We had a blast celebrating Pasadena Bike Month in May of 2026!

In Pasadena, CA we had a full month of rides and events, including biking movies, group rides, and learn to ride classes. Th... read more

I had intended cycling a lot more this Bike Month 2026, sadly I couldn't find the motivation to get out on the bike until the last week. Various technical problems with both of my bikes and the lac... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

After completing the 100km London run on Saturday 9 May, I travelled up to Newcastle to begin the second part of the challenge — cycling to all 20 Premier League stadiums in support of City in the ... read more

This story begins on the 28th of August 2018 when I was out riding my motorcycle 🏍️ and was hit by a woman who ran a red light 🚦 while texting and driving...I awoke from a coma eight (8) days later... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Heidi Saul Thank you so much for sharing and your journey is very uplifting.

Thank you so much for sharing and your journey is very uplifting.

Smurf . Thank You for reading 😊

Thank You for reading 😊

Took the motorhome and our bikes to Silverdale for a couple of nights. Rode to Silverdale and to Arnside. Very hilly glad we had electric bikes. Lovely day out.

Nothing beats Seattle when the sun decides to show up! I spent the day cruising down the Burke-Gilman yesterday, and honestly, the vibe was perfect. The air was warm, the trees were a bright green,... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

[Sana Ahmed is UCLA Transportation's Active Transportation Planner.]

Ride Your Way to Wellness During Bike Month at UCLA!

Making headway on mental health can start by simply hopp... read more

Total complete genuine and complete the joy I feel as my heart beats faster and as I taste the air the ambiance my bicycle has taken me like the greens of sand on the beach always moving rhythmical... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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I first started cycling in 2007, riding casually with occasional longer rides. Most of my rides were 20–50 km, with my longest around 78 km, I rode 1–2 times per week. It was enjoyable, but climbin... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Since the age of 12 I biked everywhere, to school, to the scouts, for fun. Then to work and around indoor cycle tracks in the UK. 45 years on, and now living in NZ Christchurch just after the earth... read more

Nō te 22 o Pēpuere māua ko tōku hoa a Maaka i eke paihikara ai mō 100 km. I te mau māua i ngā tīhate kaupapa Māori, arā, ko ngā tīhate o Te Kapa Haka o Te Mouri, e kīia ana "Kia kaha te reo Māori".... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

Went to San Felipe BC, Mexico for a few days. Took the touring bike. Paved areas and some dirt roads were decent, good food, very nice sunrises, saw some interesting things. Overall a good trip. Sa... read more

Sometimes have to fly down South just for the day for work - great to be able to avoid the traffic, enjoy the early morning/evening views over the Manukau harbour and securely lock up for the day a... read more

My daughter has been supporting me in the weekends to get out and do some bike rides. She is only 7 but biked with me from home to Port Chalmers. I was fully expecting her to want a lift from dad o... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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I live in Old Stratford and I learned to cycle when I was five. I commuted daily for a couple of years, but now I only manage to cycle to work once or twice a month
Being outdoors and exercisi... read more

Alex Halasz I am from Deanshanger originally and I miss the redways, they are fantastic in in MK.

I am from Deanshanger originally and I miss the redways, they are fantastic in in MK.

Feedback from female rider in Bracknell:

I live in Great Hollands and I have always had a bike but took up cycling as a hobby 9 years ago.
I like the social element riding , eating... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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A lot of my friends are bike riders especially for transportation. Living close to Boundary Rd Bridge makes it easy for me to get into the city but not so by bike for me yet.

I was triall... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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I had a tricycle that I rode in the garden when I was 3 and I could then ride a bicycle without stabilizers when I was 5
I enjoyed riding with my dad to town, to the common and other fun ride... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Feedback from a female rider in East Renfrewshire - I commute to the East End of Glasgow for work 3 times per week. I try to commute by bike as often as possible.
I started commuting by bike t... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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I have been cycling 🚴 since P1 and I like going fast on my bike.🚲
I live in Duntocher just under a mile from school which is mostly downhill so it's uphill on the way home!
At weekends, li... read more

I could get up earlier than I have to and catch the bus on someone else's timetable, sit in the car and get miserable and frustrated in traffic, or be out in the elements enjoying six miles of off-... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Have you ever wanted to build a bike that could traverse any obstacle? In Humboldt County, we have the Kinetic Sculpture Grand Championship Race (kineticgrandchampionship.com). These bikes have to ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

Last week I walked part of the Kintyre Way, an 100-mile walking route that zigzags the Kintyre Peninsula in Argyll, in Scotland.

I wanted to share my story because if you have the opportu... read more

Topic: Other

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Took the motorhome and our bikes to Silverdale for a couple of nights. Rode to Silverdale and to Arnside. Very hilly glad we had electric bikes. Lovely day out.

Most of my life, I have work jobs with late shifts. One thing that I have always enjoyed about them is the night time commute home. I love riding when I see more foxes, raccoons, or opossums than I... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Found this funny photo I took of my kiddo's Strider bike on the back of my trailer, so I could drop him at daycare with his wheels for Bike Day at the school on my way to work. I love that he loves... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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Total complete genuine and complete the joy I feel as my heart beats faster and as I taste the air the ambiance my bicycle has taken me like the greens of sand on the beach always moving rhythmical... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Boxing Day 2023 changed everything. My little sister passed away, and with her, it felt like a piece of me went too. The months that followed were heavy and motionless , I couldn’t bring myself to ... read more

Topic: Other

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tim lisle Samantha, it takes great strentgh to share a story like yours. Happy cycling,.As the saying goes - May the road rise up to ... read more

Samantha, it takes great strentgh to share a story like yours. Happy cycling,.As the saying goes - May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face;

Samantha Oliver Thank you

Thank you

Every weekday morning, I wake up early to get ready for work. After getting dressed and eating a quick breakfast, I grab my helmet and head outside to my bike. Instead of driving a car or taking th... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Our 2026 season started with a great group of 19 riders to explore The William Morris Museum in Waltham Forest and the nearby Wetlands nature reserve. We run 20-25 rides a year and encourage famili... read more

Debra Duncan-Silvera Hi Haydn, can you please share your website? My cycling buddy has just moved to Redbridge so this is something she and I wo... read more

Hi Haydn, can you please share your website? My cycling buddy has just moved to Redbridge so this is something she and I would like to be part of. Thank you.

Haydn Powell Debra it is [address removed]

Debra it is [address removed]

Haydn Powell Debra, this website clearly does not allow me to share a website. can I suggest you search for redbridgecycling. We are par... read more

Debra, this website clearly does not allow me to share a website. can I suggest you search for redbridgecycling. We are part of LCC so you can also contact us via their website

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Last year 2025 I biked from leeston to Springfield. Second day to Arthur's pass in a head wind, then down hill to kumara and a days rest. Then to ikamatua where a $20 burger and chips was ridiculou... read more

Lock up and then safely head for a swim at Browny's pool and a drink at Wynyard Pavilion. #Lockydock

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Seperated Cycle path most of the way for me and a free sheltered lock next to the terminal. Pretty decent. There are also paid lockers you could use for your gear... in the other capark unfortunately

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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It has been an active start to the year for me, the hubby and our mates!

We wanted to kick off the year with a refreshed state of mind and with intent to improve our overall health and wel... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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I live in Camberley and in 1986 I did my 1st bike race.
My favourite thing about cycling is the bikes, I have always been into bicycles and riding different bikes. It's about getting to know yo... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Over the weekend Nick Cave graced our shores for two exclusive shows in Wellington. I thought about it for a moment, checked the tattoo of him on my forearm, and figured I should probably go. The o... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Ian Brailsford Hope you enjoyed the show and kudos you cycled to airport. However, I'm relieved you didn't ride to concert and back as you... read more

Hope you enjoyed the show and kudos you cycled to airport. However, I'm relieved you didn't ride to concert and back as you definitely would have 'won' the bike month!

I have returned to the locky dock site in Ponsonby where the lovely people set upto show people how to use them. I had longingly looked at the docks around the city, but had no idea. Theft of my bi... read more

Topic: Other

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I live on Furzton Lake in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. I started cycling back in 1995 when I was a surgical trainee in London. Once I became a consultant surgeon and got a permanent job in Milto... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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I live in Bearsden in Glasgow. I started cycling in 2015, when I became fed up of slow buses sitting in traffic and realised cycling was a faster way around the city.
I really enjoy being in th... read more

I live in Aberdeen
I started cycling again during the pandemic to compliment my running when sources of enjoyment & activity were reduced, it took off from there!
My favourite thing abo... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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