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Image for story Coaster Brakes !!!!!

Coaster Brakes !!!!!

Well it was a late start to the scavenger hunt in Imperial Beach.
On the way there, can you believe someone on a hill, shot our car with BBโ€™s? Who does that? What a way to start the day.
... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Lockdown made fitter and I lost 3 stone

With the gyms being shut and having to social distance. I decided to make use of my mountain bike that had been kept in a shed since I brought it on the nhs cycle scheme.

After a few week... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story TURN RIGHT

TURN RIGHT

Are you aware of the hand signal when turning right on your bicycle?

Topic: Other

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Image for story Cycling in Sardinia  ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’—

Cycling in Sardinia ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’—

No, I have not managed to do it yet, but it is on my "To do" list for next year. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

I have fallen in love with cycling since I did a charity bike ride this year "Cycle 100 Miles in June" f... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Cycle 100 Miles in June for Dementia UK

I tend to do charity things for Diabetes UK and Dementia UK as my mother had dementia and I have type 1 diabetes, so when I saw the "Cycle 100 Miles in June" challenge for Dementia UK, I dusted off... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story Back on the Grind

Back on the Grind

Had a few difficult months with work/life and my riding suffered from it. (Did not stop riding just could not do my usually crush mode riding) In a healthier place and now able to get my balance b... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Please read

A plea to anyone who rides a bike. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET. I see lots of people cycling without helmets, but without mine I may not have been able to write this post.
3 days ago I had an accident... read more

Topic: Other

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Image for story MUD

MUD

M U D
The mud will wash off but the memories will last a lifetime.

Throw back to 2016 - When I first introduced my wife to cycling.

Charley and I were first dating and she ask... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Image for story I'm riding to fight cancer and better my self

I'm riding to fight cancer and better my self

Well this year I am riding for the fifth year in the Great Cycle Challenge. It is a great way to challenge my self to be a better cyclist and raise money to fight kids cancer. Some years have be... read more

Topic: Other

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Image for story The PEOPLE....

The PEOPLE....

My first, and still functional, but only slightly used, email address is: [address removed] ....you may email me, if you like.
I teach Physical Education and it all stands for.....
Physica... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story Detroit Bike Challenge Team

Detroit Bike Challenge Team

Prepping for August's REP 313 mini-challenge. Do any of the following to join the fun:
- Share a phote/ story showing your favorite spot on the Detroit Greenways Coalition virtual tour, your f... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Personal challenge

Prior STP rider, this is #5 for me. Three weeks ago, had a bad fall on some steep stairs and broke five ribs and three minor spinal fractures. First ride today, indoor on our stationary bike, but... read more

Topic: Other

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Brakes

A bicycle must be equipped with a brake that enables the operator to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level clean pavement. (Michigan Bicycle Law)

Topic: Other

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Carrying Packages

A cyclist may not carry any package that prevents them from keeping both hands on the handlebars. (Michigan Bicycle Law)

Topic: Other

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Image for story Back on the Saddle

Back on the Saddle

Itโ€™s been awhile since Iโ€™ve taken my beach cruiser out on the trailโ€ฆand damn did it feel good. I miss the calm adrenaline I feel on the open road, the quiet joy that comes from peddling hard then s... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Image for story Virtual STP for Special Operations Warrior Foundation

Virtual STP for Special Operations Warrior Foundation

This is my third STP ride, having ridden my 1st time in 2019 with my son Stephen, and I rode virtually last year. I live far off in Southern Ohio, and it was hard for me to find a training partner.... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story Bucket List - Off-Road Duathlon

Bucket List - Off-Road Duathlon

Iโ€™ve done a little cyclocross races, road duathlons and triathlons but never raced off road on a mountain bike. Well at 65 years old I guess there was no better time than the present! Signed up fo... read more

Topic: Other

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Just ride

It's a Public Holiday Eve eventhough have been lock down for more than 2 months in my country. Just ride and explore around. A lot of changes in my resident rea

Topic: Other

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Image for story Keeping it cool

Keeping it cool

For whatever reason, whenever I go a while without riding a bike I am always so nervous to get back on one. I use to be able to ride a bike with one or no hands. I was trying to get a selfie of mys... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Image for story Back in the Schwinn of Things

Back in the Schwinn of Things

Hey everybody,

Working for the Detroit Health Dept this year has afforded me some amazing experiences. Networking within the Detroit
Bike Community has been a rewarding experience. Whi... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Image for story Working can be fun

Working can be fun

I had not ridden a bike in years; mainly because I donโ€™t own one. I was fortunate enough to get a job working with the city of Detroitโ€™s Safe Routes Ambassador Program, spreading information about... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Seeing the changes over time

Biking during CoVid-19 has been interesting. It started out with everything empty. Few or no cars and no one outside. Then after a few months seeing an uptick in construction which seemed to pop up... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story a 2.5 year bike injury case has been settled!

a 2.5 year bike injury case has been settled!

Hi everyone: Some good news after 2.5 years: I just had a successful resolution in a bike injury case bikinginla. com/ Six figures. See Press Release above A 12 page story ... read more

Topic: Other

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Image for story Double down

Double down

My wife and I recently decided that the car was for wimps. We put it forth that it was only for things impossible to do on a bike. I even go to get my homebrew supplies on a bike (55lb sack of grai... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Cycling back to work

After being furloughed and then made redundant in 2020, I was determined to get a job closer to home (previously I had a 40 minute drive each way). I can now cycle to work in less than 10 minutes a... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story Bike Detroit, Log Rides, Share the Fun!

Bike Detroit, Log Rides, Share the Fun!

ยท Friday 20th: Explore the City's bike lanes and greenways (see events page for the Detroit Greenways Coalition Virtual tour)

ยท Saturday 21st: Join Detroit Cycling Championship... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story TURN LEFT

TURN LEFT

Are you aware of the hand signal for turning left when on a bicycle?

Topic: Other

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Image for story STOP

STOP

Did you know there is a hand signal for when youโ€™re going to stop when riding a bike?

Topic: Other

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LoveToRide and the MapMyRide app

UnderArmor bought Endomondo and promptly decided in November of 2019 to retire the Endomondo app and substitute their own MapMyRide App...all well and good except that mapmyride on my Galaxy S7 Edg... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Aller ร  la plage en vรฉlo

Aller ร  la plage rรฉcrรฉoparc en vรฉlo!!! Beau dรฉfi surtout aprรจs une semaine de canicule. Nous avons fais 60 km aller-retour. On sโ€™est bien prรฉparรฉ pour faire cette route ร  vรฉlo sans oublier les truc... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story All Comers Welcome

All Comers Welcome

I think bike riding is magical because how accessible it is to all. Everyone is welcome on a bike no matter your age, size, income, neighborhood, bike type. I get inspired seeing people of all walk... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Never Say Never

We've all heard it: Never Say Never.

In November 2009, I started my pedal pushing career on an adult trike, as I had some issues with balance/dizziness at the time. Several months after I ... read more

Topic: Other

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Image for story Cracked my helmet!

Cracked my helmet!

I was trying to get back into cycling but itโ€™s not โ€œlike riding a bike!โ€ I was not very balanced and had a couple of minor spills but it wasnโ€™t the blast I remembered. Then I had a freak accident i... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Image for story Riding the C&O and GAP Trail

Riding the C&O and GAP Trail

Spent a week riding bikes and camping with this crew in the middle of a pandemic. Started in DC, finished in Pittsburgh. A much needed recharge. Please do!

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Riding down Woodward

Hello fellow Detroiter, commuters, and tourists!!! Do you wanna know I great route to ride your bike? For sure, my favorite route would be down Woodward in the midtown area! There's so may cool pla... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Riding the waves๐ŸŒ€

Cycling is alot like surfing,... Going with the flow of traffic, riding side to side like if you own the road. You see the big one coming so you go for it, cutting the wind with the energy of a Typ... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Image for story Fueling my competitive spirit...

Fueling my competitive spirit...

Recently, as part of a volunteer group from my work, I had the opportunity to be a road marshal for a local series of criterium races. As I volunteered on the "most dangerous" corner because of th... read more

Topic: Other

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Parental Supervision

The parent or guardian of a child shall not authorize or knowingly permit a child to violate any provision of the Michigan Vehicle Code. (Michigan Bicycle Law)

Topic: Other

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Image for story Riding to School.

Riding to School.

I ride to school every day with my dad and brother. We
have to be careful, watching out for cars, as we ride through our village. Cycling really helps with my fitness and my teachers are ver... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story One of my better rides today

One of my better rides today

I donโ€™t believe that I have ever reached 215 mph on a ride before.

Topic: Other

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Image for story To the unexplore cycling route

To the unexplore cycling route

With my hubby going along the Pari River Bank. The bushes made me feel uncomfortable while pedalling. The unseen path made me worried will be trapped into any hidden hole or drain. But it's fun an... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story Just ride

Just ride

It's a Public Holiday Eve eventhough have been lock down for more than 2 months in my country. Just ride and explore around. A lot of changes in my resident rea

Topic: Other

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Image for story RIDE

RIDE

Iโ€™m awakened by a whisper โ€œRIDEโ€

Untangling from my cocoon of bedding and fumbling through my closet; I find and pull on my jersey and shorts and push my feet into my shoes. Quietly stagge... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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I love riding

I pretty much ride everywhere, mountain bike dirt trails, riding to my family cabin on my road bike, taking my recycle to recycle place and to get groceryโ€™s with my trailer. Gotta love being outsid... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story Does this really count as work

Does this really count as work

Me and my fellow Safe Routes Ambassador Program teammates all took the initiative to get out there and do a 3 mile ride for the last event we worked. MOGO provided us all bikes for no cost. It was ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Felt Good with cycling sweat

Felt Good with cycling sweat

The first Ride for me after the long Lock Down since 17/5/2021.

Feel good and fell my mental being strengthen after pedalling round in a quite recreation park in the city.

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story The Longest Day

The Longest Day

As part of the pandmic and challenge to keep training in November 2020 I set myself a challenge to ride, on the Longest Day (June 21st) from sunrise 0440 to sunset 2136. And then I started training... read more

Topic: Other

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Image for story Route 5

Route 5

Being part of the solution by biking to work using NCN route 5 through Stafford

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story Commuting to Touring

Commuting to Touring



Frequently, while driving through the west and Midwest my family would pass cyclists going and coming across the mountains and the plains. I always wanted to take a shot at Colorado and ... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story From pillar to post.

From pillar to post.

My first memory is crashing into my mom's washing line post, learning to ride my first bike. Once I'd found my legs though, that was it. I was usually zooming around the street then the estate or c... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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