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... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
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
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... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
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
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
On Sunday I participated in Tour de Manc raising funds for HaTS charity to help Cancer patients.
I initially planned to do a mad manc route which is 200km via difficult terrain. Unfortunately, ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
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
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
· 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
I rode socially with friends for years but they decided to emigrate to Australia. As I was about to lose my cycling buddies I looked up ‘Lets Ride’ on the web and found like minded local groups. ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Are you aware of the hand signal when turning right on your bicycle?
Topic: Other
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
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
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
Topic: Other
M U D
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
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
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)
Topic: Other
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
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
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
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
Topic: Other
I thought it would be a great idea to cycle from Stockport to Scotland in order to wildcamp with some mates and avoid taking a 6 hour car journey over the border, so I did!
Day 1 consisted... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
I've ridden >350 (virtual!) miles on my Peloton bike in June; pretty pleased with that!
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Just reached a goal of 1000 in the June bike challenge. Stopped at the top of Cherry Willingham by-pass bridge and cheered to myself. Despite the challenge, it means more to me when someone gree... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
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
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
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
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
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
Topic: Other
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
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
Are you aware of the hand signal for turning left when on a bicycle?
Topic: Other
Did you know there is a hand signal for when you’re going to stop when riding a bike?
Topic: Other
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
I do actually love riding to work although this is encouraged by the sunny days sometimes discourage but the threat of high winds storms thunder and lightening... but with every dark cloud there is... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
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
Topic: Other
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
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
A cyclist may not carry any package that prevents them from keeping both hands on the handlebars. (Michigan Bicycle Law)
Topic: Other
I've been a cyclist for many years and commuted regularly for a decade. I've ridden many of the great French climbs as well as Mount Diablo in California, have enjoyed cycle touring in several coun... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
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
Thank you Love to Ride for the June Bike Challenge and all those lovely prizes. Sad to say I had no luck in the raffles, but hey that is not what it is all about. I was trying not to be competiti... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Monday 28th June, lovely morning ride to work the start of Wimbledon YEY,(my other passion). I had my lucky Wimbledon monogramed hand towel in my back pack, sad but i love it :) cycled to work only... read more
Topic: Other
Being part of the solution by biking to work using NCN route 5 through Stafford
Topic: My commute by bike
I was a regular biker 10 years ago. used to do 100 mile ride once a year for charity. I couldn't get onto bike riding until this year.
I found group of friends doing Saturday rides. We st... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
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
