I grew up in Germany, where turtles are either pets or live in a zoo. So I greatly enjoy the opportunity to see turtles in the wild. One good spot that's not too far from Madison and in a very bike... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
Summer isnt even here and its 95 in Deep South Texas. Raspa stop half way point.
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Quarantine life has diminished the level of activity I am accustomed to as an art teacher. I was on my feet most of the day. The transition to being home all day had my body and spirit feeling out ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
My solo "Salute To Gordy Ride" from today. #GORDYSHIELDS2020
I didn't always wear the mask on my KVR/Pomerado ride, but when I did I felt like I was at Mt. Whitney.
Topic: Other
I just did a nice ride in Encinitas. #GORDYSHIELDS2020
Here's a pic of me and Gordy from several years ago.
Topic: Other
There are so many reasons and ways to ride ;) Our local brewery has an "order online, pick it up outside" option, with a free roll of toilet paper with your order.
Then there's the gr... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
The Capitol City Trail (CCT) is an enjoyable result of conservation and recreation foresight, featuring a tour of the Nine Springs E-Way. This trail connects with the Southwest Path and other Madis... read more
āDinnerās ready!ā āOK ma Iāll be right there - just finishing up real quick!ā I have been using this tactic all my life. You know what? Never worked š - not once. āOne more game, itāll be quickā..... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
I see you.
Out there uncomfortably wobbling along on a bike thatās been tucked away in the place where good intentions get stored for āwhen we get a chanceā.
I see you.
Out the... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Anyone that knows me, knows I don't drive.
I fully rely on my bike to do everything and to go everywhere. I buy groceries, take the pets to the Vet, meet friends, social ride, go to work, go... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
I've worked with Bike Easy to help plan the monthly challenge since we first started implementing the Love to Ride platform 4 years ago. First as a volunteer, my role at Bike Easy eventually expand... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Well -my motivation has been a bit rocky in the last few weeks... the same as lots of peeps I expect! But Iāve clocked a few rides lately.
Struggling to know whether to wear shorts or my ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
I'm trying to avoid shopping unnecessarily, so hadn't been to the supermarket in almost 2 weeks. Our fridge was empty, and the rest of our food supplies were running low. We've been getting fruit a... read more
Decided to get out and about, & made sure I kept to the 2m rule, not for social distancing reasons, but because I am so slow!
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Every evening this week has been absolute bliss. Timing has fallen so when I clock of work and then hop on my bike it is the perfect time to chase the sunset down by the Exe Estuary. The amazing co... read more
Hello ... Guys , I am Gopal Chowdary from Hyderabad . I will share a short memory of my ride . That day was March 1st and I used to ride with Happy Hyderabad Team organized by Dinesh Sale and San... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
Well here I go again, though I've told My better half this will be the last one!
My 50th this March, I'd thought for some years about doing the Lakesman this particular year. An Iron Man distan... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
The thing is, I live and work in a small town,so I don't really need a car. The main reason I have one is to get my cat to the vet. What to do? Find a bike-compatible, cat-friendly pet carrier of c... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
For the second year, GHD Christchurch arranged a lunchtime picnic ride to encourage staff to ride a bike. Today we had a beautiful day warm day to go for the relaxed 3.5km ride off road. We had ano... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
My mum mostly grew up in Christchurch and biked as a kid, but hasn't since she was in her twenties for a few different reasons. She saw how awesome I found riding around once I got my e-bike, and g... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Leading the pack at Waiheke (photo)
A group of us went to Waiheke, hired ebikes and had the time of our lives. It was an awesome way to get around and we clocked around 30km. We stopped w... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I saw a Little Blue Penguin on my cycle to work this morning along the West Harbour Cycleway SH88 shared path. It made my day :) [address removed]
Topic: My commute by bike
When we started working from home, I didn't want to stop commuting... so I would get up and ride a few miles before starting work... and then at the end of the day.
Well, somehow jogging... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
I've hit my smart trainer the last 4 days.
I did some routes that I had previously done in Hawaii. I find, IRL (In Real Life), the rides seem to be easier, and more balanced. Easier, as i... read more
Topic: Other
An accomplished racer, and national champion, Gordy Shields died at age 95 after having started riding at age 50. At the time, I just started riding (age 47) and at his memorial his daugher reveale... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Havenāt ridden in years and never on a new bike! Only rode as a teen around the neighborhood, now 10+ years later my husband gifted me a Trek DS2 and I canāt wait to increase my mileage
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
I didn't know about the ride, and had already done a couple of hard rides over my weekend, including mountain biking yesterday which got me pretty sore, so I was planning on just doing yoga today a... read more
Pedaled from my home to Gordy's former home of many decades
Pedaling from Fletcher Parkway towards Gordy's street, I wondered how many hundreds of times he pedaled that obvious route to his hou... read more
Topic: Other
In January, I replaced my left knee with one made of titanium, plastic, and glue. The very last thing I did before I left for the hospital was ride the stationary bike for 30 minutes.
Post... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
There is nothing like riding in the high desert in Nevada. There is untold beauty in the desert if one just looks. Sunrises and sunsets are unmatched.
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
The most beautiful bike and pedestrian bridge in Silicon Valley spans the Junipero Serra Fwy (Interstate 280) between Sunnyvale and Cupertino. I crossed it today on my way to get to a socially dist... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
I feel so lucky that my bike commute to my pottery studio is on beautiful many San Diego paths including the Spanish Trail and along Liberty Station.
Topic: My commute by bike
Those who know me will tell you that I am seldom at a loss for words. But this week...these weeks, I've struggled for inspiration, and encouragement.
But today I watched my car free stree... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
A friend thought her bike was a lost cause and was asking around for bike shops and used bikes. I told her I'd take a look: her bike was nearly new and in fantastic shape! All it needed was a fro... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Iām combining my daily exercise with runs to the chemist for prescriptions for those who canāt get out- seems like a perfect combo?!
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
My ride to our village shop, supporting local businesses, comes with 2 rewards, a lovely downhill freewheel there and knowing I am not using the car #NoCarbon
But then the steep Devon hills, ... read more
Today was a great day for a ride around the terrace where I live. I got air in my tires to make sure they were pumped for this ride. Got my safety vest and I was off. Originally I was just going to... read more
This Monday marked my 7th day of iso and time to bring out the ebike! I set off from Sharrow in spring sunshine heading up towards Hathersage passing nine fit looking but grumpy cyclists on skinny ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
I regularly commute to work, combining fitness in to my daily routine, getting to work the quickest way possible and enjoying the fresh air is a win, win, win for me. I recently returned to work fr... read more
My 3 year old had so much fun riding on my bike during the ABC this year, for her 4th birthday last week she got her first pedal bike (thanks for the discount Torpedo7!). I've never seen her so exc... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
If I had been born on my due date, today would have been my 12th birthday (Feb 29 - a while back). Because I was one of the 50% of all babies that arrive late, I'm almost up to my 48th birthday. To... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
We had a lovely day out on Sunday with workmates and friends and even dragged my partner's son Matthew along, who at 21 years old had never rode a mountain bike, he loved it! We had a delicious lu... read more
Really enjoyed my first ride out on a bike for a really long time!
Borrowed a bike from the local business and Wow! they sure make some amazing bikes to ride these days don't they!
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Topic: My first time on a bike in years
my poor little heart was recently smashed to bits!
how to go on?
one second, one minute, one hour, one day at a time. One foot in front of the other, somehow...
I don't know how i woul... read more
Topic: Other
A nice early morning jaunt wiht my colleagues to the Williams Cafe in the Wynyard Quarter before work.
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I went for a bike ride around the area I live in - a short evening ride - it turned out to be a 45 min ride along some parks and places I would have not noticed otherwise. When you are on your cycl... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
