
The Up-Cycles Charitable Trust Story - so far...
🚴🏻♀️ A place for fixing, refurbishing, adapting & donating bikes, and a learning space for those in need.
’It’s a hand-up, not a hand-out’. 🚴🏼
My name is Chris Foggin and I... Leer más
🚴🏻♀️ A place for fixing, refurbishing, adapting & donating bikes, and a learning space for those in need.
’It’s a hand-up, not a hand-out’. 🚴🏼
My name is Chris Foggin and I... Leer más
Taupo Craters MTB Park was closed due to the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle, we waited and waited for it to open again. Bike Taupo did an amazing job, of clearing the trails and rebuilding. We ... Leer más
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... Leer más
Had a 5 mile ride in the dark Christmas eve. Really really windy I feel sorry for santa and his reindeer fighting through that wind tonight. I will make sure refreshments are left out for th... Leer más
Headed over to the Forest of Dean today for a ride with a friend on my retro Marin Shoreline Mountain Bike. We made the route up as we went along and was surprised to see the strava route map whic... Leer más
Hey everyone,
My best friend showed me this awesome bike path around Frankley in New Plymouth. We biked up the road and into the bushes and it so beautiful! There is even a swing halfway throu... Leer más
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, ... Leer más
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... Leer más
I remember plotting my move to Houston, from Detroit, and wondering if I could live there sans automobile. After researching, including looking at walkable neighborhoods, bike & bus routes, and... Leer más
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... Leer más
Imagine the open road ahead of you, the wind in your hair, and the gentle whir of your bicycle's wheels. There's a certain freedom that comes with passonly riding a bicycle. It's just you, your bik... Leer más
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... Leer más
Up at 5am has its rewards. My commute to Lilydale includes about half of the Warburton Rail Trail. To get to the trail involves a climb to Killara Hill. From the Winery gates I often watch sunrise ... Leer más
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:<... Leer más
My husband and I bought ourselves some e-bikes in August after spending some time in France on e-bikes with my brother and his wife.
Absolutely loving it!
I am 61 and hubby turns 60 in Janu... Leer más
I do not consider myself to be particularly fit, I have arthritis in one knee and allergic asthma (tough to cycle when the pollen is blowing on my face )
So if you see wobbly cyclist, wheezin... Leer más
Today was a perfect cycle commute.
It looked like rain but it didn't happen.
The traffic was appalling, with new added roadworks, and extra traffic lights on St. Denys rd.
I like best,... Leer más
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... Leer más
Russell and I went down Harbour road which is a road in between the two area of a Golf Course in Motueka. We then went down a bike track beside the sea to bike past the Saltwater baths and down to... Leer más
Start slow - every mile you ride, you are interrupting:
- childhood asthma
- global warming
- your future medical costs
- traffic
- wealth of gas company CEOs
K... Leer más
I was delighted to hear that I was picked as one of the winners for the winter wheelers! Thank you so much, @lovetoride. This came at a time when I needed a pick-me-up due to a back injury. With th... Leer más
I got to go to a national conference in Washington DC. Where I had one day to see the sites.
I rented bikes through Capital Bikeshare's day pass. Mapped my ride out on Google maps to exch... Leer más
Redbridge Cycling Campaign are leading a winter ride on Saturday 9th December, 10.30 from Wanstead Tea Hut to the Walthamstow Wetlands. It will be an easy ride, on quiet streets and off-road paths,... Leer más
That was a chilly little commute this morning!
Took a slightly different route to stay within the the houses rather than out on the exposed coast and found out it's all uphill!!
Glad I've o... Leer más
I have taken part on the Biketober Challenge for several years now in the Wollongong City Council Team.
It's a great way to ditch the car, save some money on petrol, tone up the leg muscle... Leer más
I think that it was at Needham Lakes that I hit my nadir. We had pulled up abruptly on the beast (a Dawes Galaxy Twin Tandem that had been a successful drunken ebay bid a few years ago) and I’d lef... Leer más
I find them tedious, and don't class their e-bike/small moped riders as cyclists. They ride on the pavements, firing through red lights and generally just giving all cyclists a bad name and therefo... Leer más
I live in a two person, one cat, zero car household. While I have long had the goal that I want to live my life without relying on a car to move in a city, I always expected that goal would be sati... Leer más
"Good cycling weather" the family said.
"Best day of the week" they said
"Go for it" they said
So I did.
Got to the bottom of my steep hill and it rained.....hmmmm!
Cycled alo... Leer más
During the deepest days of COVID lockdowns, my car was dramatically written off by another car, during the 3km drive to Karkarook Park. Second-hand car prices were very high, so I waited - using my... Leer más
Ballarat has many hills
(not my favourite thing to climb)
BUT
- I always enjoy the downhill.
Does not matter which hill as long as the trip down is enjoyable.
Fis... Leer más
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... Leer más
When Covid struck I lost my need, and likely desire, to ride to work. I therefore did not ride for several years. Post Covid I found I had developed an issue with my knee and thought exercise was d... Leer más
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... Leer más
Back in April, my car developed a fault for which I couldn't find any spare parts. In addition, there were other issues, mostly not fixed due to parts unavailability. After a few months of trying... Leer más
We used to have 3 Bike for our family, but during hurricane Harvey, we lost everything due to flooding. I am still looking for a used one. If someone like to sell a used bike with affordable price,... Leer más
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... Leer más