Stories from the United Kingdom

Pre-pandemic I HAD a bike but it didn’t get out much and I hadn’t quite plucked up the courage to use it to commute to work, despite wanting to. When public transport became largely discouraged at ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Sarah Wills Incredible story!

Incredible story!

Christian L This is amazing. Thanks so much for sharing.

This is amazing. Thanks so much for sharing.

After losing my husband 2 years ago I took myself off on a Boat Bike Tour to the Netherlands (We had been looking at doing it together) Having not ridden a bike for 19 months I booked an E-bike, I... read more

Well, it finally happened... I went for a random bike run after an errand. No bike repair kit and no pump. Can't be certain what I fully hit but I was in unfamiliar canal territory as my back tyre ... read more

Topic: Other

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My favourite place to ride is Porthmadoc, Gwynedd. We have our holiday caravan sited there so me and my husband and our dog go there frequently.
I love riding over the Cob traffic free area loo... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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The title of this story is in memory of Taylor Hawkins from #FooFighters who died today.
As I read, thinking about that death,
I find too that I think about the life around me.
I am lea... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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So after being hit by a car in January I wasn’t gonna let this deter me from cycling, 2mths later and a new bike later I’m back on my bike and enjoying getting out and cycling again. Lovely weather... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Alan Jackson Sorry to read of your bad experience in January but glad you are making the most of things now and eminently sensible advic... read more

Sorry to read of your bad experience in January but glad you are making the most of things now and eminently sensible advice re bike!

Today I counted thirty reasons why I was right to sell the car and get a bicycle.

Four o’clock. Nearly rush hour, and the roads are starting to get busy. Those who can get away before five... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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It was great to get out and enjoy the wonderful Gloucester Quays not far from the Thinktravel offices. We invited our newest member of the team and all enjoyed a cycle using the pool bikes we have ... read more

My 69 year old mum recently got an E-Bike and with it a new lease if life and adventure. Now a cycle into Glasgow or up the hilly routes to East Kilbride is well within her capabilities and she is ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Angus Rodney Great story James, full credit to your mum for jumping on a bike. Ebikes are a great tool for breaking down barriers.

Great story James, full credit to your mum for jumping on a bike. Ebikes are a great tool for breaking down barriers.

I’ve been organising our bike hubs recently, getting all the bikes sorted out ready for annual service. As I was climbing over bikes, it got me to thinking about hurdles. Hurdles.. in cycling? Say ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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It was a lovely day to be out and about on the bike yesterday. I spent most of the day cycling the network of traffic-free cyclepaths south of Bracknell town centre, putting up vinyl stickers to he... read more

We all like biking, but have you ever tried triking?

I recently bought myself a KMX Kolt Trike. Reason, it’s different and fun!! It certainly works the core muscles and is a different way ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Brian Ronald I've had my eye on an I.C.E. Adventure for a few years now; only the price and a lack of storage at home have put me off.

I've had my eye on an I.C.E. Adventure for a few years now; only the price and a lack of storage at home have put me off.

Yesterday the 10th of March 22 was more or less my first day back commuting albeit one day a fortnight. I would normally drive 60 miles to work but precovid I split the journey up by parking at Bir... read more

I’ve been biking for about 2 years now, but have been off the bike for 7 months following a fall whilst out riding. Back in August last year I was out riding with a colleague, we’d set ourself the ... read more

Topic: Other

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After just literally completing my 4000 mile challenge for the year, just 3 days before Xmas, my elation was quickly turned to dejection as I lost my balance dismounting from my bike (a new one at ... read more

Topic: Other

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In November 2014, while completing my final training ride a week out from an upcoming Methven Womens bike race (which I had out off for many years prior), I was struck by a vehicle from behind whil... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Looking forward to riding my tricycle again when the weather is a bit kinder.

Topic: Other

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I've always been a keen cyclist and like to get out and about, joined a few cycling challenges here and there and all is good. COVID-19 came around and locked down any group rides in the beginning ... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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I'm Aidan, and i'm one of the folks at the Council who deals with what we call sustainable modes, or in the case of walking and cycling, 'Active Modes'.

I'm a keen cyclist myself, and get ... read more

riding along the pathways listening to birds and insects. taking you away for the noise and traffic of the city lost out in a world that you would not know was there unless we jumped on a bike. we ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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I didn’t ride regularly in winter until I was introduced to this man!
He goes out at 6.45am everyday and does 10 miles on his electric bike 👏
He does a longer ride on a Sunday when two of u... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Last year when I received my hand-cycle via Cycling Projects, I got to experience life again. Cycling without pain and cycling without pedalling. I loved road cycling before but now I love it even ... read more

I have always enjoyed cycling. Took myself off on adventures never far from rail stations just in case of puncture or other mechanical problems! Then a very lovely neighbour introduced me to a loca... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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I ruptured my Achilles Tendon in September last year. It has been a long recovery but I was back on my bike yesterday for the 4 mile commute to work. I was a little concerned about how my tendon wo... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Well, I went out today and what a difference.
Because of the new road user rules and that they hit the prime time slots on the Television, it was such a pleasure to cycle today.

The C... read more

Topic: Other

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Clive Sheldon Glad you had a good experience. It's hardly made a difference where I ride and I witnessed another cyclist close passed in ... read more

Glad you had a good experience. It's hardly made a difference where I ride and I witnessed another cyclist close passed in a pinch point.

Debra Willison Thank you, and sorry to hear it’s not made a difference where you ride Clive.

Thank you, and sorry to hear it’s not made a difference where you ride Clive.

Christopher Clay I had a similar experience on my commute yesterday. Lots of patience and space when passing. Hopefully it will continue aft... read more

I had a similar experience on my commute yesterday. Lots of patience and space when passing. Hopefully it will continue after the novelty wears off.

Clive Sheldon Handsworth, Winson Green and such areas will probably always be bad Debra.

Handsworth, Winson Green and such areas will probably always be bad Debra.

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The best bit about living on the South Coast is that I can escape to peace in just a few miles,

I work in London most days, in noisy plantrooms...

But come a weekend and a dawn ... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Ladies & Gentlemen, Guys and Girls.
After this horrific war is over and Ukraine starts to rebuild with help from all over the world, we to need to find a way to help.
So I’m thinking of... read more

Topic: Other

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After winter ect, gave bike a bit of a service. Need a new chainset this will be the 3rd one on the bike, so will also change chain and freewheel as well as they are not too bad but, wear and tear ... read more

Topic: Other

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Encouraging others to ride is my passion. I became Breeze Champion in 2011 and have since led over 500 group rides and encouraged thousands of women to ride!

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Bill Morris YOU ARE AWESOME! Keep up the great work! It's great to have women in the mix, water down the "over the top" testosterone, e... read more

YOU ARE AWESOME! Keep up the great work! It's great to have women in the mix, water down the "over the top" testosterone, ego driven males! I try not to be one... sometimes I fall short.

My son Dom is 10 and absolutely loves cycling. He attends East Kilbride Road Club and this summer is undertaking an absolutely massive challenge.
He will cycle from John O Groats to Portpatrick... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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My commute to work isn't far, just 3.5 miles. Why would I ever use the car when its only that far, come to think of it, why would I ever use my car at all? - especially when I have all of this on m... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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We had gone to centre of the Uxbridge in London for shopping by our bikes. We locked our bikes to a bike park where in front of a Bank. We was entering some shops. And We had gone to mosque for pra... read more

Topic: Other

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Have a great week All during this challenge, especially with this decent spell of early Spring Weather.
This was us in the Weegie Wheelers yesterday, on the Sunday Social during the Strathblan... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Hip Hip Hooray! We’ve hit another milestone, as Claydon Cycling Club was ‘born’ just over 2 years ago. We celebrated with our recent birthday ride to Stratton Audley Barn.

During our time ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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I moved to Glasgow some 6 years ago and looked at options for cycling clubs and blown away at the choice. Me and a friend decided that there was no mid level choice, and we set up our own called We... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Anne Glass Love it :)

Love it :)

Alex Hamilton wooohoo

wooohoo

Hello everyone :)

I’m doing a huge challenge of cycling the RideLondon to raise money for Children with Cancer! Would love the support!

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Topic: Other

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IVE BEEN ROUND HAIGHTON AND SAW THE SUNSET
THE ROADS ARE GOOD BUT QUITE SCARY GOOD TERRAINE BICYCLING
TO COW HILL I SAW SOME GOOD PEOPLE IN CARS
WHO DRIVE OCCASIONALLY
BUT A MEM... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Hello Everyone,

My name is Seb, originally from Goa-India, now based in Leicester.

I started cycling some years back but they were just short spins. Last year I did longer rides a... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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3 days of riding while being paid! Brushing up on old skills and learning some new!

It was a bit damp at times!

Topic: Other

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Cyclists have taken UC to victory again. Aotearoa Bike Challenge – 1st education sector! 237 staff cycled 46,315 kms! It’s not about winning though 😊, the UC team saved 5292kg of co2, reduced road ... read more

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Hi my name’s Phil, right up front I’ll admit I work at Bracknell Forest Council and my remit is encouraging more sustainable journeys around our borough.

I want to highlight some of the w... read more

Last month I was cycling and slipped on a slippery wooden bridge on an icy day and busted some ribs, hurt my leg but otherwise my bike broke my fall and itself.
So I've been bicycle shopping ag... read more

Topic: Other

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Not to bad a ride in today and not to much debris, still cleared away the cobwebs. Might be a different story going home, looking at the weather one soggy cyclist.

Topic: My commute by bike

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Alan Jackson Decided not to risk an altercation with 'Eunice' so all credit to you!

Decided not to risk an altercation with 'Eunice' so all credit to you!

Tony Drake Alan thanks snow, rain. wind or shine I will always get to work.

Alan thanks snow, rain. wind or shine I will always get to work.

Made a happy discovery today, I can cycle almost entirely from my house to university by canal! Can't wait until the canals become a focal point in my city so paths can be improved for all users.

Topic: My commute by bike

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Last Monday lunch (31 01 2022) my MTB Corratec was stolen from the school Bike shed.
Green and Black
The 2015 Corratec Opiate 650b FZ is a full-suspension all Mountain/Enduro MTB
If a... read more

Kanika Safiya Will keep a look out, how awful!

Will keep a look out, how awful!

Andrew Holt Thank you.

Thank you.

Hi, everyone.
Its been 4 months without cycling, today felt great going for a short ride and trying to get to the normal routine.
For some reason it's not very cold as I would have expecte... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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After todays ride. I can see there is a danger, I would prefer not be given way too and have the car behind me. Cars stopping for me to cross a road no no, again I prefer the road to be clear of ... read more

Topic: Other

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After all this time, I am still working from home. Usually I go out on my bike or for a walk every day around lunch time to make sure I see some daylight and to get my exercise. To mix it up a bit,... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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About about a year ago go I bought an electric bike that was quite expensive but it was easier ear to save money and get around and get to work on it changed my life that you made me give up smokin... read more

Topic: Other

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Ha good luck with this one, dont trust car drivers to know these changes, stay safe and expect they wont stop ect

Topic: Other

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Brian Ronald The changes were to the Highway Code, not the law. In law, users joining or leaving at a side road have always been meant t... read more

The changes were to the Highway Code, not the law. In law, users joining or leaving at a side road have always been meant to give way to users continuing along a through road. It's just that the Highway Code previously seemed to forget that the footway is part of the highway.