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Do it, do it

I’m so excited that I decided to participate in the iBactive Scavenger Unit. It’s so fun to ride around and learn a new area of town. You gotta do it. TrayCray #iBactive

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Scavenger hunt

I'm having alot of fun participating in these bicycle scavenger hunts. IBactive is my 2nd one as Mid City was my first. The 1st time was such a great fun experience I couldn't wait to do it again. ... read more

Topic: Other

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Image for story Kids ride carriej

Kids ride carriej

Riding with the kids
Carriej
#Ibactive

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story Kids ride

Kids ride

Kids took a solo ride
#ibactive

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Bike like you are nine again

One of my favorite rides right now is to pedal about a mile uphill to a local school. Then I do donuts and fast loops in the parking lots until I notice the neighbors staring at me. Last—I coast do... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story IB Scavenger Hunt 2.0

IB Scavenger Hunt 2.0

Team (of one) rwhipple - I'd better get some momentum this weekend; slipped a few spots on the leader board. 🤔 Looking forward to making up some ground this weekend! Thanks again for putting this... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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The Switchup

I started riding to take a break from running and found that I love riding more than running (go figure!). Thanks to #IBACTIVE for providing some fun destinations to keep me moving. @djesh

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story Simple errands

Simple errands

Instead of driving to the pet store I biked it 3mi each way. Not bad at all and got to see some things I normally wouldn't see driving. And Petco gave me their K9 promotion treats for the Padres K'... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

Much needed outdoor/exercise time

Since we've been largely trapped at home since March, biking has been a great way for my family to enjoy outdoor time while getting exercise. We've all spruced up our bikes (and gotten two new one... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story Cycling with Masks

Cycling with Masks

It isn’t easy but it feels good to be responsible, and the views on the Redmond Connector Trail are great! #TourDeRedmond

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story Do the Bike Rain Dance... Bike to Wherever :-)

Do the Bike Rain Dance... Bike to Wherever :-)

When I joined SVBC a year ago, it rained in September! Sure would be nice to get a good rain right now to cool things down and put out fires. If you would like to reduce future fires, get out and B... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Riding while pregnant

I'm getting to the point where I'm too pregnant to ride. But whether it's riding or watching loved ones ride, there's no better way to enjoy my beautiful city. #IBActive

Topic: Other

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Riding Brings Me Peace

I finally got my sister to go out on a ride with me. Her response as we rode down the path- “riding brings me peace!” I couldn’t agree more. Becoming one with my bike, the wind, and the path, is my... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Biking

I recently started doing a mini preschool. I would drive to the play we had school every day and then one day I realized I have the opportunity to ride my bike get fresh air and not feel like a rob... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story The importance of setting goals and working to attain...

The importance of setting goals and working to attain...

I set two bicycling goals on January 1, 2020. The first was to ride 2,020 miles in 2020; the second being to commute to work at least 100 days during 2020.

This morning (9.8.2020) was com... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story New nearby rides

New nearby rides

When I started working from home during COVID, my weekday commute cycling went completely to zero. After getting a bit stir-crazy, I started looking for good, ~ 1-1.5 hour rides I could take from ... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Leeds Liverpool Canal

Lockdown inspired us to source 2 mountain bikes and commit to cycling the 127miles along the canal from Liverpool to Leeds. Just completed leg 1, 6miles to catch Ormskirk train to Liverpool and the... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

Image for story Leeds Liverpool Canal

Leeds Liverpool Canal

Being cooped up over Lockdown inspired us to source 2 mountain bikes and commit to cycling the 127miles along the canal from Liverpool to Leeds. Just completed leg 1, 6miles to catch Ormskirk train... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

Image for story Leeds Liverpool Canal

Leeds Liverpool Canal

Being cooped up over Lockdown inspired us to source 2 mountain bikes and commit to cycling the 127miles along the canal from Liverpool to Leeds. Just completed leg 1, 6miles to catch Ormskirk train... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

Image for story Leeds Liverpool Canal

Leeds Liverpool Canal

Being cooped up over Lockdown inspired us to source 2 mountain bikes and commit to cycling the 127miles along the canal from Liverpool to Leeds. Just completed leg 1, 6miles to catch Ormskirk train... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

Image for story #BikeBenefitsBlitz

#BikeBenefitsBlitz

Neuhauser Pharmacy does not have (a) a Bicycle Benefits sticker in the window, or (b) bike parking.

But it /does/ have (c) friendly neighborhood pharmacists, (d) a post office inside that ... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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get out there and see whats around you

i travel from bathgate to craigshill everyday and find the roads in a poor
state full of dangerous pot holes they get full up when it rains and damages your bike the cycle path along starlaw r... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story SLHD has been winning cycling challenges for years

SLHD has been winning cycling challenges for years

Back in 2015 The Public Health Unit won a cycling challenge that City of Sydney hosted and the SLHD Health Promotion Unit coordinated. The team enjoyed their winning prize of a day at the Hunter V... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story #BikeBenefitsBlitz

#BikeBenefitsBlitz

I don't do social media so I don't quite know how to do these #Curmudgeon #WhatIsThisHashtagBusiness, but I see that we're being invited to enter a drawing by sharing our love of Bike Bennies, and ... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Can I vent a little?

Anytime you go out to ride, you take a risk that
*1 you'll have an accident
*2 you'll be left or right hooked
*3 you'll nearly get hit, or run over, by someone running a stop sign, e... read more

Topic: Other

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Image for story A challenge with a catch!

A challenge with a catch!

On Cycling UK's 'World's Biggest Bike Ride' day 2020 I set out to meet a longish-standing personal challenge.

A few years ago when approaching retirement, I determined to use my bike more ... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story One handed September

One handed September

Recovering from a hand injury after falling in a half-marathon. I have been delayed riding but got some miles in today. Mostly one handed but riding!

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story #BikeBenefitsBlitz

#BikeBenefitsBlitz

It turned out I needed a smarter phone to order curbside -- but Colectivo is offering curbside pickup via a smartphone app, and they also have Bike Bennies in non-pandemic times, and special treats... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Family time on wheels!

Our family time can often be found on 6 wheels! Whether it is riding around the block during “recess”, to the beach for a quick dip, or uptown for happy hour at CBC or Hess!!! I will cherish our fa... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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A New Route in West Devon for a Training Ride

For some time I had wanted to ride the 'old' A30 between Whiddon Down and Okehampton, via the village of Sticklepath, a distance of 14.2 miles return. Over the summer I had been visiting the are... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story #BikeBenefitsBlitz

#BikeBenefitsBlitz

Another place I have never used my Bike Bennies -- and another one that involves ice cream. I've been missing out! Not free this time, but a nice discount on the concessions at the zoo.

Un... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Image for story Simple errands

Simple errands

Instead of driving to the pet store (Padres K'd 9 so Petco gives out treats) I biked it 3mi each way. It was nice. By beaglebike #IBactive

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story #BikeBenefitsBlitz

#BikeBenefitsBlitz

I have never taken advantage of my Bicycle Benefits at Wingra Boats, and it's not available right now because it's free ice cream (yes, free ice cream!) and they don't have their concessions stand ... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Image for story Short but Fun Ride

Short but Fun Ride

Rode on the Redmond Connector Trail for the first time and it was a great ride on a day with beautiful weather (shortly before the smoke came!)
#TourDeRedmond

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story A Transformed Life - Transforming Lives of Others

A Transformed Life - Transforming Lives of Others

I've been on a crazy journey of weight loss and fitness since June 2019 where I was weighing in at 23s 10lb (150.6kg) to now 14s 6lb (91.6kg) so dropped 9s 4lb (59kg). Before I started I was barely... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Cruising Seacoast Covid-style

Early on during the pandemic, biking to the end of Seacoast Drive was my little slice of heaven. Although I was masked up, the freedom of leaving the house and feeling the wind on my face was amazi... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Riding Brings Me Peace

I finally got my sister to go out on a ride with me. Her response as we rode down the path- “riding brings me peace!” I couldn’t agree more. Becoming one with my bike, the wind, and the path, is my... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Jeanandkaleb

I love the #IBactive Scavenger hunt. I gives me a reason to get out there and ride. With all the uncertainty of corona, wild fires, and the daily challenges of living, it’s nice to remember to slow... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Biking

I recently started doing a mini preschool. I would drive to the play we had school every day and then one day I realized I have the opportunity to ride my bike get fresh air and not feel like a rob... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story #BikeBenefitsBlitz

#BikeBenefitsBlitz

Orange Tree Imports is where I first learned about Bike Benefits and bought my first sticker.

Lots of the Monroe St shops have Bike Bennies – it's a great neighborhood for shopping on a bi... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Leeds Liverpool Canal

Lockdown inspired us to source 2 mountain bikes and commit to cycling the 127miles along the canal from Liverpool to Leeds. Just completed leg 1, 6miles to catch Ormskirk train to Liverpool and the... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

Image for story Leeds Liverpool Canal

Leeds Liverpool Canal

Lockdown inspired us to source 2 mountain bikes and commit to cycling the 127miles along the canal from Liverpool to Leeds. Just completed leg 1, 6miles to catch Ormskirk train to Liverpool and the... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

Leeds Liverpool Canal

Being cooped up over Lockdown inspired us to source 2 mountain bikes and commit to cycling the 127miles along the canal from Liverpool to Leeds. Just completed leg 1, 6miles to catch Ormskirk train... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

Image for story Leeds Liverpool Canal

Leeds Liverpool Canal

Being cooped up over Lockdown inspired us to source 2 mountain bikes and commit to cycling the 127miles along the canal from Liverpool to Leeds. Just completed leg 1, 6miles to catch Ormskirk train... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

Image for story Leeds Liverpool Canal

Leeds Liverpool Canal

Being cooped up over Lockdown inspired us to source 2 mountain bikes and commit to cycling the 127miles along the canal from Liverpool to Leeds. Just completed leg 1, 6miles to catch Ormskirk train... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

Bullies

Watch out for bullies on the rode! We were harassed by a driver with license plate BAI689, in God we trust... He passed us as we were riding on a country road, 2 by 2 (there were 4 of us riding). H... read more

Topic: Other

Image for story Cycling mums

Cycling mums

Nadia and Ana from the Health Promotion Unit SLHD enjoy their commute to work by bike. They cycle together to and from Coogee and work at RPA campus. They make the time by organising their busy y... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story New Bicycle Day

New Bicycle Day

I had the shortest of rides for the second day of the bike challenge. I can look out of the window of my new work-from-home space and right into the garage of my neighbor and great friend. I looked... read more

Topic: Other

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Image for story Na het fietsen een biertje!

Na het fietsen een biertje!

Wat een leuke manier van het fietsen meer onder de aandacht brengen. Vandaag na het fietsen een biertje gedronken! Ondanks corona toch mijn kilometers gemaakt..!

Topic: A happy riding memory

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As long as it's to a donut shop..... I'm all wheels

I actually have two. One is to a place, about 20+ miles (one way) from my home near SDSU, up to Carmel Mountain, a place called Sesame. 20 miles is a straight shot, but I never do those. I d... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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