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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.... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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“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... read more

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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... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Tom Darville Is that a Kuwahara?

Is that a Kuwahara?

Paula Hallett Yes it is Tom

Yes it is Tom

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... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Back in 2019 I was encouraged to get back on a bike for the first time in over 30 years by colleagues at Fit Rovers. Since then I have been building up my time cycling and during the pandemic lock-... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Bob Allan Fantastic achievement Andy the challenge got a lot of people out on their bikes

Fantastic achievement Andy the challenge got a lot of people out on their bikes

This past Saturday I went on my very first mountain bike ride. It was very hard, but very fun because of the challenges that the ozark trails present. While I did end up crashing my bike on some ve... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Andrea Conger I crashed riding my bike to work in January. Note to self: don't ride when it's icy outside. Took 6 months of rehab for ... read more

I crashed riding my bike to work in January. Note to self: don't ride when it's icy outside. Took 6 months of rehab for the knee but back to riding again. Missed it so much in those 6 months. Hope you heal quick and ride soon!

Lorsque je reviens du travail à vélo, je me nettoie l'esprit en quelques secondes et je suis à nouveau prête pour un autre bout de journée!!

For a nice ride to clear my head and forget about the pressures of the day I love to ride along the cycle path from Exeter to Exmouth. It’s not a challenging route and there is plenty to see and of... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Caroline Kay It sounds lovely, thank you for sharing! Bit too far away from me (Suffolk!) but I'll be passing this on to my auntie and c... read more

It sounds lovely, thank you for sharing! Bit too far away from me (Suffolk!) but I'll be passing this on to my auntie and cousins in the area

Khurram Wadee It's a much better way to get to Exmouth than even by train. I've done it on several occasions and each has been a lovely ... read more

It's a much better way to get to Exmouth than even by train. I've done it on several occasions and each has been a lovely day out.

I have always loved riding my bike to work but on a hot day, biking to the office can be a tough ask. This year I bought an e-bike and it has completely changed my commuting game. Now I can ride to... read more

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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DeLani Bartlette Agreed! I bought an e-bike conversion kit (Switch) and it has been a game-changer!

Agreed! I bought an e-bike conversion kit (Switch) and it has been a game-changer!

· Friday 20th: Explore the City's bike lanes and greenways (see events page for the Detroit Greenways Coalition Virtual tour)

· Saturday 21st: Join Detroit Cycling Championship... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Are you aware of the hand signal for turning left when on a bicycle?

Topic: Other

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Did you know there is a hand signal for when you’re going to stop when riding a bike?

Topic: Other

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I tend to do charity things for Diabetes UK and Dementia UK as my mother had dementia and I have type 1 diabetes, so when I saw the "Cycle 100 Miles in June" challenge for Dementia UK, I dusted off... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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A plea to anyone who rides a bike. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET. I see lots of people cycling without helmets, but without mine I may not have been able to write this post.
3 days ago I had an accident... read more

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David Walker Sound advice. Because you just never know when it will save you from more serious injury. Best wishes.👍🏼

Sound advice. Because you just never know when it will save you from more serious injury. Best wishes.👍🏼

Susie Cumming Sending you all very best wishes

Sending you all very best wishes

Faye Roberts Goode Thanks Susie. Had two operations so far to try to save my right eye.

Thanks Susie. Had two operations so far to try to save my right eye.

Sarah Andrews-Galanti OMG, I hope you are OK and your eye recovers fully.

OMG, I hope you are OK and your eye recovers fully.

Jackie Walton Oh no hope everything is all right. I always wear one as I can fall off my bike when stood still. One if my son's friends w... read more

Oh no hope everything is all right. I always wear one as I can fall off my bike when stood still. One if my son's friends was doing tricks in the garden in his bike and came off and went head first into the concrete post of the fence. He sustained a fractured skull but would have died had it not been for his helmet. So very sound advice.

John Newell sorry to hear of your horrible accident - hope you make a full recovery

sorry to hear of your horrible accident - hope you make a full recovery

Steve Best I do hope you make a good recovery. My wife works in Eye Theatre assisting great eye surgeons, rest assured your surgeon ha... read more

I do hope you make a good recovery. My wife works in Eye Theatre assisting great eye surgeons, rest assured your surgeon has done their best.

Steve Best And will do all they can if more treatment is needed

And will do all they can if more treatment is needed

Faye Roberts Goode Thanks Steve. This is the first time on here for about 4 months. Still not cycling again yet, but I am getting a ne... read more

Thanks Steve. This is the first time on here for about 4 months. Still not cycling again yet, but I am getting a new helmet from Santa.

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The mud will wash off but the memories will last a lifetime.

Throw back to 2016 - When I first introduced my wife to cycling.

Charley and I were first dating and she ask... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Hello fellow Detroiter, commuters, and tourists!!! Do you wanna know I great route to ride your bike? For sure, my favorite route would be down Woodward in the midtown area! There's so may cool pla... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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A bicycle must be equipped with a brake that enables the operator to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level clean pavement. (Michigan Bicycle Law)

Topic: Other

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A cyclist may not carry any package that prevents them from keeping both hands on the handlebars. (Michigan Bicycle Law)

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I’m awakened by a whisper “RIDE”

Untangling from my cocoon of bedding and fumbling through my closet; I find and pull on my jersey and shorts and push my feet into my shoes. Quietly stagge... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Dana, Tenley and Daddy Wainwright Beautifully encouraging words!!

Beautifully encouraging words!!

Hey everybody,

Working for the Detroit Health Dept this year has afforded me some amazing experiences. Networking within the Detroit
Bike Community has been a rewarding experience. Whi... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Being part of the solution by biking to work using NCN route 5 through Stafford

Topic: My commute by bike

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My first memory is crashing into my mom's washing line post, learning to ride my first bike. Once I'd found my legs though, that was it. I was usually zooming around the street then the estate or c... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Marjolein Rijken What a lovely story and thank you for sharing! I have gone the opposite direction, moved to rural North Devon (coming from ... read more

What a lovely story and thank you for sharing! I have gone the opposite direction, moved to rural North Devon (coming from Tiverton) where the cycling is a bit more challenging haha! But great to hear your story about your return to cycling!

3 generations riding, youngest grandaughter Hallie,4, youngest daughter, eldest son (Hallie's dad), myself and Hallie's other Nanny, first time on a BMX for Jackie and she did brilliantly. Plus we... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Recently separated, no money to speak of and living in a rented room. I was struggling.. My head was spinning and i had a fogged mind... The one good thing I did during this was buy my mountain bik... read more

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Through my local Sustainable Travel and Road Safety Officer I have organised some loan Ebikes for school staff. The interest has exploded now staff have seen the smiles on their colleagues faces as... read more

Kerry O'Neill Thanks Geraint, glad it went well! The bikes are currently with two new businesses. If anyone reading this is keen to trial... read more

Thanks Geraint, glad it went well! The bikes are currently with two new businesses. If anyone reading this is keen to trial eBikes at their workplace, please email Kerry on sustainable.[address removed]

“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... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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“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... read more

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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... read more

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.... read more

Emma van Woerkom Really sorry to read this Tom. 😥 I always use 'D' locks on my bike and if possible park under or within view of a security... read more

Really sorry to read this Tom. 😥 I always use 'D' locks on my bike and if possible park under or within view of a security camera. Was your bike logged on the Bike Register scheme? Although it offers only visible protection to would-be thieves that your bike is registered, it means you have all the specific details about your bike eg. Frame number, custom parts etc. all logged. You can search its database and it shows stolen bikes so potential buyers are informed. I know this doesn't bring back your bike, but I hope this information helps for the future. 😊 Good luck! 🚵‍♂️

Alan Jackson V sorry to read this. A bike lock should cost 10% of the value of the bike. Kryptonite 'insure' bikes if one of their locks... read more

V sorry to read this. A bike lock should cost 10% of the value of the bike. Kryptonite 'insure' bikes if one of their locks is fitted but read the T & C's! Any decent lock, will have a rating. Hope this helps and you are back on the road soon.

The #OneInAMillion campaign is all about empowering every woman to start cycling – and explore her own motivations to keep pedalling. Whether it’s for fun or fitness, transport or competition, we a... read more

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I hoped to ride a lot during Cycle September, only to have my plans thwarted by Hurricane Ida. I left home for the storm; and the authorities in New Orleans are saying not to come back if you've ev... read more

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David Borges thank goodness you're safe. It will be nice to find your home and bikes intact! But your are number one... can't get another!

thank goodness you're safe. It will be nice to find your home and bikes intact! But your are number one... can't get another!

Are you going to the Annual Bike Ride Fundraiser Saturday 9/4 by Black Leaders Detroit? It's from 7AM to 1PM at 11000 Freud St. Otherwise, do you have any cycling plans this weekend?

Lucretia Stewart I was at Belle Island for we run D race and then road bicycle around Island do you guys meet regular some where Haven't see... read more

I was at Belle Island for we run D race and then road bicycle around Island do you guys meet regular some where Haven't seen anything about slow roll

I got my bike in July having wanted one for ages and not ridden since before uni. I decided to give myself a goal of 100 miles by my birthday (4 Sept). This was a big challenge for me so I signed u... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Last week of August, last week of REP 313 Mini-Challenge!

- Wednesday 8/25 - Westside Wednesday Ride
- Saturday 8/28 - MoGo’s Fun Fitness Day at Fitzgerald Park
- Saturday 8/28 &... read more

With the gyms being shut and having to social distance. I decided to make use of my mountain bike that had been kept in a shed since I brought it on the nhs cycle scheme.

After a few week... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Richard Lake Well done Anna, its great to hear stories like this! I hope your experience inspires and gives confidence to others to go a... read more

Well done Anna, its great to hear stories like this! I hope your experience inspires and gives confidence to others to go and do the same.

Are you aware of the hand signal when turning right on your bicycle?

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No, I have not managed to do it yet, but it is on my "To do" list for next year. 😎

I have fallen in love with cycling since I did a charity bike ride this year "Cycle 100 Miles in June" f... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Aller à la plage récréoparc en vélo!!! Beau défi surtout après une semaine de canicule. Nous avons fais 60 km aller-retour. On s’est bien préparé pour faire cette route à vélo sans oublier les truc... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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We've all heard it: Never Say Never.

In November 2009, I started my pedal pushing career on an adult trike, as I had some issues with balance/dizziness at the time. Several months after I ... read more

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My first, and still functional, but only slightly used, email address is: [address removed] ....you may email me, if you like.
I teach Physical Education and it all stands for.....
Physica... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Prepping for August's REP 313 mini-challenge. Do any of the following to join the fun:
- Share a phote/ story showing your favorite spot on the Detroit Greenways Coalition virtual tour, your f... read more

Laura Cisneros Pretty Ladies!

Pretty Ladies!

The parent or guardian of a child shall not authorize or knowingly permit a child to violate any provision of the Michigan Vehicle Code. (Michigan Bicycle Law)

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I ride to school every day with my dad and brother. We
have to be careful, watching out for cars, as we ride through our village. Cycling really helps with my fitness and my teachers are ver... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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I pretty much ride everywhere, mountain bike dirt trails, riding to my family cabin on my road bike, taking my recycle to recycle place and to get grocery’s with my trailer. Gotta love being outsid... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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As part of the pandmic and challenge to keep training in November 2020 I set myself a challenge to ride, on the Longest Day (June 21st) from sunrise 0440 to sunset 2136. And then I started training... read more

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John Newell what amazing preparation... well done!

what amazing preparation... well done!

After being furloughed and then made redundant in 2020, I was determined to get a job closer to home (previously I had a 40 minute drive each way). I can now cycle to work in less than 10 minutes a... read more

Today I took on a 70km cycle including Stanage Edge and Mam Tor headin up Winnats Pass. A beautiful ride with the toughest climb I've managed so far!

Jethro CRoss WINNATS!! congrats

WINNATS!! congrats

This is the first time in years that I have had my own bike and been able to get out on my bike with friends and support staff from where I live in Hatfield near Doncaster I am enjoying going out o... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Y a beaucoup plue

Topic: My commute by bike

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Having recently moved out in the countryside my cycle commute to work this morning involved going on the Transpenine Trail, coming across a rabbit, a little mouse, cows and sheep. Followed by urban... read more

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