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Image for story 1970s tandem gets a new life!

1970s tandem gets a new life!

My partner does vegetable deliveries by bike trailer and last week when he was on his rounds he sent me a photo of a very old tandem bike, saying "someone threw this in a skip". It was a lovely blu... mehr lesen

Topic: Eine Geschichte von der Fahrrad Challenge

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New Club

Teams Wheelers are a newly constituted community bike club in the Teams area of Gateshead. We have a fleet of varied serviced bikes that can be borrowed for rides till you can purchase your own. Tr... mehr lesen

Topic: Andere zum Radfahren ermutigen

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Image for story Riding in summer

Riding in summer

I started riding in summer as an activity to spend time with my 14 year old son everyday through his summer vacation.

Topic: Radfahren in Zeiten des Coronavirus

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Image for story Because of him

Because of him

My bike used to get me somewhere because I couldn't drive or because I was a student and couldn't afford bus fare. But my partner introduced me to riding for the fun of it. He started picking me up... mehr lesen

Topic: Andere zum Radfahren ermutigen

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Image for story My bike: My everyday companion

My bike: My everyday companion

From where I come, biking is not so popular. I arrived to the Netherlands 3 and a half years ago. Since then, I realized how important biking is for the Dutch people and I couldn't resist to it. I... mehr lesen

Topic: Mein Arbeitsweg mit dem Fahrrad

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Image for story Just Cuz

Just Cuz

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... mehr lesen

Topic: Andere zum Radfahren ermutigen

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Image for story Bikeability

Bikeability

Last week I started a new job as a Bikeability Instructor!
I’ve always loved cycling and travel by bicycle as much as I can (a friend once said to me that I was into cycling when it wasn’t fash... mehr lesen

Topic: Andere

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Image for story Why I love bikes even though I don't ride one!

Why I love bikes even though I don't ride one!

Last week we went to France to see my mother and brother (who live there) for the first time since December 2019. My aunt and uncle from Brugges also joined us there. Around Marcigny, where they li... mehr lesen

Topic: Eine schöne Erinnerung an das radfahren

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Image for story Derailer, Sm'erailer!!

Derailer, Sm'erailer!!

After having cycled for many years now but not knowing a single thing about fixing bikes, I went to my first ever bike mechanic course - set up by Mark and Andy at Stretford mall. After going to th... mehr lesen

Topic: Meine Fahrradromanze

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Image for story What goes around, comes around…

What goes around, comes around…

I own a 1980s Raleigh Sirocco that comes with bit of a story.

My love for this bike started when I was a toddler. My Dad owned one and I have very fond early memories of trying to climb o... mehr lesen

Topic: Eine schöne Erinnerung an das radfahren

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The IB hunt

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!!

Topic: Andere zum Radfahren ermutigen

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Scavenger hunt!

The weather is so nice and perfect for fish tacos by the beach

Topic: Eine Geschichte von der Fahrrad Challenge

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Loving the IB

I am enjoying the IB Scavenger Hunt. Visiting so many places and discovering so many new murals.

Topic: Eine Geschichte von der Fahrrad Challenge

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Image for story My morning commute

My morning commute

My ride to work in the morning is the only time I don’t worry about anything during the day. It is the only time when I can watch nature happen and be surprised by the ever changing seasons and so... mehr lesen

Topic: Mein Arbeitsweg mit dem Fahrrad

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Image for story The Quiet Lanes of Suffolk...

The Quiet Lanes of Suffolk...

Quiet Lanes Suffolk is a small team of enthusiastic volunteers helping parish councils across Suffolk introduce a 500km network of Quiet Lanes into the County.
Quiet Lanes are small rural lane... mehr lesen

Topic: Andere zum Radfahren ermutigen

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Image for story Biking Meetings

Biking Meetings

I have been known to host "walking meetings" with my team members as we go over important business items for follow up. I never thought I'd be hosting 1-1 meetings with my staff via bike, but that ... mehr lesen

Topic: Radfahren in Zeiten des Coronavirus

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Image for story Pedal It Forward

Pedal It Forward

Our family recently had the opportunity to upgrade a bike. We replaced a Trek 830 Mountain Track (1997ish) with a new Liv Rove E+ so it was a pretty significant change. We didn’t need to keep the o... mehr lesen

Topic: Eine Geschichte von der Fahrrad Challenge

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Image for story ABC Quick Check-Quick Check

ABC Quick Check-Quick Check

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.... mehr lesen

Topic: Andere zum Radfahren ermutigen

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Image for story ABC Quick Check-Brakes

ABC Quick Check-Brakes

“B” = Brakes. Have a look at your brakes, check the brakes and cables to make sure they aren’t worn down. See if you can reach the brake levers comfortably, then squeeze them for cable tightness an... mehr lesen

Topic: Andere

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Fun

I had so much fun cycling with my friends

Topic: Eine schöne Erinnerung an das radfahren

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Image for story Cycling in the dark

Cycling in the dark

After a longer cycle than usual [up to Carmunnock etc], with both my Busch & Muller headlights ablaze, my dusk-cycle in Glasgow got interesting.
Near the "Museum of Transport", I turned up ... mehr lesen

Topic: Andere

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Image for story My 'Quaran-triathlon'

My "Quaran-triathlon"

I was struggling with finding motivation to train during the 1st lockdown. So I decided to do something that could take the focus away from myself and I signed up for a virtual triathlon – called T... mehr lesen

Topic: Radfahren in Zeiten des Coronavirus

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Image for story You will not be forgotten, smiles in our miles

You will not be forgotten, smiles in our miles

Norfolk Sheriff's Office of Virginia pays tribute to all the men, women, children, and all those who lost family members, friends, and loved ones. As we pledged to pedal twenty-plus miles, we creat... mehr lesen

Topic: Andere

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Image for story Falling in love with riding again thanks to my husband

Falling in love with riding again thanks to my husband

So coronavirus lockdown was happening i also suffer with rheumatoid arthritis, and my consultants always quoting motion is lotion, so my husband shown me an adult electric trike, I was apprehensive... mehr lesen

Topic: Radfahren in Zeiten des Coronavirus

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Beware of the bike thieves in Bristol Harbour

Thought I take a nice ride to the Bristol harbour. Double locked the bike near the harbour bridge with the horns. When I got back all was gone. No one saw anything and Police not really interested.... mehr lesen

Topic: Andere

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Back in the Saddle

I got back home the evening of Sept. 21. It's great to be on a real bicycle again; but I'm more out of condition that I thought. I've got a ways to go before I'm really back in shape, and am back t... mehr lesen

Topic: Eine Geschichte von der Fahrrad Challenge

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Image for story Local bikes only

Local bikes only

Riding home from the factory where you and your friends make bikes, on those bikes, what could be better?

Topic: Kohlenstoffbrecher

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Image for story Amtrak trains and buses to the OBC Bike Party in Las Vegas

Amtrak trains and buses to the OBC Bike Party in Las Vegas

On September 8 and 9, 2021, I put my bike on two Amtrak buses and one Amtrak train to get to the OBC Bike Party in Las Vegas NV. On September 13, 2021, I put my bike onto one Amtrak bus, one Amtrak... mehr lesen

Topic: Radfahren in Zeiten des Coronavirus

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Image for story Keep pushing, get rolling y'all!

Keep pushing, get rolling y'all!

💗 Saturday morning I started out on my favorite trail (Seminole Cross Trail) to gain a few miles for another challenge. The fitness journey always ministers to me. . . the scenery and experience ... mehr lesen

Topic: Mein Lieblingsort/-route zum Radfahren

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Image for story My bike: My everyday companion

My bike: My everyday companion

From where I come, biking is not so popular. I arrived to the Netherlands 3 and a half years ago. Since then, I realized how important biking is for the Dutch people and I couldn't resist to it. I... mehr lesen

Topic: Mein Arbeitsweg mit dem Fahrrad

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Churchdown Family Cycle Ride (NCN41)

Wanted to share a traffic-free route on the National Cycle Network (NCN41) for families with young children from Churchdown Parish Council/Playground/Park/Skatepark/BMX track to Gloucestershire Air... mehr lesen

Topic: Mein Lieblingsort/-route zum Radfahren

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Image for story City cycling

City cycling

I love riding through sunsets in the city. I'm writing my thesis so making time to get outside is keeping me sane!

Topic: Mein Lieblingsort/-route zum Radfahren

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Image for story First time at Twisted Oaks

First time at Twisted Oaks

Had a great time trying out the trails at twisted oaks last week with Ells, challenging but rewarding...

Topic: Andere zum Radfahren ermutigen

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Image for story Trakatak Professional Bike

Trakatak Professional Bike

I decided to reconnect with cycling during lockdown last year. I deliberated over which type of bike I wanted for a month or two, before deciding on a mountain bike. I live close to a country park... mehr lesen

Topic: Ich bin seit Jahren zum ersten Mal wieder auf einem Fahrrad

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Return to the office

I started a new job Nov 2020, working from home. Prior to that I had commuted to work on my bike as an essential key worker. I was still riding most days, just in local countryside and not commutin... mehr lesen

Topic: Mein Arbeitsweg mit dem Fahrrad

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Image for story cycling around just for...well becuase!

cycling around just for...well becuase!

So, my story is simple. If you ever don't know what to do, just get on your bike. This is surprisingly helpful and you will start to see things like you've never seen before. For me it was things l... mehr lesen

Topic: Andere zum Radfahren ermutigen

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1st Day commuting by bike in 10 months

So I started a new job November 2020. Prior to that I had been commuting, even during Covid times as an essential key worker. New job I was based at home. I still managed to ride my bike everyday i... mehr lesen

Topic: Mein Arbeitsweg mit dem Fahrrad

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Image for story Lesson Learned Hard Way

Lesson Learned Hard Way

If you purchase a helmet with the ANGi or something similar take the time to set it up! No one plans on crashing and 9/10 it happens due to things out of our control. Also learned since crash that ... mehr lesen

Topic: Andere

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Image for story The simple pleasure of a bicycle bell.

The simple pleasure of a bicycle bell.

Buy one,
Ring it and make others smile,
Ring it when no one’s around and make yourself smile,
The cycling world would be a better place if there were more bell ringers,
I love my bi... mehr lesen

Topic: Meine Fahrradromanze

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Image for story Cycle For All

Cycle For All

Cycle For All 🚲
What a great day cycling last Friday at Peak District National Park exploring the Tissington Trail.
The variety of inclusive bikes Parsley Hay bike hire had was incredible... mehr lesen

Topic: Andere zum Radfahren ermutigen

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Got back on the saddle after a fall

So just over a week ago, I fell off my bike having only ridden two times in the September Challenge and before was when I was a kid (many many years ago!). I injured my leg quite bad and had to ta... mehr lesen

Topic: Ich bin seit Jahren zum ersten Mal wieder auf einem Fahrrad

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Image for story It is much more than a bike: it is a freedom machine

It is much more than a bike: it is a freedom machine

If there is some silver lining to the pandemic, is that it pushed me into cycling. I do not have a car, but I do not feel limited.

Topic: Radfahren in Zeiten des Coronavirus

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Image for story ABC Quick Check-Chain

ABC Quick Check-Chain

“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... mehr lesen

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Image for story ABC Quick Check-Air

ABC Quick Check-Air

“A” = Air. Check the sidewall of the tire and inflate tires to the rated pressure as indicated on the sidewall. Use a pressure gauge to ensure proper tire pressure. Check if there’s any damage to t... mehr lesen

Topic: Andere

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Naan Stop Hills

Decided to ride from Dawsonville to Buckhead for some Naan with a friend. It was brutal, but worth it

Topic: Eine schöne Erinnerung an das radfahren

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Image for story BMX track in the dark

BMX track in the dark

With the Autumn nights quickly drawing in our ladies only BMXercise session at Tiverton track means we have to curtail riding on the track. Not quite ready to stop riding our bikes meant we practis... mehr lesen

Topic: Andere zum Radfahren ermutigen

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I just love riding my bike!

I decided to buy a bike for my birthday in April. I turned 46 and I think the last time I rode a bike may have been when I was 12!! But I was determined!! I wanted to ride for exercise and to im... mehr lesen

Topic: Ich bin seit Jahren zum ersten Mal wieder auf einem Fahrrad

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Image for story Me and my daughter

Me and my daughter

Thanks to my daughter having the love of biking and my partner for getting me a bike for my birthday. I have started riding which I haven’t done since I was small. I have fell off at least once on ... mehr lesen

Topic: Mein Lieblingsort/-route zum Radfahren

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Image for story Riding for worthy causes

Riding for worthy causes

This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! Why? Because right now, cancer is the biggest killer of children from disease in the United States. Over 15,700 ... mehr lesen

Topic: Andere

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Sometimes the Fates conspire against you!

Okay, so I said to myself I'm going to cycle more this September when I return to my job at Reading College. Especially since lockdown, I had put on a lot of weight, plus I did want to reduce my ca... mehr lesen

Topic: Mein Arbeitsweg mit dem Fahrrad

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