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Image for story It's a wildlife thing

It's a wildlife thing

Cycling in my local semi-rural area, sticking to cycle paths as much as possible, Iā€™ve seen a few wonderful (in the literal sense) things. A few years ago I was commuting home at dusk. My route too... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Hidden gems to discover while cycling

Hidden gems to discover while cycling

I have been living in Milton Keynes since 2002. Busy life style and work commitments meant that the car was my main transport option. However, following a change in my work circumstances, I sudde... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Ride London 100

Ride London 100

Memories of my Ride London 100 mile ride back in 2018...

Iā€™m a very casual cyclist, not in a cycling club and donā€™t go out with any groups of cyclists, so for my first cycling sportive to ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Scottish Odyssey

Scottish Odyssey

My wife and I recently enjoyed a wonderful tour from Edinburgh to Oban via the Union and Forth and Clyde canals, the Paisley to Greenock railway path, some challenging climbs and fabulous views acr... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Chasing The Sun - A Ride Against Nature

I started riding my bike for the first time since childhood last January as a means of transportation to get to and from work from my new house. everything started off sore and hard, 1 ride a day a... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Sunshine, smiles and a few miles

Sunshine, smiles and a few miles

For many years I rode my bike as hard as I could whenever I could. However the last 18 months have brought a big change to my riding, various reasons, mostly non-pandemic related.
Now my focus... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Building a bike

Not quite a riding story but the story of how I built my bike and what that means to me.

While I was at university, I helped a friend out moving house and, as a result of him downsizing, h... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Sunshine on the Isle of Wight

Sunshine on the Isle of Wight

A group of us from work decided to tackle the Isle of Wight round the island route. A very early start was needed to catch the 08:00 ferry from Southampton. A gloriously sunny day and light winds e... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Vietnam

Vietnam

I'm not your sleek, fast athlete but I have done a fair bit of cycling so when an opportunity came along to go on a cycling holiday up the Mekong Delta I jumped at it.
We were a group of 10 wo... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story A Lesson Learnt whilst out on Two Wheels

A Lesson Learnt whilst out on Two Wheels

Hi all,

This is a post that I published on an online cycling group that I'm a member of. It talks about how being fatigued and having to stop whilst tackling a particularly tough ascent du... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Gravel bikingā€¦. Never heard of it!

Gravel bikingā€¦. Never heard of it!

I have used the cycle to work scheme a few years ago and still own my original bruised and battered bike.
However I thought it was time to upgrade so with certificate and interweb I was away. ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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my first two wheel machine

Growing up for me was tough I was born 1954, if I wanted things I had to get them my self at 7 years old. I spent a lot of time in scrap yard with grandad old bikes were coming in every day and I h... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Quality Time with my Dad

Quality Time with my Dad

My dad is in my bubble. Speaking of 'bubble' - in a year of new vocabulary and small geography, on Easter Monday, I got to spend time with my dad. It was nice to focus on something different. (N... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story ebiking in Quebec in Autumn

ebiking in Quebec in Autumn

We were happy our ebikes arrived in Quebec from Seattle just as we landed in Montreal. We assembled them while in quarantine and test rode them around the driveway. At last we were out on the open ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story To Hull and back

To Hull and back

Zeeland, well what an adventure. It all began with a 'thinking aloud' post on Facebook. Wouldn't it be good ifā€¦.

Now lots of people said it would be and there it sat. We all did nothing. C... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Hadrianā€™s Wall

Hadrianā€™s Wall

Just got this cheeky little cycling šŸš“ā€ā™€ļø route in before lockdown. We stayed at Twice Brewed and cycled along the Hadrianā€™s wall route into Chollerford one day then into Greenhead, To Haltwhistle s... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Meeting old friends

I took the opportunity of Cycle September to arrange to see my mates from University. We had not met up for 10 years and it was great to get together on a cycle ride on the Tissington Trail in Derb... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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4 year old loving the tag along

Our 4 year old learned to ride a bike about 6 months ago, but she's still a bit young for longer family trips, and getting too heavy for the bike seat! Buying a second hand tag along has been the b... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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My mum on a bike

I cycle often and everywhere and have done since childhood. My mum barely walks anywhere. For a girls trip we booked Center Parcs and I knew getting her moving would be a challenge so I booked us b... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Woodhall Spa to Lincoln

Woodhall Spa to Lincoln

Hi Bikers!
This was our first family bike ride on 22 July 2020 from Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire to Lincoln City Centre, to meet up with our son to celebrate his 24th birthday :). It's called th... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story #ExploreByBike

#ExploreByBike

Gradually working my way through the various "100 Cycling Climbs " challenges on Strava/Veloviewer. I'm not that fast but I am quite stubborn (!) and often end up wheeling my bike up the steeper gr... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story CYCALL Adapted Cycling

CYCALL Adapted Cycling

My first outing on a bike for years! I thought that it would feel like being in my wheelchair but our Van Raam Wheelchair Transporter really does feel as if I am on a bike...enjoying the wind in m... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Cycling the full The Outer Hebrides (Part 5)

Cycling the full The Outer Hebrides (Part 5)

Day 6 (Final day and travel day back)

We pushed on to the Butt of Lewis lighthouseā€“ through the glorious sunshine again to the very end of the Hebridean Way. To be honest I cried when I sa... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Cycling the full The Outer Hebrides (Part 3)

Cycling the full The Outer Hebrides (Part 3)


Day 3

A cosy sleep and a few snacks later ā€“ we set off for the lovely Baleshare beach! The sun was out again and stayed out too. Heading to the beach the wind was against us a wee bit... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Cycling the full The Outer Hebrides (Part 1)

Cycling the full The Outer Hebrides (Part 1)


The Hebridean Way

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(photos available on my blog)

(June 2019)

So ā€“ a group of my lady friends and I decided to take on the challenge of cyclin... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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baby bird

I live in Cornwall and one day a week I ride a 15 mile circuit on country roads crossing the A3072 at a busy junction. On this day I had just crossed the main road and noticed a small bird in the ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Lambing time.

I am fortunate to have a very rural route to work (for most of it anway). Narrow, single track road with passing places, trees and fields with farm animals, etc. Earlier this year as I headed along... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Banks of the river Mersey

Banks of the river Mersey

A round trip organised by Cliff and supported by his sister Nancy and experienced rider Dave we headed out of Prescott to the Mersey taking in Huyton Hale and Halton perfect weather for a run out a... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Cycling on isle of skye

Cycling on isle of skye

Went to isle of skye for a weeks cycling holiday, stayed in a cottage in portnalong, best cycling I've done in a few months, views were brilliant, plenty off road and on road tracks to cycle on. Me... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Why I ride!

Why I ride!

Around 5 yrs ago I was invited to cycle around Keilder forest for charity, little did I know that was the beginning of a love affair with the bike. My love for cycling grew and grew from a slow and... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Gravel adventure

Gravel adventure

Wanting a change from 1000's of road miles and still been able to commute to work in the winter, I invested in Gravel bike this year.
Amazing peice if kit. My most adventurous ride so far was a... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Solstice Ride

Solstice Ride

Usually we try to arrange a ride around the Summer Solstice, last year we couldn't do it due to the restrictions. So, this year we got up before the crack of dawn, met in time for the drab and grey... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Devon holiday

Devon holiday

We left the hot and sunny North East to torrential rain in Devon, however we cycled to Seaton and the sun got out!
Hurrah!

Topic: A happy riding memory

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A bike ride to Cyprus

In 2008 me and my husband cycled 2000 miles from Lincolnshire to Cyprus. I wasnā€™t what youā€™d call a cyclist and was very overweight when we set out. Over the course of 3 months we cycled down to Po... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Monsal Trail Derbyshire

Monsal Trail Derbyshire

For the UK bank holiday weekend we cycled to the Peak District via the cloud trail and on cycle paths along the Derby canal and River Derwent and the over the big hill to Wirksworth and down the st... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Helvellyn

Helvellyn

Couldn't decide where to ride on a weekend last month, when my mate suggested Helvellyn I jumped at the chance, we've done it before but not on a day as clear as it was this time.. it's long pedal ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story London Town (Ants Marching)

London Town (Ants Marching)

Love that the rule of 6 allows me to see some of my favourite people.
My cousin and I did the sites of London. In 35km, we rode alongside the Thames, saw St Pauls, spotted the Shard and Tate M... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Riding isnt for the day time

Riding isnt for the day time

Night riding is fast becoming, thanks to Covid my favorite time to get out on my bike. There is no one about and you have most places to yourself. At night your senses become more alert and you hea... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Solo Trip to Asia

Pre Covid ( November 2019) I wrapped my bike up and flew to Chiang Mai in Thailand. Over the next 15 days I cycled solo and unsupported up and down mountain passes, through jungle and past paddy fi... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story The time I accidentally went to Wales

The time I accidentally went to Wales

A few years ago, I set out on a mission to do 120 km in one day, for the Strava Gran Fondo challenge. It was a grey day, a bit rainy, but at least it was warm. I stopped for lunch in Chester, and l... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Hadrianā€™s Wall

Hadrianā€™s Wall

Just got this cheeky little cycling šŸš“ā€ā™€ļø route in before lockdown. We stayed at Twice Brewed and cycled along the Hadrianā€™s wall route into Chollerford one day then into Greenhead, To Haltwhistle s... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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my bikes

For me "love to ride" is not just the love to ride is the only means of transport for work ,shopping and fun ....i do 250-300 miles mothly and i have 3 bike ( had 4 till cople months ago...got ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Scavenger Hunt at Imperial Beach - javier_blackberry

Scavenger Hunt at Imperial Beach - javier_blackberry

Riding with my oldest son all over Imperial Beach...
javier_blackberry

Scavenger hunt 2.0
#IBactive

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story The Beach early in the morning

The Beach early in the morning

Simple way to have a stress free cycle is to get up that little bit earlier that the rest and take in the fresh air and views.

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Image for story A trip around the Howden, Upper Derwent and Ladybower Reservoirs

A trip around the Howden, Upper Derwent and Ladybower Reservoirs

For me, this was the perfect bike ride; relatively flat, no cars and views of forests, reservoirs and hills.

If you love cycling and have never been there, this group of reservoirs off the... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Perfect camping spot during a Land's End to John o'Groats trip

Perfect camping spot during a Land's End to John o'Groats trip

I think many of us have that dream of the perfect adventure cycle: a ride into the sunset to a wild camping spot miles away from anyone else. Well, I have to say most of my Land's End to John o'Gro... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Cycling has helped me to change my life

Cycling has helped me to change my life

Get on your bike and ride
Losing weight has not only changed my life but saved it too,
If I didn't do something about it I would not have started to enjoy what life throws at you.

read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Cycling the full The Outer Hebrides (Part 4)

Cycling the full The Outer Hebrides (Part 4)

Day 5

Jenny and I set off out of Tarbert to be greeted by the biggest olā€™ hill we had seen. But. We. Did. It. AND to our right we saw not one ā€¦ but two eagles!!! Swooping down the hillside... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Cycling the full The Outer Hebrides (Part 2)

Cycling the full The Outer Hebrides (Part 2)


Day 2

The cycling begins! We set off after having a yummy breakfast at the Toffee Factory (aka Heart Hebrides ) for a big bowl of porridge to fuel us for the day ahead.

Off t... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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From about 10 years ago, a ride on my 1931 delivery bike

Today, Monday is one of my non-working days; I work my contracted hours over 9 days of each fortnight. Therefore, having done my chores and listened to the weather forecast I got ā€˜Old Faithfulā€™ out... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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