I have a trike - its nicknamed Big Red. - its not an e bike
I ride it to work with my e-legs
I was riding to work on the car free day with my music playing and swaying back and forth side ... read more

We LOVE our cycle commute. Even on rainy mornings and with the odd complaint about waterproof trousers not being the most comfortable things in the world, our five- and seven-year-old cycle just ov... read more

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Nicholas Watton Wonderful. Setting your young ones up for life!

Wonderful. Setting your young ones up for life!

The joy of finding a new route, it isn’t really any quicker but it’s different and I guess that is part of the joy of commuting by bike - enjoying the scenery as you go.

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Sometimes the early morning rides are the best. Being early to work and being able to sit and watch the world go past. People's stories from walking their dog to going to work. The still atmosphe... read more

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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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The back 40 has so much to offer for a verity of riding styles… technical riding, speedy down hills, tough uphill climbs, and even more simple flat blue sections.
The trailhead closest to me ... read more

My story began when I first went on a Tour the Polongne to see how the cyclists ride. Then I got inspiration and said that I have to start riding too. I remember that day I got many gifts from the... read more

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A tour round the outer Hebrides no problem with customs amazing people and beaches that are out of this world, one massive hill ( was massive to me ) and an adventure to catch a ferry almost every ... read more

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14 miles today on my new bikes maiden voyage to run it in.
A nice quiet route including a ride from Shildon to newton aycliffe past the locomotion museum, which is a lovely smooth wide path. I... read more

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Carol Imray Fantastic, we have been to the Shildon museum on holiday and I remember it well - it would be a lovely cycle :) Your new b... read more

Fantastic, we have been to the Shildon museum on holiday and I remember it well - it would be a lovely cycle :) Your new bike looks great

On Sunday 28th of August I was involved in a sponsored bike ride to raise money for The Christy's Cancer Research, the was circa 50 people riding on the day.

I was riding with the Wigan R... read more

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Reduce CO2 emission by cycling 100 miles a week to work ...... Yes. I did it!!!!

I can't drive, and I used to ride my bike to work each day. It's about a mile each way so it's not far and biking was faster than walking. Then a couple of things happened, the first thing was a ca... read more

Carol Imray Nice to read your notes Jack and walking to work is great - if I can't bike I will walk and only as a third option will I d... read more

Nice to read your notes Jack and walking to work is great - if I can't bike I will walk and only as a third option will I drive. Shame about the scare you got. Lack of space is my gripe too, it is a battle of where to store the bike.

My commute is only 1.9 miles, it takes 10 minutes or 8.5 if I am running late. It is enough to lift my mood and make me happy by the time I get to work but I definitely take longer getting ready be... read more

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Carol Imray Took the long way ho yesterday and stretched the route to 7.3 miles - just in and around my home town - a great way to burn... read more

Took the long way ho yesterday and stretched the route to 7.3 miles - just in and around my home town - a great way to burn some extra calories and top up our team miles. Must do it again soon.

Kat Ramsay i only do commute type trips and they are super short too especially appreciated on the wet rainy days! Since i gave up the... read more

i only do commute type trips and they are super short too especially appreciated on the wet rainy days! Since i gave up the car i have become so much more aware of the fact that my distances anywhere are only ever a couple of miles!

Carol Imray Thanks Kat. Since writing about it being too short I have managed to add a few extra miles to my trips home - it was easy ... read more

Thanks Kat. Since writing about it being too short I have managed to add a few extra miles to my trips home - it was easy to do - since I was changed and on my bike anyway.

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Hi, I just finished my first ride around Southampton (28 miles). I'm so tired but very happy.

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I cycle a lot to work average 26 miles round trip. I lock my bike up at work in the covered bike rack. I came out of work and my bike was gone... but my bike lock still attached to the rack posts... read more

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Victoria Mc Crea Good to know, this is why I keep my bike in the office as it getting stolen is a constant worry

Good to know, this is why I keep my bike in the office as it getting stolen is a constant worry

Lorraine Durham I actually have all 4 of my bikes insured separately. The E-bike is worth over £2,000 is insured by a specific company Bikm... read more

I actually have all 4 of my bikes insured separately. The E-bike is worth over £2,000 is insured by a specific company Bikmo, the hybrid bike as you say I had to declare on my flats contents insurance as it's over £800, the e-mountain bike which was retro fitted is living at my parents house so has been declared & included on their contents policy as an individual item worth £1,500, my old road bike which lives upstairs in my flat on the indoor trainer is covered on my contents as it's only worth about £330 to replace. It's a nightmare when your bike is stolen, even when you use gold standard locks as specified by the insurance company

Carol Imray What a nightmare for you. :(

What a nightmare for you. :(

Marianna Nodale My gosh... Terrible tale! I've told my NHS manager I'm going to keep my road bike in the office with me from now on. It's l... read more

My gosh... Terrible tale! I've told my NHS manager I'm going to keep my road bike in the office with me from now on. It's light enough to carry up the stairs & although I have a super set of locks (plural) I'm not going to risk the Bianchi...

Becky Clinton That's awful

That's awful

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Gavlann Deal

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Each year as we get closer to Spring I begin to keep a lookout for a particular magpie along a particular stretch of my commute. I couldn't possibly count the number of magpies that I get along wit... read more

I went to a hen party in St Andrews and decided to cycle back.
No train no car just legs!

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Carol Imray That is commitment - how long did it take, which way did you go? I love the coast road from Dundee to Aberdeen but have nev... read more

That is commitment - how long did it take, which way did you go? I love the coast road from Dundee to Aberdeen but have never cycled it.

Guendalina Capone I don’t miss an opportunity to jump on my bike and explore 😉 no pollution and good exercise! It took me 5/6 hours. It was f... read more

I don’t miss an opportunity to jump on my bike and explore 😉 no pollution and good exercise! It took me 5/6 hours. It was first time cycling from Dundee. I followed cycle path number 1 for the majority of the ride but I felt there were too many cars.

Carol Imray That's great, yes the cars are a pain and detract fromthe enjoyment for sure.

That's great, yes the cars are a pain and detract fromthe enjoyment for sure.

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We will ride from Newcastle to Whitley Bay for friendship.

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Ekrem Teke You are also invited.

You are also invited.

Hamza Türken I am coming

I am coming

Years ago before I could drive, I would bike it everywhere. It was more convenient than public transport and it maintained my fitness. Then I learned to drive and stopped biking as much. I did othe... read more

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This video was created on a Saturday morning E- bike ride.
My aim was to try and inspire others to get out, be more active and to enjoy the summer. The video was recorded at the end of July 20... read more

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After a year of cycling to work and almost 3000 miles later, 1644lbs of CO2 saved. Here's to another year!

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Decided to grab my Bike, get myself into Trafford and use it to get to work....

Circa 15 miles each way with Panniers including my Laptop and clothing.
All went well - comfy and great ... read more

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RB BB Hub gears and belt drive. A perfect low maintenance commuter...good choice! Enjoy your commutes to work every day! 👍

Hub gears and belt drive. A perfect low maintenance commuter...good choice! Enjoy your commutes to work every day! 👍

In many ways this is where my cycling story began. In late 2012 my brother asked if I wanted to cycle to Paris for Leukaemia Research. I'd only just got back on my bike after 20 years of barely cyc... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Michael Davis Great storey, what a way to inspire others :-)

Great storey, what a way to inspire others :-)

I'm so happy I managed to get a second hand bike trailer from facebook market - £10 a bargain! I now can do a full weeks shop by bicycle, saving petrol, and is far more fun!
I would encourage a... read more

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Brian Ronald I have two trailers; one like yours, and an upright one for smaller loads. I've never owned a car, so I can't comment on re... read more

I have two trailers; one like yours, and an upright one for smaller loads. I've never owned a car, so I can't comment on relative fun levels or petrol saved, but it's definitely convenient.

RB BB Top person! 👍 I Have been using a trailer for heavy loads for almost 30years. It's liberating!

Top person! 👍 I Have been using a trailer for heavy loads for almost 30years. It's liberating!

A new job in the central city meant having to think about commuting. I drove for a couple of weeks, while settling in, and used a Kiwi parking share app to avoid making the carpark barons richer.read more

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Carol Imray Most interesting to read - I am worndering if I should l get a folding bike mostly for easier storage but have never tried ... read more

Most interesting to read - I am worndering if I should l get a folding bike mostly for easier storage but have never tried one. How does cycling on a folding bike compare to a regular bike? - I use a hybrid for my short commute - great for roads and grass and hopping over pavements.

Robin Capper Hi Carol, just found this. The Tern bike is great to ride, has similar section tyres to a hybrid bike but smaller diameter ... read more

Hi Carol, just found this. The Tern bike is great to ride, has similar section tyres to a hybrid bike but smaller diameter wheels. Compared to my carbon gravel bike is only about avg 1km/h slower!

Congratulations - You're a Cycle September 2022 winner!

Say WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?! Oh gosh this is amazingly unexpected, i've won a aquaplay paddleboarding session.
That's fandabiedosie!

At the start of Cycle September I never expected to be writing a story and even last week it wasn’t on my to-do list. I was enjoying my cycling and pedalling my way to and from work when I could.read more

Carol Imray Oh no that sounds horrific Ian, thank goodness you survived to tell the tale. The photos are a grim sight. Thanks for posti... read more

Oh no that sounds horrific Ian, thank goodness you survived to tell the tale. The photos are a grim sight. Thanks for posting, I will definitely be slowing down more at junctions now just incase someone pulls out. Hope you get back in the saddle and have fun again soon.

Kat Ramsay scary stuff! Glad you got help and support very quickly. I cycle along King Street and i am appalled at the amount of cycli... read more

scary stuff! Glad you got help and support very quickly. I cycle along King Street and i am appalled at the amount of cyclists not wearing helmets esp the delivery guys. Hopefully you get a speedy recovery and the driver gets charged.

Lorenzo Dutto Bloody hell! Just when one thinks that "it will never happen to me", these stories are a reminder that it may and it probab... read more

Bloody hell! Just when one thinks that "it will never happen to me", these stories are a reminder that it may and it probably WILL happen at some stage...

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Me and my Daughter completed the Monsal Trail while doing the cycle September with work , This is a place I love walking so doing it on a bike was Great fun , We started at Monsal Head went to B... read more

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Like a lot of families, we used to fire up our expensive, gas guzzling engines for every little thing. 2 miles to school? Get in the car and sit in traffic. Need supplies for dinner? There’s a Walm... read more

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Untill.4 weeks ago I hadn't been on a bike for 20 years now I love riding my bike

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Rayaan Sarfraz u have quite the experience when can you ride me xX ;)

u have quite the experience when can you ride me xX ;)

In October 2021 I set out to raise £1000 and lose my Covid spare tyre by cycling 1000 miles to work at the University of Bolton, from my home in Blackburn, all in aid of Derian House Childrens Hosp... read more

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I cycled to work yesterday after dropping the kids off at school (pushing my bike) and realised that I arrived at work way earlier than if I got the bus. Happy days.

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3 Churches a day makes the boredom go away!

And a unfortunate find on A5.

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Alexandru Dragomir It looks like I'm not able to put pics in the comment section so the reset of them are in my gallery 😁

It looks like I'm not able to put pics in the comment section so the reset of them are in my gallery 😁

I took that selfie less than a month ago at the train station in Nairn. Yes not the best picture of me. But still my favorite because I was super proud of myself. I broke my personal record and rod... read more

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Kevin Fairweather Wow!! That's impressive! Well done!

Wow!! That's impressive! Well done!

Roisin Daly Fantastic effort!

Fantastic effort!

This is my biggest drop yet! I had TOO much fun sessioning it with my husband. Today was a good riding day. ❤

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Bobby Parker Huntley is an awesome spot.

Huntley is an awesome spot.

Cafe88, Abbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1EE (near NCN 6) are offering,

Free Water Top Up or Refill
Breakfast Bap with Standard Coffee for £2.95
Coffee & Cake for £4.00 with stand... read more

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I got back on the bike this weekend by cycling around Portland in Dorset with my parents. Lots of greenery and cliffs along this cycle route - a bit different to a daily commute! Still not brave en... read more

I might be stating the obvious, but I was debating whether to cycle or get the bus to work yesterday. Cycling won, and in doing so I saved £3.50. This will obviously add up and might be a big help ... read more

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rode my child to nursery today

I have started up a group on Love to Ride. I did it because through work and family commitments I am unable to forward plan ride time so ride solo 99% of the time. Yet through LtR I have a sense ... read more

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A friend of mine and me, we set a challenge: to reach Inverness starting at 2pm from Aberdeen, with a rainy forecast and good chances to ride at night. Well the rain hit us just after 1 hour and co... read more

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Shona Park Wow that's an ace adventure! Nice one guys!

Wow that's an ace adventure! Nice one guys!

Guendalina Capone It’s awesome to ride at night because everything looks different. It feels more special. The idea of traveling and cycling ... read more

It’s awesome to ride at night because everything looks different. It feels more special. The idea of traveling and cycling whilst everyone else is asleep 🤩 also no cars!

Janet Thompson Wow, you are very brave! I find riding in the dark scary enough when I have street lights.

Wow, you are very brave! I find riding in the dark scary enough when I have street lights.

Guendalina Capone Thank you :) It may be scary at the beginning but then you get used to. Our body and mind are so adaptable. My motto is alw... read more

Thank you :) It may be scary at the beginning but then you get used to. Our body and mind are so adaptable. My motto is always push a little bit more and go beyond your limits :)

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Hey all 🙋‍♀️
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 😔
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Tim H Cycling is indeed, The Best : )

Cycling is indeed, The Best : )

Hi my name is Liam and im 15 years old with cerebral palsy. I'm new to this group and wanted to introduce myself. I am just recovering from my 5th knee dislocation injury which doesn't stop me from... read more

Phil Evans Nice one. I like that last line.

Nice one. I like that last line.

Tim H NZ does have some "fast and aggressive drivers" ! Take care Matey...and keep safe Biking : )

NZ does have some "fast and aggressive drivers" ! Take care Matey...and keep safe Biking : )

Laura Cisneros Go Liam!!!!!

Go Liam!!!!!

Thomas Stokell Nice one Liam! Thanks for sharing your story.

Nice one Liam! Thanks for sharing your story.

Christina Sorbello This is pretty amazing Liam! We at Love to Ride are all super inspired to read your story. Incredible!!!

This is pretty amazing Liam! We at Love to Ride are all super inspired to read your story. Incredible!!!

Carol Imray Well done Liam :)

Well done Liam :)

Jenny Davis So inspiring Liam

So inspiring Liam

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This video was created on a Saturday morning E- bike ride.
My aim was to try and inspire others to get out, be more active and to enjoy the summer. The video was recorded at the end of July 20... read more

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Wayne Golessa [address removed]

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Wayne Golessa search saturday E-bike ride on youtube to watch the video

search saturday E-bike ride on youtube to watch the video

Although I do commute to work on my bike most days, I try to get out at least once a month to have a little biking adventure. Helps to clear my mind and keep me fit. I tend to plan my route so not ... read more

Alison Sandy I'm lucky enough to be able to choose from the Gower Peninsula or other coastal areas near Swansea. A ride over Welsh Moor ... read more

I'm lucky enough to be able to choose from the Gower Peninsula or other coastal areas near Swansea. A ride over Welsh Moor on Gower is virtually car-free even on Ban Holidays! One of my favourite rides is along the coast, mainly NCN routes or Millenium coastal path to Burry Port harbour.

During the Corona Virus era , my workplace helped me to participate in the cycle to work scheme. This enabled me to buy a bike to be able to ride to work. Ever since I have not looked back and have... read more

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Gareth Horne Adam Araujo charley Jennings Fanny Hollingshead Grant Sherman Bronah B

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.

My commute is 32 miles and I can't justify that amount of time in the day on my bike after the school run. But by taking my bike on the train I can tick off my exercise, sustainability and make it... read more

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Gareth Horne Adam Araujo Fanny Hollingshead Grant Sherman Kate Whitaker Janet Hutchinson Donglin Zhang

Hi All,

I'm KUMARASINGHE ARACHCHILAGE DON SAJEERA SHENON PEIRIS,Sri Lankan.

Long time ago my young age I start biking in my home town Katunayaka to near the cities and far.
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Fanny Hollingshead