Meet Jessica Levine, a middle school science teacher who commutes by bike from the Central District to Ravenna. Jessica's commute story ties her love for experiencing the city to her passion for pr... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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When I'm getting older, I cannot ride a bike to reach any place I want. Most times, I choose to drive my car, but I cannot arrive at some natural places I used to visit. One of my neighbours recomm... read more

for years I was attempting to get 3000 miles in one year, never got it. then come 2020 and not allowed to go to work. put in lots of rides and when Dec hit I will close to 3000, I hit 3000 miles an... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Dale Edwards I have a similar story. I began riding again after 17 year hiatus and met a rider my first year who brought up the subject... read more

I have a similar story. I began riding again after 17 year hiatus and met a rider my first year who brought up the subject of Centennial. I had never heard the term prior to meeting him. With that being said, I set a goal to ride a Centennial. COVID allowed me to ride freely in the streets and smaller goal to train for the Centennial was to ride 30 miles every other day. That year (2020) I rode 3500 miles. Haven't done the Centennial yet but I will. 63 now so it's never too late,

Dale Edwards forgot to mention, I loss 40 lbs. that year.

forgot to mention, I loss 40 lbs. that year.

Traveling to Sarasota Fl. This winter, I learned that the Legacy trail had been
expanded. It now runs from downtown Sarasota to past Venice Fl. 25+ miles.
At the mid point, it runs throug... read more

Topic: Other

Thank you dearly to those responsible! (Not me!)
Plaque reads:

“ [quote]
The Parkway Half Marathon,
in collaboration with the
Cordova Recreation and Parks District
the ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Marlo Zhang ADDITIONAL INFO (UPDATE): This plaque is located along the American River Bike Trail near Hagan Community Park nearby the r... read more

ADDITIONAL INFO (UPDATE): This plaque is located along the American River Bike Trail near Hagan Community Park nearby the river.

Test test test

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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It's finally getting to feel more like spring!! And that means, more rides on the e-cargo bike!!

There's nothing like being the center of attention at the school pickup/dropoff car line -... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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Lauren Hildreth Cause a SCENE!

Cause a SCENE!

Sarah Wills This is awesome!

This is awesome!

We need your help❗

2 Danish students are looking at cycling behaviour in Copenhagen and Birmingham as part of a Masters thesis. They are looking at people's views of cycling in bham and h... read more

Topic: Other

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Extending the commute to avoid traffic allows for some half way decent views along the river. Spending 9 miles on a multi-use path while commuting in the morning is also great preparation for the day.

Topic: My commute by bike

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Dave Passovoy Looks like nice ride. The more I ride away from traffic the more sensitive I become to riding in it (and hearing it at all)... read more

Looks like nice ride. The more I ride away from traffic the more sensitive I become to riding in it (and hearing it at all). Have you experienced that?

Cory Newton I'm more sensitive to traffic when I'm driving, lol. On the bike I don't feel like I'm part of "traffic" if that makes sens... read more

I'm more sensitive to traffic when I'm driving, lol. On the bike I don't feel like I'm part of "traffic" if that makes sense? Riding with cars around doesn't bother too much honestly.

Mijn (fiets) maten weten nu wel hoe het werkt, bij een rit hoort een foto “anders telt hij niet mee”. Gewoon tijdens het rijden achter in de groep of juist een selfie als windvanger voorop. Afstapp... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

During Florida Bicycle Month (March) this year, I had the opportunity to work on – and ride in – two bike to work events. I have participated in Orlando’s in years past, but helping to plan has me ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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I enjoy riding my bike because I make new friends. One time I met someone who lived in my neighborhood. We have remained friends ever since... :)

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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I bought a 2017 Kona Ute cargo bicycle brand new off the show room floor in 2017. I have logged 1,000s of miles on it for work, groceries, my gear for work and running errands around town. It has b... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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I'm lucky enough to live in a place where I can easily ride to all the local extinct (?) volcanoes -- particularly Mt. Tabor and Rocky Butte. It's been lovely to see all the folks out enjoying the ... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Dave Passovoy Sounds fun!

Sounds fun!

So excited, just found out our local parks are taking part in a 5 parks cycle challenge so ive signed up the family and making a day of it, anywhere up to 11 miles round trip, q picnic and even get... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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This past Saturday we enjoyed a women's ride celebrating Women's Herstory Month. It was great meeting and riding with other local women cycling groups in San Antonio. We celebrated, cheered, & ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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I carved out some time to go out on a ride on Saturday, first long ride of 2022.

I put a shout out to friends on WhatsApp and they joined too. Made a day of it with breakfast in Henley and... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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I love this time of year. We get more daylight hours after work, and for us this translates to family trips to the playground! The kids have a blast, we get to let go of the day and re center as pa... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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I know its better than the subway, I know its more invigorating than the car, I know I dont regret my decision once I get going, but it can be such a challenge to get over myself and make the bike ... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Steve Pyburn I call that my "mind over mattress" debate.

I call that my "mind over mattress" debate.

Diet and exercise have gone up a notch in my life due to a stroke a few months ago and a CAE procedure 2 weeks ago to remove the blockage (plaque)in the severe stage. Biking has been a savior to ge... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Here was my trusty stead on my first bike tour from Klamath Falls to Santa Barbara back in '82. Just a 20 year old lad then, and now a mere 40 years later, I still Love To Ride.

Thanks to ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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LOVE.

Topic: Other

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I was just finished working on Friday night (11-ish)
I jumped on my bike and started to pedal the bike.
My route is passing crazy K-road Friday night.
There was congestion on K-road at... read more

Topic: Other

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Jake Humphreys So glad to hear you were not hurt, you did well to stay calm.

So glad to hear you were not hurt, you did well to stay calm.

Highly motivated to bike more with the price of petrol getting out of control. I'm considering much longer trips and adding a trailer too.

Topic: My commute by bike

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I am really happy to have logged my rides during the Aotearoa Bike challenge. Never knew that I've been riding about 200 km per month mainly to commute. And it is saving me money, avoiding traffic ... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Timothy Thomson With current gas prices, that is at least 30 NZD that I get to save each month. Pretty substantial for a student!

With current gas prices, that is at least 30 NZD that I get to save each month. Pretty substantial for a student!

I went to Big Bear 2 weeks ago. I rode my bike at bike trail called Pedal Path. It was such a peaceful ride. Path is right off the lake. :) If you get a chance take your bike to Big Bear and enjoy ... read more

Topic: Other

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Finished, done, no more, screw this…. I quit! Tired, disgusted, done. Happened this morning. Wasn’t feeling good and riding the struggle bus. SO? I decided ENOUGH! The heck with goals and disciplin... read more

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Courtney Reynolds Awe man, this sounds like quite a hard day. Glad you stuck it out! And hey, maybe you just need a bike that's better suited... read more

Awe man, this sounds like quite a hard day. Glad you stuck it out! And hey, maybe you just need a bike that's better suited for what you need it to do?

Lloyd Pierce THANKS! Always need another bike. I have a commuter, a road bike, a cruiser, and a recumbent trike (I call it my crawler) b... read more

THANKS! Always need another bike. I have a commuter, a road bike, a cruiser, and a recumbent trike (I call it my crawler) but there's still some room in the stable. I argue with them all from time to time.

My three wheel recumbent club rides to the river to help support efforts to keep the river clean and open to our community.

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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I had a silly idea to ride every street I could in Seattle, spreading like a virus(COVID-19 pandemic) during 2021. Coincidentally, I did 2100 miles, although it should have been much more. Oops h... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Rosemary Lehan I hope your shoulder improves. It seems that you've not had much help from the medical professionals 😞 Well done for keepin... read more

I hope your shoulder improves. It seems that you've not had much help from the medical professionals 😞 Well done for keeping going.

Claudia Readwright Super inspirational! I might need to attempt something similar!

Super inspirational! I might need to attempt something similar!

Owen Donnelly You should check out wandrer.earth. It shows all the roads/paths you've ever ridden and shows what percentage of certain ar... read more

You should check out wandrer.earth. It shows all the roads/paths you've ever ridden and shows what percentage of certain areas you've ridden and you can compare you progress to others in your area

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Difficult to write this as my father passed away a month ago. I'm 52 now but in the mid 80s I broke my dads heart switching from a life of soccer to cycling. He thought I had a chance at a college ... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Claudia Readwright What a sweet tribute… My heart goes out to you!

What a sweet tribute… My heart goes out to you!

Dave Passovoy What nice way to honor his memory. He was a good guy to give up his dream for you and to support your dream. Congrats on ge... read more

What nice way to honor his memory. He was a good guy to give up his dream for you and to support your dream. Congrats on getting on losing all that weight.

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Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

Every time I ride to work down St Claude I feel so happy for the bike lane...... and the ride home through the quarter feels like a little vacation.

Thank you so much Bike Easy Challenge ... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Hi! I'm the Rambling Rubbisher (folks call me Rub for short), I love riding my bicycle and picking up trash with a grabber stick. I started in April 2014 and have been clearing a bicycle basket of ... read more

Topic: Other

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I thought for ages about if I could cycle to work and what route to take then finally I built up the courage to give it a go.

3 bikes (wrong size/ broke/ still going) and 4 years latter I’... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Hello folks,

My boyfriend and I had the privilege to bike most of the Florida coasts during our larger trip of biking the perimeter of the continental United States.

We first st... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Rick Allison This story reinforces that I live in such a great state. Thanks for the great story. Be safe and enjoy this great nation.

This story reinforces that I live in such a great state. Thanks for the great story. Be safe and enjoy this great nation.

After having a near death experience (heart attack), I changed my eating habits and I started to ride my bike to work. Now I live my life to the fullest and encourage other with my new life style. ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Steve Pendergast Thanks for sharing your story, inspiring!

Thanks for sharing your story, inspiring!

Rosalyn Bryant Good for you! Keep up the good work!

Good for you! Keep up the good work!

Bob Easton Waller Eff, yeah!

Eff, yeah!

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As most people, we all learned to ride a bike when we were young.
It turned out to be OUR FREEDOM. We could go anywhere, even all the way uptown.
Now as I grow older, retired, and spending ... read more

Topic: Other

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I bought a 2012 Cannondale CAADX in grad school, I saved up for it for over a year. I have ridden that bike in 10 states, done commuting, CX racing, gravel, metric century, century, double century,... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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After having a stroke last June,yesterday and today was the 1st time back on my bike.i love my bike..Missed it,each day is an achievement no matter what it is.Hoping to do the memorial park Saturda... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Promised my kids a few hours on the local bike trail during their spring break. Made the easy decision to take the entire day off work for an even longer bike ride. Family first!

Topic: Ride with kids

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Steve Pyburn I started with my kids when one was a bke trailer and the other was just off training wheels at 3. Fast forward and we jus... read more

I started with my kids when one was a bke trailer and the other was just off training wheels at 3. Fast forward and we just did our first century together!

I’ve long been a cyclist, keen commuter to work and general adventurer and explorer. In 2016 I was in an accident where I was badly hit on my bike, taken to QE with what turned out to be a Sub ara... read more

I've only *just* got shakily back onto my etrike (trike because my balance is nonexistent on a two-wheeler) after almost losing control on a sloping patch a couple of weeks ago, and I'm finding it'... read more

Anke Hoffmann Well done Heather. You've got this.

Well done Heather. You've got this.

Its amazing the places you can find explore and just sit and enjoy a short break while your having a leisurely ride out during lockdown....id neer have found this place by car

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Ik houd van een afstandje fietsen. Of liever gezegd afstanden, te beginnen met 200 als randonneur. Binnen een tijdslimiet en volledig zelf bedruipend en niet gemotoriseerd.
Een tocht heb ik in ... read more

A favourite route .... I miss ...

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

Bicycling has been my freestyle mode of transportation for decades. I have journeyed on my bicycle anytime, anywhere. It's always there for me, It is an adventure navigating through my percepti... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Today was my biggest ride since I was about 16 years old! Managed a wopping 18kms, which is massive for me considering all I have been doing is a couple of k's to work and back in the for the four ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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The vacationing Pelicans at Lake Morton in Lakeland Florida are getting ready to leave their winter home and migrate back to their breeding habitat. They will be back in late November.

Topic: A happy riding memory

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50 years ago I had a bike accident losing brakes down a steep hill and ended up in the hospital! Biked with friends in high school then never biked again till now. February 2022 has changed my lif... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Sarah Fobness Nice!

Nice!

Courtney Reynolds Love this!

Love this!

Last weekend we hit the Lake Dunstan Trail... was pleasantly surprised by how many people were out and about. The cider at the Carrick Winery is amazing :)

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