My workplace (charity Vision 21) was lucky enough to get a grant through GCC Think Travel to have access to an accessible folding trike. This has enabled me to learn how to ride for the first time ... read more
Topic: Other
For those of us living in the proximity of the Bristol Channel, one fascinating opportunity is to cross the Severn Bridge via the shared footpath/cycle path, parallel to the M48 motorway. This is t... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
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
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
On Friday, October 11th, we embarked on a 92-mile cycling adventure from Barry Island Station to Sharpness, united by a common cause – to support the Save Tall Ship Tenacious campaign and inspire i... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
My first night ride since before my long lay up after surgery.
I didn't realise how much I missed it, 15 miles of bliss.
Topic: Other
Just a quick one, but surely arriving at work (or anywhere to be fair) by bike is the best way to start the day?! I wake up excited to ride, and look forward to the ride home. Even during the hideo... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
My daughter wanted to complete a cycling challenge before going to university this autumn, so she planned the route between 3 youth hostels and we cycled together for four days in fantastic weather... read more
I wanted to encourage more members of my team to ride for Cycle September as well as build up my own miles. I cycle small distances for transport but haven't been out on a longer ride for ages. We... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Pouring rain we left the airport area and did the whole ride!
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
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
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I am 71 years old and recently completed the above challenge. It has been on my bucket list for some time. Riding time was 10.5 hours averaging 14 mph.
It may sound daunting to some of you, but... read more
Rain or shine in blackpool ride the light last august 27
Topic: A happy riding memory
My journey has been a difficult one, and one in which I have learnt a lot about myself both mentally and physically.
My boundless amounts of positivity have always turned the frequent dow... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Look at this great guy blowing them pesky thorns off the road to help us on bikes. I had just changed my front inner tube 100yds before this.
Thank you that man.
I wonder if I could fit a l... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
I have a bucket list ride coming up in October, the Garden Route in South Africa. So need to get some mileage in the legs. Having been restricted by a few health issues and of course the poor weath... read more
Topic: Carbon Crushers
My First time back on my bike since my hip revision surgery in January.
I was very nervous but I just took it real easy and only did 4 mile, it's gonna take a while to build my leg strength as ... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
My favourite place to ride is the outer Hebrides and every year they hold the Herculean Sportive . This covers 100 miles and is over 5 islands accessible by causeways.. it is the most beautiful p... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
Finally had some nice weather so I take a nice bike riding to Beverley it was about 18-22km round trip. Can’t wait for my next adventure
Topic: Other
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
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
After telling my cycling buddies I'm going to do it for what seems an age I've finally crushed my demon! Far easier than I'd built it up to be in my head and loved every minute of the ride 😎
Topic: A happy riding memory
I had the privilege to bike ride and see some of the beautiful sights in Interlaken, Switzerland in June 2024. Bike riding provides a unique experience enabling you to be more in touch with your s... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Just a quick note, I had to share my news with someone. I am back on my bike!
After a period of nearly 9 months with a dodgy leg from a back injury I am back on a bike and loving it!
I wen... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
We decided to cycle The Hebridean Way this year and use public transport to get to and from the start.
We had pre-booked the train from Dyce to Oban and 18 tickets to proof it (for 2 of us)!
Topic: Other
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
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Pedal the way up
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Tandem riding together, this year now 2000 miles plus in 2024! Joint age 142 years.
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
Where have all my rides gone that were down the left hand side of the screen? Can't see anyone else's either...
Topic: Other
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
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
92 miles DONE! 🎉
What a weekend with an incredible mixed ability team! 🚴♀️🚴♂️
We cycled all the way from Barry Island to Gloucester and even managed to squeeze in an interview with Mike ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I love this picture. it's my friend and I in Bruges in Belgium.
Earlier on in the year, I invited him to join me early Sept to go on a bike adventure.
Over 4 days, we'd cycle in France and... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
It's been quite some time since I've commuted to work by bike (certainly over a couple of years), but as I had arranged a workplace Dr Bike for colleagues as part of Cycle September I set myself a ... read more
Cycling from southampton to Lyndhurst New forest.
Have a Coffee the woods cyclery bike shop.
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Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
The Chocolate Path follows the river Avon for a good part of my commute to Bower Ashton and is a beautiful part of the ride. It was closed for 6 years after part of it collapsed into the river, for... read more
Topic: Other
I used to ride my bike every day during 2020, when the roadways were quiet and the sun was shining. It was amazing seeing spiders flying overhead with silk parachutes and hearing birds singing - so... read more
Started commuting to work via train. 2 hour journey 3 days a week so don’t want to have to walk at the other end. Bought an old fold up bike for £25 to give it a go. Doing me good so far!
Topic: My commute by bike
I work about 3 miles from home at a school. I don't drive and the bus service is unreliable and too costly so cycling is the best option for me. I have always chosen to cycle rather than use transp... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
I caught covid the end of 2020 in December and then suffered with long Covid. I went from going to the gym lifting heavy and doing hiit sessions 4/5 days a week, to struggling to walk upstairs with... read more
First time off road since my Hip revision surgery and it was tested by them god damm thorns. 2 to be procise in my front tyre.
It was still a very nice day and a very nice ride out.
There w... read more
Topic: Other
Many former railway lines in North East England have been converted to paths for cycling and walking. This is an old rail map from the railway station at Beamish, superimposed with a nearly traffic... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Ride a bike rain or shine..hehehe
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
In May, my family and I rode to Rugby station from our home 12 miles away and caught the train to London to get the Caledonian Sleeper to Fort William. We spent a fabulous car free week there!
Topic: Ride with kids
I enjoy getting as many people to ride as much as possible
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
My name is Tony, I’m from Salford and moved to Blackpool a few years ago to be near
family. I’ve been a cyclist for years and love to cycle whenever I get the chance! I
regularly take my li... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Car Free June day 28 - I've had an interesting month leaving the car behind and using a combination of bike and train to get about and get to work. Here are some findings:
1. Total km cycl... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Great to be back in the saddle after being knocked off the bike feels great .
Topic: A happy riding memory
There's no better feeling than passing all of the endless queues of stationery vehicles in St Helier , caught up in the constant roadworks and closures .
Topic: My commute by bike
The Everyday Cycling Fife campaign launched at Tree in the Park on Saturday, 25th May, to encourage Fifers to get out on their bikes for everyday journeys.
Getting more people out of cars and o... read more
Topic: Carbon Crushers
The Falls of Feugh in Banchory Aberdeenshire......
Venturing off-road to the Falls of Feugh in Banchory, Scotland, offers a thrilling journey through rugged terrain and stunning landscapes... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Ohm
Mountain ⛰️ adventure
Topic: A happy riding memory
