Lockdown one hit me hard- I developed anxiety and depression through a mix of teacher and mum guilt. This left me both a mental and physical wreck. I was prescribed fluoxetine and it helped however... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I work at Johnson Matthey at Clitheroe and a lot of colleges have seen me coming into or leaving work in bright coloured lycra. Instead of my bright car.
And you have wondered why …
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Having been a keen cyclist for years for commuting, in a work based road club, and mtb trail riding with friends. With the lock down easing I decided to try a new challenge with my mtb friends. We ... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I think I did to much the 106 miles was hard but I want to prove I still can at 67 took me all day started at 6am stopped every two hours until 3:40pm. I will not be doing it again
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I did not think I was competitive, but now realise I am a bit. 3 older brothers, youngest and only girl. Completing the March challenge during lockdown, with an aging body and bike (30 years ol... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Set out this morning on my challenge to ride my longest ride 50 miles in a single activity. Packed lunch, bottles of water and an afternoon treat Eccles Cake.
Heading out of the city towards th... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Boost your fitness, mental health and help reduce our carbon footprint.
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Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
After treatment for breast cancer I wanted a challenge, so I signed up for ride the night. But hubby pointed out that I didn’t really ride a bike without hitting things or falling off. So I joined ... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Well it certainly been a challenging month. Back on furlough!
Dodging puddles, trying to stay upright on the ice, fixing punctures following the multitude of hedge cutters out this month.
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Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Yes! It is getting darker so to carry on cycling through the winter I replaced my old lights with new light weight rechargeable LED ones. I loved them
~#lightthenight
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
on the 5 th September (after commuting 16 miles a day back and fore to work on my E-bike for the last two years), my son in law and I on our new road bikes decided to take the 100 mile in a day cha... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Having been diagnosed type 1 diabetic a number of years and having suffered the ups and downs of the disease, I wanted to give back to the charity that is helping support people like me affected by... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Funny that on car free day as I cycled to work...the roads haven't been this busy in the last 6 months! Tail backs of cars the whole journey...think I was the fastest thing moving!
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Cycle September has encouraged me to get out on my bike and to explore further afield to clock up the miles.
Sunday decided to cycle Fir the first time the section of The Dramway from the Brist... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Great weather to #ExploreByBike, first ride down the southern coast, and #ExploreByBike beautiful towns and villages.
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Without much I thought I agreed to do a bike ride that would be different and a challenge. My birthday was just a few weeks away and it would be the beginning of a new decade for me 😟
The ride... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
It was warm last night even at 8pm. Fab ride out to Wythall and Alvechurch via Weatheroak Hill.
Originally the plans were to cycling from home in South Birmingham to Llanberis in Snowdonia... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I'm using my time off work due to all this madness to ride my turbo trainer using real footage or routes from around the world on rouvy to raise money for mind, mental health charity. As I sure wit... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
As part of "Team Speyside" within Moray Council I have thoroughly enjoyed the September cycling challenge.
Before the challenge I was an occasional cyclist. Paul, my husband, and I bought bike... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Ribs still ache from my cycling accident on Friday, but not enough to discourage me from completing the September challenge. Beware of dogs while cycling..... my advice of the day!
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I read of a guy who ran a marathon every day for a year,that and Steve Abrahams attempting 80,000 miles in a single year,since then I have ridden nearly 40 mile a day for almost four years without ... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
… but the Love to Ride UK and the Cyclescheme 7 week challenge has made me appreciate how many others are taking up cycling (or cycle to work already). An online community such as this helps to r... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I've been cycling to work regularly for the last 3 years, and over that time have managed to get the 15 mile route down to what I thoug was a fairly respectable 40 minute ride.
As part of ... read more
I started cycling as a way to save money on travel costs in London and to help burn some calories. I stopped when I took a job closer to home. Since being involved in the 7 week challenge ot has re... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
With cycling to work scheme i got an opportunity to have a good bike and started to commute to work and other places as well as have some social cycling as well as training. It has been a slow clim... read more
Last week I got on my bike for the first time this year in order to join in with the Great Get Together Ride for Refugee Week. I haven’t worn a watch since lockdown last March so a quick glance at ... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Trying to cycle more this month and on Saturday I cycled over 100 miles for charity. Didn't think I would ever get to this point but can't believe how much the enjoyment of a day in the sun and the... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I ventured into cycling and kept on changing bikes - starting out carefully with a foldable bike tucked up in the corner of the office hoping that I would be allowed to visit clients soon. I swappe... read more
Beautiful Britain By Bike - Day Two.
Corinium Dobunnorum Loop of the Cotswolds- a step back in time exploring the deserted lanes of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Today's comm... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Set out this morning on my challenge to ride my longest ride 50 miles in a single activity. Packed lunch, bottles of water and an afternoon treat Eccles Cake.
Heading out of the city towards th... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Our team at the University of Brighton has been remote working since March '20 and we're fortunate that most aspects of our work can be undertaken online. However we're on the brink of submitting t... read more
I promised myself I would use the extra time over the pandemic to get fitter. I have done lots of walking and have spent loads more time with the family which is a positive. However, my bikes hav... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Well it certainly been a challenging month. Back on furlough!
Dodging puddles, trying to stay upright on the ice, fixing punctures following the multitude of hedge cutters out this month.
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Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
These two, feeling grown up riding in the dark. The rear bike light is a bit low so clip running lights on their jackets hoods
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Having tipped past 47 years old this time I was keen to make more of an effort to get back into cycling. I joined cycling September challenge, which not entirely successful due to illness did see m... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
With just one last opportunity to get in a few miles I took the chance of working from home this afternoon so that I could also get in one last ride for the arts company I work for, Salford-based W... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Milton Keynes is a fabulous place for biking with a lot more to experience than you can ever imagine.
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphatic Leukaemia (CLL) in March 2018, since then I have watched my blood results and seen my white cell count steadily increase. I’ve had pneumonia 4 times Every tim... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
The 3rd day of the bike challenge and I had a few badges but wanted more. Looking at the options I saw the ride to the shops one and thought yes I could go get something for lunch from the local sh... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
The dark and stormy skies of Dunwich.
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Rode out to St. Michael's Church and along the public footpath. Good to be out in the fresh air and no one else around.
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I try and commute on my bike at least once a week, not only for the environmental #NoCarbon impact, but also for how it helps my mental and physical well-being. That honestly hasn’t been truer this... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I'm not a big fan of riding in the cold/wet of winter, but invariably the early miles allow fitness to flow later in the year and enjoyment of riding in the summer months. This year, the early mile... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
From 7-15 Sep 19, I took part in the Deloitte Ride Across Britain cycling 980 miles in 9 days. It was the hardest thing I have ever done but it was an incredible experience which I would highly rec... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
petite ballade sous un magnifique soleil .... c'est là que le vélo est vraiment top !!
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
In a few weeks time I will be cycling the 100 miles of the South Downs Way in 3 days to raise money for Raleigh International. This is tough off road with lots of hills. Trying to fit in training b... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I have been cycling to work for over 6 years. Taking a car was never an option, for cost, car availability, ecology reasons, and I’ve never regularly commuted by motorised individual traffic all my... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
We've cycled through the seasonal summer without the ice,
And at rare times the sunshine which was nice,
Getting up extra early to cycle by the deer,
Or the birds of prey swooping pa... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I stared riding my bike 7 years ago thanks to my husband, I have since then ridden the Northumberland coast to coast both ways over 4 days, I have ridden my first 200K audax ( up the downs) I have ... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Cycling to raise money for Bloodwise so that I can help them help others.
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
