Stories from USA

A special thank you and shout out to these early birds for coming out and taking a quick little New Year's morning spin around Dearborn, Michigan. #DBCFrozenFirst aka: #FirstDozen #DearbornBikingCr... read more

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I'm being followed by a moonshadow Moonshadow, moonshadow Leaping and hopping on a moonshadow Moonshadow, moonshadow Moonshadow, moonshadow Moonshadow, moonshadow Songwriter: Islam Yusuf ... read more

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KENT VOGEL Memories

Memories

Hello there, this is a little story after i rode this long gravel ride around the levee, everything started with a broken leg after a long motorcycle ride from key west to lakeland, fl... the re... read more

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I drink alone, yeah With nobody else I drink alone, yeah With nobody else Yeah, you know when I drink alone I prefer to be by myself (George Thorogood - I Drink Alone, 1985) George Thorogo... read more

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Megan Lee Every single word resonated. Thank you for your inspiration!

Every single word resonated. Thank you for your inspiration!

John Bertelsen Imagine Silence......

Imagine Silence......

Every year hundreds of LA riders get together at Tang's donuts at 4:00 am and ride the LA Marathon course. Is an awesome ride and I already have done it five times. I invited some friends and ended... read more

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ted duepner I spy with my little eye another Yuba Supermarche owner!

I spy with my little eye another Yuba Supermarche owner!

I never thought I’d be able to ride in a race. After a lot of hard work, training and dedication I won overall female in my first ever race. You never know what you’re capable of until you try. #... read more

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Michael Meury Congratulations on your win! Stay strong & ride on 😎

Congratulations on your win! Stay strong & ride on 😎

Daniel Sotiros Your smile,states , I won my race!

Your smile,states , I won my race!

In August of 2014 I had a heart attack. After 40+ years of smoking, quit cold turkey. Was looking for a way to stay healthy. So after about 30 years of not being on a bike, I decided to buy one. Af... read more

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Just met my goal of 50 miles for the month of October! I may not have met the goal if I didn't tough out the rain to ride in Critical Mass's October ride. If you haven't met your goal yet, don't gi... read more

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Andrew Harding Amen!! Glad to ride with you!

Amen!! Glad to ride with you!

Some time is difficult move away my son from computer. Finally I did it . He said yes “ I will try “ . It was and amazing time he and me enjoyed. Talking during riding . He said after 6 miles ridin... read more

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Laura Cisneros I LOVE THIS QUENTO SO MUCH!!! Thank you for posting this!

I LOVE THIS QUENTO SO MUCH!!! Thank you for posting this!

Pedro Linares My pleasures Laura

My pleasures Laura

Saturday, October 23: D-TOWN RIDERS Soul Roll @ Dequindre Cut; Cider in the City @ Beacon Park Sunday, October 24: Ride to Vote @ Livernois and W Outer Drive Head over to the events page (... read more

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In Madison, WI, we have a great, active, assertive and successful bike advocacy community. One achievement has been the "Bike Benefits" program, which has arranged for cyclists with a ($5) Bike Ben... read more

Bought a good, inexpensive Trek in Dec. 2013. Was 255+ lbs and rising with borderline hypertension and assorted weight problems. Kept riding, and by August 2014, was able to make the 5 miles to wor... read more

Erica Johnson Great JOB!!!!

Great JOB!!!!

Susan Ernest Awesome!

Awesome!

Doddie D WTG !

WTG !

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5 minutes from home coming off of my 40 minute work commute (in my car) from Aberdeen at ~6p, my phone rings. It's Meg. "Are you home? I'm by your house and was wondering if you wanted to ride arou... read more

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Quick: Check your quick release skewers on your wheels. Make sure they are tight enough to keep your wheels on. Check: Take a quick ride to check if derailleurs and brakes are working properly. In... read more

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I wanted to write a bike "book" for a long time. I just had a hard time putting the fun part with the how to and what you need, so this story became a psychedelic art experience composite of many ... read more

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Jeannie Moberly greenbein - sunday bicycle outing of mo It's video #279176542 on vimeo and it's creative commons.

greenbein - sunday bicycle outing of mo It's video #279176542 on vimeo and it's creative commons.

Sorry not a story about wheelie kids but my kids and their friends. It's great to see them roaming around the neighborhood with their friends and riding rail trails with the family for miles!

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So excited for today!!! Today the 3rd IB active scavenger hunt started. I’ve enjoyed participating in the others and so pumped that the third one has begun. I hope if you live or hangout in the I... read more

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I think bike riding is magical because how accessible it is to all. Everyone is welcome on a bike no matter your age, size, income, neighborhood, bike type. I get inspired seeing people of all walk... read more

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Met a Lady in line waiting for our Covid 19 Vaccination. As we started to talk she remarked about how fit I looked. Told her I ride a bike about 150 miles each week. She wanted to know more about b... read more

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I hadn't ridden since I was a kid. But since my husband & I were working on our health/weight, it seemed like an easy way to get more exercise without killing my knees. And by buying reconditio... read more

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Beverly Herman I had bilateral knee replacement in Feb 2020, just before Covid. My doctor told me that biking was good for my knees. I jus... read more

I had bilateral knee replacement in Feb 2020, just before Covid. My doctor told me that biking was good for my knees. I just did 23 miles today. I'll be 70 next month, and I recently lost 35 pounds from 165 to 130. I feel the best I've felt in years!

I first helped my office (Henderson Engineers- Bentonville, AR) with last years September bike challenge. I did not own a bike at the time and had to borrow a coworkers bike in order to get some mi... read more

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JD Elder Great story Mike. Glad to hear that A1C is going down too!

Great story Mike. Glad to hear that A1C is going down too!

Samuel Lopez This is fantastic!

This is fantastic!

A year ago, a few months into the pandemic I realized that I was not moving in the right direction. In fact, I wasn't moving at all. We spent all day on Teams calls and then plopped into a chair - ... read more

I started riding to improve my health and control my diabetes. I've come a long way and so grateful I found cycling. Happy to report 125lbs later my diabetes is gone.

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Dave Nicolai good for you to stick with it. Weight loss to a desired weight is just the beginning. Maintenance is the challenge. Bee... read more

good for you to stick with it. Weight loss to a desired weight is just the beginning. Maintenance is the challenge. Been at it for 25 years now. Keep up the good work.

Mike Valles You are awesome! Keep on riding!

You are awesome! Keep on riding!

David Borges that's what I'm talkin' about! I rode and lost weight to avoid blood pressure meds! It workS! Kudos!

that's what I'm talkin' about! I rode and lost weight to avoid blood pressure meds! It workS! Kudos!

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Two rides this Sunday, a morning and a afternoon ride! 10 AM ride: 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿: David Felfoldi 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞: Intermediate Adventurer (12 miles) 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭: Ashford Park 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝: Ashford... read more

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Kid jist did her first race and she's all in. Any nola kids out there wanna ride?

I have this ridiculous goal and no, 5.4 miles really isn't enough to *average* and get there, AND it's going to dive down to the teens for high temps later this week. So, "better ride now,... read more

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David Borges Thanks for thinking of Others by clearing the drains! I love it!

Thanks for thinking of Others by clearing the drains! I love it!

My wife Jo and I have been riders for many years and a lot of them have been "CAR FREE"! Weither by choice or situation doesn't matter, it gives us a chance to show that yes, you can live without a... read more

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My daughter and son are 9 years diferentes the best way I found to spare healthy time with them is biking 🚴‍♀️. Good conversation, different interests for each one but a common bike

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Took my son (13) and a friend from his from school for a ride around a nice local route today, at their request! It is only 4.someodd miles long, and we managed 3 laps. Not to bad for his friend wh... read more

Got my son off training wheels at 3. Taught him to ride in a peloton, and tame his youthful energy to pace himself for 50 milers. He finished his first Ironman in September 2021!

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Multitasking: A mother’s best friend. There aren’t a lot of activities that my whole family can do together. Biking though allows me to get a workout for myself, pick my kids up from school, and th... read more

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April Seliga You are amazing! What a testament to all moms! So many benefits to biking before school and getting those brains ready!

You are amazing! What a testament to all moms! So many benefits to biking before school and getting those brains ready!

See picture he was me 8 month ago . Almost 300 pounds , I could not breathe well ether sleep . I woke up with all my body pain , at 9 am feel like never sleep. But biking 🚴‍♂️ gave me a new oportun... read more

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Pam Duld Good job. Keep up the good work.

Good job. Keep up the good work.

Doddie D That's awesome makes your life so much better !

That's awesome makes your life so much better !

Michael Yingling You Rock! Keep us all posted on your incredible journey and the amazing transformation that is in your future!! Ride Well R... read more

You Rock! Keep us all posted on your incredible journey and the amazing transformation that is in your future!! Ride Well Ride Safe

Dale Edwards I fully relate as I lost forty when I began riding again in 2019 after a 15 years of not riding. Also, there's nothing lik... read more

I fully relate as I lost forty when I began riding again in 2019 after a 15 years of not riding. Also, there's nothing like a solitary ride with time to think of the Lord's goodness.

Dale Edwards I had a similar experience and found the joy of being able to sleep on my stomach again.

I had a similar experience and found the joy of being able to sleep on my stomach again.

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Remember to do something today that your future you will be thankful for! Cycling for me isn't just about getting on a bike, but a lifestyle. I fell into cycling about 6 years ago and never looked... read more

Derek Washington Your a great inspiration!!! Ever since that day you rode up behind me and we chatted brief, I knew I had met a special pers... read more

Your a great inspiration!!! Ever since that day you rode up behind me and we chatted brief, I knew I had met a special person. Keep riding!!!

The Sanford Bike to Work Day event will take place on Friday, October 29, 2021, and will help kick off FDOT's Mobility Week campaign (you can register and view our route at [address removed]). T... read more

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Courtney Reynolds Awe man ... hopefully you can type in this link: fdot.tips/bikesanford21

Awe man ... hopefully you can type in this link: fdot.tips/bikesanford21

April Seliga This is great!

This is great!

Invited a fried to join in for a bike tour. She came and we both enjoyed the ride. Health and fitness and fun a great combination.

If you’re a year round biker, here are some tips when it comes to the weather.

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Sunil Chukka A much needed article. Thank you!

A much needed article. Thank you!

We went to Global Growers and our tour guide Daphne has 2 kids and is new to the area. I let her test Tracey's bike and my Douze (bakfiet) to help her see what even with 2 kids she can ditch the c... read more

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I participated in my first hunt today and it was sooo much fun!!! I ride with an amazing group of women and will be doing this again!!

“C” = Chain : Always check that the chain is clean and lubricated. A rusty chain drags, changes gear poorly and may even snap. While you’re down there, spin your pedals and check that the cranks do... read more

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Are you going to the Annual Bike Ride Fundraiser Saturday 9/4 by Black Leaders Detroit? It's from 7AM to 1PM at 11000 Freud St. Otherwise, do you have any cycling plans this weekend?

Lucretia Stewart I was at Belle Island for we run D race and then road bicycle around Island do you guys meet regular some where Haven't see... read more

I was at Belle Island for we run D race and then road bicycle around Island do you guys meet regular some where Haven't seen anything about slow roll

Last week of August, last week of REP 313 Mini-Challenge! - Wednesday 8/25 - Westside Wednesday Ride - Saturday 8/28 - MoGo’s Fun Fitness Day at Fitzgerald Park - Saturday 8/28 & Monday ... read more

· Friday 20th: Explore the City's bike lanes and greenways (see events page for the Detroit Greenways Coalition Virtual tour) · Saturday 21st: Join Detroit Cycling Championship’s bik... read more

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Prepping for August's REP 313 mini-challenge. Do any of the following to join the fun: - Share a phote/ story showing your favorite spot on the Detroit Greenways Coalition virtual tour, your favo... read more

Laura Cisneros Pretty Ladies!

Pretty Ladies!

Me and my fellow Safe Routes Ambassador Program teammates all took the initiative to get out there and do a 3 mile ride for the last event we worked. MOGO provided us all bikes for no cost. It was ... read more

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We love riding our bicycles and about 5 years ago my husband found out he had melanoma on the back of his neck. We decided that a sun shade to cover our heads and neck while riding our bicycle wou... read more

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I just don't get it. How can I get more of my coworkers involved? We have a lot of daily commuters at work and I posted flyers at the bike racks. Even tried bribes with a basket of stickers. This h... read more

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Chelsea Alventosa Hi Anna, I know the feeling. It can be really tough to get people involved. Have you tried asking them why they're not inte... read more

Hi Anna, I know the feeling. It can be really tough to get people involved. Have you tried asking them why they're not interested? Perhaps you could arrange a lunchtime ride and then help folks create a profile and log the ride right then and there? Is there another organization you could try competing with? Maybe that would help stoke the flame a little. Props to you for continuing to try... they'll come around!

Kurt Alderson Next year get a head start on it. Talk to HR - they may help with incentives, too. Plus you'll get some cred.

Next year get a head start on it. Talk to HR - they may help with incentives, too. Plus you'll get some cred.

Guillermo Ybarra Beer, Cyclist love beer.

Beer, Cyclist love beer.

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My family explored the UC San Diego campus today. What a fun way to end SANDAG Bike Anywhere Week! #BikeAnywhereSD

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I am very happy that my Norcal sister rides bikes with her sons and wife. Fortunately I have enough bikes and helmets so we can ride when they come down to visit. It's a joy to watch my nephews gro... read more

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My mom wanted us to go for a #familyride for Mother's Day. I love my mom!

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Sean from San Diego Bike Coalition promoting “Bike Anywhere Week” for Channel 8. Story airs Monday, May 10!

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