Stories from USA

I recently changed jobs and had to figure out a new bike commute route. For the first time in decades, I was not riding North/South, instead heading directly into the sun East/West every day. Headi... read more

Last month I made it a goal to get our sons out and about on the bike. I am much better with riding when I know I have a destination or a purpose. goDCgo sponsored by DC Department of Transportat... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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So I'm cruisin' down main street and ... oh, that guy is trying to turn some weird plastic that looks like the fake spider web stuff for hallowe'en into something that will secure that huge toi... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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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

Topic: Other

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Can't believe I got him to ride with me. Same guy .. new hobbie

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Susan Jones ENDORPHINS this is gonna be awesome :)

ENDORPHINS this is gonna be awesome :)

Mustrideorski 2022 :)

:)

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 when ... read more

Topic: Other

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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

I like doing a loop through Old Town and across the bridges as part of my evening ride(s). The View from the I street bridge at night is amazing, even if the narrow sidewalk is a little treacherous... read more

My husband and I enjoy our bike rides together and we ventured out on a new route that was going to be a nice 20+ mile ride. Six miles out, my front tire clipped the curb as I crossed one curb to ... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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I love riding my Peloton, it allows be to ride through the streets of countries I can only dream of visiting.

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Commuting to work on my bike lets me stop and enjoy this great view twice a day!

Had a great outing with a group of Cycle Folsom cyclists. The theme of the day was vintage bikes. Rode 36 miles through the El Dorado foothills with our classic bikes. I’m the rider to the far righ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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My kids are fairly attached to their electronics and like to hide in their rooms. I’ve tried a number of ways to get them up and out; some things work better than others. Yesterday it was dragging ... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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Thanh Kim Vu A[address removed]'s lovely! I just got my own lights for my bike as well! I hope your kids keep enjoying these rides :)

A[address removed]'s lovely! I just got my own lights for my bike as well! I hope your kids keep enjoying these rides :)

I was shocked to discover, when COVID led to curtailing most of my travel in the last couple of years, that I don't ride a bike for pleasure. Apparently, I ride only to get to places, and I enjoy t... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Faith DeBolt I discovered that about myself, too, Chris! Thanks for this post. We need to organize more gatherings so we have more excus... read more

I discovered that about myself, too, Chris! Thanks for this post. We need to organize more gatherings so we have more excuses to ride!

Jackie S I'm the same way. I realize I was privileged to be able to work from home during COVID, but I'm glad to be back in the offi... read more

I'm the same way. I realize I was privileged to be able to work from home during COVID, but I'm glad to be back in the office and commuting to work again.

I was a cyclist for years but slowly got away from it. The current gas situation definitely opened my eyes to the opportunity I have to ride again as part of commuting to work. I have been riding a... read more

While I am not an avid bike rider, I invested in an Ebike to help me rider better. I am 60 with Fibro and do not have the leg strength for incline riding . The Ebike has changed all that, I can bet... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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Kim Albracht Biking is freedom for a kid. Giving your granddaughter that gift and teaching her to do it safely... well done!!!

Biking is freedom for a kid. Giving your granddaughter that gift and teaching her to do it safely... well done!!!

So as we all know… covid seems to be a constant and with that my tiny human with a heart condition can’t risk catching it. She’s a toddler and at two isn’t able to get vaccinated or do very much. A... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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Laurence Boon What a wonderful story!

What a wonderful story!

BJ Ondo Have you looked into either type of RECUMBENT trikes on the market? Much lighter with a lower center of gravity than your u... read more

Have you looked into either type of RECUMBENT trikes on the market? Much lighter with a lower center of gravity than your upright trike, FYI. All the best and ENJOY the RIDE! :)

Dave Passovoy Fantastic!

Fantastic!

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Bestfriend and I geared up and road to Burning Man in 2018. 85% of the riding was off pavement. Three nights of camping in beautiful spots to arriving out on the Black Rock Desert. This ride has in... read more

I went to Gravellocos in Texas yesterday. This was the 2nd year it was promoted, with last year coining the slogan, “Best gravel race no one’s ever heard of” (or something like that…). ANYway, la... read more

Topic: Other

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Kip Knight Beautiful act of empathy and humanity!

Beautiful act of empathy and humanity!

Just get out and enjoy

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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My brother has cerebral palsy and was told he could never ride a bike, I got him an adult tricycle. We have been riding a few times a week in the warm months. He loves it!

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Tyler Lopez Go Brother!!

Go Brother!!

Dave Passovoy Way to go!!

Way to go!!

Our team is part of a strong cycling/mountain biking community with world class scenery and trails. One of the unfortunate things about cycling on the road is that some motorists don't appreciate ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Jim Gallegos Truth!

Truth!

Jack Cline It's risky but necessary often.

It's risky but necessary often.

Sorry I did not meet my goals so far this year I had a massive in Dec. and had to lay low, Just getting back to riding but keeping it simple for a while. Good luck everybody and enjoy your rides.

Topic: Other

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STEVEN HALE Heart attack

Heart attack

My dad instilled a love of bike riding in me from a very young age that has stayed with me all these years. I have so many unforgettable memories of riding bikes as a child, starting with sitting ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Sarah Fobness Beautiful AWESOME! YOUR FATHER IS A CHAMP 🤜🤛 GREAT LEGACY TO INSTIL IN HIS CHILDREN

Beautiful AWESOME! YOUR FATHER IS A CHAMP 🤜🤛 GREAT LEGACY TO INSTIL IN HIS CHILDREN

Carrie Marvin Thank you Sarah - he is a champ!

Thank you Sarah - he is a champ!

Tom Barrett Love that story. I know you are passing on that love of biking to a new generation

Love that story. I know you are passing on that love of biking to a new generation

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When I get home from a ride, my wife asks how it went. My best response, "No falls, no flats, no fixes."

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Oh the cool things you see when out on your bike one day I did see some very interesting thigs on my commute to work things that I may not have seen had I not ridden my bike to work let alone you d... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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David Borges almost 90% bike commute. It sets the tone, definitely reduces the anxiety and keeps the stress down! Yes! I will do this ... read more

almost 90% bike commute. It sets the tone, definitely reduces the anxiety and keeps the stress down! Yes! I will do this until the end of my days!

It was honestly so beautiful to see everything especially next to the canal and going over bridges and being able to see everything

Milton Ospina Where is this trail at?

Where is this trail at?

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

Topic: Other

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I worked in a hospital through the bulk of the pandemic (which is not over, by the way). I did multiple tours of duty in the COVID units. I received 4 doses of the vaccine (being old and a health c... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Steve Rankin P.S. I did make it across the continent. "Schelp" is really "schlep" but my finger slipped and my proofreader missed it.

P.S. I did make it across the continent. "Schelp" is really "schlep" but my finger slipped and my proofreader missed it.

I've found a place to bike where the hills aren't too steep and there aren't too many people driving around. It is pure bliss. I look forward to coming home and waiting for when 8pm rolls around. I... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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I spent the month of May intentionally riding my bike instead of using a car. It was exhausting, sometimes uncomfortable, and a ton of fun. Biking / commuting by bike has always been part of my lif... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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I like riding through groups of pidgins and watching fly always. It’s the best. I really hope I don’t accidentally run one over one day.

Topic: A happy riding memory

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I have taken my grandson Jonathan on several rides, I've watched his development from training wheels to a two wheeler and it's been a delight ! Now he's a showoff and loves to ride !

IG: MTBZ_BC We are hosting a ride from Gordon Park June 5, meet up at 3 roll out at 4. Supporting IMA

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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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

Topic: Other

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Tom Barrett My helmet has saved me from several branches🤓

My helmet has saved me from several branches🤓

I love bikes!

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Kim Albracht I spent several days riding that path while taking a little vacation to Venice Beach in March. Our AirBnB had a couple bike... read more

I spent several days riding that path while taking a little vacation to Venice Beach in March. Our AirBnB had a couple bikes and we did nothing but ride - no rental car - with a couple hill hikes and some breweries thrown in for good measure. Loved it. I love bikes too!

I had a week off during bike month, I tested positive for Covid and self quarantined for 6 days until I tested negative. Yesterday was my first ride since testing negative and man it felt good to b... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Today we took our bikes on the Capital Corridor train to Sacramento and biked around looking at murals. It was a fun adventure, with beautiful, thoughtful, and silly art throughout. The perfect Sun... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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I rode my bike to school to pick up a chrome book

I'm probably going to have to drop out. I'm recovering from COVID (pretty sure it was omicron) and I just read over the recommendation for returning to cycling. The consensus seems to be two weeks.... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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BJ Ondo Hope you return to full health as soon as possible, take care, heal fast and 100%!

Hope you return to full health as soon as possible, take care, heal fast and 100%!

On weekends, I make the 22 mile commute from my home in Elk Rapids to the bike shop in Traverse City, MI. This past Sunday, as I rolled down the quiet farm roads in Williamsburg, a common yet uniqu... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Catherine Boyd Thanks for sharing.!!! What a cool nature connection ;)

Thanks for sharing.!!! What a cool nature connection ;)

My mom had a stroke in 2018 and lost feeling in her right side, she has regained it and can now hold on to the handle bars :) We went on a short bike cruise to see how she does and she loves it! No... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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We ride to and from school every Friday! We even rode in the Tour de Four in Frisco and she completed her first organized ride!

Topic: Ride with kids

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Our local library recently moved to a new location, and it has the best bike rack in the County - as far as I've seen. The whole thing is covered, and there are several staples. I love to stop here... read more

I became legally blind in 2012 and could no longer drive a car. I was so grateful to discover recumbent trikes. They are very stable and could be a great option for several people that cannot ride ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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BJ Ondo Glad you found trikes we LOVE our recumbent trikes, ENJOY the RIDE! :)

Glad you found trikes we LOVE our recumbent trikes, ENJOY the RIDE! :)

Carol Tanner Thank you!! They are so much fun!!!

Thank you!! They are so much fun!!!

My husband is in the hospital and since I bike there I’ve saved hundreds of dollars in visitor parking just this month. I even brought his duffle bag to him on my bike. Plus the exercise and fr... read more

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Dave Passovoy sorry to hear about all that time at the hospital, but thanks for keeping the air cleaner

sorry to hear about all that time at the hospital, but thanks for keeping the air cleaner

[address removed] WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The $17 million West Sacramento Capitol Avenue Safety and Rehabilitation Project, unveiled Thursday morning, marks the start of a safer May Bike Mont... read more

Topic: Other

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Steven Rosen Posting a URL isn't allowed, so watch the video at KCRA news.

Posting a URL isn't allowed, so watch the video at KCRA news.

I moved to a new house during the pandemic and last year was the first time I rode in my new neighborhood for May is Bike Month. While I was getting to learn my new area, not far from where I u... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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David Borges "the sound of the birds..." my favorite route most mornings passes a marsh! I totally get it! Thanks for Sharing! - David

"the sound of the birds..." my favorite route most mornings passes a marsh! I totally get it! Thanks for Sharing! - David

I went to 2 meetings and the gym by bike and realized the commute for all 3 events combined was a little over a mile from my house and a total of 10 minutes. Faster than walking, no looking for par... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Kicked-off our 2022 Bike Everywhere Challenge for the Bikes & Brew gang with a North Cascades Highway century and 6,300 feet of vertical on Sunday. No cars, plenty of pb & j and 6-foot snow... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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