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Health issues got me serious about bike riding

I have been riding a bicycle off and on for over 60 years. I didn't really get serious about it until I had several heart attacks and heart surgery. I realized then I had to make some changes. W... read more

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Not really a story

I have a friend with a bike retrofitted for someone with their left arm only, he’s getting a new bike and wants to donate this one to someone who can use it.
Sorry, I don't have a picture.read more

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Gewoon omdat het kan ....

1e x op Texel .....
Mooi eiland, hond is meer dan welkom. Waterbak voor de hond werd gebracht op diverse locaties, fijn gevoel.
Ook zeker een fiets eiland, veel toeristen, wind ploegers, z... read more

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Newman Farmers Market

Thank you to Ally and the Newman Recreational Department for donating a bike to be raffled off at the farmers market Friday May 5. Congratulations to the WINNER! Thanks to all that stopped by the S... read more

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Image for story Drove 600+ miles to ride with TweedPDX

Drove 600+ miles to ride with TweedPDX

We loaded our vintage bicycles on the back of my little Impreza and headed north. The poor steel steeds were getting plummeted by the rain for most of those miles, and on the way home as well. The ... read more

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Instructeur Cycliste averti

Ce printemps j’agirai Ă  titre d’instructeur « Cycliste averti », un programme de VĂ©lo QuĂ©bec et de ses mandataires qui existe depuis 2015. Il a permis d’initier Ă  ce jour des milliers d’élĂšves de 5... read more

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Cyclone destruction

I was loving being part of " Love to ride" but Cyclone Gabrielle has put a temporary stop to riding. The utter destruction and loss of power has been challenging and we are the lucky ones. Kia kaha

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Image for story My E-Bike Experience

My E-Bike Experience

When I turned 80 I found riding with my younger mates it was becoming more difficult to keep up particularly on hilly rides.
After considerably research I decided to add an e-bike (Orbea Gain M... read more

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What's up with traffic lights not sensing my bike haiku

Stopped on the daimonds
I patiently wait my turn
The bike light stays red

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Getting back

Steady ride after my Heart Attack + Inguinal hernia repair operation last year (2022). Could have gone a bit further but following the wife's instructions to take it steady. Cold wind into my face ... read more

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Image for story Hayman park upgrades in motion

Hayman park upgrades in motion

Pump track in manukau in progress south side repsent

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bike gone

the bike in my profile pick, was stolen last year trek series 5 Voltron green from manukau mall, last year?I was bummed cussing but in the end gotta keep wheels spin and love life ..so put bought ... read more

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bike romance,

havent ,done much kms , looking for a good , thang not about the prize ,just having fun? cos' every bike run is a holiday on the hunt to find a friend ,and good company

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Phone Saved from Life in the Bush

I was visiting Sticky Forest MTB park for the first time, and after putting in a good 18km of trails I’m stuffed but contented to be back in camp only to find my iPhone missing!!!!

So I ... read more

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Image for story Riding and photography

Riding and photography


Having an iPhone with a good camera allows me to capture events on rides, as my Nikon is a bit bulky. Early morning rides to catch the dawn, or catch the fog, or whatever catches my eye. Cruis... read more

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L'arrivée de la neige...

J'y ai pensĂ© plusieurs fois et je conclus toujours de la mĂȘme façon: je ne m'Ă©quiperai pas pour le vĂ©lo d'hiver. Mais quand la premiĂšre neige arrive et que la mĂ©tĂ©o nous promet en plus des nuages ... read more

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Bike tour in Reynoldstown

Hi everyone I am new to biking in metro Atlanta and have not ventured out much my beyond my neighborhood, the Westside Beltline & Michelle Obama Trail (South River Trail); The way folks drive h... read more

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Lighten up

A journey, in black and white.
It starts with an alarm, I snooze – I loose. Ten minutes gone before my feet
touch the bedroom floor. Then rush, I’m usually up before the alarm, not today.read more

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Car free day

Every day.
What's the big deal.

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$4000 bike for $500

it's 20 years old.

Klein Race Pro.
2001.
All Dura Ace.

no one wants old, expensive bikes.

shop lucky!

Also have a Quantum Race, from 2001.

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Image for story RAGBRAI 2022

RAGBRAI 2022

So this is not an Illinois story per se, but I am from IL and just completed RAGBRAI at the end of July. I had tried RAGBRAI once before in 2018, but my appendix got mad and wanted out on the seco... read more

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Weight loss journey

I’ve been commuting to work on a bicycle for 3.5 years now. When I started it was due to financial reasons. I needed to save as much money as possible and I’m still doing it today. But during this ... read more

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EV + bike

Pairing a bicycle with an EV is great in so many ways. The charger may be too far from your destination to walk so the bike handles the last leg. You can let the car charge for hours while you hand... read more

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Unattainable Badges

The one "weather" course that would apply to me right now -- riding in the heat -- doesn't exist so no, I can't do it and of course I can't get the weather badge.
Technology's great wh... read more

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Very very very long bike ride

Prior to moving to NWA I lived in Boulder/Longmont CO where hiking running and biking is almost a lifestyle DNA. So, naturarlly, I biked and run a lot, biking=250 miles/week, running= 25 miles/week... read more

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Rouvy World Tour

[address removed]

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Sunday ride

Thought we'd give our bikes a ride out into the countryside but needed a destination - we decided upon the Hot Numbers Roastery near Shepreth. The ride was lovely with respectful car drivers and fr... read more

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Revenir sur la voie de la santé

Je me suis fais opĂ©rer pour un genou en Janvier. J’avais juste hĂąte de monter sur mon vĂ©lo. Il a fallu attendre qu’on mon genou pli Ă  80 degrĂ©s. Le 2 avril je dĂ©butait le vĂ©lo tranquillement. C’est... read more

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Image for story Strava Art!

Strava Art!

Seeing Earley Panda's picture below, here is some Strava Art we did a while ago between Wokingham/Bracknell

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Image for story Bike Tuneup Event at EDD Sacramento

Bike Tuneup Event at EDD Sacramento

Awesome time today at our kickoff tune-up event at EDD in downtown Sacramento!

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Man cave

Hang my Kona inside with lightđŸ”„đŸšŽâ€â™€ïžđŸ˜Ž

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CCC bike path ride

This morning I went on a CCC organised bike ride along bike paths in Christchurch, with my son joining in riding his electric unicycle. A range of ages riding a diverse range of bikes. Great day fo... read more

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A bike to school with my little Brother

I decided that I should take my brother to school on our bikes, it was amusing and enjoyable

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Rainy in summer

We had to bike in the rain because it's not sunny at all, even though it is supposed to be summer. So sad.

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Image for story Lighting hacks

Lighting hacks

Seen this on Pinterest gotta haVe itđŸ”„đŸ‘ŠđŸ˜Ž

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Image for story Pump track in manukau

Pump track in manukau

Was testing the pump track in progress

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Night moves

Me coming in from the dark, south side represent

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Retired!

As of yesterday, I am retired!

[address removed]

Thus I can't contribute my miles to my former team; but I intend to keep riding. First, though, I have hand surgery (CMC arthropla... read more

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Image for story Ouch! That hurt!

Ouch! That hurt!

I was happily riding down the shared path from NW cycleway to Henderson, and was getting reasonably near to the old motorpark... and thats when, after 50km, I let my mind drift. Unfortunately, I al... read more

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Image for story Thanksgiving Ride with Brother and Son

Thanksgiving Ride with Brother and Son

I am grateful that my family is close and close by. Thanksgiving always includes a long morning road ride. Yesterday it was 32 miles of North Florida hills with my son and brother. My brother, wh... read more

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Image for story Does bike polo count for the L2R challenge?

Does bike polo count for the L2R challenge?

Played bike polo in the equestrian capital of the world, Wellington, Florida! Had a blast and look forward to the next chukka!

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The Start of Biketober!

Hi Everyone!
This is the start of Biketober and I have logged my very first ride. I rode around Newington Armoury, Sydney Olympic Park and Sydney Olympic Park Wharf. It... read more

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World car free day

I started biking to and from work about 3 months ago, yes in the middle of winter, after finally deciding I should buy an electric bike to flatten out those hills on my way home after a long day a... read more

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World Car Free Day

I decided to walk to work in the morning.
5km walk and it took my about an hour (short legs).

I ended up taking the bus home.

Overall, I did 15K steps that day!

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Kilometers voor Kansen

In juni 2022 heb ik meegedaan voor een actie van het Rode Kruis. Nu hadden mijn km's op de weg een andere betekenis. Voor de verandering was dat goed voor mij. Het relativeert en zet je aan tot and... read more

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From Broken back to pain free cycling

Hey all đŸ™‹â€â™€ïž
As the title says 5 years ago I broke my back, through wear and tear over the years. I couldn't walk without pain and worse I couldn't cycle. I thought I'd never ride again 😔
S... read more

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Can Anyone Recommend a Bike Fit Expert?

Somewhere in southeast Michigan, in or near Detroit if possible. Thanks in advance for your recommendations,

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Boulot velo dodo 


Le printemps passĂ©, j’ai dĂ©butĂ© le vĂ©lo pour aller travailler. Ce printemps Ă©galement j’ai repris cette activitĂ©. Franchement, c’est trop gĂ©nial đŸ€©; forme amĂ©liorĂ©e, pas prise dans le fameux trafic,... read more

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Image for story Coffe and Cake Detour

Coffe and Cake Detour

On a beautiful sunny June morning I set off to meander through Calverton, Epperstone, Fiskerton and over the Trent at Newark. On the way home I took a quiet country road to find Cafe Velo Verde in ... read more

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Image for story Happily ever After

Happily ever After

Once upon a time a middle aged woman was riding her bike with her young peppy daughter in law. Out of nowhere a low branch appears. Daughter in law ducks and is in the clear! “Oh I can do that... read more

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