was completed from the Saint Marks Trail, near Saint Marks Florida, alongside Rt 98 to Medart , Florida, several years ago . During the past year, crews have been working to exten... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Every morning my work mate and I cross paths along the avenue. We always give each other a cheery "Hello" which I'm sure you'll agree is a lovely way to start your day :)

Jenny Norman I’ve meet a lot of people cycling on the Avenue everyday, now we wave and say Hello and as you say, it’s a good way to sta... read more

I’ve meet a lot of people cycling on the Avenue everyday, now we wave and say Hello and as you say, it’s a good way to start your day with a friendly smile 😃

Many people mistakenly think that a pro cyclist technique is to shave both legs to increase aerodynamic efficiency and on-bike speed.

This is wrong. A true pro only shaves one leg so that ... read more

Topic: Other

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Was running super late for work only a 4 mile ride but i had 12 minutes to get to work. Was super close to jumping in my car but decided to ride as fast as i can. Im glad i never got in the car bec... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Olivia Cavanagh it often takes longer by car over short distances!

it often takes longer by car over short distances!

At the end of January, a few days after the full on flash flood, my partner and I moved house by bike!
We invited a bunch of awesome friends with cargo bikes and bike trailers to come and help... read more

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Stephanie Chernishov Wow, more photos please, especially of the queen bed!

Wow, more photos please, especially of the queen bed!

Great memory of riding Phoenix bike park this summer

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Greg Hutton Squire This is a super fun place to spend a day! It does range from daunting to terrifying it is overall very fun and thoroughly r... read more

This is a super fun place to spend a day! It does range from daunting to terrifying it is overall very fun and thoroughly recommended for all the family.

shash patel Hi Greg totally agree, great day out! Chicksands is a blas too!

Hi Greg totally agree, great day out! Chicksands is a blas too!

MY EARLIEST memory of riding a bike - a tricycle with a metal roll-top storage box (a bit like an oversize bread bin, between the back wheels) – was in 1953 when, just before my fifth birthday, I j... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Bronah B What an inspirational story filled with common sense. You are a fabulous ambassador for cycling Roger - thank you . happy c... read more

What an inspirational story filled with common sense. You are a fabulous ambassador for cycling Roger - thank you . happy cycling🚴‍♀️

Carol Imray Excellent to read - so pleased you enjoy it so much. A daily cycle will certainly give many rewards, but I especially reso... read more

Excellent to read - so pleased you enjoy it so much. A daily cycle will certainly give many rewards, but I especially resonate with your acknowledgment of the risk of being on the road and the need for us to take responsibility to be seen. I equally am astounded when I see cyclists in dark/dull clothing - talk about camouflaged with the road! Great pic too!

On my route to work yesterday @ 7.30 am I miss timed a curb/hedge/pavement and went over the top of my handlebars into on coming traffic!
Fortunately a lovely lady stopped her car and made sure... read more

A Montréal depuis moins d'un an, j'avais pris l'habitude de visiter la ville à l'aide de Tiktok et à ses bons coups : les adresses les plus cultes, les vues panoramiques les plus "instagrammable", ... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Fleur Merl Super moyen de se motiver. Bravo!

Super moyen de se motiver. Bravo!

After my dad passed away in 2007 I was very unfit. I was recommended to get a bike by a friend to help get fitter in 2008, i hadn't had a bike in over 25 years.... .
I struggled to do 2-3 miles... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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J Brim @@2JxBx

@@2JxBx

Today the early help hub attended the our conversation conference. It was decided that we would commute as a group, which was an thoroughly enjoyable and team building experience! Both experienced ... read more

Topic: Other

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Just over 31 miles today & I even got my partner in crime to join me…
When the sun is shining it would be rude not to..
Cheers 🥂

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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This put a big smile on the face during my morning ride the other day. A doe crossed the road in front of me, and as I approached the crossing I noticed two fawns had ducted low in the grass waitin... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Now that the weather has improved somewhat I have taken back to two wheels for my commute. To say that the quickest route is a little (boring, congested, dangerous. Pick one or all three) would be ... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Instead of just going straight down La Rivera Blvd this morning, I jumped up over the levee to see the American River and use the bike trail. It took a few extra miles, some added minutes and drops... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Amazing what things you see when cycling solo!!

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Six months after becoming very poorly with covid I am back on my bike. I have had to switch to an e-bike to help manage my loss of fitness and ongoing covid recovery. Was so lovely to get out on it... read more

Topic: Other

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First ride for Bike Month was a family one. 44yF 41yM 8yF 7yM, hooking up 2 Cube bikes and 2 kids bikes onto our secondhand towbar rack. Literally bought this this morning from marketplace and it's... read more

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Claude Griff Like the Tyres got them on my bike but mine are the Plus done 1400miles with them

Like the Tyres got them on my bike but mine are the Plus done 1400miles with them

During a visit to London on Saturday, 29th April 2023, I happened to witness a quirky sight. A mass of dapperly dressed men, women, and children cycling through the city streets, only to discover t... read more

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Beautiful morning on the bike & look what I came across whilst cycling along the Railway track ❤️

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Hannah Olley :) I cane across this too on my ride 😆 I plan to return this week with my own little edition to the little “magical forest 😆 “

:) I cane across this too on my ride 😆 I plan to return this week with my own little edition to the little “magical forest 😆 “

Theresa Banks Oh how amazing I’ll have to check on it when I go buy again 😊

Oh how amazing I’ll have to check on it when I go buy again 😊

So glad to be back on my bike to work each morning after a horrible week of flu! Its taken me 3 weeks to get there.
Feels good to be back :-)

When I bought my bike in June last year I proudly proclaimed that I was a fair weather cyclist. I have to confess that I’ve really let myself down, I’ve cycled every day since 30th January, and ha... read more

Sarah Wills You're our hero!

You're our hero!

So almost there guys… hope you have all achieved your goals… but if not don’t be disappointed.. if you have been out in your bike only once this month it’s still an achievement..

My last p... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Dit is Johan, een doorgewinterde fietser die het heerlijk vindt om op zijn sportieve stadsfiets door het bosrijke gebied van de Veluwe te fietsen. Zijn fiets is zijn favoriete manier van vervoer; “... read more

I cycled to work in the rain today. Something thing I never normally do. It was quite nice actually.

On my cycle yesterday morning down st Catherine's break water I seen a pod of dolphins tried to video but my phone ain't no good at filming wildlife documentaries. Was really nice to see them so cl... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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As soon as I stepped onto the bike track at a Primary School, I felt the cool breeze hit my face, and my heart began to race with excitement. The sun was shining, and the grass was a vibrant green.... read more

Before we bought a cargo bike at the end of 2019 I rarely rode a bike for transport, and especially not on the road. I was nervous of riding a new bike, nervous of riding anywhere new, and I would ... read more

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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It's so great to see Te Hononga bike shed is still chokka even on a rainy day :)

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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A fun cycle in this morning. Overtook 2 Porches ;)

Topic: My commute by bike

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I got my daughter on 2 wheels as soon as humanily possible

at 10 months old she had her first bike ride with me thanks to the weeride
2 years later and she is too big to travel on dadd... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Each year I organise the annual Ballarat Tweed Ride. Last May was our 10th ever ride. We had fantastic weather, rosettes for the best dressed, a driven road escort, 130 riders, live music, a Tweed ... read more

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

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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