Stories from USA

Nothing has ever quite compared to my middle of the night adventure up in the mountains under the Aurora Borealis!

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Biking and hiking saved me during the pandemic. I met up with old friends and met new people while mountain and road biking. There's nothing better than being outdoors with your buddies, enjoying... read more

Margaret Cruickshank Great for the mind Chris and a great alternative to running for those of us with dodgy ankles!

Great for the mind Chris and a great alternative to running for those of us with dodgy ankles!

A few months ago someone I hardly know learned that I like bicycles and gave me a box of tubes they had no use for. I didn't have any bikes in that particular size, but accepted because I figured I... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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When I started this whole thing I maybe rode on average a mile a week. I grew up with a passion for bikes. Anything with two wheels count me in. But as I turned 30 I noticed that passion had dulled... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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This old girl has been carrying me along the backroads of Auburn, Al since my days in class back in the late '70s. It still feels just as free as it always did. Happy for the growing bike paths.

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Remember riding down a big hill as a kid... Wasn't that the best feeling? Well with an E-Bike, it's like riding down hill the entire time! If you decide to make the transition, I would ask tha... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Donovan Morrell What environmental impact does E-Bikes have with respect to energy consumption, battery creation/destruction? Have you happ... read more

What environmental impact does E-Bikes have with respect to energy consumption, battery creation/destruction? Have you happened to run across that information in your studies?

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

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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A quick ride by the river today 🙂

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

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Bobby Parker Huntley is an awesome spot.

Huntley is an awesome spot.

I finally did a whole trip through Bellevue and across the 520 Trail and it was wonderful! I encourage everyone to try it and then hop on the Burke Gilman at the UW campus for an extra treat. Such ... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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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 2023 :)

:)

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

Back on a bike after 25 years! 'Excited' to ride a bike again doesn't come close to expressing how I am feeling as tears of joy stream down my face, thrilling, freeing, and hopeful.... a life long ... read more

Christian L What an incredible story, thanks for sharing Sonia!

What an incredible story, thanks for sharing Sonia!

Shona Park Amazing! Well done Sonia that is such an awesome achievement, so happy for you! :)

Amazing! Well done Sonia that is such an awesome achievement, so happy for you! :)

Sam Robinson So good! Happy riding :)

So good! Happy riding :)

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Hi everyone I am new to biking in metro Atlanta and have not ventured out much my beyond my neighborhood, the Westside Beltline & Michelle Obama Trail (South River Trail); The way folks drive h... read more

Topic: Other

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Carolyn Ma That was most likely the m+m ride! They roll out from Georgia Beer Garden on Edgewood at 7:30 on Mondays. They provide upda... read more

That was most likely the m+m ride! They roll out from Georgia Beer Garden on Edgewood at 7:30 on Mondays. They provide updates on rides on their Instagram page @mplusmride .

Aaron Honegan Yup that looks to be the group indeed. Thanks for the update Carolyn.

Yup that looks to be the group indeed. Thanks for the update Carolyn.

Joey Starr Another big group ride is the Midweek Roll (MWR). They ride every other Wednesday night.

Another big group ride is the Midweek Roll (MWR). They ride every other Wednesday night.

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Riding a bike in cities where parking is limited or difficult to find most of the time can be the best solution to still enjoy the outdoors while getting good exercise. I brought my bike to Key Wes... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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This is my favorite trail; I have revisited it multiple times with co-workers and family on this trip.

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

I was a commuter in terms if cycling. Not much more than that. Then, last year, I was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder in the bone marrow failure department, Severe Aplastic Anemia. I wen... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Susan Brewster Congrats on your riding accomplishments. I can relate as I likely have an Autoimmune disease which has yet to be defined b... read more

Congrats on your riding accomplishments. I can relate as I likely have an Autoimmune disease which has yet to be defined but new breathlessness on my beloved bikes forced me to deal with it.

it's 20 years old. Klein Race Pro. 2001. All Dura Ace. no one wants old, expensive bikes. shop lucky! Also have a Quantum Race, from 2001.

Topic: Other

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John Watkins Can you send me pics of the bike

Can you send me pics of the bike

Omar Palmer Please give me a call at (347) 785-7025

Please give me a call at (347) 785-7025

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 has... read more

The Tuesday night Tour De Coler group rides are always a blast, especially now with the lower temps.

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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My 2nd year fundraising for this great cause. In UTAH this week clocking miles. Riding early to beat the heat. Staying hydrated, enjoying the scenery. If you can, help . . . . . [address remov... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Ape As In Gorilla Check out GREAT CYCLE CHALLENGE 2022 enjoy

Check out GREAT CYCLE CHALLENGE 2022 enjoy

So this is not an Illinois story per se, but I am from IL and just completed RAGBRAI at the end of July. I had tried RAGBRAI once before in 2018, but my appendix got mad and wanted out on the seco... read more

Topic: Other

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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,

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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🤓

Rosalyn Bryant For sure, you only get one head!

For sure, you only get one head!

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%!