When you live near the ocean and can ride on the beach there is just nothing more relaxing. The time and miles slip away as the sounds of the waves on the shore encourage you to just keep pedaling.... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
This year I'm upping my game and putting myself outside my comfort zone. I'm not going to climb Monte Zoncolan or Alpe d'Huez but I am going to ride more organised rides instead of just heading out... read more
Topic: Other
The sun was shining on Saturday in Peterborough which was perfect for this led cycle ride. Peterborough City Council arranged for Eric from Sustrans to lead the ride from the city centre to Nene Pa... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
This put a big smile on the face during my morning ride the other day. A doe crossed the road in front of me, and as I approached the crossing I noticed two fawns had ducted low in the grass waitin... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Now that the weather has improved somewhat I have taken back to two wheels for my commute. To say that the quickest route is a little (boring, congested, dangerous. Pick one or all three) would be ... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Instead of just going straight down La Rivera Blvd this morning, I jumped up over the levee to see the American River and use the bike trail. It took a few extra miles, some added minutes and drops... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Amazing what things you see when cycling solo!!
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
On 5th Aug 2023, I’ll be riding 1000 miles from Lands End to John O’Groats. I’ve been talking about it for years so I finally took the plunge, booked it and decided to try and raise some cash for L... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Windermere in the lake district. When you get treated to views like this and some fab riding just heaven.
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
My dad bought me my first bike three years ago, the first I’d owned for years and at the grand old age of 48! I loved it and quickly became addicted. Then he died two years ago, and it has been my ... read more
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
Many moons ago I used to take friends on bright rides around D.C. at night. We’d see the monuments, natural springs at the capital, from SE to NW finding the little things you wouldn’t otherwise se... read more
Not only did I have to revert to a manual bike on the 1st day of the challenge but I also sponsored Barney who is a trainer guide dog…. 😍
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Let's get fit again!
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
Beautiful morning on the bike & look what I came across whilst cycling along the Railway track ❤️
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I’m new to electric bikes and I’m just looking for tips to save me from falling off again , what’s the best way to come down a hill 😆 got a little scared when coming down one and braked and the bac... read more
Topic: Other
When I bought my bike in June last year I proudly proclaimed that I was a fair weather cyclist. I have to confess that I’ve really let myself down, I’ve cycled every day since 30th January, and ha... read more
So almost there guys… hope you have all achieved your goals… but if not don’t be disappointed.. if you have been out in your bike only once this month it’s still an achievement.. My last push cy... read more
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
Dit is Johan, een doorgewinterde fietser die het heerlijk vindt om op zijn sportieve stadsfiets door het bosrijke gebied van de Veluwe te fietsen. Zijn fiets is zijn favoriete manier van vervoer; “... read more
I RIDE IN THE WET RAIN IT POURS DOWN AND IM HAPPY THE WIND IS LOUD THE TREES BLOW IN THE WIND AND A FUNNY CAR DRIVES AROUND THE LONG DARK ROAD FUNNY LIGHTS APPEAR AND MOANING MEN WITH NO WHERE T... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
The Coastal Trail was completed from the Saint Marks Trail, near Saint Marks Florida, alongside Rt 98 to Medart , Florida, several years ago . During the past year, crews have been working to exten... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
After taking part in Cycle September 2022 and winning the £1,000 prize, I went to the local bike shop to fix up my bike. This is what I did with my prize! We have had our three bikes fully servi... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Today the early help hub attended the our conversation conference. It was decided that we would commute as a group, which was an thoroughly enjoyable and team building experience! Both experienced ... read more
Topic: Other
Just over 31 miles today & I even got my partner in crime to join me… When the sun is shining it would be rude not to.. Cheers 🥂
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
My brother & sister moved to the UK sometime ago so I play this game when I am out on my bike…I take photos of places I pass & then send it to them asking Where am I? It’s so much fun waiti... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
If you haven’t already paid Jersey a visit you must put it on your places to go list… Lots of beautiful scenery & country lanes to explore…beaches & pubs!! Todays ride 25 miles according ... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
Voyage à vélo entre Bruges et Amsterdam en 7 jours. Défi relevé! Très fière de cette expérience unique!
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
I enjoy the ride at Ferry Meadow every time. So many places to see at any time of the year and every time there is something new and interesting.
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
Well where to begin, border book store and i spy a touring book, eurovelo 1 it looks great, so dust of my touring bike (steel frame) some new tyres and splash of oil on the chain and let the adven... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
My kids (7 & 6y old) were asking nearly for a week just before bed time if they could go out for a cycle with me. So last Monday on the bank holiday I took them out and they loved it. And o... read more
Back in Oct 2020 I was brought to my knees by something I never hope to experience again ,wow this thing knocked me for six,to the point I was not eating or drinking or taking my statins,one of my ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Six months after becoming very poorly with covid I am back on my bike. I have had to switch to an e-bike to help manage my loss of fitness and ongoing covid recovery. Was so lovely to get out on it... read more
Topic: Other
Bike park Wales is amazing
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
First ride for Bike Month was a family one. 44yF 41yM 8yF 7yM, hooking up 2 Cube bikes and 2 kids bikes onto our secondhand towbar rack. Literally bought this this morning from marketplace and it's... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
During a visit to London on Saturday, 29th April 2023, I happened to witness a quirky sight. A mass of dapperly dressed men, women, and children cycling through the city streets, only to discover t... read more
Topic: Other
in 2017 i quaified as a british cycling ride leader and have had the pleasure of helping many people who are new to cycling or lacking confidence to enjoy getting out on their bikes, my favourite b... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I will be thirteen years sober in June of this year. And for the past three years - I've acknowledged my recovery 'birthday' by setting myself a challenge on my bike. My love for road cycling be... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I have agreed to do the Somerset to Dorset coast to coast cycle challenge for the air ambulance…. Such a great charity.. it’s crazy to think how the air ambulance is self funded and really relies o... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I've been riding bikes since I was knee high to a grasshopper. Then I grew up and learned to drive. Drove everywhere and heavily relied on my car, even for those short distances to the local shops.... read more
Topic: Other
Too windy for these old birds to go out on bikes so we compromised & went for a walk instead Does that count!!!!!?
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
I took my electric, cargo bike on ferry to Guernsey. Set myself a challenge I would Cycle around whole Island, and…. I did it! Took me like around 80km in 2 days, but I’m a photographer so I enjoye... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
When I want inspiration to head out on a solo ride I choose somewhere I would like to have a picnic. I check the map, plan a route using quiet lanes, pack some food and head out on a mini adventure.
Topic: Other
Picked a cycle route & off I went… it was going well until I took the wrong turning & then spent half an hour to get my bearings again… quick stop off at Bicycle Workshop as I realised whil... read more
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
Took my bike to Lincoln Station for Jimmy the Bike mechanic to service the bike ready for my next Youtube video 'The Monsal Trail' It was night and day after it was service on how crucial it is... read more
Topic: Other
On my cycle yesterday morning down st Catherine's break water I seen a pod of dolphins tried to video but my phone ain't no good at filming wildlife documentaries. Was really nice to see them so cl... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
