I had never ridden a pedal bike before, my hubby buys me one for my 52nd birthday. It is an e-mountain bike, I thought I would never love it as much as my motorbike and it would sit in garage like ... read more

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Kandin Robinson I was the same about my motorcycle 4 years ago. But I have gotten to the stage where I'm going to sell my motorbike so I ca... read more

I was the same about my motorcycle 4 years ago. But I have gotten to the stage where I'm going to sell my motorbike so I can buy a second mountain bike and a road cycle... Glad to hear you're enjoying it and very interesting to hear the health benefits you've seen. Keep it up

Kim Hogan Thanks Kandin, I still love my motorbike and will never part with it but definitely pedal power is just as enjoyable. Maybe... read more

Thanks Kandin, I still love my motorbike and will never part with it but definitely pedal power is just as enjoyable. Maybe one day we will meet on a trail. Keep up the great work, and thanks for the comment. 😊

I am a freelance photographer in Hamilton and have never owned a car and for the last 50 years have been cycling everywhere. I have never had an interest in getting a licence. “Everything I needed ... read more

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Over the weekend, hubby and I met in with his brother in Hamilton. We all have e-bikes, although he has not ridden far from home (he is worried his battery won't last long enough for a lengthy ride... read more

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WOOHOO Priya and I loved wearing QR codes and spreading the ABC love <3

Emily Clarke You go girls!! Mana wāhine!!

You go girls!! Mana wāhine!!

I live in sacramento. We like the Davis dealer where we bought our car, so we take it there for servicing. When I take the car in, I always bring my bike. I drop the car off mid- to late morning, ... read more

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Jeffery Rosenhall Great idea! Lunch at Berryesa Brewing would be a real plus!

Great idea! Lunch at Berryesa Brewing would be a real plus!

Jillian Stanley Wow! Not something I could ever do, but good for you!

Wow! Not something I could ever do, but good for you!

In the small town of Pedalville, I lived as young boy. I was not like the other kids. I had a deep passion for bicycles. I loved everything about them - the way they moved, the freedom they offered... read more

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I recently went car free, which I've written about elsewhere on here. However, I've recently done some analysis of my ride data that showed up some interesting information. Firstly, a few facts:<... read more

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Supercharge your Saturday and join the team from Watermarc Greensborough for a free Group Outdoor Ride. Kicking off at 9am and travelling along the picturesque Plenty River Trail. All riders wel... read more

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Start slow - every mile you ride, you are interrupting:

- childhood asthma
- global warming
- your future medical costs
- traffic
- wealth of gas company CEOs

K... read more

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Doo Kang I love your statement. I have been riding for years but I did not see it as an interruption. Thank you.

I love your statement. I have been riding for years but I did not see it as an interruption. Thank you.

As part of Cycle September, on World Car Free Day the newly formed ELC Bike Users Group logged its first group ride. Riders took the chance to use one of our county's best cycle routes - the Haddin... read more

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Lucia Santana Great first led ride! Can't wait to join the next one!

Great first led ride! Can&#39;t wait to join the next one!

My first big ride, new to road cycling.

Well I could have done another 100k, hence why I am doing the 100miler next april 2024.

I ride with Team Manvers we worked together as a te... read more

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Changing jobs lead to not being able to lead rides anymore, but I'm trying to make time and still want to help others get out and cycle. Happy miles all round .

Our family are avid cyclists. My wife and I honeymooned by bicycle. We take family cycle-trips.
We are also fans - and players - of Baseball.
We regularly Cycle for three baseball reas... read more

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Keisha Stewart awesome

awesome

Brendan Ingle Well done for getting people to ride that fantastic 😊

Well done for getting people to ride that fantastic 😊

Well where to begin, border book store and i spy a touring book, eurovelo 1 it looks great, so dust of my touring bike (steel frame) some new tyres and splash of oil on the chain and let the adven... read more

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I have always found being able to bicycle places a huge relief when transportation issues become present, and Sacramento is a decent region to bike in. I've always loved just riding!!! When I can g... read more

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It was a dreadful morning, but 2,000 riders showed up for the Wine Country ride, leaving from Santa Rosa. I purchased a space from a rider who could no longer participate. It was in the 40's th... read more

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Dave Passovoy sounds like you made the best of the situation. good luck next time.

sounds like you made the best of the situation. good luck next time.

Today we got 21/24 of our team to commute to our all-team meeting by bike!

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I will be thirteen years sober in June of this year. And for the past three years - I've acknowledged my recovery 'birthday' by setting myself a challenge on my bike.

My love for road cycl... read more

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Laura Cisneros What an amazing man you are! Bravo! Inspiring story friend.

What an amazing man you are! Bravo! Inspiring story friend.

John Thomson Thank you Laura! Great to meet you!

Thank you Laura! Great to meet you!

Shona Park What a fantastic story of courage and determination! Incredible journey and so happy for you! :)

What a fantastic story of courage and determination! Incredible journey and so happy for you! :)

Sam Robinson Such an inspirational story John - and what an incredible achievement and adventure

Such an inspirational story John - and what an incredible achievement and adventure

John Thomson Thank you!

Thank you!

Steve Pendergast Good for you! Thanks for sharing your story. May you enjoy many more years of sobriety!

Good for you! Thanks for sharing your story. May you enjoy many more years of sobriety!

John Thomson Thanks Steve! Many more to come and more rides too!

Thanks Steve! Many more to come and more rides too!

Sudhanshu Mardikar Your is truly an incredible story!

Your is truly an incredible story!

Kirsten Horner What an amazing story and an incredible man. A huge well done for all you have overcome and achieved

What an amazing story and an incredible man. A huge well done for all you have overcome and achieved

Adrienne Stafford Absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! Wow!

Absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! Wow!

David Quarterman 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ Utterly brilliant. I'm a later life triathlete who is also 19 years sober. Odaat. I too lost everything but built myself ag... read more

Utterly brilliant. I&#39;m a later life triathlete who is also 19 years sober. Odaat. I too lost everything but built myself again. It&#39;s amazing what we can achieve when we finally start to believe in ourselves.

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Yesterday, three friends and I rode 40 miles out to Millerton Lake. The recent/unusual rain covered the green hillsides with tiny whites,lupine, poppies, wild onions and golden fiddleneck.

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Christina Bame wow, awesome pic!

wow, awesome pic!

Andrea Freeland Wow! Cool pic!

Wow! Cool pic!

My daughter started school last year. We live about 1.5km away from school. So for me, especially being from Dutch descend, it comes naturally to bike to work and drop Ana off at school on the way.... read more

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Tim Galea You know it is more than $0.95 / km? So that is $855 saved!

You know it is more than $0.95 / km? So that is $855 saved!

Decided to try out some of the Wharfedale Track with friends. Can't say I've tried riding a DoC track before, or that my bike has been hugged by ferns. A bit of technical uphill and then a fun ride... read more

Brendan Van den Bosch I rode that myself a few weeks ago. Unfortunately after the saddle, it gets a bit hectic with continued slips and fallen tr... read more

I rode that myself a few weeks ago. Unfortunately after the saddle, it gets a bit hectic with continued slips and fallen trees on the way to the hut. Still doable but that trail needs some love.

We've been cycling along the river bank every day for the past six months. It's delightful. We ride past the estuary along to the harbor, then back up river to the railway bridge. Twenty km's all u... read more

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Roads such as Springvale Road, Ferntree Gully Road, Jells Road, and Waverley Road lack on road cycling infrastructure, even though they go to past a popular cycling park Jells Park, and train stati... read more

Re Vp There is definitely room for improvement all around the Melbourne area.

There is definitely room for improvement all around the Melbourne area.

L'UOMO CHE VISSE DUE VOLTE (a cura di Fabio Coppi)
PEDALANDO CON CUORE MATTO
UN GIRO IN BICI CON UN CARO AMICO…
Prima eravamo vicini di casa ora non più e a Milano, abitare in un altro ... read more

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I used to have a workplace affiliation but I retired and moved to a new, bicycle friendly community. People of my age, those over 70, are actually well represented on the trails here. We don’t qua... read more

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Steve Rankin Yeah, they tell me I don't qualify for prizes because I'm retired. You're right - the prize is riding and not being limited... read more

Yeah, they tell me I don&#39;t qualify for prizes because I&#39;m retired. You&#39;re right - the prize is riding and not being limited to riding to and from work.

Sarah Wills Hi! You are still eligible for prizes if you don't have a workplace as long as you are in an area with a subscription for L... read more

Hi! You are still eligible for prizes if you don&#39;t have a workplace as long as you are in an area with a subscription for Love to Ride. Local governments can sign up for Love to Ride, which would mean all residents in the area can take part. Hopefully you can ride in our challenges again. And, if not, I hope that you still enjoy using Love to Ride for your ride tracking and goals. 😊

M. Virginia Leslie Before I retired the only way I could really fit bicycling into my schedule was to ride to work and back a couple of times ... read more

Before I retired the only way I could really fit bicycling into my schedule was to ride to work and back a couple of times a week. Now that I’m retired I use my bike to visit the grocery store, the library, the post office, Trader Joe’s,….

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I am thrilled to have had my application to become a Teacher Cycling Community Ambassador approved! Dan Grindrod has worked incredibly hard to build this grass-roots post-Covid cycling community fo... read more

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Jake Shepherd Link also here: www [dot] teachercycling [dot] com /profile/ jdashepherd /profile

Link also here: www [dot] teachercycling [dot] com /profile/ jdashepherd /profile

More than 50 cyclists gathered in Queenstown and Wanaka for barista coffees and pain au chocolate, croissants and muffins to fuel their ride to work. Braving the light drizzle, but celebrating the ... read more

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I finally had the guts to start my biking challenge yesterday with my hubby and son. So fun.. today I rode to work. Small accomplishments, makes me happy 😊. See you around bikers!

Anke Fronius Congratulations to getting started! That’s always the hardest bit and you have done it! Enjoy!!!

Congratulations to getting started! That’s always the hardest bit and you have done it! Enjoy!!!

I cycle for everything and in 2021 I discovered a virtual cycling app which I began with riding along the Berlin Wall. I was given information, history and updates along the journey and photos of t... read more

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A bit chilly this morning, hard frost on everything.
Even though my face was crying with the cold, the rest of me was toasty.
I have a waterproof helmet cover and that really keeps my head... read more

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Laurence Boon Wow - good effort Alan! I’ve not cycled in weather that cold for some time. Respect!✊

Wow - good effort Alan! I’ve not cycled in weather that cold for some time. Respect!✊

Maud Hedman Great, I ride in any weather except heavy downpour. Used to cycle as a student year round back in Sweden

Great, I ride in any weather except heavy downpour. Used to cycle as a student year round back in Sweden

Me and Ashley biked at the gym 👍🏻

1. Wat is jouw beste tip voor mensen om vaker naar het werk te fietsen?

Maak je fietsspullen (en evt een extra setje kleding) vast de avond van tevoren klaar. Je kunt dan 's ochtends lekke... read more

Calling all staff members of Banyule Community Health!

Join the ride from Darebin Parklands on Thurs 19 October and have a free breakfast at Cafe Alamein.

Log your rides to supp... read more

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Thomas Mc Kay Hi, Did you produce your slide on powerpoint, is it editable. Please send to [address removed] .....I love it!!!

Hi, Did you produce your slide on powerpoint, is it editable. Please send to [address removed] .....I love it!!!

Alison Wood Hi Thomas - its great isn't it. I didn't put it together though unfortunately - the team at Banyule Community Health did. ... read more

Hi Thomas - its great isn&#39;t it. I didn&#39;t put it together though unfortunately - the team at Banyule Community Health did. I will msg the Biketober support team and ask them to connect us so that i can share the details.

Pinedo-Cullera-Pinedo sprint

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It's such a great feeling when your new bike is finally delivered, you have it minted and you can enjoy your first ride.
The process from ordering to delivery as JobRad via Ford worked great

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I’m taking in Lands End to John O’Groats in August. Been on the bucket list for years so instead of talking about it after a few pints, I’ve knocked the talk on the head (but not the beers entirely... read more

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Nicky Sweetland I am planning to do this next year! Would love to hear more about it

I am planning to do this next year! Would love to hear more about it

Paul Marland I will let you know. Good luck with the training.

I will let you know. Good luck with the training.

Adrian Lewis Try the book End to End by Paul Jones! Good luck - possibly doing it in Sept ...

Try the book End to End by Paul Jones! Good luck - possibly doing it in Sept ...

Paul Marland Thank you. I will take a look. Good luck with your ride.

Thank you. I will take a look. Good luck with your ride.

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Everyday after work I look forward to an eleven mile ride. It calms me down after a day of work and a traffic filled commute. Give it a try, ride half way take a break then ride the second half. Af... read more

Come on everyone! Get out of the car and ride the bike. Aside from all the obvious reasons that riding a bike is better than driving a car, have you ever thought...Wow, this is easier than paren... read more

On 5th Aug 2023, I’ll be riding 1000 miles from Lands End to John O’Groats. I’ve been talking about it for years so I finally took the plunge, booked it and decided to try and raise some cash for L... read more

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George Stewart good luck Paul hope the wind is behind you

good luck Paul hope the wind is behind you

So we (the Sacramento TMA) worked with the Department of Water Resources (one of our members) to throw a bike repair event for employees in the Natural Resources Building today. During the 3 hour ... read more

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En 2017 débutait une aventure formidable!!! Durant ces 6 années, c'est plus de 27 000km parcourus (intérieur & extérieur combinés) et près de 1000 heures passées sur un vélo (merci Strava!), de... read more

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Hi my name is Liam Carter, I'm the founder of a group called ride your trike which was started when i got mad at drivers and overtime turned into a advocate group who loves seeing others complete t... read more

Working remotely has it pros and its cons. For my lunch hour, normally I make lunch and then sit in front of the TV (how great!) or on my phone while eating. With the weather warming up I wanted ... read more

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Frank Aceves And I misspelled 'ROUTINE'. BLEH.

And I misspelled &#39;ROUTINE&#39;. BLEH.

Melanie Beaman Great idea, and lovely bike as well!

Great idea, and lovely bike as well!

EMANUEL ANDREWS I see your bike and I'm admiring!

I see your bike and I&#39;m admiring!

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Connecting with activities. Lunch breaks spending with biking + lessons how to ride 😍 happy to help

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Despite foul weather to start, had an excellent day riding with a great group of ladies, taking turns riding the 4km course, encouraging and challenging eachother to go hard it give it our all for ... read more

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It's the first week of the Love to Ride 2023 challenge and I am so proud of all my coworkers that have signed up and are fully embracing it. The weather hasn't been on our side so far, but that has... read more

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I started being impacted by arthritis in one of my knees, and eventually the other one as well, in my 50s. The orthopedic surgeon said I was too young for knee replacement surgery, but he also sai... read more

Nathan Caldwell Inspiring! You are the patient that PTs and Doctors love!

Inspiring! You are the patient that PTs and Doctors love!

Theodore Palfini I can attest to the benefits of cycling with a knee replacement. Had my knee replaced in 2012 and still riding strong.

I can attest to the benefits of cycling with a knee replacement. Had my knee replaced in 2012 and still riding strong.

Hi folks,
I trust you are in good health.
Bit of a remarkable story here for you all, it is a story some may be able to recognize.
Way back in 2009, my health deteriorated, I actually l... read more

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In de zomer fiets ik ook wel naar het werk, maar ik doe veel nachten. En vanuit een pikdonkere polder op de fiets, vind ik minder.

Maar mijn tip: fiets gewoon eens lekker in de eigen buurt... read more

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if you start to ride it will bring up your heath and you will enjoy it so much definitely riding again and definitely encourage your friends to join you if you don't want to do it alown

d... read more