In the dark, just awake, the hiss of rain on concrete through my open window next to my bed.
Semi-dreaming, in quick succession: drive/take the bus/ride? Yes, ride.
Which bike?
Not Spee... Leer más

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Richard Leseney very nice !!!

very nice !!!

I learned to ride as a kid. Like a lot of other American kids it was a rite of passage to lose the training wheels. Though, I recall distinctly injuring myself learning to ride without training whe... Leer más

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petite ballade sous un magnifique soleil .... c'est là que le vélo est vraiment top !!

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Yesterday I discovered I get very grumpy if I don't get my daily bike ride!
Bloody rain!

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Jasper Post I know the feeling...

I know the feeling...

Richard Beale Riding in the rain is great. Give it a go.

Riding in the rain is great. Give it a go.

Jack Van den Berg Rain? just a minor inconvenience... I have no car, so my commute to work is either by bike or walking. I prefer the bike.

Rain? just a minor inconvenience... I have no car, so my commute to work is either by bike or walking. I prefer the bike.

Joyley Prince It's the specs that do it........can't see through them!

It's the specs that do it........can't see through them!

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Love riding both my mtb and road bike. Rivington and Darwen for most of my local mtb rides. Gisburn and Lakes if going further afield.
Enjoy rides to Southport , Blackpool and Garstang on the ... Leer más

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After a brief, scary encounter with a magpie last year, we are prepared this year.

I cycle to work because I enjoy the speed and predictability of my commute.
I also enjoy being outside and active, especially after a long day inside. I enjoy going off road via the Philadelphi... Leer más

Niki Barr Great that you’re getting to do that! I’m working on it, or was before C19!

Great that you’re getting to do that! I’m working on it, or was before C19!

This will be my second year cycling to work. Until this morning I would jump on the train if it rained, but I decided this morning would be different, I didn't think about it, got dressed and cycle... Leer más

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Marina K Hi Geraldine! Be careful cycling in the rain. I also thought the rain won't melt me but my bike wheel slipped in the rain. ... read more

Hi Geraldine! Be careful cycling in the rain. I also thought the rain won't melt me but my bike wheel slipped in the rain. I fell, broke my wrist and injured my knee a few weeks ago which meant no cycling for 2 months and I'm still in pain :(

Geraldine Purcell Lynch Hi Marina, I am so sorry to hear this, how awful. Wishing you a speedy recovery and hope you will be back on your bike in n... read more

Hi Marina, I am so sorry to hear this, how awful. Wishing you a speedy recovery and hope you will be back on your bike in no time. Geraldine.

Jack Van den Berg When you live on the coast.... winds can be damn blowy. I have had to contend with sideways rain before, and as much as I h... read more

When you live on the coast.... winds can be damn blowy. I have had to contend with sideways rain before, and as much as I hated it, it makes you committed to keep moving. At least when I get home I have a hot shower waiting.

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I was more or less born on a bicycle. I used to work at 60 km away and commuted by train. It got me fat and I picked up just any flu or cold that was around. All those people sneezing and coughing ... Leer más

Harry Damave Heel herkenbaar Martien. Ik woon nu (te) dicht bij mijn werk en mis het fietsen naar mijn werk. Als alternatief heb ik rond... read more

Heel herkenbaar Martien. Ik woon nu (te) dicht bij mijn werk en mis het fietsen naar mijn werk. Als alternatief heb ik rondjes van circa 15 km gemaakt om zo en naar mijn werk te komen en mij nog vitaal te houden.

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Barbara Hampton In 2015 I was diagnosed with FSHD which is a muscle wasting condition. I was lucky enough to have cycling in my life, so in... read more

In 2015 I was diagnosed with FSHD which is a muscle wasting condition. I was lucky enough to have cycling in my life, so in order to try and keep myself active I commute to work at least 3 times a week

After taking on the challenge in 24 hours for the last two years, I decided to mix things up a bit and invite my non-cyclist friends along. I was apprehensive that someone would give up halfway but... Leer más

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12 years ago my wife bought me a birthday present of a dark blue Raleigh man’s commuting bike complete with postman pat bell. I have enjoyed cycling to work ever since and am now onto my third bi... Leer más

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Yesterday I discovered I don't like cycling in the rain.
Today I discovered I'm going to need long sleeves for the early mornings from now on!

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The main thing about cycling to work for me is that I enjoy the extra time in bed in the mornings!

My cycle in to work takes 11–12 minutes - compared to either a 40 minute walk in or bus j... Leer más

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Niki Barr I know that stop- lots of cyclist collisions there but great path and ride in too it sounds! Was just working on my best ro... read more

I know that stop- lots of cyclist collisions there but great path and ride in too it sounds! Was just working on my best route from Sharrow to Kimberworth before all this C19 madness started- hope to have perfected it whilst off so I’ve got a range of routes in my head and can gain your communing benefits. Great stuff!

When I cycle to work I feel more refreshed and ready for the day ahead. Cycling home I can relax and enjoy the exercise — or if it’s been a difficult day I can take it out on the pedals!

I... Leer más

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I commute by bike to and from work every day, all year round!
I love cycling and my ride invigorates me for the day ahead, and de-stresses me on my way home as I ride past green spaces, lakes a... Leer más

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As human beings, our health is not compartmental. If we experience illness or a lack of health mentally or physically or emotionally/spiritually, it does affect our overall health. It is all interc... Leer más

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Not such a successful ride today......yesterdays little trip was nice, wanted to push myself a bit more today!
There's a local beauty spot I've wanted to visit for ages but never seem to get a... Leer más

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I took a Holiday in Sorrento last year with a friend of mine I have known for 34 years. She has not been on a bike for many years yet I am a keen cyclist. I asked her would she fancy hiring an el... Leer más

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… but the Love to Ride UK and the Cyclescheme 7 week challenge has made me appreciate how many others are taking up cycling (or cycle to work already). An online community such as this helps to r... Leer más

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A few weeks ago I was coming home in the evening with two mates in time trial mode. It was dark but we had good lights. I was second and a naughty badger managed to run between me and the lead ride... Leer más

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From the title, it sounds more than madness. Well, it is true, but more than exaggerated :P

I started commuting to and fro place when I was in uni. Before I went to university I always wan... Leer más

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I didn't learn to cycle as a kid. I tried, but I didn't get on with it and gave up instead. Then in 2010 I got a new job at the hospital in Leicester. I gleefully turned up on my first day and disc... Leer más

I have been cycling to work for over 6 years. Taking a car was never an option, for cost, car availability, ecology reasons, and I’ve never regularly commuted by motorised individual traffic all my... Leer más

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I've been cycling to work regularly for the last 3 years, and over that time have managed to get the 15 mile route down to what I thoug was a fairly respectable 40 minute ride.

As part of ... Leer más

In the dark, just awake, the hiss of rain on concrete through my open window next to my bed.
Semi-dreaming, in quick succession: drive/take the bus/ride? Yes, ride.
Which bike?
Not S... Leer más

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I spent the holidays cycling from Santander in Spain to Bordeaux in France. It's a great way to see the countryside.

I am 54 year old not rode a bike for about 30 years and thought i would never do what I have actually done.
In August 2018 I joined a group called fit rovers this is helping men loose weight cr... Leer más

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Having not really rode a bike since I was in my Teens - I decided to get back to it and start riding to work. 8 weeks later and 62 trips completed I am feeling fitter, have lost weight and saved mo... Leer más

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Jack Van den Berg Well done... I have been commuting since January 2018 and I am loving it... then I get it in my head to go for a long ride,... read more

Well done... I have been commuting since January 2018 and I am loving it... then I get it in my head to go for a long ride, like today!

I read of a guy who ran a marathon every day for a year,that and Steve Abrahams attempting 80,000 miles in a single year,since then I have ridden nearly 40 mile a day for almost four years without ... Leer más

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Today, on my way home from work, I swallowed a fly!!

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Geraldine Purcell Lynch Protein! Wash it down with plenty of water!

Protein! Wash it down with plenty of water!

Clive Sheldon The ones that don't touch the sides are the best.

The ones that don't touch the sides are the best.

Joyley Prince This on bounced about in my throat for a few seconds.........it wasn't pleasant.

This on bounced about in my throat for a few seconds.........it wasn't pleasant.

Tom Darville Now you need to swallow a spider to cath the fly and a bird to catch the spider and a cat to catch the bird...........

Now you need to swallow a spider to cath the fly and a bird to catch the spider and a cat to catch the bird...........

Joyley Prince As long as I dont eat any horse meat I should be ok!

As long as I dont eat any horse meat I should be ok!

Phil Goldblatt How do you spot a happy cyclist? Squashed flies on their teeth 🤣

How do you spot a happy cyclist? Squashed flies on their teeth 🤣

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I was joined by a barn owl on this morning's commute. It flew with me along the lane, just a couple of metres in front at head height. We carried on riding together for about two hundred metres bef... Leer más

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Clive Sheldon You are so lucky to experience that! I love being close to nature on my rides.

You are so lucky to experience that! I love being close to nature on my rides.

Ruth Billingham that's amazing!

that's amazing!

Tom Darville On the Love to Fly site the owl has posted a story about being chased by a cyclist

On the Love to Fly site the owl has posted a story about being chased by a cyclist

Tim P Love this; so lucky! While i've had barn owls cross in front of me, I don't think I've ever had a barn owl shadow me (altho... read more

Love this; so lucky! While i've had barn owls cross in front of me, I don't think I've ever had a barn owl shadow me (although they are so silent how would I know), but I've had Red Kites and Buzzards do that , giving me "the eye" before zooming off upwards, off up into the deep blue!

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The Cycle September CityConnect Global Bike Challenge perfectly coincides with my Cycle 300 challenge for Cancer Research. Started yesterday, 1 September with the Selby Three Swans Yorkshire Cancer... Leer más

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On the weekend of 30th August-1st September 2019 thirty of us rode the BIg Ride from Brisbane to Brunswick heads to raise money for permaculture projects in the besieged West Bank and Gaza of Pales... Leer más

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Mark Taylor ..and we raised nearly $12,000 for charity!

..and we raised nearly $12,000 for charity!

Peter Whyte Great work

Great work

Today's bike-ride took me through lush green rice-fields & forests. It was an exhilarating experience, and one I would encourage others to do. My ride was one of my 'no plan, getting lost' r... Leer más

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I may not had a Carbon bike, but my 30 year old 531c framed bike was a joy to ride to and from work and weekend jaunts into the Dales.

No more, D lock smashed off and insurance not interes... Leer más

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John Newell this is why Richard Ballantine thought that hanging was too good for bike thieves...

this is why Richard Ballantine thought that hanging was too good for bike thieves...

Tom Darville It is good enough as long as it's followed by being drawn disemboweled and quartered like the good ole days

It is good enough as long as it's followed by being drawn disemboweled and quartered like the good ole days

In a few weeks time I will be cycling the 100 miles of the South Downs Way in 3 days to raise money for Raleigh International. This is tough off road with lots of hills. Trying to fit in training b... Leer más

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Steve Carpenter Hi, did it about three years ago in two days!!! bad weather to start then sun came out when we got to Amberly so we carried... read more

Hi, did it about three years ago in two days!!! bad weather to start then sun came out when we got to Amberly so we carried on, next day was great, very hard ride but well worth all the wet and pain, hope it goes well for you, Steve

This Sunday is round three of the SE QLD cyclocross series and the clouds are looming. Is it weird that I'm hoping for rain so there will be mud?

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Cycling to work can be quicker than driving, and it’s a convenient way to fit training into my day without impacting my family. It saves money and it’s a healthy and great start to the day.
To ... Leer más

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I try to cycle to work at least once a week, but generally do it twice, whenever I don’t have to use the car to ferry children around to various places before and after work!

I love riding... Leer más

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I have been riding a bike since I was knee-high to a grasshopper, or as far back as I can remember. I grew-up in a small rural town where, to get-about, a bicycle was the best form of transport.... Leer más

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Dan Edwards Great photo!

Great photo!

Sunny day 33 degrees today, finished work and rode along the Grand Union canal towpath past the Old Galleon pub festival and cycled along watching the canal barges going along and hottest day and s... Leer más

On October 31st, 2017 on a crisp bright morning, while commuting to work by bicycle, I was struck head on by an oncoming car. The driver said he didn't see me, which is a small comfort; as I would ... Leer más

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Students in higher education are at an age vulnerable to mental illness as 75% of mental health difficulties develop before the age of 25. 16-25 is the key age group to target with preventative &am... Leer más

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My life changed when I was introduced to riding with Breeze network, not many miles but with encouragement from leaders and cycling buddies, I soon got the bug and enjoyed cycling into the wolds an... Leer más

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Back to riding after ten years or so mainly thanks to all the share bike schemes around...
Got my first ever brommie through cycle scheme and loving it!

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I am 62 years old and have rheumatoid arthritis and recently my walking has become very painful, so I asked the nurse what would help me to still get exercise and she recommended cycling. I had a ... Leer más

Gill Wood Actually reading through this site I think perhaps I should not be on here as I don't work due to the rheumatoid arthritis ... read more

Actually reading through this site I think perhaps I should not be on here as I don't work due to the rheumatoid arthritis please let me know if I should not post on her, many thanks. I just thought the site was to encourage others to ride their bikes more. Sorry if I was wrong.

John Newell anyone who inspires others to ride a bike belongs here. You certainly do.

anyone who inspires others to ride a bike belongs here. You certainly do.

Richard Beale I quite agree

I quite agree

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Heavy legs, post gym aches and 5 days of continual cycling.

Roll on rest day :)

No complaints however, the roads were nice and quiet too!

After a serious illness a few years ago, I put on a bit of weight and my fitness suffered because of damage to my lungs. I've been walking to work occasionally, but I finally decided to get a new b... Leer más

We've cycled through the seasonal summer without the ice,
And at rare times the sunshine which was nice,
Getting up extra early to cycle by the deer,
Or the birds of prey swooping pa... Leer más

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