When I met my partner I was an avid bike commuter. We lived in Seattle and I did not own a car. After we started dating, he bought a bike so he could ride with me. Almost all of our vacations in... read more

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I was really itching for a long ride the other day, but I only had short window of time. Luckily there was a really strong, steady wind that day. I had a strong tailwind at the start of the ride, s... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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May is Bike Month 2024 was so much fun. My husband’s workplace in Sacramento had an organized May is Bike Month competition, and he encouraged me to take part in Bike Month too, despite the fact th... read more

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Mary Hoeschen Congrats! What a cute bike. Well deserved for all the pedaling you did!

Congrats! What a cute bike. Well deserved for all the pedaling you did!

Christian L Congratulations and what a cool bike you won! Sounds like the perfect match

Congratulations and what a cool bike you won! Sounds like the perfect match

Chelsea Alventosa So glad you love the bike! The SABA team secured that as a grand prize because they loved it, so it's good to hear you feel... read more

So glad you love the bike! The SABA team secured that as a grand prize because they loved it, so it's good to hear you feel the same :)

Laura Flournoy Congrats! Love your story and the bike! 🚲

Congrats! Love your story and the bike! 🚲

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Here's my story: I just tore my derailleur to shreds.

I know, it's not much of a story. But it leads to an important question... Does anybody have a recommendation for repair work in North... read more

Douglas John Natomas Bike Shop

Natomas Bike Shop

Since I received a promotion eight months ago, I have been hesitant to bicycle to work. It is four miles longer and the commute is along some treacherous streets in Sacramento... but, I have accomp... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Jillian Stanley No bike lanes on your commute? be careful out there!

No bike lanes on your commute? be careful out there!

Chris Grimmett There are bike lanes but the two busiest streets I must navigate are just a bit scary regardless. People just go way to fas... read more

There are bike lanes but the two busiest streets I must navigate are just a bit scary regardless. People just go way to fast. Still, I make it fine :) Thank you!

I finally found a way to reduce flats significantly.

I commute in an area of heavy industry. Poorly maintained roads fully of glass, nails, and screws were leading to multiple flats per m... read more

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I’m approaching 60 and I have been missing a sustainable workout routine that provided good health both from a physical and mental standpoint. About three years ago I started riding and have rece... read more

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

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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I started to cycle in May for Bike month at work, I thought I was just doing it for fun but it's great exercise and I always feel good after my rides. I'm not going too far but 3-4 miles but it's ... read more

Eric W It's always so encouraging to hear other people getting outside and riding their bike. The weather here is moderate enough ... read more

It's always so encouraging to hear other people getting outside and riding their bike. The weather here is moderate enough that we can ride almost all year round. We should plan a group ride here soon to explore some new trails!

Tom Barrett Keep on riding … don’t focus on the length in miles , focus on the good feeling s and your smiles .

Keep on riding … don’t focus on the length in miles , focus on the good feeling s and your smiles .

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.

A couple years ago I rented a Bike and was so bad at riding it I thought that was that. I ride the stationary Bike at the gym and decided that does not get me as much exercise as running. So Bike r... read more

I quit riding for awhile due to the atmospheric rivers. Today was my first bike commute to work since I can't remember. I feel AMAZING! Everything seems positive, I didn't even need caffeine! Happ... read more

Tom Barrett Bike commuting is the best!!!

Bike commuting is the best!!!

My 2nd year fundraising for this great cause. In UTAH this week clocking miles. Riding early to beat the heat.
Staying hydrated, enjoying the scenery. If you can, help . . . . .

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Ape As In Gorilla Check out GREAT CYCLE CHALLENGE 2022 enjoy

Check out GREAT CYCLE CHALLENGE 2022 enjoy

My husband and I enjoy our bike rides together and we ventured out on a new route that was going to be a nice 20+ mile ride. Six miles out, my front tire clipped the curb as I crossed one curb to ... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Commuting to work on my bike lets me stop and enjoy this great view twice a day!

Had a great outing with a group of Cycle Folsom cyclists. The theme of the day was vintage bikes. Rode 36 miles through the El Dorado foothills with our classic bikes. I’m the rider to the far righ... read more

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My kids are fairly attached to their electronics and like to hide in their rooms. I’ve tried a number of ways to get them up and out; some things work better than others. Yesterday it was dragging ... read more

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Thanh Kim Vu A[address removed]'s lovely! I just got my own lights for my bike as well! I hope your kids keep enjoying these rides :)

A[address removed]'s lovely! I just got my own lights for my bike as well! I hope your kids keep enjoying these rides :)

I rode my bike to school to pick up a chrome book

My mom had a stroke in 2018 and lost feeling in her right side, she has regained it and can now hold on to the handle bars :) We went on a short bike cruise to see how she does and she loves it! No... read more

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Claire Warshaw Thanks for writing.

Thanks for writing.

My husband is in the hospital and since I bike there I’ve saved hundreds of dollars in visitor parking just this month. I even brought his duffle bag to him on my bike.
Plus the exercise and... read more

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Dave Passovoy sorry to hear about all that time at the hospital, but thanks for keeping the air cleaner

sorry to hear about all that time at the hospital, but thanks for keeping the air cleaner

Dianna Flores Very Snazzy Bike! Well wishes to your husband!

Very Snazzy Bike! Well wishes to your husband!

I moved to a new house during the pandemic and last year was the first time I rode in my new neighborhood for May is Bike Month.

While I was getting to learn my new area, not far from whe... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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David Borges "the sound of the birds..." my favorite route most mornings passes a marsh! I totally get it! Thanks for Sharing! - David

"the sound of the birds..." my favorite route most mornings passes a marsh! I totally get it! Thanks for Sharing! - David

After having a near death experience (heart attack), I changed my eating habits and I started to ride my bike to work. Now I live my life to the fullest and encourage other with my new life style. ... read more

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Steve Pendergast Thanks for sharing your story, inspiring!

Thanks for sharing your story, inspiring!

Rosalyn Bryant Good for you! Keep up the good work!

Good for you! Keep up the good work!

Bob Easton Waller Eff, yeah!

Eff, yeah!

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Still have the commuter bike I bought in Fresno 30 years ago, and it still works fine. No commuting any more (3-7 miles each way in Fresno, 4ish miles each way to bus or light rail in Folsom). Back... read more

An unusual bicycle gets attention and starts conversations. Back in 1997, I needed a bike, as mine kept getting stolen, even though they were all second-hand and not fancy. I'd recently read M... read more

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Bryan Dotson I have a tandem and it draws attention.

I have a tandem and it draws attention.

Enjoying the efficient bike circles (aka roundabouts) on the campus of UC Davis.

Enjoying the little things you find when you let the ride pause and look around. Bikes rule!
Davis to Sacramento, a nice found note when I paused to enjoy the sunset from the riverfront.

Topic: My commute by bike

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My friends and family rode with me in the Chico Wildflower ride on April 28, 2024! What a blast and what a well supported event! We rode the Valleyflower route which was 30 miles. The ride had lots... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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Dave Passovoy Hey! I was there with a bunch of friends (not from Sacramento). Better weather would have made for a better ride, unfortuna... read more

Hey! I was there with a bunch of friends (not from Sacramento). Better weather would have made for a better ride, unfortunately. We did the metric 100.

I’m approaching 60 and I have been missing a sustainable workout routine that provided good health both from a physical and mental standpoint. About three years ago I started riding and have rece... read more

Bob Easton Waller Noice!

Noice!

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!

Today was a highlight of my rides though an instructor(ride to university)said that they were also planning on purchasing an ebike because of my riding everyday & cause I say it's so much fun! ... read more

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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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I grew up riding my bike. I would zip around my small town on and off road. With friends and on my own. My bike and I were inseparable. When I was on my bike, I knew joy. A joy I haven't felt in y... read more

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Chris Grimmett Glad to hear it! Keep biking and enjoying yourself.

Glad to hear it! Keep biking and enjoying yourself.

My daughter and her boyfriend visited Shannon and I. I have extra bikes, so we set them up, and rode to Old Sac, saw some murals, and then grabbed food on the way home. Shannon tracked the milage... read more

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Shannon Slavan AND neither of them have ridden in a while. They needed to take some time to relearn.

AND neither of them have ridden in a while. They needed to take some time to relearn.

We loaded our vintage bicycles on the back of my little Impreza and headed north. The poor steel steeds were getting plummeted by the rain for most of those miles, and on the way home as well. The ... read more

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I like doing a loop through Old Town and across the bridges as part of my evening ride(s). The View from the I street bridge at night is amazing, even if the narrow sidewalk is a little treacherous... read more

Once upon a time a middle aged woman was riding her bike with her young peppy daughter in law. Out of nowhere a low branch appears. Daughter in law ducks and is in the clear! “Oh I can do that... read more

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Tom Barrett My helmet has saved me from several branches🤓

My helmet has saved me from several branches🤓

Rosalyn Bryant For sure, you only get one head!

For sure, you only get one head!

I love bikes!

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Kim Albracht I spent several days riding that path while taking a little vacation to Venice Beach in March. Our AirBnB had a couple bike... read more

I spent several days riding that path while taking a little vacation to Venice Beach in March. Our AirBnB had a couple bikes and we did nothing but ride - no rental car - with a couple hill hikes and some breweries thrown in for good measure. Loved it. I love bikes too!

I had a week off during bike month, I tested positive for Covid and self quarantined for 6 days until I tested negative. Yesterday was my first ride since testing negative and man it felt good to b... read more

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Today we took our bikes on the Capital Corridor train to Sacramento and biked around looking at murals. It was a fun adventure, with beautiful, thoughtful, and silly art throughout. The perfect Sun... read more

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So as we all know… covid seems to be a constant and with that my tiny human with a heart condition can’t risk catching it. She’s a toddler and at two isn’t able to get vaccinated or do very much. A... read more

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Laurence Boon What a wonderful story!

What a wonderful story!

BJ Ondo Have you looked into either type of RECUMBENT trikes on the market? Much lighter with a lower center of gravity than your u... read more

Have you looked into either type of RECUMBENT trikes on the market? Much lighter with a lower center of gravity than your upright trike, FYI. All the best and ENJOY the RIDE! :)

Dave Passovoy Fantastic!

Fantastic!

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My brother has cerebral palsy and was told he could never ride a bike, I got him an adult tricycle. We have been riding a few times a week in the warm months. He loves it!

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Tyler Lopez Go Brother!!

Go Brother!!

Dave Passovoy Way to go!!

Way to go!!

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WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
The $17 million West Sacramento Capitol Avenue Safety and Rehabilitation Project, unveiled Thursday morning, marks the start of a safer May ... read more

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Steven Rosen Posting a URL isn't allowed, so watch the video at KCRA news.

Posting a URL isn't allowed, so watch the video at KCRA news.

Thank you dearly to those responsible! (Not me!)
Plaque reads:

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The Parkway Half Marathon,
in collaboration with the
Cordova Recreation and Parks District
the ... read more

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Marlo Zhang ADDITIONAL INFO (UPDATE): This plaque is located along the American River Bike Trail near Hagan Community Park nearby the r... read more

ADDITIONAL INFO (UPDATE): This plaque is located along the American River Bike Trail near Hagan Community Park nearby the river.

What a wonderful way to kick off the Fall season with a bicycle tour of Jacksonville, Oregon with my amazing California friends.

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Douglas Osborn That is Such a Wonderful Town! Great place bike around and to see a Summer Outdoor Concert at the Britt Music & Arts Fe... read more

That is Such a Wonderful Town! Great place bike around and to see a Summer Outdoor Concert at the Britt Music & Arts Festival!