Anytime you go out to ride, you take a risk that
*1 you'll have an accident
*2 you'll be left or right hooked
*3 you'll nearly get hit, or run over, by someone running a stop sign, e... read more

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Candace Monzingo Completely understand where you are coming from!

Completely understand where you are coming from!

Alice Scott I have given up on the roads completely after becoming a parent. I am simply not willing to place my life in the hands of r... read more

I have given up on the roads completely after becoming a parent. I am simply not willing to place my life in the hands of random drivers. I get to see a lot of crushed limestone and beautiful nature without smelling car exhaust too. Trails make me happy!

Like everybody, I've felt a little cooped lately. My daily bicycle commute to work kept me riding and smiling every day. I was thrilled when my long-time friend Lori LaRiva alerted me to Cycle Sept... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Hi,
My name is Steve, a dad of three, happily married, approaching 50yrs! Thanks for stopping by to read my story...………..
Ok well for all my adult life I have been overweight, and at times... read more

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Anthony Preston Brill story that Steve. PS. Anymore players to pass on? Tony (LFC Fan) :-)

Brill story that Steve. PS. Anymore players to pass on? Tony (LFC Fan) :-)

Lyndsey Henderson Great read and best tip. Cycle until you can go no further then you have to cycle home! I use that for running. I also cycl... read more

Great read and best tip. Cycle until you can go no further then you have to cycle home! I use that for running. I also cycle down the hill and therefore have to cycle back up. Makes me think what other cycle tips I have picked up over the years...

Adrian Burton Nice one Steve, especially the ride to The Villans

Nice one Steve, especially the ride to The Villans

Louise Falk That's brilliant!

That's brilliant!

Andrea Powell Well done, Steve! Keep up the great work (from a RFC fan!)

Well done, Steve! Keep up the great work (from a RFC fan!)

Derek Bryson Well done, great story and inspirational to anybody who may struggle with weight loss. You should be very proud👍

Well done, great story and inspirational to anybody who may struggle with weight loss. You should be very proud👍

Keith Shuttler Ride on Steve 👍👍👍👍👍

Ride on Steve 👍👍👍👍👍

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Today, I had to leave an hour earlier... at 1pm to cycle to my meeting at 2pm.
I was riding from Browns Wood to Newton Longville.

Obviously, a car would be easier. I would have less c... read more

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I really needed this, I just wanted to focus on a positive event. Biking is my hobby, and I tend to bike to the same destination type areas as the beach; PB, Mission, Ocean, Coronado, IB. The hunt ... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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The little town I live in, is El Cajon. We have a cute small restaurant area in our 3 block downtown. The restaurants have beautiful outside seating, and lots of it, but they are still on very modi... read more

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Moski Schrader AnyoneCanBike

AnyoneCanBike

I associate riding bikes to my childhood. It’s funny to think that I never associated it to anything else. During covid and with desperation to be active and be outside, I decided to wipe off a bik... read more

#betterbybike
Did the scavenger hunt for three weekends total. Best part was cold brew with ice cream at Cafeina. Worst part was biking with Paco today because he was in a foul mood. Boo!!
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D Wurzt Please don;t remove my post again , Paco thought it was funny , got him out of his bad mood.

Please don;t remove my post again , Paco thought it was funny , got him out of his bad mood.

Paco Ibarra oh you just got to saddle up asap when rolling with mua.

oh you just got to saddle up asap when rolling with mua.

I'm trying to be car free and I ride everywhere on my bike in any weather at any time and hauling just about anything. Today I moved 11 bikes for Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition from their storage... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Doing this bike ride scavenger hunt is good fun but it also got me thinking through my overworked efforts of pedaling...that my current bike in which my dad gave to me from some garage sale is not ... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Linh Le Yay! Thanks Sylvie! What do you think of the OMGYST 26in Youth and Adult Mountain Bike on amazon? My height is 5ft.

Yay! Thanks Sylvie! What do you think of the OMGYST 26in Youth and Adult Mountain Bike on amazon? My height is 5ft.

It may seem difficult or nearly impossible to ride for long distances but if you put the time and effort you will be rewarded with an amazing feeling of accomplishment and beautiful views/scenery y... read more

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I started with a hybrid bike from Costco for $139. Since then, I have acquired 2 road bikes, a mountain bike, and a cruiser. All I need to complete my collection is an electric bike. #BetterByBike ... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Darris Johnson Nah, you need a single speed and a gravel. Also, one of those roadies better be a steely or your going to have to add that ... read more

Nah, you need a single speed and a gravel. Also, one of those roadies better be a steely or your going to have to add that too.

Joshua Turangan There's a mantra that exists: "n+1" It doesn't matter what or how many bikes you have, just as long you ride them. :)

There's a mantra that exists: "n+1" It doesn't matter what or how many bikes you have, just as long you ride them. :)

My 8-year old son went on his longest ride ever—11.1 miles. It was in the forest and he says you had to go up a bunch of hills. It was tiring but he says he kept getting energy whenever he went dow... read more

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Michele Bigley Scavenger hunt team name: mishmell

Scavenger hunt team name: mishmell

Dave Nicolai This story reminds of of something I saw not too long ago on one of my rides. Was going up Presidio, and just past Cosoy, ... read more

This story reminds of of something I saw not too long ago on one of my rides. Was going up Presidio, and just past Cosoy, I caught up to a father and son pair, going up that portion. The son was really into it, off the saddle, on a hybrid. As I passed, I gave him the thumbs up, "good job! Keep it up!" Hopefully, you encouraged the "carp" out of him. This will keep him going on future rides, and longer distances.

At the start of the year I decided to get more active improve my fitness and lose some weight I started with eating healthier then cleared the garage and put in some exercise machines I had but had... read more

Lottie Price Good luck to you, Michael! A new bike always feels a bit odd at first, but you'll get used to it after a few rides. And co... read more

Good luck to you, Michael! A new bike always feels a bit odd at first, but you'll get used to it after a few rides. And congratulations on your 17km walk! That's awesome.

John Kershaw Good luck Michael

Good luck Michael

Julie Bailey Good luck! I was in the same place as you in March, recently I reached 500 miles, I feel better than I have in many many y... read more

Good luck! I was in the same place as you in March, recently I reached 500 miles, I feel better than I have in many many years, good luck!

Debora Moritz Hi Michael, I'm in a similar situation. I'm 38 years old and learning to ride an old bike in London for the first time. I'v... read more

Hi Michael, I'm in a similar situation. I'm 38 years old and learning to ride an old bike in London for the first time. I've been doing it in parks for 10 minutes every other day. It's challenging, but I know that with practice it will get better and enjoy the rides. I wish you luck enjoying cycling around your beautiful Country. :)

Rob Fox Go for it my friend - take it steady, you'll soon find your confidence. You'll look back and wonder why you were ever nervo... read more

Go for it my friend - take it steady, you'll soon find your confidence. You'll look back and wonder why you were ever nervous. Good luck

Ron Dixon Best of luck Michael, it can be very daunting at first, just aim for getting off your drive and going to the end of your st... read more

Best of luck Michael, it can be very daunting at first, just aim for getting off your drive and going to the end of your street and back, fingers crossed for you

Kayla Mc Gowan good luck firstly.pick a nice flat pavement route to make your first ride easier.If youve a friend who has a bike get them ... read more

good luck firstly.pick a nice flat pavement route to make your first ride easier.If youve a friend who has a bike get them to go with you or a family member or one of the kids in your family.that might help take your mind off your nervousness. Plus youl be chatting as you ride so not be worrying as much hopefully.start off short flat ride to build your confidence and fitness up.good luck and dont give up.x

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I started riding to work about four years ago. I live near the MoPac trail and can take it to Antelope Valley, then hop on the N Street cycle track and be within a couple blocks of where I work. I’... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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I’ve bike don and off since childhood but 4 years ago I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. The tumor was removed but left me with balance issues. I bought and sold a comfort bike, riding it... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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With the temperature and weather being as hot and humid as it is recently, biking the Silver Strand Bikeway is a great way to get some miles in while staying cool. It has easily become my favorite ... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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John Kershaw Lucky you that looks Brill.

Lucky you that looks Brill.

Every year I ride the rosarito ensenada bike rides. At first it was something I never thought I could do. Now that I’ve done the route so many times I notice all the little things. Cactus clinging ... read more

Taylor Everich Whoops! #betterbybike

Whoops! #betterbybike

Had a lot of fun doing the Mid-city Scavenger Hunt with Theo. Learn a lot about the city and met a lot of really nice people. Looking forward to the next one.

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Karen Nicholson My name is LoveToRide

My name is LoveToRide

I have recently got back ony bike and started cycling in an effort to train to complete a challenge set by myself and my manager to cycle between Scunthorpe general hospital and the Diana, Princess... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Then I hauled about 300 pounds of canopies, water, boxes, and other supplies to Sunnyvale Sports Basement from downtown San Jose. It was hot but thankfully not too smokey from all the fires nearby.

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Been cycling for 42 years just enjoy cycling. What else is there to say

Topic: Other

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Rajesh Dadia Nice one !!!

Nice one !!!

Grahame Avery 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 💙 Fabulous photo

Fabulous photo

I was a cyclist before being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018 and always totally loved it. After 2 operations, chemotherapy and radiotherapy I felt so physically reduced I couldn’t imagine myse... read more

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Today is day 1 of the BikeMN Classic. Anyone in the state of MN can participate through Sept. 13th. So many great trails to explore and prizes to win! [address removed]

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One of my favorite routes to ride is the Bayshore Bikeway trail from IB to Coronado. It's so relaxing and you can't ask for better scenery. I even got to see the pink flamingo on one of my rides. #... read more

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Karen Poret Escapee from the San Diego Zoo??

Escapee from the San Diego Zoo??

I actually have two. One is to a place, about 20+ miles (one way) from my home near SDSU, up to Carmel Mountain, a place called Sesame. 20 miles is a straight shot, but I never do those. I d... read more

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As I live near Stony Stratford one of the things I like to do is find a nice place to stop and have a nice slice of cake, homemade of course. Recently we heard about the Belge cafe near Nash, so we... read more

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Darrel Hofland I have been told I need to check out this cafe. Will go soon :)

I have been told I need to check out this cafe. Will go soon :)

Alan Pheasey we are off to this cafe today

we are off to this cafe today

I haven't been out Mountain Biking proper for 20 years since I was a student. Three of us decided to go out this weekend to Clapham and ride an old favourite route. A little nervous to begin with... read more

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I got to ride up to Overlake to see the new Overlake Village bike and pedestrian bridge! It will connect to the new light rail station in Overlake Village to the 520 trail. I hear it will open late... read more

Tom Resing really cool to see. thanks for sharing!

really cool to see. thanks for sharing!

The little town I live in, is ElCajon. We have a cute small restaurant area in our 3 block downtown. The restaurants have beautiful outside seating, and lots of it, but they are still on very modif... read more

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I associate riding bikes to my childhood. It’s funny to think that I never associated it to anything else. During covid and with desperation to be active and be outside, I decided to wipe off a bik... read more

Taking our 6year old on her first ride off road at Hicks Lodge. It's great place to start any little ones journey, the routes are very family friendly and the cafe serves delicious ice cream.

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Zizzie Moore It's brilliant there. Well done to both of you.

It's brilliant there. Well done to both of you.

#betterbybike
Did the scavenger hunt for three weekends total. Best part was cold brew with ice cream at Cafeina. Worst part was biking with Paco today because he was in a foul ass mood. Boo!!... read more

I had a fantastic day yesterday helping out at the Bristol Family Cycling Centre in Hengrove, and still can't believe how many people turned up to the sessions despite the torrential downpour!
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Louise Buckley-Simms Whoopsie address removed... you can book at Better By Bike :)

Whoopsie address removed... you can book at Better By Bike :)

Mad Gibbo Always welcome Louise!!!

Always welcome Louise!!!

Sometimes I can lay the trailer down and they jump right in. Sometimes I have to pick them up. I think they like the ride but then they whine because they want to sniff every tree we pass.

Topic: A happy riding memory

Have really enjoyed the #betterbybike scavenger hunt as great way to spend the warm evenings while providing distractions from the upcoming distance learning. (Team Kucharskijeff)

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I just wanted to grab breakfast at a local eatery with a friend and run a few errands. What happened was I spent the day talking to myself while pedaling. The stuff I say to myself sometimes is jus... read more

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The three of us love our days out and to catch up with each other........ and also a little cake with cup of coffee.

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I realized there would be no Bike to Work day this year. I have done it the last three years. My commute is about 18miles and I have to get up early, but it feels so much better than sitting in tra... read more

Today should have been Bike the Bay. Missing that a lot. I usually ride with about a dozen friends under the Uptown Bicycles team name. We do the ride and then have a wonderful lunch and drink wine... read more

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As a kid and in my teens, I rode my bike a lot, and I have scars from my not so balanced or coordinated moments to prove it. When I was old enough to get my driver’s license, I traded my bike for ... read more

Vickie Everich Forgot to put this! #betterbybike veverich222

Forgot to put this! #betterbybike veverich222

Blew a flat during the scavenger hunt. Now I'm waiting for a friends to come rescue me.
-annabanana88

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Hi, we missed the virtual tour this morning because we were out on the Loop here in Tucson. Today Ron decided to increase his ride. He clocked 40.2 miles :) he usually rides 35 but he thought toda... read more

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John Kershaw Pretty nice indeed.

Pretty nice indeed.

I hauled a couple hundred pounds of postcards and posters to Sunnyvale Sports Basement in preparation for Bike to Wherever Days.
(Take 2 - attempting to ride right side up this time)

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I have recently got back ony bike and started cycling in an effort to train to complete a challenge set by myself and my manager to cycle between Scunthorpe general hospital and the Diana, Princess... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

Our wonderful champion at Network Rail, Garry Ball, recently shared the story of his partner Kelly.

After many years of him gently encouraging her to get on a bike, she has really taken t... read more

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Rajesh Dadia Well done 👍

Well done 👍

Been riding my hand built Joe Waugh 531c bike for 32 years.

Not got a clue what to purchase

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Tom Darville If your bike is still perfectly ok for you don't upgrade after 32yrs your bike has earnt it's place as a really cool Retro ... read more

If your bike is still perfectly ok for you don't upgrade after 32yrs your bike has earnt it's place as a really cool Retro ride

Things I’ve loved about this challenge:
1. Visiting new places
2. Visiting places I’ve frequented but with a new perspective or lens
3. Waving at cyclist who I later realize are on the... read more

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I like my time to myself in the morning. I take out on bike or the other, depending on the mood I guess. Going to have to search for new riding areas soon. Harvest time is coming soon, already tra... read more

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When I was in college, I eventually had to get a bike because the distance between my classes was too far for a 15 minute speedwalk... especially if I wanted a seat!

I had a bike growing u... read more