I live in Galston, a town in East Ayrshire, Scotland. I first learned to ride a bike, at aged 4.
Gaining independence throughout the years then beginning riding to school, cycling to friends' h... read more
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
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’ve thoroughly enjoyed cycle September and was heading out in an extra ride yesterday when I realised I had a flat tire. Turned round, pushed the bike home and pumped it up, within seconds it was ... read more
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
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
It’s a damp grey start this morning for a commute to Beverley from Seamer.
Did you know there is no need to book your cycle on a Northern train (there is a limit though)
So if you fancy an ... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
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
This morning we cycling to Staintondale from Scarborough and back to seafront.
Old railway track is very popular track with cyclists/walkers from Scarborough to Whitby.
Railway tr... read more
Topic: Other
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
Always make me smile seeing the train and water chute.
Cycled past it hundreds of times but never get bored of seeing it.
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
Who said delivering a hire bike couldn't be done by bike 😃
A great example from Bob at Wheely Active of using sustainable travel at its best.
Topic: My commute by bike
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
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
I work as a P.E teacher in Kilmarnock and I first heard about Love to Ride from the East Ayrshire Council website. I've been a recreational cyclist since I was a boy but got my Boardman road bike f... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
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
I turned 50 in December. Had a bad skiing accident in February where I was unable to do a lot of exercise. I put on a few pounds and my fitness deteriorated during recovery. Started to get stronger... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
These two amazing people won the goody bag today at a Love To Ride cycling event.
Wheely Active CIC helped them to get their bikes road worthy and sized correctly.
Having previ... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
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
Recommend a stop at this lovely cafe on Stage 1 of the Moors to Sea Cycle Route in Ravenscar.
Outstanding food and service from staff, and the views from beyond the cafe are spectacular.
Topic: A happy riding memory
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
After attending some intro to mountain biking skill courses during the summer holidays (provided by cycle station, darvel) my 9 year old son was keen to continue.
This morning I strapped the bi... read more
Topic: Ride with kids
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
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
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
