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Inspired by the children at my school

It's been fantastic to see so many children cycling to the school where I work each week. I love seeing my bike in the bike rack alongside a variety of almost adult sized racers, mid-sized mountain... Leer más

Topic: Trituradores de carbono

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No change then

We've had bikes since 1976. We don't have a car and haven't had since 1998 - that one was inherited from Polly's mother and we've never bought one. I don't even have a driving license. We use our b... Leer más

Topic: Trituradores de carbono

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Family time

Decided that rather than go somewhere to enjoy a bit of downtime we could use our bikes to make the journey a bit of a memorable family experience instead. Cycled up some very large hills (!), stop... Leer más

Topic: Trituradores de carbono

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Biking benefits!

I loved cycle September, it gave me my cycling mojo back and now I’m hooked! I’m fitter, happier and I’m learning new skills. I fitted a new set up mudguards on my bike today (something I’d have pr... Leer más

Topic: Una historia del Desafío en Bici

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Cycle September Motivator!

For Cycle September this year my wife and I were working from home as our buildings are currently for essential office workers only. As I normally cycle 10 miles to work and back again each day I n... Leer más

Topic: Trituradores de carbono

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Cycling again!

I like to cycle and in the past I used to cycle a lot. After the knee surgery I was unable to cycle all the way to my workplace and than cycle to carry out inspections around Manchester. Cycle Se... Leer más

Topic: Mi viaje al trabajo en bicicleta

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Image for story Double child cycle to nursery!

Double child cycle to nursery!

For the car free day we decided to trial cycling both kids (1 and 3years old) to nursery. The kids loved it! Having the oldest on the front meant we could discuss traffic lights, cars and indicatin... Leer más

Topic: Trituradores de carbono

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Pointless but enjoyable

Having not seen my daughter since lockdown started I thought I would enjoy the relaxation of the rules, or what sense I could make out them, and cycle to see her. She lives in Liverpool, I live in ... Leer más

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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My 50 day challenge

I absolutely loved the #CycleSeptember Challenge.
But I only committed to riding everyday from the 15th September
(I was away, without a bicycle - for the week before that)

So I ha... Leer más

Topic: Trituradores de carbono

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Shame

I cycle everywhere despite the fact we own two cars, however it's just a shame there's too many reckless drivers out there even when you have a child with you. When will it ever be a safe journey?

Topic: Trituradores de carbono

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Image for story Collecting the kids on Car Free Day

Collecting the kids on Car Free Day

This year my car has seen very little action, sitting patiently on the drive while I either work from home or cycle to the office, so it seemed a shame to use it on Car Free Day (September 22nd) fo... Leer más

Topic: Trituradores de carbono

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Lockdown rebuild

The start of lockdown gave me weekend time at home to finally get round to recommissioning a vintage Carlton road bike I've had for several years but which has been sitting in the shed for the last... Leer más

Topic: Trituradores de carbono

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School drop off

When our son transitioned from the local primary school to a secondary school 7 miles away, he agreed to try and cycle there and back a few days a week. He is now 4 weeks in, has cycled well over 4... Leer más

Topic: Trituradores de carbono

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My Car has been S.O.R.N'd :)

My car was due to be taxed on 1 June so I decided mid-May that I'd save the £160 and reduce my carbon emissions and start cycling to work. I've thoroughly enjoyed the experience and it certainly w... Leer más

Topic: Trituradores de carbono

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Image for story 1000 Miles

1000 Miles

I started the Swap-Stop-Go challenge on the 1st of August and over the next 56 days I completed 86 rides and cycled a total of 1001.7 miles.

Being in the office still, I cycled to work ev... Leer más

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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I'm Scared

For my safety on the roads as I cycle with my child to school. As more people take to cars in cold weather the traffic backs up and it is terrifying having to cycle behind stop start cars getting a... Leer más

Topic: Trituradores de carbono

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Changing Habits

When coronavirus started affecting the UK, I decided to start cycling to work instead of using public transport, it’s 5 miles each way and I work Monday - Friday. 6 months later, I have upgraded my... Leer más

Topic: Trituradores de carbono

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Image for story Biketowork  tt i giorni per scelta di vita

Biketowork tt i giorni per scelta di vita

E dal 2018 per andare a lavorare e per gli spostamenti quotidiani uso solo bici circa un 50 km al giorno 1200 al mese .piove o non piove si pedala, la bici per me e libertà...e ricerca di sé stessi... Leer más

Topic: Mi viaje al trabajo en bicicleta

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Image for story Beautiful country road ride in Crookwell

Beautiful country road ride in Crookwell

Visiting a friend in Crookwell, on way to Canberra for some riding. He took us on a beautiful flat ride along a country road. So nice getting out amongst the sounds of cows, kookaburras, frogs and ... Leer más

Topic: Otro

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Image for story Slow Roll Cycle Food Donation

Slow Roll Cycle Food Donation

#bikefooddrive
#pedalforgood


How fun was that?

Topic: Otro

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Image for story Cool weather returning

Cool weather returning

Finally, some cool weather returning. This is Stevens Canyon Reservoir with some morning fog. Yes, it's fog and not smoke. This was part of a 13.5 mile loop starting from Cupertino, up Stevens C... Leer más

Topic: Alentar a otros a montar en bici

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Image for story After-work ride to fly the flag for Walk the Plank

After-work ride to fly the flag for Walk the Plank

With just one last opportunity to get in a few miles I took the chance of working from home this afternoon so that I could also get in one last ride for the arts company I work for, Salford-based W... Leer más

Topic: Una historia del Desafío en Bici

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Image for story My cycle september experience - lots of bikes!

My cycle september experience - lots of bikes!

Cycle September challenge gave me an extra incentive to ride, especially when doing my work's site visits.

I've noticed lots more people on bikes and I hope this continues into the darker... Leer más

Topic: Una historia del Desafío en Bici

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Parramatta

My favourite place to ride would be Parramatta. I love riding there and that's where I hire my bike. Around the Parramatta river there is plenty of space to ride and also around Parramatta Park the... Leer más

Topic: Mi lugar/ruta favorita para montar en bici

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Image for story #BikeBenefitsBlitz

#BikeBenefitsBlitz

At Olbrich Gardens, the Bike Benefits sticker is good for free admission to the Conservatory. Right now the Conservatory is closed for the pandemic, but the outdoor gardens are open (with limited h... Leer más

Topic: Mi lugar/ruta favorita para montar en bici

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Image for story Technically riding to / from work

Technically riding to / from work

Normally it is a big challenge to ride to work i.e. 17 miles up 12% climbs so now I’m having work from home I get up early and ride 6 miles out then back to work at home - feel so invigorated when ... Leer más

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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Back on 2 wheels - unexpected benefit of lockdown!

Before having children I was often out on the bike, but since having had children I have rarely been out.
Since lockdown - and when the girls were able to return to nursery.. we were asked to n... Leer más

Topic: Trituradores de carbono

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Swapping 4 wheels for 2

I've started back at work delivering face to face rather than online for the new academic year. My place of work has changed too, and a little closer to home than before, so I have changing to cyc... Leer más

Topic: Mi viaje al trabajo en bicicleta

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Image for story #wagesnotclaps

#wagesnotclaps

As a carer, I have been caring full time for two adult sons suffering from depression and anxiety throughout lockdown. I used to work as a cycle instructor! But caring during COVID has affected tha... Leer más

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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Glorious sunrises

I have enjoyed the challenge of cycling to work, spurred on by the Love to Ride Cycle September and a bit of healthy inter-departmental competition. I regularly commuted by bike in London, but less... Leer más

Topic: Trituradores de carbono

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4 year old loving the tag along

Our 4 year old learned to ride a bike about 6 months ago, but she's still a bit young for longer family trips, and getting too heavy for the bike seat! Buying a second hand tag along has been the b... Leer más

Topic: Un recuerdo feliz andando en bici

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Image for story I've learned a valuable lesson

I've learned a valuable lesson

I was really enjoying cycle september, cycling every day. Stupidly, I have never worn a helmet, mainly due to looks, the discomfort and the fact it is anothor bit of bagage to consider. During Sept... Leer más

Topic: Otro

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Back to work

I work in a local school and have spent lockdown teaching down the camera online. We started back for a new academic year with the children back in school, vowing to keep the school open as much as... Leer más

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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Image for story A Cyclist's Prayer

A Cyclist's Prayer

Cyclists Prayer:

From these 2 wheels, I pray
That I may see things differently, today

Thank You for my health
Thank You for the joy of the journey
Thank You for the fr... Leer más

Topic: Mi romance con la bici

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I have ditched my petrol car :D

My petrol car was coming up for its' insurance renewal in August, this was set to cost me circa £60 with tax. In a bid to save money, I decided to declare the car as SORNed and attempt to live car-... Leer más

Topic: Trituradores de carbono

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Image for story North Coast 500

North Coast 500

A journey that was originally planned for May 2020 was delayed until September, but it was worth the wait. Some autumn sunshine most days of the week long journey starting in Inverness, just myself... Leer más

Topic: Una historia del Desafío en Bici

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Working From Home (No cycling?)

I'm a "dyed in the wool" cyclist and have commuted to work by bike for over 5 years now.
However, since 18th March I have been working from home, which (you would think) reduces the amount of c... Leer más

Topic: Trituradores de carbono

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Riding with the family

I have been riding since I was a child and my partner is the opposite I managed to convince her to ride to work and to the shop and we take both are kids out all on bikes for the day. Better for ar... Leer más

Topic: Trituradores de carbono

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Stick with it

First thing in the morning I'm not the most motivated of people so, starting to cycle to work was a big ask for my zombie like self to get in to.
I managed it one morning and amazingly after a... Leer más

Topic: Mi viaje al trabajo en bicicleta

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Image for story My kid cycled himself to school!

My kid cycled himself to school!

My kids usually ride on the cargobike to school every morning, but during Bike To School Week, my 8-year-old cycled on his own bike three days out of five. It was 4.5 miles, mostly on the road, and... Leer más

Topic: Trituradores de carbono

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Please, please, please wear a helmet when riding...

Though I take measures to ride safely and make myself visible, I was sideswiped by a vehicle Sunday morning (October 4) during an early morning ride. The good news - the driver did stop and help m... Leer más

Topic: Alentar a otros a montar en bici

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Image for story Challenge Completed!!! '100 for Guide Dogs'

Challenge Completed!!! '100 for Guide Dogs'

CHALLENGE COMPLETE!!!!!
Today I have completed my ‘100 for Guide Dogs’ cycle challenge. I have cycled for 100 hours and covered 1683 miles. I had to finish of course in beautiful Morecambe Bay... Leer más

Topic: Otro

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Image for story Doctor:  You're having a heart attack!  Me:  But I feel fine.

Doctor: You're having a heart attack! Me: But I feel fine.

Growing up I always stayed active. I was either playing baseball or football with friends. Then as I got older I began playing organized sports. After high school I joined the Army and was still... Leer más

Topic: Alentar a otros a montar en bici

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Image for story Blayney to Bathurst 2019

Blayney to Bathurst 2019

Adventurously, we attempted the 2019 Blayney to Bathurst purely to feel like real cyclists by receiving a number we could pin to our shirts.
After 70km, one flat tire, the consumption of many, ... Leer más

Topic: Otro

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Image for story Love mountain biking at Fremont Older

Love mountain biking at Fremont Older

I live in Cupertino and Fremont Older is a great place for mountain biking with a variety of trails and terrain. It's an easy ride from home to Foothill Blvd to Stevens Creek County Park. You will ... Leer más

Topic: Mi lugar/ruta favorita para montar en bici

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Image for story Corona(s) All round

Corona(s) All round

Sorry not talking about the beer in bottles! Normally a cycle commuter (11 mile round trip) along Canal Tow paths and river trails with a small skirmish with busy roads. I am fortunate that I love... Leer más

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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Why I Enjoy Biking

I live in Cupertino and really enjoy biking! It's a good way for me to relax and get some exercise. I like biking to a park with my family and biking close to our houses with my neighbor. In my opi... Leer más

Topic: Alentar a otros a montar en bici

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Image for story This has become my new favorite 200K+ ride!

This has become my new favorite 200K+ ride!

This is a grand loop around Metro Detroit, following the western/northerly portions of Outer Drive, to Belle Isle, down to Grosse Ile, and further on down to Lake Erie Metro Park, then back through... Leer más

Topic: Mi lugar/ruta favorita para montar en bici

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Image for story My favourite month to cycle - September

My favourite month to cycle - September

September is by far my favourite month of the year to cycle, you really get to experience the seasons change and I'm often treated to the best sunrises and sunsets when commuting during this month ... Leer más

Topic: Una historia del Desafío en Bici

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10 years of commuting to work

This last week of September 2020 marks 10 years of riding to work. I remember the first day vividly. I thought shorts and a t-shirt would be sufficient as I would be riding hard and probably be wor... Leer más

Topic: Mi viaje al trabajo en bicicleta

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