Stories from the United Kingdom

Tandem riding together, this year now 2000 miles plus in 2024! Joint age 142 years.

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I moved to Cambridge in 1999 as a young adult, and after commuting by bus for a while I switched to cycling, and have been a transport cyclist ever since. When I had a baby I stopped cycling for a ... read more

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I have had my BMX for 5 years and I have been on so many journeys. I try to go out on my bike as much as possible because when I'm on my bike I feel relaxed and calm. This is because you can do any... read more

I moved to Cambridge over ten years ago. The thing I love about Cambridge is I can cycle everywhere. It's funny when I have to walk and it seems to take forever especially on the routes that I usua... read more

Stephen Chapman Do you want me to show you how to fix a puncture. No problem for me to show you.

Do you want me to show you how to fix a puncture. No problem for me to show you.

Too windy for these old birds to go out on bikes so we compromised & went for a walk instead
Does that count!!!!!?

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Tryphina Cooper hahahaha Lost our bikes have weeeee?I think you need to be on wheels and handle bars but you have made me feel very happy.... read more

hahahaha Lost our bikes have weeeee?I think you need to be on wheels and handle bars but you have made me feel very happy. :)

Picked a cycle route & off I went… it was going well until I took the wrong turning & then spent half an hour to get my bearings again… quick stop off at Bicycle Workshop as I realised whil... read more

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Richard Hurst started cycling to get to work easier in the centre of town, where a car was not essential. Him and his family never looked back, and don’t need two cars anymore. Richard’s senior rol... read more

Kip Knight Great story and inspiration!

Great story and inspiration!

I’d forgotten just how much fun it is getting wet and blown around out there… what a great day to go out - and an even better day to appreciate getting home!!

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After having cycled for many years now but not knowing a single thing about fixing bikes, I went to my first ever bike mechanic course - set up by Mark and Andy at Stretford mall. After going to th... read more

Rosemary Lehan Awesome - you fix a bike and get food - win win!

Awesome - you fix a bike and get food - win win!

Only a short story but I switched over to cycling after a running injury. Currently waiting on knee surgery. I used running as it improved my mental health. when I got injured I knew I couldn't jus... read more

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Cycled in my teens for pleasure, transport and freedom. I had a brief return in 1990's, moutain biking and embraced it again 7 years ago commuting, now progressed onto 70.3 Triathlons.
Working ... read more

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During the dark months of the latest lockdown I conceived a ridiculous plan to cycle solo from the Chalice Well at Glastonbury to Penzance Lido.

I've allowed myself right days for this ta... read more

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I left my cherished love (a raleigh pursuit) combination locked to a cycle parking rail in George street Oxford, as I went to an afternoon showing at the cinema opposite. When I emerged into the af... read more

First time cycling in the Lake District - I will be back

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Sara Taylor Gorgeous bike!

Gorgeous bike!

Alway felt a bit awkward walking on my own, so bought a bike on the cycle to work scheme, it’s so good to get out just me and my bike even better to get lots of compliments off passing bikers, that... read more

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John McAuley Its beautiful down the Staiths!

Its beautiful down the Staiths!

Popped into the local florist at the end of my 10th Winter Wheelers excursion to pick up a bouquet of flowers for the wife's birthday. Glad I bought a bungee cord to attach them to the handle bars... read more

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Cyclists Prayer:

From these 2 wheels, I pray
That I may see things differently, today

Thank You for my health
Thank You for the joy of the journey
Thank You for the fr... read more

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My first bike was red. I still love the colour red now and my electric car is red. My second bike was a diamond back (mans version). I love diamonds now especially the one my man gave me. My 3rd an... read more

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Always have a biking buddy whether its your mum, your child or your cat

I used to ride with my mum and my my best mate when I was a kid (many moons ago and I still have my first bike - a 1... read more

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Lyndsey Henderson I am now wanting a biking buddy! Maybe my childhood teddy Pinky might be up for the job...

I am now wanting a biking buddy! Maybe my childhood teddy Pinky might be up for the job...

Zizzie Moore Do it. I have one on the front of my touring bike. Its a little Teddy called Bushy because we found it in a bush and one ca... read more

Do it. I have one on the front of my touring bike. Its a little Teddy called Bushy because we found it in a bush and one called Cooper on my mountain bike (my mountain bike is called Alice). I do talk to them a lot, especially going up hills.

This weekend marked a year since giving a road bike a go. I'd been a cycle commuter on a hybrid bike for a couple of years prior but thought i'd give it a go. I loved it, but lost touch with it ove... read more

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As a community nurse, i have spent the last 20 year driving around the entire Pennine Lancashire area, in addition to my daily commute (20 mile round trip). Since taking up cycling last Sept, ag... read more

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Cycling makes me feel happy. I used to use a bike trailer to get my son to school and now he rides to school with me. My eldest son likes to do longer rides with me and explore.

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Having not really rode a bike since I was in my Teens - I decided to get back to it and start riding to work. 8 weeks later and 62 trips completed I am feeling fitter, have lost weight and saved mo... read more

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Jack Van den Berg Well done... I have been commuting since January 2018 and I am loving it... then I get it in my head to go for a long ride,... read more

Well done... I have been commuting since January 2018 and I am loving it... then I get it in my head to go for a long ride, like today!

I never imagined I would actually write about why I ride, but here it is.

At university in London, I commuted by bike using my dad's old Peugeot from the 70s. It was a proper retro machin... read more

I had been wanting to start cycling for a while when I met my (now) fiancé. He was fit and active and took me to buy my first bike. We started cycling together for fun, and then gradually incorpora... read more

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Holiday

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A Cyclist

Many ask, why a cyclist,
We are the canniest,
A non polluting escapist,
Searching freedom, being an adventurist,
With time on our side, life is at it... read more

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Adrian Lewis Charlie, a great bit of cycling themed poetry - Splendid stuff!

Charlie, a great bit of cycling themed poetry - Splendid stuff!

I have recently purchased an Electric bike after using the free E bike loan via cycle UK.
I have not looked back and bought my E-Bike via the Cycle to Work scheme.
Even though I am 53, I ... read more

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Robert Campbell Wholeheartedly agree! I bought mine just over a year ago and regularly cycle 16 miles to/from work 3 days a week - I’m 63 a... read more

Wholeheartedly agree! I bought mine just over a year ago and regularly cycle 16 miles to/from work 3 days a week - I’m 63 and haven’t looked back (apart from in traffic!).

Sandra Bauer Me too. I’m glad I made the investment - it’s amazing 😻

Me too. I’m glad I made the investment - it’s amazing 😻

Donna Cooper This is why ebikes are amazing! They help to keep people cycling, whatever the reason they had to stop! I am starting to sa... read more

This is why ebikes are amazing! They help to keep people cycling, whatever the reason they had to stop! I am starting to save for my 1st ebike after having the chance to try one at my new evening job! (Knee injury 2019)

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When I bought my bike in June last year I proudly proclaimed that I was a fair weather cyclist. I have to confess that I’ve really let myself down, I’ve cycled every day since 30th January, and ha... read more

Sarah Wills You're our hero!

You're our hero!

So almost there guys… hope you have all achieved your goals… but if not don’t be disappointed.. if you have been out in your bike only once this month it’s still an achievement..

My last p... read more

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I love going out on my bike. I don't have to worry about saving energy to be able to ride it back home. I simply pick up my bike and voila! without any significant effort am able to go places and c... read more

Alan B How's the bike Saurabh? Was thinking of getting the Pure Flux One too.

How's the bike Saurabh? Was thinking of getting the Pure Flux One too.

New eBike day. Oooh the hills are so easy now

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I got into cycling last year thanks to the earlier Cycling initiatives from 'Love To Ride' but my capacity was no more than 10-12 kms at a time. This challenge has only deepened my 'Cycling Romance... read more

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I have only owned a car once when I was at college for a total of two years. I'm now 32 so that is a long time without driving! I used to get public transportation everywhere and walk everywhere. I... read more

2017 overweight and told pre-diabetic so had to lose weight. I lost my weight on treadmill
(stick with me lol )
I have always loved cycling be it Chipper,Grifter ,M/bike or Road Bike .
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I am so excited about this! I felt 5 years old again!! 🪵 🌲 🚴

Is it bamboo? No

Is it heavy? No

Is it nice to ride? Hell yes! 🤩

Built from wood here in Hampshire i... read more

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My bike celebrated its 16 birthday! I got this bike when I was 16-I was a little disappointed to get a bike for my birthday but I have soon come to appreciate it as one of my best presents to date!... read more

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My bike romance is with my new and first ever bike, Harriet the chariot! I've gone from not being able to ride a bike at all, to daydreaming about her all day. I get up early to spend time with her... read more

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Hi, having recently parted ways with my Boardman hybrid comp I acquired a Voodoo Hoodoo off my Son.
Whilst I had an old 2000's 26" MTB, the Voodoo is amazing and has lifted my spirits when it c... read more

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One good reason why I like cycling to work (not the only reason) is that it leaves the car at home for my dear wife to use. Sadly, this has not been applicable over the past year when I have been m... read more

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I have a new love. My husband knows and approves. It means I am at home less, gives him a little 'me' time as we are both working from home in these strange times. I tried a similar relationship ma... read more

I took part in going around Milton Keynes taking photos of the 9 Landmarks. I didn't have to all 9. We needed to only submit at least 4 - but any excuse to go exploring. And today, I came acros... read more

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The three of us love our days out and to catch up with each other........ and also a little cake with cup of coffee.

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I bought my bike about five years ago but rarely used it. For very nearly two years it stood in a corner of my hall literally gathering dust. But since September 2019 I have gradually increased my... read more

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Being on my bike is what keeps me sane at the best of times, so this feeling has been magnified by the circumstances we find ourselves in.

My daily cycle is not just for pleasure and exerc... read more

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Looking back on the romance I have had with my bike, it’s something that very few can relate with. Well, within the circle my riding buddies anyway. Born in rural and remote part of Tanzania, bikes... read more

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Simon Severn Is that photo Fleet Moss ? i was up there last weekend

Is that photo Fleet Moss ? i was up there last weekend

December 2015 I was almost 20 stone in weight, as someone once said I was built for comfort not for speed. Something had changed for me however and I was about to embark on something life changing.... read more

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As I were younger I did a lot of riding, mostly mountain biking but also road or trials riding.. Life takes over and the kids grow, now its time to get back on the bike. It's been road bikes for th... read more

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I bought my first road bike 4 months ago and have fallen in love with it/cycling. Up till recently I have been overweight, and at school was often bullied about it. I have struggled to get rid of t... read more

I never used to get out of my third gear but since getting a new bike, i cant get enough, high energy music and clear roads are unmatched.

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