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Image for story Squirrel attack

Squirrel attack

A couple of weeks back I had cycled somewhere for open water swim training and left my post-workout food in my pannier ready to grab. Mistake!
Upon exiting the water I found the internal mesh p... read more

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Sunny weather

It's so good to finally have some fine weather and it's going to get even better when day light saving starts. Happy pedaling everyone ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜‰

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Image for story The best lights ever

The best lights ever

The S33N lights are so great! Bristol business and super unique. They canโ€™t be stolen, canโ€™t fall off and the AA battery keeps them simple and helps us be more efficient consumers. When my last lig... read more

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Health issues got me serious about bike riding

I have been riding a bicycle off and on for over 60 years. I didn't really get serious about it until I had several heart attacks and heart surgery. I realized then I had to make some changes. W... read more

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Image for story New Cargo Bike Day

New Cargo Bike Day

Won a competition for a cargo bike - decided on the Yuba Kombi (non-electric), so far amazing bike, just waiting on the cargo carrying kit to arrive!

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SHARK INFESTION WATERS

IVE BEEN TO BLACKPOOL AND SEEN A SHARK 400 TON GT WHITE SAILING IN THE SEE
I KNOW YOU CANT RIDE IN THE SEA BUT IF YOU GO TO LYTHAM YOU CAN RENT A BOAT THERE.

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Image for story Rouvy World Tour

Rouvy World Tour

[address removed]

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Image for story No work today, but cycled anyway

No work today, but cycled anyway

My most enjoyable ride since I got back from France, despite not quite missing all the showers.

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Image for story ooops, got a bit carried away!

ooops, got a bit carried away!

Out riding last week around the Ardnamurchan Peninsular and managed to rock out my bottom bracket, snap clean off the stem of the frame for the post, but philips screwdriver and some cable ties, th... read more

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Cyclist Playlist

At Tim Isle's and Dave Burgess's suggestion and inspiration here is a playlist of bicycle/cycling related tunes to keep you entertained whilst out and about...
(Band then Tune)
Stereophonic... read more

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Image for story Trinity Hospice Charity Ride - Fylde Coast 2023

Trinity Hospice Charity Ride - Fylde Coast 2023

A great turn out with the Fylde Coasters Cycling Club, supporting their local charity. The Club is free to join. We meet at weekends rear of The Elk, in Poulton-le-Fylde and also do mid week meande... read more

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Early help hub ride to our conversation conference!

Today the early help hub attended the our conversation conference. It was decided that we would commute as a group, which was an thoroughly enjoyable and team building experience! Both experienced ... read more

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Back on my bike again

Six months after becoming very poorly with covid I am back on my bike. I have had to switch to an e-bike to help manage my loss of fitness and ongoing covid recovery. Was so lovely to get out on it... read more

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Instructeur Cycliste averti

Ce printemps jโ€™agirai ร  titre dโ€™instructeur ยซ Cycliste averti ยป, un programme de Vรฉlo Quรฉbec et de ses mandataires qui existe depuis 2015. Il a permis dโ€™initier ร  ce jour des milliers dโ€™รฉlรจves de 5... read more

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My Bike story

I've been riding bikes since I was knee high to a grasshopper. Then I grew up and learned to drive. Drove everywhere and heavily relied on my car, even for those short distances to the local shops.... read more

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Image for story Getting the bike serviced ready for The Monsal Trail

Getting the bike serviced ready for The Monsal Trail

Took my bike to Lincoln Station for Jimmy the Bike mechanic to service the bike ready for my next Youtube video 'The Monsal Trail'

It was night and day after it was service on how crucial... read more

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Image for story Top Cycling Tip - leg shaving for pros

Top Cycling Tip - leg shaving for pros

Many people mistakenly think that a pro cyclist technique is to shave both legs to increase aerodynamic efficiency and on-bike speed.

This is wrong. A true pro only shaves one leg so that ... read more

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Image for story CCC bike path ride

CCC bike path ride

This morning I went on a CCC organised bike ride along bike paths in Christchurch, with my son joining in riding his electric unicycle. A range of ages riding a diverse range of bikes. Great day fo... read more

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A bike to school with my little Brother

I decided that I should take my brother to school on our bikes, it was amusing and enjoyable

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Rainy in summer

We had to bike in the rain because it's not sunny at all, even though it is supposed to be summer. So sad.

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Getting a new bike tomorrow

I have two bikes, but I'm getting another - my oldest bike is 20 this year and getting a bite rickety. Both my current bikes have done Lands End to John O'Groats with me, once in 2004 then in 2018.... read more

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Image for story Hayman park upgrades in motion

Hayman park upgrades in motion

Pump track in manukau in progress south side repsent

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bike gone

the bike in my profile pick, was stolen last year trek series 5 Voltron green from manukau mall, last year?I was bummed cussing but in the end gotta keep wheels spin and love life ..so put bought ... read more

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bike romance,

havent ,done much kms , looking for a good , thang not about the prize ,just having fun? cos' every bike run is a holiday on the hunt to find a friend ,and good company

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Phone Saved from Life in the Bush

I was visiting Sticky Forest MTB park for the first time, and after putting in a good 18km of trails Iโ€™m stuffed but contented to be back in camp only to find my iPhone missing!!!!

So I ... read more

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Supporting other riders

On my morning commute today I came across a cyclist who had come off his bike on a corner in the wet. There was already another cyclist with him, however as I work remotely and can make up the time... read more

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Image for story Gin and Tonic in the Yorkshire Wolds

Gin and Tonic in the Yorkshire Wolds

The purpose of the ride was to check out a new cafe and take advantage of a sunny day. The ride had already been postponed due to a day of relentless rain.

The highlight of the day had to... read more

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Image for story Completing a wheelie spe-shell 100km ride in a day!

Completing a wheelie spe-shell 100km ride in a day!

Took on a challenge recently to tick off all the Durrell big tortoises around the island in one ride.
It was about 105km with around 1100m of climbing.
There was 50 of them to mark off - as... read more

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Image for story Time to replace

Time to replace

Worn out the freewheel and chain, so went to fit new and found the axle had broke, must be good quick release to hold it all together. so 4,500 mile on the axle. had to nip to bike shop bought axle... read more

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Back to work after holiday

I have missed my bike so much whilst on holiday! Not the grown up kids or the dog....my bike. Back to it tomorrow, hopefully I can also lose some of the many pounds I have gained too!

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Image for story My First Audax

My First Audax

๐Ÿšด๐Ÿปโ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšด๐Ÿปโ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšด๐Ÿปโ™€๏ธSo - here it is in writing - so I am committed ( or maybe I should be committed ๐Ÿคช๐Ÿคช๐Ÿคช).
I have signed up to my first Audax.
The Yorkshire Wolds 50k on the 12th August - on my own ... read more

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I'm Retired & Vegan

I've always had a Bike but never new but last November i purchased a Electric Maintain bike just before my 70th birthday having moved to Forest 2 years before i try to go out most days unless it's ... read more

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Image for story ooops, got a bit carried away! Pt 2

ooops, got a bit carried away! Pt 2

What a view, definitely worth a few lumps and bumps, oh and a sore bum x

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Personal challenge

I have set myself a challenge, and I need your help!
Throughout the month of August I plan to ride everyday on my bike, and if the weather is too bad, on a static bike in the gym until I reach ... read more

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Cycling is for young, old and middle aged

I've been cycling since i learned to ride about the age of five, which gives me 65 years of cycling, I've noticed the down turn in the standard of driving and state of roads but will not stop me cy... read more

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Gewoon omdat het kan ....

1e x op Texel .....
Mooi eiland, hond is meer dan welkom. Waterbak voor de hond werd gebracht op diverse locaties, fijn gevoel.
Ook zeker een fiets eiland, veel toeristen, wind ploegers, z... read more

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Image for story 75 km and Bike + Rider = 127 years

75 km and Bike + Rider = 127 years

This year I'm upping my game and putting myself outside my comfort zone. I'm not going to climb Monte Zoncolan or Alpe d'Huez but I am going to ride more organised rides instead of just heading out... read more

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Image for story The Tweed Run - Saturday, 29th April 2023

The Tweed Run - Saturday, 29th April 2023

During a visit to London on Saturday, 29th April 2023, I happened to witness a quirky sight. A mass of dapperly dressed men, women, and children cycling through the city streets, only to discover t... read more

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Beginning looking for advice

Iโ€™m new to electric bikes and Iโ€™m just looking for tips to save me from falling off again , whatโ€™s the best way to come down a hill ๐Ÿ˜† got a little scared when coming down one and braked and the bac... read more

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Picnicking

When I want inspiration to head out on a solo ride I choose somewhere I would like to have a picnic. I check the map, plan a route using quiet lanes, pack some food and head out on a mini adventure.

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Image for story Man cave

Man cave

Hang my Kona inside with light๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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Cyclone destruction

I was loving being part of " Love to ride" but Cyclone Gabrielle has put a temporary stop to riding. The utter destruction and loss of power has been challenging and we are the lucky ones. Kia kaha

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Image for story My E-Bike Experience

My E-Bike Experience

When I turned 80 I found riding with my younger mates it was becoming more difficult to keep up particularly on hilly rides.
After considerably research I decided to add an e-bike (Orbea Gain M... read more

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What's up with traffic lights not sensing my bike haiku

Stopped on the daimonds
I patiently wait my turn
The bike light stays red

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Getting back

Steady ride after my Heart Attack + Inguinal hernia repair operation last year (2022). Could have gone a bit further but following the wife's instructions to take it steady. Cold wind into my face ... read more

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Image for story Lighting hacks

Lighting hacks

Seen this on Pinterest gotta haVe it๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿ˜Ž

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Image for story Pump track in manukau

Pump track in manukau

Was testing the pump track in progress

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Image for story Night moves

Night moves

Me coming in from the dark, south side represent

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Retired!

As of yesterday, I am retired!

[address removed]

Thus I can't contribute my miles to my former team; but I intend to keep riding. First, though, I have hand surgery (CMC arthropla... read more

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Image for story Ouch! That hurt!

Ouch! That hurt!

I was happily riding down the shared path from NW cycleway to Henderson, and was getting reasonably near to the old motorpark... and thats when, after 50km, I let my mind drift. Unfortunately, I al... read more

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