Sorry I did not meet my goals so far this year I had a massive in Dec. and had to lay low, Just getting back to riding but keeping it simple for a while. Good luck everybody and enjoy your rides.
Topic: Other
Hi Everyone, when lockdown hit i lost my motivation to get out and ride on my bike, this was partially due to not being able to ride with my cycling club as we were to large to get rides organised.... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Rouler sur le bord du fleuve respirer la liberté c est la plus grande plaisir pendant mes fin de semaine ….
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
When I'm getting older, I cannot ride a bike to reach any place I want. Most times, I choose to drive my car, but I cannot arrive at some natural places I used to visit. One of my neighbours recomm... read more
It's finally getting to feel more like spring!! And that means, more rides on the e-cargo bike!!
There's nothing like being the center of attention at the school pickup/dropoff car line -... read more
Topic: Ride with kids
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2 Danish students are looking at cycling behaviour in Copenhagen and Birmingham as part of a Masters thesis. They are looking at people's views of cycling in bham and h... read more
Topic: Other
My favourite place to ride is Porthmadoc, Gwynedd. We have our holiday caravan sited there so me and my husband and our dog go there frequently.
I love riding over the Cob traffic free area loo... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
So after being hit by a car in January I wasn’t gonna let this deter me from cycling, 2mths later and a new bike later I’m back on my bike and enjoying getting out and cycling again. Lovely weather... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
So excited, just found out our local parks are taking part in a 5 parks cycle challenge so ive signed up the family and making a day of it, anywhere up to 11 miles round trip, q picnic and even get... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I’ve long been a cyclist, keen commuter to work and general adventurer and explorer. In 2016 I was in an accident where I was badly hit on my bike, taken to QE with what turned out to be a Sub ara... read more
I love this time of year. We get more daylight hours after work, and for us this translates to family trips to the playground! The kids have a blast, we get to let go of the day and re center as pa... read more
Topic: Ride with kids
Its amazing the places you can find explore and just sit and enjoy a short break while your having a leisurely ride out during lockdown....id neer have found this place by car
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
I've always been a keen cyclist and like to get out and about, joined a few cycling challenges here and there and all is good. COVID-19 came around and locked down any group rides in the beginning ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Florida spoonbills are always a treat to find, and - yes, they will make you hit the brakes.
Topic: A happy riding memory
riding along the pathways listening to birds and insects. taking you away for the noise and traffic of the city lost out in a world that you would not know was there unless we jumped on a bike. we ... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
I am in the age of my second childhood and third mid life crisis. As I approached my 59th year I was reasonably unfit and modestly round. My BMI was firmly in the obese section and my doctor said I... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I have been riding this area through lockdown and now at the weekend. This ride gives me hills flat and curved areas which is lovely, and all the time I have a sea view. I often stop to chat to oth... read more
I was not keen on the GPS recording gadgets at first, but now, having just this minute clocked up my first recorded 1000 Km on a second-hand refurbished MTB, I just have to say I wish I had purchas... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
I'm being followed by a moonshadow
Moonshadow, moonshadow
Leaping and hopping on a moonshadow
Moonshadow, moonshadow
Moonshadow, moonshadow
Moonshadow, moonshadow
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Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I decided to go for a ride today the weather was mizzale to start with then the wind picked up of course it was a head wind the roads was flooded so up with the feet and splash through and hopefull... read more
Topic: Other
I've always loved cycling. All my life. I cycled to and from school. I've cycled for charity. I've cycled for fun and fitness. As I got older and recreational time seemed to get shorter, I cycled l... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I’d planned a longer bike excursion on Saturday but the weather was just horrible, with persistent rain, dark and with poor visibility. On this route, there are some effective way points which appr... read more
Last commute of 2021
Topic: My commute by bike
Birmingham - SAVE THE DATE - Sunday 9th January - Free cycling event @ Attic Brew Co. Including free bike checks, led ride, route finding and bike maintenance session 🚲😜🍻
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Wanting a couple of MTB bicycle frames, I ventured down to the Walsall Bike Project workshop.
Once there, I shared of my Led Ride Leader Qualifications and earned a position with Cycling UK.
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
GOAL reached! Today I reached my goal of riding the equivalent of around the world at the equator. Total distance = 40075 Klm (24902 miles). I started riding in January 2018, and during the period... read more
J’aime bien aller au domaine Maizerets ses une belle place ou prendre un lunch et profiter de la nature
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
Le vélo a déboulé par hasard dans ma vie en m'infligeant toute une débarque. Changement de cap, de ville, de métier, et surtout changement de regard. Aujourd'hui je vis la ville et la campagne au r... read more
Topic: Ride with kids
Finished, done, no more, screw this…. I quit! Tired, disgusted, done. Happened this morning. Wasn’t feeling good and riding the struggle bus. SO? I decided ENOUGH! The heck with goals and disciplin... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Every time I ride to work down St Claude I feel so happy for the bike lane...... and the ride home through the quarter feels like a little vacation.
Thank you so much Bike Easy Challenge ... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
I thought for ages about if I could cycle to work and what route to take then finally I built up the courage to give it a go.
3 bikes (wrong size/ broke/ still going) and 4 years latter I’... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Encouraging others to ride is my passion. I became Breeze Champion in 2011 and have since led over 500 group rides and encouraged thousands of women to ride!
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
After having a stroke last June,yesterday and today was the 1st time back on my bike.i love my bike..Missed it,each day is an achievement no matter what it is.Hoping to do the memorial park Saturda... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Promised my kids a few hours on the local bike trail during their spring break. Made the easy decision to take the entire day off work for an even longer bike ride. Family first!
Topic: Ride with kids
I carved out some time to go out on a ride on Saturday, first long ride of 2022.
I put a shout out to friends on WhatsApp and they joined too. Made a day of it with breakfast in Henley and... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I’ve been organising our bike hubs recently, getting all the bikes sorted out ready for annual service. As I was climbing over bikes, it got me to thinking about hurdles. Hurdles.. in cycling? Say ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
50 years ago I had a bike accident losing brakes down a steep hill and ended up in the hospital! Biked with friends in high school then never biked again till now. February 2022 has changed my lif... read more
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
Is my hybrid getting worn out? The rear gears aren't shifting right. I rode to the bike shop today; and they said it might be, 1) the shifter itself (on the handlebar) is worn; or, 2) the cogs are... read more
Topic: Other
I saw so many gopher tortoise on today's ride through the Tri-county trail. The best part of riding is the wildlife. Get out and ride!
Topic: A happy riding memory
Came too Florida almost 3yrs ago got job very fast i lived in NJ for 57 yrs well getting place to live was a problem cost money live a hotel for 2 yrs now I have 2 jobs. Biking in the cold is ro... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I always set myself a goal that I know I can achieve that way I am not going to be upset if I don’t achieve it
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Today was the fourth time than I've taken my bike on the train. This time I bought a Devon & Cornwall Railcard at Barnstaple station. Chulmleigh has beauty rolling hills with views to Dartmoor ... read more
Topic: Carbon Crushers
Rode to work on the first day of the year.
Bit chilly, but worth it
Forgot to bring a shirt to change into. Luckily left an emergency one in the office!
Topic: My commute by bike
I have set a challenge a month this year including Miles for Doddie in Jan to completing 1000 miles, the King Alfreds Way, and culminating in the NC500 in August. In between all that I will be doin... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
This is my new Trike-bike Tricycle, my old Tricycle got into a bit of a bad shape and this new one was an early Christmas gift so I can continue riding around/shopping! Really helpful as I need it ... read more
Topic: Other
Took my son to nursery by bike for the first time. Getting an ebike has given me the confidence to ride with him
Topic: A happy riding memory
2021 has been a tough year, work from home no reason to cycle, no commute to work.....set myself a goal, "Ride every day".... was easy to start with lots of enthusiasm much like when you join a gym... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
My Christmas present this year is injured ribs and bruises after coming off my bike yesterday! I knew my brakes weren't great but I'd been putting off getting them checked. I'd urge anyone to get t... read more
I have been helping out (Assisting) with a few community parks here in the West Midlands.
I was approached to lead a project which looked after the Learn to Ride beginners (cycling).
Here, ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Birmingham!!! Join us for a #Xmas social #ride & snowman trail #walk on Tuesday 21st Dec,
Group Ride - meet Hamdsworth park 1pm
or make your own way into City Centre and meet ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
