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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 women... read more
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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 women... read more
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 during a... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
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. N... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
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
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
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
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
Just got this cheeky little cycling š“āāļø route in before lockdown. We stayed at Twice Brewed and cycled along the Hadrianās wall route into Chollerford one day then into Greenhead, To Haltwhistle s... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
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
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
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 the W... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
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
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
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 saw the ... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
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 so it wa... read more
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The Hebridean Way [address removed] (photos available on my blog) (June 2019) So ā a group of my lady friends and I decided to take on the challenge of cycling the full Outer Hebride... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
#nocarbon On my short ride along the cycle path, I was reminded about the place where my great grandparents are buried. I hadnāt seen it in person until 2018 when I started to spend some time in... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
September 2019: 900 miles from Dieppe to Bordeaux via La Rochelle. So many sights and impressions. What an adventure!
Topic: A happy riding memory
I took a Holiday in Sorrento last year with a friend of mine I have known for 34 years. She has not been on a bike for many years yet I am a keen cyclist. I asked her would she fancy hiring an el... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
I always remember going to a local bike shop to pick up my new bike a got for my 8th birthday. It was a Peugeot mountain bike that had a purple/red finish. I was so excited to get it home and when ... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
I started out commuting to work a few years ago, as an alternative to running. As I grew to start enjoying riding I started to go out with a club, and over time extended my ride distance from 10 or... read more
I learnt to ride a tricycle at the age of 4-5 and at that time cycled up and down the pavement along a main road campaigning for my local M.P. I had strapped to my trike a notice saying "VOTE FOR B... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
I still remember vividly my first ride without stabilizers - my then bike a Raleigh Tomahawk (almost Identical to a Raleigh Chipper - small version of the legendary 1970s Raleigh Chopper). Albany P... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Cycling a very wet Moor2Sea 100km sportive across Dartmoor to the coast with my dad. Although the weather was torrential, it was a great bonding session with my dad and led to many a subsequent rid... read more
Great to get out and see some of the sites
Topic: A happy riding memory
In 2008 me and my husband cycled 2000 miles from Lincolnshire to Cyprus. I wasnāt what youād call a cyclist and was very overweight when we set out. Over the course of 3 months we cycled down to Po... read more
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
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
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 Mode... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
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
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. Club ru... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Just got this cheeky little cycling š“āāļø route in before lockdown. We stayed at Twice Brewed and cycled along the Hadrianās wall route into Chollerford one day then into Greenhead, To Haltwhistle s... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
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
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.
Topic: A happy riding memory
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 A57 n... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
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
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. The world m... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
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 towar... read more
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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 to Vatersay we w... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
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 āOld Faithfulā out... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
My evening ride home involves a lovely hilly ride over my home town of Kendal, a ride that is normally fairly uneventful. This time however, I should have taken notice of the dog barking in the dis... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
magnifique et trĆØs dur parcour VTT vive le sport !!!
Topic: A happy riding memory
I started riding just of 14 years ago - a short 1/2 day cycle hire with a mate in Sardinia. In 2006 I managed to ride a total of 1,000 miles & I was absolutely delighted with myself! Each ye... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
A couple of years ago I decided I wanted to complete Lands End to John O'Groats. I had only purchased my first 'real' bike a year before and had done a few shortish rides, 10 or 15 miles here and ... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
My commute to work takes me along a canal tow path. This is not a picturesque part of the canal, the usual sights are the back of buildings and shopping trolleys, but at least its car free and the... read more
Both of my grown up children were visiting for the afternoon and so we decided to go to Gunwharf Quays bowling. It was a lovely evening, so instead of driving, we all grabbed bikes and helmets,... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
I think this is my favourite photo of all time. Me with my husband and my dad after a ride together. Wonderful day and a wonderful memory. ā¤ļø
Topic: A happy riding memory
