UK

Stories from the United Kingdom

Read stories and get inspired! Share a cycling story and inspire others to get out and ride!

Stories from around the world

Image for story #BikeBenefitsBlitz

#BikeBenefitsBlitz

This is a story about cheesecake. I love cheesecake. When I get cheesecake at restaurants, I am always so disappointed that it isn't my mom's cheesecake. My mom makes the best cheesecake.

... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

2
2

I love Biking

I love biking. I love biking because I have fun peddling.
I like to ride long distances. My longest ride is 7.2 miles.
I once had a flat tire then I ordered slime and a tire and fixed it.<... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

1
8
Image for story Scenic Ride to and from Work

Scenic Ride to and from Work

There are lots of scenic routes around Baltimore. I chose one from Patterson Park to Towson that a former colleague recommended. A beautiful ride on a beautiful day!

Topic: My commute by bike

1
7

Discovering new parks: Glacier Crossing Park

Harald's park story has inspired me! When I was signing up for Democracy in the Park, I was looking for a park that I could easily bike to. I didn't end up choosing this one, but it sure fits that ... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

Image for story Invite your work buddies to register

Invite your work buddies to register

Great prizes to be won! Including bikes, back packs; adventures trips; restaurant vouchers and so much more.
If they haven't rode much and or want to particiapte in riding opportunities, check ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

3
Image for story Cycling to RPA from Coogee film ...

Cycling to RPA from Coogee film ...

Watch this space for - workers cycling to and from RPA to Coogee

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

2
Image for story #cycle4sepsis

#cycle4sepsis

Theres a gang of 30 of from Sheffield and around taking part in #cycle4sepsis in memory and love for my partner Dan who died in 2018. We range from age 6 to seventy something and are cycling outsi... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

5
Image for story #BikeBenefitsBlitz

#BikeBenefitsBlitz

I wasn't sure where to take this photo at the Monroe Street Farmers Market, but settled on the bike parking area. The Monroe St. Market is held in a parking lot where there's not close-by parking, ... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

2
Image for story A motivational prize drawing

A motivational prize drawing

I'm the team captain on the Madison Bikes Love to Ride group. To keep our group motivated (not that they really need that...) we did a little prize drawing at the end of Madison Bike Week: A handma... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

3

Flag Pole lights


We pedal a lot at night. But now even without our headlights and tail lights turned off, I feel safer. We made home made flag pole lights and they work great too
They can see me now!
... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

1
2
Image for story 520 trail

520 trail

Checked out the 520 trail for week 3! The trail was closed through Microsoft, but the quiet campus provided a straightforward detour. Saw the construction for the new NE 40th tunnel, the Microsoft ... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

3
Image for story Thanks Love to Ride and BMC!!

Thanks Love to Ride and BMC!!

A big thanks to Love to Ride, BMC, and all of my supportive team members at Rossi Group!! This friendly initiative has given Rossi team members a way to encourage and be together as we continue to ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

Image for story Discovering new parks: Magnolia Bluff County Park

Discovering new parks: Magnolia Bluff County Park

Discovering new city or county parks by bike is always fun. This one is a bit of a distance from Madison, but it's a great park and the riding in the area is beautiful: Magnolia Bluff County Park. ... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

1
3

#IBactive

The Heiskala family is loving this challenge, thank you!

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

2
Image for story A Tale of Bravery and Perseverence

A Tale of Bravery and Perseverence

#PedalForGood
#BikeFoodDrive

I dropped off food donation at Cargo Bike Shop for food drive.

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

2
5
Image for story Riding through london

Riding through london

Having been visiting family in London I decided why not follow the bike route into the city.

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

6

Scavenger hunt

TeamStuud can’t wait to get out on our bikes today to finish the #IBactive scavenger hunt. Such a great way to have some fun.

Topic: My commute by bike

2
Image for story #BikeFoodDrive

#BikeFoodDrive

Thanks to everyone who is donating to the #PedalForGood Cycle September Food Drive! We picked up the first round of donations this week at Wheel & Sprocket Middleton (pic), The Cargo Bike Shop,... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

4

WLJ_renold IB scavenger hunt

Come out and do the scavenger hunt this weekend! #IBACTIVE

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

1

#IBActive

We love our town! And taking part in the #IBActive scavenger hunts have been such fun way for us to get out and get active as a family. Bonus is finding cool new places in our laid back beach town.... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

2
1

Scavenger Hunt FUN

Loving the scavenger hunt challenges as well as the different points of interest that I’m just finding out about.
life6ybike #IBactive

Topic: Other

2
Image for story #BikeFoodDrive

#BikeFoodDrive

And now for something completely different! In addition to supporting local businesses, Bike Month is a fine time to support our local food banks. Check out this map of bike shops that are acceptin... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

2
1
Image for story #BikeBenefitsBlitz

#BikeBenefitsBlitz

Bloom has an amazing biscuit sandwich with roasted sweet potatoes, caramelized onions, and greens -- alas, they have a limited menu for the pandemic, and I cannot get my favorite sandwich. Instead,... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

2

Scavenger hunt fun

I participated in the Mid City Scavenger Hunt and had so much fun riding around, learning/finding new places in the city, & supporting local businesses. I’m glad to be participating in the #IBA... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

2

Super_ratliffs coming in hot!

Loving the #ibactive scavenger hunt!

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

1

Cycling, a wheely great love story!

When people ask me why I love riding so much it’s hard to give a wheely short answer! Perhaps first and foremost it’s a great fitness activity that you can incorporate into and around your daily co... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

2
Image for story Coyote Lane

Coyote Lane

I've been riding this route for years, besides the other routes. Today I almost ran a coyote over, pretty scary. Think I may change this route for sure! They always come to the creek late in the ev... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

Image for story TandeMadness

TandeMadness

All of September I am participating in the Great Cycle Challenge. It's a fund raiser to raise awareness and funds for children's cancer research. It's my 4th time doing it. I love it and I feel GR... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

2
12

LEJOG

I decided it was time to change vague dreaming to reality and set off on a Lands End to John o Groats bike ride.
Fourteen days and 983 miles later I arrived at JoG after a spectacular trip thr... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

2
10
Image for story A time saver, good for the environment and me

A time saver, good for the environment and me

Lexy loves to ride to and from home to work at RPA campus "..it saves me time and I don't have to sit in crowded transport or a car - it works for me. Also great for the environment and I get my h... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

3
Image for story KGV RPA bike parking see other site bike parking

KGV RPA bike parking see other site bike parking

Across SLHD there are bike parking facillities see your site's Transport Access Guides for end of trip facilities:
Balmain
Canterbury
Concord
RPAH
SLHD Community Centres hav... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

2

Last Day of Summer

Wiltshire: Wylye Valley (Nat Cycling Network - NCN 24). Limited-stop training ride: Warminster and Wilton only. Start and finish: Wylye village, off A303.
The Wylye valley in Wiltshire is one ... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

1
Image for story It is What it is

It is What it is

I love to cycle for exercise and overall emotional health. I biked with my kids on a 5-day trip in Colorado, sponsored by the Adventure Cycling Association, in 2013, and we covered over 150 miles. ... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

2
8
Image for story 1 Month, 1 Goal, Fight Cancer!

1 Month, 1 Goal, Fight Cancer!

Every 2 minutes, a child is diagnosed with cancer, the biggest killer of children from disease in Australia. Children deserve to be living life, not fighting for it.

This October, I'm ridi... read more

Topic: Other

1

Imperial Beach Ride the Sunset

Team ricrice are enjoying the IB scavenger Hunt and getting exercise same time. Finding new and great places in a friendly beach community.
#IBactive

Topic: A happy riding memory

3

Learning IB

I haven’t been to IB in years, so this IB Scavenger Hunt 2.0 brought me back to the area. On Saturday 9/12, I met a few friends at Two Wheels and off we went to start our scavenging. The weather wa... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

4

Lake Murray

Like all great adventures, it was a lot more fun planning the route and pedaling there, then actually being there.
Even though circling the lake, on the pedestrian and bike path is pretty darn ... read more

Topic: Other

3

Find out more about your town

#IBActive scavenger hunts has been a really fun way for me to show my family around and explore IB even more. Getting out and being active❤️-AmandaPBToast

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

2

Getting back to health

In January 2015, I weighed almost 300 lbs, was on oxygen, unable to walk more than 10 steps without collapsing and developed a heart murmur. My cardiologist told me I could decide either to live or... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

1
5
Image for story Alternatives to Set Routes (Harbor Drive for one)

Alternatives to Set Routes (Harbor Drive for one)

Today, was another great day to ride. I was tracing a set route today, which put me on Harbor drive part of the time. For those who ride it routinely, in combination with the Silver Strand.
read more

Topic: Other

3
Image for story Bike food drive

Bike food drive

Bought canned goods at Festival Foods by bike, dropped at the Cargo Bike Shop. #PedalForGood #BikeFoodDrive

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

2
6
Image for story Air Quality Finally Improving

Air Quality Finally Improving

After a few weeks off my bike due to the poor air quality, it was great to finally get a ride in. From my home in Cupertino, it's a quick ride down Stelling and then a right onto Prospect Road. S... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

2
5

Fiets je Fris!

Leuk dat we vanuit de organisatie actief het 'Fietsen' gaan oppakken en dat we met ze allen als doel hebben om meer te gaan fietsen. Door te zien dat collega's ook fietsen, foto's met elkaar te del... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

9

IB Scavenger hunt!

Having fun with family and friends riding around town doing the scavenger hunt. We love IB! #IBactive

Topic: Other

2
Image for story beginners only: you can do it!

beginners only: you can do it!

My one and only ride on a Schwinn Sting-Ray ended a promising bicycling career with a dramatic crash. Years later, my Encourager taught me to scoot, balance, and ride a Dahon Mariner folding bicycl... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

1
9

#bikefooddrive on my commute home

Stopped at Black Saddle Bike shop on my ride home from work and dropped off some donations for the #bikefooddrive. Grabbed a new tire while I was there, great shop and people! #pedalforgood

Topic: My commute by bike

1
3

Scavenger Hunt Fun

Second time participating in #ibactive scavenger hunt. Lots of fun for family to get out in the fresh air. Great way to learn history of our city!! gaby1219 family loves this outdoor activity!!

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

1
Image for story Proper equipment keeps you safer

Proper equipment keeps you safer

There is no bad weather just bad clothing choices. When it rains, use fenders and rain gear, when it snows, wear layers. When it is smokey, wear a mask with a good filter. Everyone stay safe out th... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

5

Riding for Fun

I have never ridden a bicycle before, I tired learning in 2016 but I fell off the bicycle and broke my ligament and I had to do an ACL operation. Since then I have not sat on a bicycle again but wh... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

2

Scavenger hunt fun!

This is our second round and we love it!

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

2