Stories from Expired

Take one overly excited 4 yr old and one introverted teenager and come up with a mini break which will keep them both entertained. I panicked and booked a mini bike packing trip. I enjoyed the plan... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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Adrian Lewis Brilliant! Congratulations. Congratulations

Brilliant! Congratulations. Congratulations

when you boring- ride Polly,
when your day making you sad -ride Polly,
when people want to close your road-ride Polly,
when sun is going out- ride Polly,
when shower on your arm-rid... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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I live in Galston, a town in East Ayrshire, Scotland. I first learned to ride a bike, at aged 4.
Gaining independence throughout the years then beginning riding to school, cycling to friends' h... read more

Bernard Fosnaugh Sounds like you have a wonderful life of riding ahead of you. Sending cheers from California.

Sounds like you have a wonderful life of riding ahead of you. Sending cheers from California.

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed cycle September and was heading out in an extra ride yesterday when I realised I had a flat tire. Turned round, pushed the bike home and pumped it up, within seconds it was ... read more

Shona Park Thanks for the story Helen and glad Wheely Active were able to sort it out so quickly. Happy Cycling! :)

Thanks for the story Helen and glad Wheely Active were able to sort it out so quickly. Happy Cycling! :)

These two amazing people won the goody bag today at a Love To Ride cycling event.

Wheely Active CIC helped them to get their bikes road worthy and sized correctly.

Having previ... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Helen Held Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Christian L Congrats

Congrats

Recommend a stop at this lovely cafe on Stage 1 of the Moors to Sea Cycle Route in Ravenscar.

Outstanding food and service from staff, and the views from beyond the cafe are spectacular.read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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This morning we cycling to Staintondale from Scarborough and back to seafront.

Old railway track is very popular track with cyclists/walkers from Scarborough to Whitby.

Railway tr... read more

Topic: Other

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Always make me smile seeing the train and water chute.

Cycled past it hundreds of times but never get bored of seeing it.

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Iain Jamieson This pic made me sign up. Happy memories and now it is time to make new ones, thank you.

This pic made me sign up. Happy memories and now it is time to make new ones, thank you.

Holiday

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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On May 19 I went to the Modesto porch fest and rode to listen to different bands with me. I encouraged my friends to join us but didn’t want to go at first but they changed their minds so they rode... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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I live in Philly, where most bicyclists commute by bike, and many of the drivers park in or drive down bike lanes. I was tired of seeing cars drive down the bidirectional lanes on Market Street, so... read more

Claire Zuma I don’t think any bicyclist wants to accidentally confront the flowers or any other bicycle lane objects, so I am glad your... read more

I don’t think any bicyclist wants to accidentally confront the flowers or any other bicycle lane objects, so I am glad your activism brought a more official response by your city.

Kari Kling I'm not quite sure what you're trying to say. The flowers blocked drivers from pulling into the bike lane but didn't block ... read more

I'm not quite sure what you're trying to say. The flowers blocked drivers from pulling into the bike lane but didn't block bicyclists from using it.

Claire Zuma In early morning [dark] hours, I have accidently nearly run into large plastic trash cans. I am afraid I would hit the glas... read more

In early morning [dark] hours, I have accidently nearly run into large plastic trash cans. I am afraid I would hit the glass vases or similar while riding in a lane that was protected in that manner. Hitting the flowers accidentally might not be a big deal, but hitting a vase might be.

Kari Kling It's not a vase, and there's reflective tape. They need to keep cars out with more than those flimsy plastic posts.

It's not a vase, and there's reflective tape. They need to keep cars out with more than those flimsy plastic posts.

Al Peterson Kari, I think that’s a really clever, quirky, and fun statement using flowers to create awareness and make your roads safer... read more

Kari, I think that’s a really clever, quirky, and fun statement using flowers to create awareness and make your roads safer. I love it.

Lee Fairbanks Careful what you wish for. These "solutions" are often "resolved" by people that don't ride bikes. I ended up putting mysel... read more

Careful what you wish for. These "solutions" are often "resolved" by people that don't ride bikes. I ended up putting myself in the hospital after hitting one of these "safety barriers" meant to protect us from cars. Make sure they are flexible.

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This is Robert. Robert cycles several times a week with us at simplycycling. Since he started his journey he has recorded every mile in a hand written journal. We had a little presentation to celeb... read more

Topic: Other

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Nico Uras Well done, Robert! Impressive achievement 👏🏻👏🏻🏅🎉🥳

Well done, Robert! Impressive achievement 👏🏻👏🏻🏅🎉🥳

There are many moments in our own 'journey' with cycling. I remember learning to do without stabilisers in our back garden when I was young, riding no hands, doing a paper round, riding to school..... read more

I find them tedious, and don't class their e-bike/small moped riders as cyclists. They ride on the pavements, firing through red lights and generally just giving all cyclists a bad name and therefo... read more

Nicholas Watton I agree with the principle of being able to identify commercial riders, but wonder if the bad riders would ignore that rule... read more

I agree with the principle of being able to identify commercial riders, but wonder if the bad riders would ignore that rule too, and leave the better ones open to more trouble..?

Kashfa H I think uber/deliveroo/just eat should play a role and potentially make money by issuing permits to the commercial cyclists... read more

I think uber/deliveroo/just eat should play a role and potentially make money by issuing permits to the commercial cyclists where the rule would be to display their permit numbers when working. Public can also play a role in only using those accounts that display their permits etc. just like taxi driver permits…

Me and Ashley biked at the gym 👍🏻

That's a wrap on Cycle September!! I've been tracking my cycling for a month now with Love to Ride and I am pretty flabbergasted at the results...

I managed to smash my goal of 230 miles t... read more

Topic: Other

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Chelsea Alventosa wooo amazing job! well done :)

wooo amazing job! well done :)

1822 km entre le 5 mai 2023 et le 15 septembre 2023, merci à mon ortho qui m'a remplacé la hanche droite il y a presqu'un an et qui m'a redonné le bonheur de reprendre mon vélo.

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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I hadn't ridden a bike since the 80s, when I was a teenager! I was so scared - it wasn't "like riding a bike" at all! But I found a local Adult First Ride class and dove in. After that class, and a... read more

I purchased an e-bike this summer. I’m almost 50, over weight and terrified of the roads.
This September I’m challenging myself to make the 18 mile journey to and from work 4 times a week plus... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Andrew Mathers good on you

good on you

Sue Polshaw me too, but luckily my commute takes me mostly off road. There are some right nutters on the roads!

me too, but luckily my commute takes me mostly off road. There are some right nutters on the roads!

Sylvia Mack Congrats for your initiative. E-bikes are amazing to help us get on the road and you cycle just as much if you use the assi... read more

Congrats for your initiative. E-bikes are amazing to help us get on the road and you cycle just as much if you use the assistance sparingly

Sarah Wills That's fantastic! Enjoy the ride :)

That's fantastic! Enjoy the ride :)

Markus Herscheid Great Picture! Love it!

Great Picture! Love it!

Beverley Halliwell Well done get out there and eat some miles !!

Well done get out there and eat some miles !!

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Hello everyone,
Captain Mocktail has got on his bike for the first time in years and has made a video about his commute to promote cycle to work day.
Search Captain Mocktail on YouTube li... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Prior to May 2023, the last time I had gotten on a bike was probably 15 years ago. A bike share program at work motivated me to try to ride a bike to work. I started commuting to work on Wednesdays... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Chris Carson Love this, keep rolling 8^)

Love this, keep rolling 8^)

Courtney Reynolds Love it. You rock!

Love it. You rock!

Milton Ospina Awesome. And a yellow bike is gorgeous!

Awesome. And a yellow bike is gorgeous!

Chris Grimmett Way to go. Carry on. :)

Way to go. Carry on. :)

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Thought we'd give our bikes a ride out into the countryside but needed a destination - we decided upon the Hot Numbers Roastery near Shepreth. The ride was lovely with respectful car drivers and fr... read more

Depuis maintenant 3 ans je m'inscris au défit du moi de MAI et pour moi c'est une grande source de motivation, je me surpasse à chaque année, je veux absolument réussir et plus je pédale plus j'ai ... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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na werk eerste dag van coronapandemie gelijk gaan fietsen om me hoofd leeg te maken en niet teveel denken over wat er in ziekenhuis werkplek gebeurt en alles van je af zetten en geen werk mee naar ... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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My partner and I just moved to the area and have been excited to explore! One of our favorite things to do on a weeknight is ride to Lake Fayetteville, hit the food truck park, then watch the sunse... read more

I’ve been riding for many years, and it’s an integral part of me. I love exploring new places and meeting new people while riding. I run a small YouTube channel that documents some of my rides, and... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Adrian Lewis Whats your You tube channel?

Whats your You tube channel?

The start or should I say serious start of my cycling adventure began in Ernest after my father's funeral four years ago . He loved to cycle his flying scot bike in the rain and did Edinburgh to Gl... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Rob Wormald That’s a great story Kenneth. My Dad was also a keen cyclist, took me on a cycle sidecar around the then mostly unmade road... read more

That’s a great story Kenneth. My Dad was also a keen cyclist, took me on a cycle sidecar around the then mostly unmade roads of the far north of Scotland (where my Mum was from) when I was less than 2 years old. But gave me the cycling bug long before he passed away.

kenneth armstrong It's funny how my Dad who I loved dearly his passing became a positive rather than negative thanks for sharing your story 😊

It's funny how my Dad who I loved dearly his passing became a positive rather than negative thanks for sharing your story 😊

Bronte Tierney Amazing story Kenneth, what a lovely insight into your cycling journey, thank you so much for sharing. And well done again ... read more

Amazing story Kenneth, what a lovely insight into your cycling journey, thank you so much for sharing. And well done again for reaching your goal this Winter!

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I work as a P.E teacher in Kilmarnock and I first heard about Love to Ride from the East Ayrshire Council website. I've been a recreational cyclist since I was a boy but got my Boardman road bike f... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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I turned 50 in December. Had a bad skiing accident in February where I was unable to do a lot of exercise. I put on a few pounds and my fitness deteriorated during recovery. Started to get stronger... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Christian L Thanks for sharing Richard. Look out for our winter challenge 'Winter Wheelers' coming up next ☃️

Thanks for sharing Richard. Look out for our winter challenge 'Winter Wheelers' coming up next ☃️

It’s a damp grey start this morning for a commute to Beverley from Seamer.
Did you know there is no need to book your cycle on a Northern train (there is a limit though)
So if you fancy an ... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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I always commuted by bike but joining Black Women on Wheels has been amazing for improving my cycling skills and doing long rides and sportives like Ride London. I’m now a BWOW ride lead and it’s s... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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After attending some intro to mountain biking skill courses during the summer holidays (provided by cycle station, darvel) my 9 year old son was keen to continue.
This morning I strapped the bi... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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Who said delivering a hire bike couldn't be done by bike 😃

A great example from Bob at Wheely Active of using sustainable travel at its best.

Topic: My commute by bike

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The People’s Food Co-op (PFC [address removed]) has, since its inception, supported a way of life that includes and promotes practical cycling. For many years the PFC has sold (for $5 no less!) an... read more

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Steven Schultz Thank you bicyclebenefits dot org

Thank you bicyclebenefits dot org

I've always loved riding bikes, but after retiring in 2020 I took bike riding to another level. I live out in the country away from city traffic so getting on my bike each morning and taking a rid... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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I used to live in Cambodia and rode a simple acoustic bike everywhere. The weather there had two seasons, wet and dry. Wet season was very wet. Monsoons. I commuted by bike through monsoons and roa... read more

I saw my neighbours outside with their wee one on his little balance bike.
I looked at my box of unused pavement chalk sitting around and knew what needed to happen.
Some time and a combine... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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De challenge nodigt we uit om meer te fietsen . De kou is niet erg maar altijd maar die regen . Ik ben nog nooit zo vaak nat geregend Joke

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

Anyone else have a mental map of good places to forage on their routes?
I loaded up with some cute little windfall apples today :-)

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Mp T I'm like a truffle pig routing about on rides looking for fruit tree's. There's no better taste when out riding.

I'm like a truffle pig routing about on rides looking for fruit tree's. There's no better taste when out riding.

1. Wat is jouw beste tip voor mensen om vaker naar het werk te fietsen?

Maak je fietsspullen (en evt een extra setje kleding) vast de avond van tevoren klaar. Je kunt dan 's ochtends lekke... read more

A couple of weeks back I had cycled somewhere for open water swim training and left my post-workout food in my pannier ready to grab. Mistake!
Upon exiting the water I found the internal mesh p... read more

Topic: Other

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Susie Knowles I'd be nuts about that, they never had it so good 🐿️

I'd be nuts about that, they never had it so good 🐿️

I have been riding a bicycle off and on for over 60 years. I didn't really get serious about it until I had several heart attacks and heart surgery. I realized then I had to make some changes. W... read more

Topic: Other

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I have had my BMX for 5 years and I have been on so many journeys. I try to go out on my bike as much as possible because when I'm on my bike I feel relaxed and calm. This is because you can do any... read more

I have recently purchased an Electric bike after using the free E bike loan via cycle UK.
I have not looked back and bought my E-Bike via the Cycle to Work scheme.
Even though I am 53, I ... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Robert Campbell Wholeheartedly agree! I bought mine just over a year ago and regularly cycle 16 miles to/from work 3 days a week - I’m 63 a... read more

Wholeheartedly agree! I bought mine just over a year ago and regularly cycle 16 miles to/from work 3 days a week - I’m 63 and haven’t looked back (apart from in traffic!).

Sandra Bauer Me too. I’m glad I made the investment - it’s amazing 😻

Me too. I’m glad I made the investment - it’s amazing 😻

Donna Cooper This is why ebikes are amazing! They help to keep people cycling, whatever the reason they had to stop! I am starting to sa... read more

This is why ebikes are amazing! They help to keep people cycling, whatever the reason they had to stop! I am starting to save for my 1st ebike after having the chance to try one at my new evening job! (Knee injury 2019)

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Terre-Neuve, l’un de ses bouts du monde…

Topic: A happy riding memory

Taught my 12 year old and 9 year olds how to fix a flat tire on their bikes so they can do it themselves if I’m busy or not around.

Je me suis fais opérer pour un genou en Janvier. J’avais juste hâte de monter sur mon vélo. Il a fallu attendre qu’on mon genou pli à 80 degrés. Le 2 avril je débutait le vélo tranquillement. C’est... read more

Topic: Other

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Serge Deschenes Un gros BRAVO !

Un gros BRAVO !

Linda Froehlich Félcitations!

Félcitations!

J'ai 2 options: à vélo ou à pied.

Pour aller au travail c'est à vélo. Un v.lo croche en hiver, un plus roulant en été. Et lorsqu'il y a grosse tempête de neige? et bien c'est à pied que j'... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Linda Froehlich Tout à fait d'accord. Entre les deux, plus besoin de voiture en ville (ou de bus/métro).

Tout à fait d'accord. Entre les deux, plus besoin de voiture en ville (ou de bus/métro).

We had a beautiful sunny day yesterday here in Gloucester so my husband, daughter and I rode along the canal out to Wholly Gelato for an icecream. A really beautiful 25 mile ride in total, a comple... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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Milton Ospina Nice trail. Where is this at? || So many businesses need to have bile racks for parking, specially bike shops! Good point.

Nice trail. Where is this at? || So many businesses need to have bile racks for parking, specially bike shops! Good point.

En juillet dernier, mon amie Danielle post sur son Facebook qu'elle venait de faire un beau 15 km sur le long du fleuve a la hauteur de St-Jean Port Joli. Ça faisait déjà un petit moment que secrèt... read more