Ever woken up unable to to feel your legs? Well this year I did.

It was the 19th of May and I had just underwent 13 hours of surgery to remove a cancer and reconstruct my facial nerves usi... read more

We’re a small but mighty crew who love to ride and we’re inviting YOU to join the fun! Every Wednesday, we roll out from Holland Park along the V1, picking up legends along the way. 🚴‍♂️💨

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Murray Sherman sherman Any interest in taking bikes on train to southbak for ride along southbank , gardens . dedicated veloway edward st and bac... read more

Any interest in taking bikes on train to southbak for ride along southbank , gardens . dedicated veloway edward st and back to train at south brisbane ,, coffe in gardens coffe shop of city coffee shop ..?? tx murray

Murray Sherman sherman new bridge to kangaroo point nice ride too..

new bridge to kangaroo point nice ride too..

I had a hip replacement on 07/03/25 that is 11 weeks 1 day ago. Today I went out on my new bike and enjoyed it so much.
At Christmas I was on crutches and had been for over a year, I could bar... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Excellente façon de garder notre cerveau, coeur et corps en fusion !

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Yesterday we went for a bike ride as part of our team meeting. We have many new starts and are encouraging them to Love to Ride.

Greener Kirkcaldy and Langtoun cycles are working hard to ... read more

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Shona Park This is ace Peter! Well done! Great to see so many folks out on their bikes for a meeting! Best way to have a meeting :)

This is ace Peter! Well done! Great to see so many folks out on their bikes for a meeting! Best way to have a meeting :)

There is nothing more beautiful than cycling in a sunny spring morning by the country lanes on the way to work and listening to the birds singing. This is one of my favourite times of de year, the ... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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I started commuting by bike at uni because the buses were expensive and unreliable. 15 years later and I still commute to work by bike every day. I encouraged my housemate to start cycling. He's ve... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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About seventy years ago I cycled to school most days - three miles each way. About 75 years ago I rode a tricycle.
My world has gone full circle and I now ride a trike again but just two or th... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Celebrating #loveMK with a bit of (kinda) Strava art cycling all on the glorious Redway network ❤️

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Tj Richards That's so cool! Well done!

That's so cool! Well done!

I was able to get some puncture resistant tyres and a new inner tube with the $100 prize for doing the bike challenge survey. The puncture resistant tyres are a must with urban riding.

Whilst the trend for folks of a certain age, my age, is to go e-bike. I’ve gone the other way, I have reverted to being seven year old and thrashing around the streets on a Singlespeed bike… that’s... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Steve Gardner I love single speeds too! I ride a converted 50 year old Motobecane and have put 15k miles on it the last three years. Sim... read more

I love single speeds too! I ride a converted 50 year old Motobecane and have put 15k miles on it the last three years. Simplicity rules!

Nigel Tsang which gear do I use? oh that one! haha, learnt to climb hills faster when i got the gear choice wrong but surprisingly stil... read more

which gear do I use? oh that one! haha, learnt to climb hills faster when i got the gear choice wrong but surprisingly still climbed it!

Set myself a challenge to ride around Lake Ellesmere. Looked at how often it is open to the sea to make sure I could cross. Set out early on a Sat from Lincoln and going great guns until towards th... read more

Finally get to do a ride in all weather .nice refreshing ride tonight we need the rain as very dry in Southland /waihopai

Enjoying breakfast with the rabbits.
Sunrise @ Tiger Hill on the Central Otago Rail Trail - part of my 80km ride Clyde to Lauder return -

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Stopped here for pic lots of giggles forgot we had helmets on n couldn't fit in it

For rookie riders like me, well-marked cycle lanes are a lifesaver—because let’s be real, learning to pedal in the chaos of Wellington traffic is basically an extreme sport 😂 This route? A beginner... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Ditto Day at the Lab for a Sunday Funday with my beloved. Wore out the pocket rocket with an extended ride and me making her take the lead, but a fortuitous Southerly change gave her a nice tailwin... read more

Topic: Other

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Was in the area of Otaki and went for a quick bike around. Found the river trail and explored that from one end to the other. Great easy ride and the locals have done well with making the trail be... read more

Topic: Other

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Isn't it interesting that, in sports-mad New Zealand, many people think it's absurd to get on a bike and ride three blocks to the dairy, when you could just drive? I mean, who would do that?!
<... read more

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Stephanie Chernishov If you can see my outfit in my pick it's a retro style black dress with lemons on it - I take a similar view to you with br... read more

If you can see my outfit in my pick it&#39;s a retro style black dress with lemons on it - I take a similar view to you with bright jackets but not neccessarily fluoro vests.

My green Scott 21’ frame just was taken today outside Colchester leisure world between 1-:30-3pm while I was at work, please keep an eye out it is registered with police and I had brand new lights ... read more

Topic: Other

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Nik Hughes Sorry to hear about your bike. Have you posted details of your bike on Stolen/Found Bicycles in Colchester [address removed... read more

Sorry to hear about your bike. Have you posted details of your bike on Stolen/Found Bicycles in Colchester [address removed] It&#39;s a good community network for supporting cyclists

The start or should I say serious start of my cycling adventure began in Ernest after my father's funeral four years ago . He loved to cycle his flying scot bike in the rain and did Edinburgh to Gl... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Rob Wormald That’s a great story Kenneth. My Dad was also a keen cyclist, took me on a cycle sidecar around the then mostly unmade road... read more

That’s a great story Kenneth. My Dad was also a keen cyclist, took me on a cycle sidecar around the then mostly unmade roads of the far north of Scotland (where my Mum was from) when I was less than 2 years old. But gave me the cycling bug long before he passed away.

kenneth armstrong It's funny how my Dad who I loved dearly his passing became a positive rather than negative thanks for sharing your story 😊

It&#39;s funny how my Dad who I loved dearly his passing became a positive rather than negative thanks for sharing your story 😊

Brontë Tierney Amazing story Kenneth, what a lovely insight into your cycling journey, thank you so much for sharing. And well done again ... read more

Amazing story Kenneth, what a lovely insight into your cycling journey, thank you so much for sharing. And well done again for reaching your goal this Winter!

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I cycle commute as much as I ever can...
Outside those usual times I wear silly costumes as I have been doing for 4 years now, everything from a Stormtrooper, a 100k race on my single speed dre... read more

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tim lisle Splendid Stuff. Never give up

Splendid Stuff. Never give up

Stephen Chapman You bring a smile to my face. Keep it up.

You bring a smile to my face. Keep it up.

Adrian Lewis William, I salute you. Magnificent. Love to see your photos!

William, I salute you. Magnificent. Love to see your photos!

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I bought my ebike from a relatively obscure ebike company in 2018, mainly because it was extremely affordable on a student salary, and it was a New Zealand company. The nearest shop that sold them ... read more

I had a cycling accident at at the bottom of shooters hill road. I fractured my shoulder and lacked confidence to return to cycling for sometime. However, winter has returned and I am glad to say I... read more

Andrew Mathers keep it up and happy new year

keep it up and happy new year

Dinesh Gupta sorry to hear about your accident Holly, but good to hear you are back on the horse now!!

sorry to hear about your accident Holly, but good to hear you are back on the horse now!!

I live in Galston, a town in East Ayrshire, Scotland. I first learned to ride a bike, at aged 4.
Gaining independence throughout the years then beginning riding to school, cycling to friends' h... read more

Bernard Fosnaugh Sounds like you have a wonderful life of riding ahead of you. Sending cheers from California.

Sounds like you have a wonderful life of riding ahead of you. Sending cheers from California.

As a disabled cyclist, hand building my Bamboo Gravel bike has been a great achievement.
With just the use of my left hand, the whittling and glueing took some thought process but the finished... read more

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Logan's biggest eco event is on Sunday 1 June 2025!
This free, family-friendly festival is all about environmental conservation, sustainability, and the wonder of nature.
Don’t miss your ... read more

Wow!
What a turnout!
Leamington you should be proud of yourselves, 150 families out on the Kidical mass ride.

Keep it going!!!!

Topic: Ride with kids

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I’ve been riding for many years, and it’s an integral part of me. I love exploring new places and meeting new people while riding. I run a small YouTube channel that documents some of my rides, and... read more

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Adrian Lewis Whats your You tube channel?

Whats your You tube channel?

I've been encouraged by a colleague to get my bike out of the garage. I'm aiming to cycle to work one day a week this bike month. So far so good, I've done two rides and have the other two planned ... read more

Amy C This is amazing Rachel!

This is amazing Rachel!

when you boring- ride Polly,
when your day making you sad -ride Polly,
when people want to close your road-ride Polly,
when sun is going out- ride Polly,
when shower on your arm-rid... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Trip to Inverness to take part in the Etape Loch Ness 2025 and raise funds for PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide.

Topic: Other

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After a 10k run last night I wavered several times this morning before committing to riding to work this morning.
I’ve set myself the goal of 8 transport bike journey’s through May and I didn’t... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Do you get frustrated with traffic?

Take full control of your commute and cycle!

Avoid that traffic, arrive to work feeling refreshed and ready to start your day on the front fo... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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After having a new hip installed in November I was nervous about getting back on my bike. I was terrified of falling over suddenly, not that I do that often lol!

But today marked the first... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Hi,

Not so much a story but a plea. Is there anywhere good near rawtensall bus station to lock your bike?

Thanks in advance.

Stephen

Topic: My commute by bike

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My daughter was ready to ride and with the promise of sushi she was super keen. We even took a detour and went around the peninsula road and up past the port. A great ride had by all!

Topic: Ride with kids

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Parked my car in Spreydon and biked an easy 3km to work. Intended biking straight back to car after work but it took 10km. Loving getting out & exploring our cycleways.

Reporting live from the Arthurs Point Bike Bus inaugural ride... 15 energetic kids, six adults and one amazing Bike Bus Leader travelled in two-wheeled style this morning. From Arthurs Point to Que... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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Exercise is great for my mental health. When I am having particular difficult days, taking the scenic route back home (i.e. from the CBD around the bays and Miramar Peninsula to the south coast) is... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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I’m Niall, originally from Ireland, but I’ve been living in East Renfrewshire for the past 14 years. I’ve always enjoyed being active, and cycling has become a big part of my routine—whether it's f... read more

So lucky to be spoiled with cycle paths. My whole glorious commute this morning was on designated cycle track. What a fabulous way to start the day.

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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When I was a kid I would watch out the car window on the boring trip from home in Central Otago to Dunedin, reckoning that I could ride my bike to town instead. So much better.

Nowadays th... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Nola Gillies Have done all the sections of this trail a couple of times - love it. Then finish it off with Dunedin's Port to Port. ... read more

Have done all the sections of this trail a couple of times - love it. Then finish it off with Dunedin&#39;s Port to Port. From the dust of Central Otago to the freshness of the ocean - awesome - Nola

I bike to work year round and I have done so for about 8 years. I have had a locked bike stolen from a bike rack while at work.
I felt shocked and couldn't think what to do at first, but insura... read more

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Suraya Casey Cycling Action Network are encouraging people to email Hon Chris Bishop (Chris.[address removed]) about the bikes on buses ... read more

Cycling Action Network are encouraging people to email Hon Chris Bishop (Chris.[address removed]) about the bikes on buses ban. There&#39;s been a trial of secure bike racks inside buses in Auckland which looks to have been successful and might be a good solution.

Most Saturday mornings I put this on and head out to do Parkrun. I hope it encourages others to think about such choices ❤️🚴👏

This red bike has been my favourite and stopping in at the old train station the colours were too hard not to photograph. I have aero bars (not sure why) and so my aeroe handlbar harness kept slidi... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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I am in Southland exploring the region.
Going on the long dusty backroads.
It has been a glorious way to see the landscape.

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Shelly Chainey Hi I'm doing in my town Makarewa if you keen for a ridec

Hi I&#39;m doing in my town Makarewa if you keen for a ridec

One of the best trails I've ever experienced. Challenged myself to do the whole thing in one day. Stopped at the camp site half way for a photo, no turning back now. So many great views of our spec... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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My workplace (charity Vision 21) was lucky enough to get a grant through GCC Think Travel to have access to an accessible folding trike. This has enabled me to learn how to ride for the first time ... read more

Topic: Other

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Becki Sillence Forgive the typo. It’s supposed to say fitness, physical & mental health.

Forgive the typo. It’s supposed to say fitness, physical &amp; mental health.

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

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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