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Image for story Ferry ride

Ferry ride

My friend Steve and me had a nice ride for brekkie then a ferry ride to carry on cycling

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story Bike repairs and servicing local to Brighton

Bike repairs and servicing local to Brighton

Jay's cycles is a local friendly bike repair and servicing company based a few miles from Brighton with easy parking. We cover everything from small puncture fixes to full services and rebuilds! W... read more

Topic: Other

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Image for story A time saver, good for the environment and me

A time saver, good for the environment and me

Lexy loves to ride to and from home to work at RPA campus "..it saves me time and I don't have to sit in crowded transport or a car - it works for me. Also great for the environment and I get my h... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story KGV RPA bike parking see other site bike parking

KGV RPA bike parking see other site bike parking

Across SLHD there are bike parking facillities see your site's Transport Access Guides for end of trip facilities:
Balmain
Canterbury
Concord
RPAH
SLHD Community Centres hav... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Last Day of Summer

Wiltshire: Wylye Valley (Nat Cycling Network - NCN 24). Limited-stop training ride: Warminster and Wilton only. Start and finish: Wylye village, off A303.
The Wylye valley in Wiltshire is one ... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story Family fun together

Family fun together

I have ridden in all the places we have lived. Now the girls are independent riders and are very interested, so time to get the show on the road!

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Choose!

“Choose Life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose a family. Choose a big television, choose washing machines, cars, compact disc players and electrical tin openers. Choose good health, low chole... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story 1 Month, 1 Goal, Fight Cancer!

1 Month, 1 Goal, Fight Cancer!

Every 2 minutes, a child is diagnosed with cancer, the biggest killer of children from disease in Australia. Children deserve to be living life, not fighting for it.

This October, I'm ridi... read more

Topic: Other

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E-bike brings in new cyclist

You never know what influence you have over friends and acquaintances. An acquaintance from my yoga class excitedly told me she'd brought an e-bike during lockdown. I've now been out riding with he... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Empty the tank Ride

Empty the tank Ride

Back in May we decided to do a 60 miler, but ended up been a 9 & half hours in the saddle for fun!

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Fiets je Fris!

Leuk dat we vanuit de organisatie actief het 'Fietsen' gaan oppakken en dat we met ze allen als doel hebben om meer te gaan fietsen. Door te zien dat collega's ook fietsen, foto's met elkaar te del... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story What coffee shops have you discovered on the way?

What coffee shops have you discovered on the way?

Whether, they're quaint, quirky or trendy
I love discovering an independent coffee shop along the way.
A few week back, I discovered a great coffee spot in Quainton.

Today, I came ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Cycling to Try and Help

Cycling to Try and Help

Since I was 16 I have cycled everywhere and taken my bike with me to all the cities I have lived in: Liverpool, Leeds and London. Its helped me stay in shape and save on all my commutes to univers... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Brick session cycle

Did my last Brick session yesterday before the 113 Cotswold triathlon on 20 9 20. It's 1.2 miles lake swim, 56 mile cycle, then 13 mile run. All for fun!
For those that don't know what a brick ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story A challenge with a catch!

A challenge with a catch!

On Cycling UK's 'World's Biggest Bike Ride' day 2020 I set out to meet a longish-standing personal challenge.

A few years ago when approaching retirement, I determined to use my bike more ... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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First time in nearly 40years

I eventually made my first bike ride in nearly 40 years. After getting over my nervousness and a few rides round the garden to see if I stayed on the bike I went early last Sunday morning so as to ... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Image for story Family tandems!

Family tandems!

Childback tandems are a perfect way to get the kids about safely and quickly, my tandem has a child seat in front of me for my youngest so he is safely between my arms, and my 7 year old sits behin... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Virtual London to Paris 300 mile Challenge for Blood Cancer UK

Virtual London to Paris 300 mile Challenge for Blood Cancer UK

I was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphatic Leukaemia (CLL) in March 2018, since then I have watched my blood results and seen my white cell count steadily increase. I’ve had pneumonia 4 times Every tim... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story The Beach early in the morning

The Beach early in the morning

Simple way to have a stress free cycle is to get up that little bit earlier that the rest and take in the fresh air and views.

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Leeds Liverpool Canal

Lockdown inspired us to source 2 mountain bikes and commit to cycling the 127miles along the canal from Liverpool to Leeds. Just completed leg 1, 6miles to catch Ormskirk train to Liverpool and the... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

Image for story Leeds Liverpool Canal

Leeds Liverpool Canal

Lockdown inspired us to source 2 mountain bikes and commit to cycling the 127miles along the canal from Liverpool to Leeds. Just completed leg 1, 6miles to catch Ormskirk train to Liverpool and the... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

Leeds Liverpool Canal

Being cooped up over Lockdown inspired us to source 2 mountain bikes and commit to cycling the 127miles along the canal from Liverpool to Leeds. Just completed leg 1, 6miles to catch Ormskirk train... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

Image for story Leeds Liverpool Canal

Leeds Liverpool Canal

Being cooped up over Lockdown inspired us to source 2 mountain bikes and commit to cycling the 127miles along the canal from Liverpool to Leeds. Just completed leg 1, 6miles to catch Ormskirk train... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

Image for story Leeds Liverpool Canal

Leeds Liverpool Canal

Being cooped up over Lockdown inspired us to source 2 mountain bikes and commit to cycling the 127miles along the canal from Liverpool to Leeds. Just completed leg 1, 6miles to catch Ormskirk train... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

get out there and see whats around you

i travel from bathgate to craigshill everyday and find the roads in a poor
state full of dangerous pot holes they get full up when it rains and damages your bike the cycle path along starlaw r... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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LEJOG

I decided it was time to change vague dreaming to reality and set off on a Lands End to John o Groats bike ride.
Fourteen days and 983 miles later I arrived at JoG after a spectacular trip thr... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story Invite your work buddies to register

Invite your work buddies to register

Great prizes to be won! Including bikes, back packs; adventures trips; restaurant vouchers and so much more.
If they haven't rode much and or want to particiapte in riding opportunities, check ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Cycling to RPA from Coogee film ...

Cycling to RPA from Coogee film ...

Watch this space for - workers cycling to and from RPA to Coogee

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story #cycle4sepsis

#cycle4sepsis

Theres a gang of 30 of from Sheffield and around taking part in #cycle4sepsis in memory and love for my partner Dan who died in 2018. We range from age 6 to seventy something and are cycling outsi... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Shakin' that a##

When truck drivers make a massive effort by losing their momentum on a hill, by dropping into a low gear and crawl up behind you to keep you safe, make a big show of how hard you are trying to get ... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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True love lasts

My first bike was red. I still love the colour red now and my electric car is red. My second bike was a diamond back (mans version). I love diamonds now especially the one my man gave me. My 3rd an... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Car Free Day?

Funny that on car free day as I cycled to work...the roads haven't been this busy in the last 6 months! Tail backs of cars the whole journey...think I was the fastest thing moving!

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story Scavenger Hunt at Imperial Beach - javier_blackberry

Scavenger Hunt at Imperial Beach - javier_blackberry

Riding with my oldest son all over Imperial Beach...
javier_blackberry

Scavenger hunt 2.0
#IBactive

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Getting back to health

In January 2015, I weighed almost 300 lbs, was on oxygen, unable to walk more than 10 steps without collapsing and developed a heart murmur. My cardiologist told me I could decide either to live or... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Riding through london

Riding through london

Having been visiting family in London I decided why not follow the bike route into the city.

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Whale of a time

Having not rode a bike in years I bought a bike and cycled to and from work. Found it in Invigorating, fresh, although a little tiring. Will continue to ride, ride, ride.

Topic: My commute by bike

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Cycle and Coffee

(I wrote a little poem, maybe cheesy, maybe not)

You go round and round below me
Upon this seat, I take in the view beside me
For as far, as the eye can see
My heart is happy, ... read more

Topic: Other

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My mum on a bike

I cycle often and everywhere and have done since childhood. My mum barely walks anywhere. For a girls trip we booked Center Parcs and I knew getting her moving would be a challenge so I booked us b... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Riding for Fun

I have never ridden a bicycle before, I tired learning in 2016 but I fell off the bicycle and broke my ligament and I had to do an ACL operation. Since then I have not sat on a bicycle again but wh... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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A New Route in West Devon for a Training Ride

For some time I had wanted to ride the 'old' A30 between Whiddon Down and Okehampton, via the village of Sticklepath, a distance of 14.2 miles return. Over the summer I had been visiting the are... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story Dartford Wobblers

Dartford Wobblers

Today we started a new ladies cycling group "The Dartford Wobblers" to encourage individuals to get back in the saddle and gain confidence. Even though 8 initially signed up for the ride we ended u... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story A Transformed Life - Transforming Lives of Others

A Transformed Life - Transforming Lives of Others

I've been on a crazy journey of weight loss and fitness since June 2019 where I was weighing in at 23s 10lb (150.6kg) to now 14s 6lb (91.6kg) so dropped 9s 4lb (59kg). Before I started I was barely... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Whoops! I forgot to remove my mask.

Whoops! I forgot to remove my mask.

Masks must be worn at the school gate. So I found myself cycling in my mask on the congested road home. Actually this keeps out the car fumes. Also on a slightly chilly autumnal morn it also warms ... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story New Discovery ‘The Dramway’

New Discovery ‘The Dramway’

Cycle September has encouraged me to get out on my bike and to explore further afield to clock up the miles.
Sunday decided to cycle Fir the first time the section of The Dramway from the Brist... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Leeds Liverpool Canal

Lockdown inspired us to source 2 mountain bikes and commit to cycling the 127miles along the canal from Liverpool to Leeds. Just completed leg 1, 6miles to catch Ormskirk train to Liverpool and the... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

Image for story Leeds Liverpool Canal

Leeds Liverpool Canal

Being cooped up over Lockdown inspired us to source 2 mountain bikes and commit to cycling the 127miles along the canal from Liverpool to Leeds. Just completed leg 1, 6miles to catch Ormskirk train... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

Image for story Leeds Liverpool Canal

Leeds Liverpool Canal

Being cooped up over Lockdown inspired us to source 2 mountain bikes and commit to cycling the 127miles along the canal from Liverpool to Leeds. Just completed leg 1, 6miles to catch Ormskirk train... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

Image for story Leeds Liverpool Canal

Leeds Liverpool Canal

Being cooped up over Lockdown inspired us to source 2 mountain bikes and commit to cycling the 127miles along the canal from Liverpool to Leeds. Just completed leg 1, 6miles to catch Ormskirk train... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

Chocolate Shop Bike Ride

The 3rd day of the bike challenge and I had a few badges but wanted more. Looking at the options I saw the ride to the shops one and thought yes I could go get something for lunch from the local sh... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story Cycling mums

Cycling mums

Nadia and Ana from the Health Promotion Unit SLHD enjoy their commute to work by bike. They cycle together to and from Coogee and work at RPA campus. They make the time by organising their busy y... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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