Stories from the United Kingdom

I’ve been riding for many years, and it’s an integral part of me. I love exploring new places and meeting new people while riding. I run a small YouTube channel that documents some of my rides, and... read more

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I started commuting by bike at uni because the buses were expensive and unreliable. 15 years later and I still commute to work by bike every day. I encouraged my housemate to start cycling. He's ve... read more

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I’m Niall, originally from Ireland, but I’ve been living in East Renfrewshire for the past 14 years. I’ve always enjoyed being active, and cycling has become a big part of my routine—whether it's f... read more

I live in Galston, a town in East Ayrshire, Scotland. I first learned to ride a bike, at aged 4.
Gaining independence throughout the years then beginning riding to school, cycling to friends' h... read more

Bernard Fosnaugh Sounds like you have a wonderful life of riding ahead of you. Sending cheers from California.

Sounds like you have a wonderful life of riding ahead of you. Sending cheers from California.

On Friday, October 11th, we embarked on a 92-mile cycling adventure from Barry Island Station to Sharpness, united by a common cause – to support the Save Tall Ship Tenacious campaign and inspire i... read more

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I wanted to encourage more members of my team to ride for Cycle September as well as build up my own miles. I cycle small distances for transport but haven't been out on a longer ride for ages. We... read more

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My journey has been a difficult one, and one in which I have learnt a lot about myself both mentally and physically.

My boundless amounts of positivity have always turned the frequent dow... read more

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Dinesh Gupta I salute your tenacity and positive mindset sir, it's an example and an inspiration to us all how you have constantly found... read more

I salute your tenacity and positive mindset sir, it's an example and an inspiration to us all how you have constantly found new ways and means. I can see how important cycling is to you and long may you continue!!

Ride a bike rain or shine..hehehe

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My name is Tony, I’m from Salford and moved to Blackpool a few years ago to be near
family. I’ve been a cyclist for years and love to cycle whenever I get the chance! I
regularly take my li... read more

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Pedal the way up

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A bit of a shameless work plug but a great initiative!

Lang Toun Cycles, based in Kirkcaldy, Fife, has launched a new e-bike subscription service to make it easier for people in Fife to ge... read more

Peter Wooding Great news and fantastic support to help get more people out riding!

Great news and fantastic support to help get more people out riding!

Got my buddy out on his new to him used bike! Hope to have him in as the 2nd member of the Hoboken Cycling Club soon! Join to watch our progress!

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Mainly I commute to work daily. I have been known to cycle a few miles to go for a swim and back again. Or to visit family up in the forest. So I would say I’m an experienced rider, but every ride ... read more

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I have cycled for years but only bikepacked serious the last three years. The routes l do are all in the UK and are usually around 200-400 miles long. Its something I love to do and wanted to take ... read more

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Adrian Lewis Good luck - sounds awesome

Good luck - sounds awesome

Redbridge Cycling Campaign are leading a winter ride on Saturday 9th December, 10.30 from Wanstead Tea Hut to the Walthamstow Wetlands. It will be an easy ride, on quiet streets and off-road paths,... read more

As part of Cycle September, on World Car Free Day the newly formed ELC Bike Users Group logged its first group ride. Riders took the chance to use one of our county's best cycle routes - the Haddin... read more

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Lucia Santana Great first led ride! Can't wait to join the next one!

Great first led ride! Can't wait to join the next one!

I have cycled all my life and cycling in winter with the wind can be challenging here in Shetland and that's why I have an ebike. I retired nine years ago and now have time to go out for trips. I d... read more

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What better way to spend a sunny afternoon in Cornwall than hopping onto the bike and getting out to the coast? Love this County almost as much as my bikes!!

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After my dad passed away in 2007 I was very unfit. I was recommended to get a bike by a friend to help get fitter in 2008, i hadn't had a bike in over 25 years.... .
I struggled to do 2-3 miles... read more

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J Brim @@2JxBx

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On 5th Aug 2023, I’ll be riding 1000 miles from Lands End to John O’Groats. I’ve been talking about it for years so I finally took the plunge, booked it and decided to try and raise some cash for L... read more

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George Stewart good luck Paul hope the wind is behind you

good luck Paul hope the wind is behind you

Beautiful morning on the bike & look what I came across whilst cycling along the Railway track ❤️

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Hannah Olley :) I cane across this too on my ride 😆 I plan to return this week with my own little edition to the little “magical forest 😆 “

:) I cane across this too on my ride 😆 I plan to return this week with my own little edition to the little “magical forest 😆 “

Theresa Banks Oh how amazing I’ll have to check on it when I go buy again 😊

Oh how amazing I’ll have to check on it when I go buy again 😊

Every morning my work mate and I cross paths along the avenue. We always give each other a cheery "Hello" which I'm sure you'll agree is a lovely way to start your day :)

Jenny Norman I’ve meet a lot of people cycling on the Avenue everyday, now we wave and say Hello and as you say, it’s a good way to sta... read more

I’ve meet a lot of people cycling on the Avenue everyday, now we wave and say Hello and as you say, it’s a good way to start your day with a friendly smile 😃

if you start to ride it will bring up your heath and you will enjoy it so much definitely riding again and definitely encourage your friends to join you if you don't want to do it alown

d... read more

Guided Rides offer fun, friendly, supportive bike rides for individual and family cyclists. The programme has been growing in Scotland over the past few years, helping more people to build their cy... read more

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Isabela Cabrera Hello! You've encouraged me a lot more after reading you about these incredible opportunities to cycle with a Ride Leader. ... read more

Hello! You've encouraged me a lot more after reading you about these incredible opportunities to cycle with a Ride Leader. Where can I get more information and details to contact them?

Bronah B Hi Isabela - i use the Guided rides and it has been fantastic for helping build my confidence and fitness on a bike. very g... read more

Hi Isabela - i use the Guided rides and it has been fantastic for helping build my confidence and fitness on a bike. very grateful to all the guided ride leaders. cant put a link to the resource on this website however if you google let's ride you should find the British Cycling website. you put in your postcode in the search box and it will let you know if any rides are near you. good luck and happy cycling 🚴‍♂️

Colin Bird Good to see a fellow guided ride leader enjoying what they do. I'm one too, here in the Midlands. Keep guiding my friend, a... read more

Good to see a fellow guided ride leader enjoying what they do. I'm one too, here in the Midlands. Keep guiding my friend, all the best now

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Congratulations to our Rutherglen-based leader Neil on his 150th guided ride.
Over the past four years Neil has had 740 people come along on his rides and - according to the British Cycling wes... read more

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Bronah B Thank you Neil for all you do to support cycling within out local community. Your humour and never ending enthusiasm keeps... read more

Thank you Neil for all you do to support cycling within out local community. Your humour and never ending enthusiasm keeps us all cycling - and always appreciate your advice ( even if i still cant translate it into practice - gears - argh!!!). Appreciate you and all the British Cycling Guided Cycle Leaders! Thank you 😊

Yesterday we went for a bike ride as part of our team meeting. We have many new starts and are encouraging them to Love to Ride.

Greener Kirkcaldy and Langtoun cycles are working hard to ... read more

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Shona Park This is ace Peter! Well done! Great to see so many folks out on their bikes for a meeting! Best way to have a meeting :)

This is ace Peter! Well done! Great to see so many folks out on their bikes for a meeting! Best way to have a meeting :)

About seventy years ago I cycled to school most days - three miles each way. About 75 years ago I rode a tricycle.
My world has gone full circle and I now ride a trike again but just two or th... read more

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Most Saturday mornings I put this on and head out to do Parkrun. I hope it encourages others to think about such choices ❤️🚴👏

For those of us living in the proximity of the Bristol Channel, one fascinating opportunity is to cross the Severn Bridge via the shared footpath/cycle path, parallel to the M48 motorway. This is t... read more

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Andrew West Super! I shall definitely be trying the Severn Bridge crossing now.

Super! I shall definitely be trying the Severn Bridge crossing now.

92 miles DONE! 🎉
What a weekend with an incredible mixed ability team! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️
We cycled all the way from Barry Island to Gloucester and even managed to squeeze in an interview with Mike ... read more

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Pouring rain we left the airport area and did the whole ride!

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Many former railway lines in North East England have been converted to paths for cycling and walking. This is an old rail map from the railway station at Beamish, superimposed with a nearly traffic... read more

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I enjoy getting as many people to ride as much as possible

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Just a quick note, I had to share my news with someone. I am back on my bike!
After a period of nearly 9 months with a dodgy leg from a back injury I am back on a bike and loving it!
I wen... read more

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I bought my cargo bike (actually a trike) a couple of years ago now, and use it for the weekly shop and anytyelse I need to carry something bigger around locally. We have a great shared use cycle ... read more

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Shona Park This is such a great example of how useful and enjoyable the cargo bike is! Thanks for sharing Colin. :)

This is such a great example of how useful and enjoyable the cargo bike is! Thanks for sharing Colin. :)

I completed my Rhod confidence course on the 6th April thru learn to ride and ECC instructors.
I would recommend anyone who has just started cycling again to take this course the instruct... read more

Yesterday was excellent, weather, fun, scenery, type one fun. We cycled from Cambridge, to Wicken Fen on to the lcknield way through Cavenham heath, Kings Forest and on to Knettershall Heath where ... read more

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Chris BOWER Brilliant! - Have you tried The Wolf Way bikepacking route around Suffolk? - see wolfwaysuffolk.com for more info. 🙂

Brilliant! - Have you tried The Wolf Way bikepacking route around Suffolk? - see wolfwaysuffolk.com for more info. 🙂

I am thrilled to have had my application to become a Teacher Cycling Community Ambassador approved! Dan Grindrod has worked incredibly hard to build this grass-roots post-Covid cycling community fo... read more

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Jake Shepherd Link also here: www [dot] teachercycling [dot] com /profile/ jdashepherd /profile

Link also here: www [dot] teachercycling [dot] com /profile/ jdashepherd /profile

Hi
So here is my story. I have riden a bike before as a 14 year old I used to ride the 3 miles across Cheltenham to school at least twice a day. But then as a teen riding a bike wasn't cool..read more

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Guy Stirling Lee e

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A bit chilly this morning, hard frost on everything.
Even though my face was crying with the cold, the rest of me was toasty.
I have a waterproof helmet cover and that really keeps my head... read more

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Laurence Boon Wow - good effort Alan! I’ve not cycled in weather that cold for some time. Respect!✊

Wow - good effort Alan! I’ve not cycled in weather that cold for some time. Respect!✊

Maud Hedman Great, I ride in any weather except heavy downpour. Used to cycle as a student year round back in Sweden

Great, I ride in any weather except heavy downpour. Used to cycle as a student year round back in Sweden

My first big ride, new to road cycling.

Well I could have done another 100k, hence why I am doing the 100miler next april 2024.

I ride with Team Manvers we worked together as a te... read more

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I’m taking in Lands End to John O’Groats in August. Been on the bucket list for years so instead of talking about it after a few pints, I’ve knocked the talk on the head (but not the beers entirely... read more

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Nicky Sweetland I am planning to do this next year! Would love to hear more about it

I am planning to do this next year! Would love to hear more about it

Paul Marland I will let you know. Good luck with the training.

I will let you know. Good luck with the training.

Adrian Lewis Try the book End to End by Paul Jones! Good luck - possibly doing it in Sept ...

Try the book End to End by Paul Jones! Good luck - possibly doing it in Sept ...

Paul Marland Thank you. I will take a look. Good luck with your ride.

Thank you. I will take a look. Good luck with your ride.

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Slim, duurzaam en gezond werken en reizen. Zo maken we Regio Foodvalley voor iedereen bereikbaar.
Regio Foodvalley ziet daarom graag zoveel mogelijk medewerkers op de fiets!

Wil je me... read more

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Just over 31 miles today & I even got my partner in crime to join me…
When the sun is shining it would be rude not to..
Cheers 🥂

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in 2017 i quaified as a british cycling ride leader and have had the pleasure of helping many people who are new to cycling or lacking confidence to enjoy getting out on their bikes, my favourite b... read more

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I will be thirteen years sober in June of this year. And for the past three years - I've acknowledged my recovery 'birthday' by setting myself a challenge on my bike.

My love for road cycl... read more

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Laura Cisneros What an amazing man you are! Bravo! Inspiring story friend.

What an amazing man you are! Bravo! Inspiring story friend.

John Thomson Thank you Laura! Great to meet you!

Thank you Laura! Great to meet you!

Shona Park What a fantastic story of courage and determination! Incredible journey and so happy for you! :)

What a fantastic story of courage and determination! Incredible journey and so happy for you! :)

Sam Robinson Such an inspirational story John - and what an incredible achievement and adventure

Such an inspirational story John - and what an incredible achievement and adventure

John Thomson Thank you!

Thank you!

Steve Pendergast Good for you! Thanks for sharing your story. May you enjoy many more years of sobriety!

Good for you! Thanks for sharing your story. May you enjoy many more years of sobriety!

John Thomson Thanks Steve! Many more to come and more rides too!

Thanks Steve! Many more to come and more rides too!

Sudhanshu Mardikar Your is truly an incredible story!

Your is truly an incredible story!

Kirsten Horner What an amazing story and an incredible man. A huge well done for all you have overcome and achieved

What an amazing story and an incredible man. A huge well done for all you have overcome and achieved

Adrienne Stafford Absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! Wow!

Absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! Wow!

David Quarterman 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ Utterly brilliant. I'm a later life triathlete who is also 19 years sober. Odaat. I too lost everything but built myself ag... read more

Utterly brilliant. I'm a later life triathlete who is also 19 years sober. Odaat. I too lost everything but built myself again. It's amazing what we can achieve when we finally start to believe in ourselves.

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Hi folks,
I trust you are in good health.
Bit of a remarkable story here for you all, it is a story some may be able to recognize.
Way back in 2009, my health deteriorated, I actually l... read more

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MY EARLIEST memory of riding a bike - a tricycle with a metal roll-top storage box (a bit like an oversize bread bin, between the back wheels) – was in 1953 when, just before my fifth birthday, I j... read more

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Bronah B What an inspirational story filled with common sense. You are a fabulous ambassador for cycling Roger - thank you . happy c... read more

What an inspirational story filled with common sense. You are a fabulous ambassador for cycling Roger - thank you . happy cycling🚴‍♀️

Carol Imray Excellent to read - so pleased you enjoy it so much. A daily cycle will certainly give many rewards, but I especially reso... read more

Excellent to read - so pleased you enjoy it so much. A daily cycle will certainly give many rewards, but I especially resonate with your acknowledgment of the risk of being on the road and the need for us to take responsibility to be seen. I equally am astounded when I see cyclists in dark/dull clothing - talk about camouflaged with the road! Great pic too!

The latest nominees for the #SCAwards22 are for the Recreational Cycling Awards, and we're pleased to reveal that Graham McCallum. Pauline Capaldi and Kirsteen Ross have been shortlisted.
Since... read more

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Bronah B Good luck all the nominees - thank you for all your efforts supporting us recreational and commuting cyclists out there.

Good luck all the nominees - thank you for all your efforts supporting us recreational and commuting cyclists out there.

Congratulations to British Cycling Guided RIde volunteer Graham MacCallum on reaching the landmark of his 50th Guided Ride.
And although this is his 50th official Guided Ride, Graham has also a... read more

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Bronah B Congratulations Graham on your 50th Guided Ride! I am one of the very grateful folks who has benefited so much from Grahams... read more

Congratulations Graham on your 50th Guided Ride! I am one of the very grateful folks who has benefited so much from Grahams Cycle Leader support, advice and gentle encouragement! I continue to make progress and my confidence grows - cyc;ling on roads, cycling at night, cycling up hills (😧)... i am very grateful! see you on the next cycle via lets ride resource ...