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I’m approaching 60 and I have been missing a sustainable workout routine that provided good health both from a physical and mental standpoint. About three years ago I started riding and have rece... read more

At my last job I helped organize Bike to Work day for a county of 3.2 million people. Since moving to Ithaca NY, a town of 32,000 people, I've been adapting to a less massive bike scene. It's easy ... read more

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Simon Bernnard Check out the Cornell Outdoor Education Website for more information! or feel free to contact me @ 518-935-0717!

Check out the Cornell Outdoor Education Website for more information! or feel free to contact me @ 518-935-0717!

Thomas Garsia It's fantastic to hear about your initiative to revitalize Bike to Work/School Day in Ithaca! Transitioning from organizin... read more

It's fantastic to hear about your initiative to revitalize Bike to Work/School Day in Ithaca! Transitioning from organizing events for a large county to a smaller town like Ithaca definitely presents its own unique opportunities and challenges, but it sounds like you're making great strides in bringing the community together around biking. Creating a sense of camaraderie among local cyclists and promoting bike safety and awareness are essential steps towards fostering a thriving biking culture in Ithaca. Offering free bike repairs and prizes for visiting multiple pit stops adds a fun and engaging element to the event, encouraging participation and reinforcing positive biking habits. Tabling locations across Cornell Campus, especially near popular spots like the Dairy Bar, are sure to attract attention and draw in participants from both the university and the broader community. Collaborating with local bike clubs and shops further strengthens the event's impact and promotes a sense of unity within the biking community. May 3rd sounds like it will be a fantastic day filled with activities and opportunities for cyclists of all levels to come together and celebrate biking. Best of luck with the event, and here's to a successful Bike to Work/School Day in Ithaca!

I have been cycling for the past couple of days now. I usually ride my bike around my neighborhood, but I get so tired that I have to take a break halfway, for about 5 minutes, then continue with t... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Anke Fronius Awesome progress, your continuity has clearly paid out. Taking a break is nothing bad, but overcoming the need to take a br... read more

Awesome progress, your continuity has clearly paid out. Taking a break is nothing bad, but overcoming the need to take a break definitly deserves some kudos!

Dan Rivers Thank you!

Thank you!

I love to ride. Hope on my bike and it is me and the rode with pedestrians, cyclists, and cars. My goal was always ride every day of the Bike Challenge Month, whether it be a short ride for errand... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Sarah Wills Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Alexis Morgan Very cool!😎

Very cool!😎

I live in a two person, one cat, zero car household. While I have long had the goal that I want to live my life without relying on a car to move in a city, I always expected that goal would be sati... read more

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Chelsea Alventosa Let's reclaim cyclist! Everyone who rides a bike (especially with a vase of flowers) is a cyclist in my eyes :)

Let's reclaim cyclist! Everyone who rides a bike (especially with a vase of flowers) is a cyclist in my eyes :)

Christian L Awesome story! Thanks for sharing :)

Awesome story! Thanks for sharing :)

Laura Cisneros LOVE!!

LOVE!!

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I’m trying to bicycle every day in October, as part of the BikeTober competition. On Saturday, I was not near mystreet bike. Stepped into a bike shop and asked about their rental policy, which was... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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In the small town of Pedalville, I lived as young boy. I was not like the other kids. I had a deep passion for bicycles. I loved everything about them - the way they moved, the freedom they offered... read more

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We used to have 3 Bike for our family, but during hurricane Harvey, we lost everything due to flooding. I am still looking for a used one. If someone like to sell a used bike with affordable price,... read more

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Susan Jaworski Are you able to transport bicycles? I have heard that Bike Waller has gently used bikes at very reasonable prices. Their ph... read more

Are you able to transport bicycles? I have heard that Bike Waller has gently used bikes at very reasonable prices. Their phone number is 713-824-6808.

Start slow - every mile you ride, you are interrupting:

- childhood asthma
- global warming
- your future medical costs
- traffic
- wealth of gas company CEOs

K... read more

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Doo Kang I love your statement. I have been riding for years but I did not see it as an interruption. Thank you.

I love your statement. I have been riding for years but I did not see it as an interruption. Thank you.

At around 74, I got back on my bike and found my office-sitting career that I started in my 50's meant I could no longer safely balance on a bike or my old 2-wheel recumbent. On & off I spe... read more

J Glasscock Something to keep in mind as age and injuries take their toll.

Something to keep in mind as age and injuries take their toll.

At 62, I just bought a bike and I'm wondering WHY it took me so long. Honestly, it's been since high school when I rode daily so I'm still getting used to the feeling but I love it! Aside from a co... read more

First ride with my Grandson on my father's day gift "The Rocket" is the Blast Peachtree street closed to car but open to bike and walking. Daughter and youngest grandson walked along. Perfect Sund... read more

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I love putting little ones in the trailer cart, they love it and its an extra workout with the extra weight

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Michael Braunstein Our little one hasn't been in the trailer for 23 or 24 years but I *still* use it. It's the ultimate form of multitasking:... read more

Our little one hasn't been in the trailer for 23 or 24 years but I *still* use it. It's the ultimate form of multitasking: shopping, exercising, getting outdoors, reducing carbon footprint, all at the same time. And then when I get on my road bike I feel like Vingegaard for a few minutes without hauling that trailer behind me. :-)

Sunday sky and a bike ride

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Liza Seipel-Bueb Nice collage. Looks beautiful.

Nice collage. Looks beautiful.

I am not a climber, but last year, my son, 23, challenged me to ride the Death Ride with him. 104 miles, 13,500 feet of climb in the middle of July. ([address removed])

He and I are com... read more

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Steve Rankin Congratulations! I rode the Death Ride in 1992. COVID canceled my return in 2020. I hope to get back some day.

Congratulations! I rode the Death Ride in 1992. COVID canceled my return in 2020. I hope to get back some day.

Chuck Westerholm I rode that route with a few friends a couple years ago. We ran out of water on the fourth accent and decided not to do the... read more

I rode that route with a few friends a couple years ago. We ran out of water on the fourth accent and decided not to do the final climb. I'd love to do the ride again...but next time, it must be the supported ride.

Commuting in Houston
I’ve been commuting to work primarily by bicycle since 2005. Currently I drive my daughter to school and park the car, using my bike to get from there to work. I often run... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Robert Wilhelm I used bicycle as my primary transportation in Norfolk VA for 8 years with public transport as my backup. My experience is ... read more

I used bicycle as my primary transportation in Norfolk VA for 8 years with public transport as my backup. My experience is similar to yours. I was fortunate to have shower facilities available at work and showered there each morning instead of may apartment. My commuter bike was the same bike I had bought 25 years earlier. Nothing fancy - steel molycrho frame, drop down shifters, and a few commuter add-ons. To reiterate a few things: 1. Bike rack and panniers to haul stuff to/from work and carry groceries home. 2. Good tires and innertubes - puncture resistant tubes, kevlar tires. 3. Rear view mirror! 4. Fenders to reduce grime from wet roads (because late day T-storms are pretty common there). 5. Route selection - better to add distance by using the roads least travelled then compete on the most direct and busiest routes. 6. BRIGHT lights and reflective vest when days get short between autumn and spring equinox. (A coworker confirmed that I was very visible on the dark, least travelled streets.) 7. Tire repair kit and pump/inflation cartridge and bus fare - just in case. (I lived along a bus route that served my workplace.)

Thought we'd give our bikes a ride out into the countryside but needed a destination - we decided upon the Hot Numbers Roastery near Shepreth. The ride was lovely with respectful car drivers and fr... read more

First time riding on pavement coming from MTB. I'd say its quite more dangerous.

Depuis maintenant 3 ans je m'inscris au défit du moi de MAI et pour moi c'est une grande source de motivation, je me surpasse à chaque année, je veux absolument réussir et plus je pédale plus j'ai ... read more

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na werk eerste dag van coronapandemie gelijk gaan fietsen om me hoofd leeg te maken en niet teveel denken over wat er in ziekenhuis werkplek gebeurt en alles van je af zetten en geen werk mee naar ... read more

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Our family are avid cyclists. My wife and I honeymooned by bicycle. We take family cycle-trips.
We are also fans - and players - of Baseball.
We regularly Cycle for three baseball reas... read more

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Keisha Stewart awesome

awesome

Brendan Ingle Well done for getting people to ride that fantastic 😊

Well done for getting people to ride that fantastic 😊

I started to cycle in May for Bike month at work, I thought I was just doing it for fun but it's great exercise and I always feel good after my rides. I'm not going too far but 3-4 miles but it's ... read more

Eric W It's always so encouraging to hear other people getting outside and riding their bike. The weather here is moderate enough ... read more

It's always so encouraging to hear other people getting outside and riding their bike. The weather here is moderate enough that we can ride almost all year round. We should plan a group ride here soon to explore some new trails!

Tom Barrett Keep on riding … don’t focus on the length in miles , focus on the good feeling s and your smiles .

Keep on riding … don’t focus on the length in miles , focus on the good feeling s and your smiles .

I have always found being able to bicycle places a huge relief when transportation issues become present, and Sacramento is a decent region to bike in. I've always loved just riding!!! When I can g... read more

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It was a dreadful morning, but 2,000 riders showed up for the Wine Country ride, leaving from Santa Rosa. I purchased a space from a rider who could no longer participate. It was in the 40's th... read more

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We had a wonderful time on Saturday May 6th, sharing the awareness with the lovely community of Patterson about the May Bike Month Challenge! The community was so warm and enthusiastic. Many local ... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Hi all always wanted to visit Iceland and see there interesting places, maybe someone has already traveled there, and know - in what interesting places can be reached by bike.

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The last 2 years I have been riding for the young man pictured in the attachment below. He has fought the fight with everything he had to offer. Through his courage and a community committed to hi... read more

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I got to go to a national conference in Washington DC. Where I had one day to see the sites.

I rented bikes through Capital Bikeshare's day pass. Mapped my ride out on Google maps to exch... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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I live in sacramento. We like the Davis dealer where we bought our car, so we take it there for servicing. When I take the car in, I always bring my bike. I drop the car off mid- to late morning, ... read more

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Jeffery Rosenhall Great idea! Lunch at Berryesa Brewing would be a real plus!

Great idea! Lunch at Berryesa Brewing would be a real plus!

Jillian Stanley Wow! Not something I could ever do, but good for you!

Wow! Not something I could ever do, but good for you!

I remember plotting my move to Houston, from Detroit, and wondering if I could live there sans automobile. After researching, including looking at walkable neighborhoods, bike & bus routes, and... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Rosalyn Bryant Houston is my hometown, born and raised there! I have been in Cali. for over 25 years. I am happy to know you found a walka... read more

Houston is my hometown, born and raised there! I have been in Cali. for over 25 years. I am happy to know you found a walkable/bikable area! Houston is no joke with the traffic and tolls roads! They don't really cycle there! I would also be afraid of getting caught up in one of those Texas thunderstorms! ;-) I often think about moving back to Texas from Calfornia, but I think a smaller town would work better for me at this point now!

Mary Hohulin I’m in Spring, just north of you, and wouldn’t dare ride a bike on the streets!

I’m in Spring, just north of you, and wouldn’t dare ride a bike on the streets!

Catherine Nied Glad to see another Texas City is making progress! We live near Dallas and we don't live car free yet, but I'm working on b... read more

Glad to see another Texas City is making progress! We live near Dallas and we don't live car free yet, but I'm working on building the skills/gear to get us down to one. I think affordable housing is the biggest issue in our area, new developments on the edges are where people typically move to but they aren't well connected by public transit or bikable/walkable infrastructure to maybe places

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Imagine the open road ahead of you, the wind in your hair, and the gentle whir of your bicycle's wheels. There's a certain freedom that comes with passonly riding a bicycle. It's just you, your bik... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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William Zuck Love this

Love this

Willow Watering Hole is an amazing outdoor public space that encompasses wildlife and hiking and biking trails in Southwest Houston in Westbury.

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We started our all womens cycling club because, quite frankly, it's a lot of fun! We've riden all around Northern CA an are based out of Elk Grove, CA. We've met amazing people along our rides, s... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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I am challenging myself to do something really hard. I am cycling for about 1,500 KM with a group of other cyclists in Tanzania and neighbouring countries; today we rode 190 km. Yesterday, 187... read more

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Prosper Jorram I love cycling

I love cycling

I often talk with other bike riders and we've all decided that folks fall into one of two categories: those who bike for leisure (ie Saturday mornings on the Silver Comet Trail) and those who bike ... read more

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Today was a highlight of my rides though an instructor(ride to university)said that they were also planning on purchasing an ebike because of my riding everyday & cause I say it's so much fun! ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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I bought my first bike as an adult in October 2021! My last childhood bike was 20 some years ago but I barely used it. I had bad biking experiences in the past so I was obviously very nervous relea... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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I decided to ride to work one morning. Usually I take the train with my bike (3 miles total) but decided to ride the entire way (12 miles). About 8 miles in, I hit a curb wrong with my back wheel a... read more

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I have a friend with a bike retrofitted for someone with their left arm only, he’s getting a new bike and wants to donate this one to someone who can use it.
Sorry, I don't have a picture.read more

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I have ridden a bike to work for over 10 years (not every day), covering 1000s of miles and I am more convinced now than ever that you don't need to spend a lot on a bike and equipment to commute y... read more

Robert Wilhelm To this I would add: Low tech bikes that get the job done are less likely to disappear then the latest and greatest high-en... read more

To this I would add: Low tech bikes that get the job done are less likely to disappear then the latest and greatest high-end bike. One reality of "bike as transportation" is that you need to leave it unattended. Big bike locks work but can be awkward - especially with quick release hubs and thieves can still make off with your saddle and other peripherals.

Milton Ospina Agree. Good points!

Agree. Good points!

Linda Froehlich Hurrah for bike co-ops!

Hurrah for bike co-ops!

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Taught my 12 year old and 9 year olds how to fix a flat tire on their bikes so they can do it themselves if I’m busy or not around.

It's been a fun challenge this May which has helped me engage in the fun neighborhood rides with my kids. They are excited about it, so that's a huge win. I'm hoping that it will continue once the ... read more

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Je me suis fais opérer pour un genou en Janvier. J’avais juste hâte de monter sur mon vélo. Il a fallu attendre qu’on mon genou pli à 80 degrés. Le 2 avril je débutait le vélo tranquillement. C’est... read more

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Serge Deschenes Un gros BRAVO !

Un gros BRAVO !

Linda Froehlich Félcitations!

Félcitations!

J'ai 2 options: à vélo ou à pied.

Pour aller au travail c'est à vélo. Un v.lo croche en hiver, un plus roulant en été. Et lorsqu'il y a grosse tempête de neige? et bien c'est à pied que j'... read more

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Linda Froehlich Tout à fait d'accord. Entre les deux, plus besoin de voiture en ville (ou de bus/métro).

Tout à fait d'accord. Entre les deux, plus besoin de voiture en ville (ou de bus/métro).

We had a beautiful sunny day yesterday here in Gloucester so my husband, daughter and I rode along the canal out to Wholly Gelato for an icecream. A really beautiful 25 mile ride in total, a comple... read more

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Milton Ospina Nice trail. Where is this at? || So many businesses need to have bile racks for parking, specially bike shops! Good point.

Nice trail. Where is this at? || So many businesses need to have bile racks for parking, specially bike shops! Good point.

I like to ride my bike to work, but not as much as I like to ride my bike from work.

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Keisha Stewart becareful

becareful

Steve Rankin even better is to ride your bike past work and then just keep going ;)

even better is to ride your bike past work and then just keep going ;)

I love my bicycle. We are in love.

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Amelia Anthony Excellent. I have been known to call my bicycle my boyfriend. We are "involved."

Excellent. I have been known to call my bicycle my boyfriend. We are "involved."

So we (the Sacramento TMA) worked with the Department of Water Resources (one of our members) to throw a bike repair event for employees in the Natural Resources Building today. During the 3 hour ... read more

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I grew up riding my bike. I would zip around my small town on and off road. With friends and on my own. My bike and I were inseparable. When I was on my bike, I knew joy. A joy I haven't felt in y... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Chris Grimmett Glad to hear it! Keep biking and enjoying yourself.

Glad to hear it! Keep biking and enjoying yourself.

A couple years ago I rented a Bike and was so bad at riding it I thought that was that. I ride the stationary Bike at the gym and decided that does not get me as much exercise as running. So Bike r... read more