Stories from Expired

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! :)

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

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

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

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

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Chelsea Alventosa wooo amazing job! well done :)

wooo amazing job! well done :)

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

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When I turned 80 I found riding with my younger mates it was becoming more difficult to keep up particularly on hilly rides.
After considerably research I decided to add an e-bike (Orbea Gain M... read more

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As of yesterday, I am retired!

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Thus I can't contribute my miles to my former team; but I intend to keep riding. First, though, I have hand surgery (CMC arthropla... read more

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A journey, in black and white.
It starts with an alarm, I snooze – I loose. Ten minutes gone before my feet
touch the bedroom floor. Then rush, I’m usually up before the alarm, not today.read more

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I cycle a lot to work average 26 miles round trip. I lock my bike up at work in the covered bike rack. I came out of work and my bike was gone... but my bike lock still attached to the rack posts... read more

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Victoria Mc Crea Good to know, this is why I keep my bike in the office as it getting stolen is a constant worry

Good to know, this is why I keep my bike in the office as it getting stolen is a constant worry

Lorraine Durham I actually have all 4 of my bikes insured separately. The E-bike is worth over £2,000 is insured by a specific company Bikm... read more

I actually have all 4 of my bikes insured separately. The E-bike is worth over £2,000 is insured by a specific company Bikmo, the hybrid bike as you say I had to declare on my flats contents insurance as it's over £800, the e-mountain bike which was retro fitted is living at my parents house so has been declared & included on their contents policy as an individual item worth £1,500, my old road bike which lives upstairs in my flat on the indoor trainer is covered on my contents as it's only worth about £330 to replace. It's a nightmare when your bike is stolen, even when you use gold standard locks as specified by the insurance company

Carol Imray What a nightmare for you. :(

What a nightmare for you. :(

Marianna Nodale My gosh... Terrible tale! I've told my NHS manager I'm going to keep my road bike in the office with me from now on. It's l... read more

My gosh... Terrible tale! I've told my NHS manager I'm going to keep my road bike in the office with me from now on. It's light enough to carry up the stairs & although I have a super set of locks (plural) I'm not going to risk the Bianchi...

Becky Clinton That's awful

That's awful

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Le printemps passé, j’ai débuté le vélo pour aller travailler. Ce printemps également j’ai repris cette activité. Franchement, c’est trop génial 🤩; forme améliorée, pas prise dans le fameux trafic,... read more

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Nathalie Labonte Même chose pour moi, quand quelqu'un se plaint du trafic urbain, je l'invité sur la piste cyclable!

Même chose pour moi, quand quelqu'un se plaint du trafic urbain, je l'invité sur la piste cyclable!

François Gougeon J’appuie ! 👍 Cette année je me suis donné comme défi de prendre mon vélo pour la plupart de mes déplacements de moins de 20... read more

J’appuie ! 👍 Cette année je me suis donné comme défi de prendre mon vélo pour la plupart de mes déplacements de moins de 20 k aller-retour, y compris pour aller au boulot.

Sophie Theberge J'ai commencé le boulot vélo dodo il y a quelques années. Changement de lieu de travail, je passe maintenant par un grand p... read more

J'ai commencé le boulot vélo dodo il y a quelques années. Changement de lieu de travail, je passe maintenant par un grand parc boisé, le bonheur total le matin! La foret, le chant des oiseaux......quoi de mieux pour commencer la journée!

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Prior to moving to NWA I lived in Boulder/Longmont CO where hiking running and biking is almost a lifestyle DNA. So, naturarlly, I biked and run a lot, biking=250 miles/week, running= 25 miles/week... read more

Je n'ai pas de voiture. Mes moyens de transports sont la course, le vélo, la marche et les transports en commun. J'adore circuler en vélo sur les pistes cyclables de Montréal. C'est un grand b... read more

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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

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

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Steve Pyburn Grease in the shifter get sticky after several years. A liberal bath by spraying WD-40 up in the shifters, while moving the... read more

Grease in the shifter get sticky after several years. A liberal bath by spraying WD-40 up in the shifters, while moving the handles, should clean most of it out. Let it flow out, then spray with Teflon lube. For other easy repairs, YouTube might save you quite a few dollars because a lot of things are fairly simple if you know what to do.

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

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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

Alan Jackson Very sorry to read about your 'off' and wish you a speedy recovery. It is ALWAYS a good idea to have regular checks on you... read more

Very sorry to read about your 'off' and wish you a speedy recovery. It is ALWAYS a good idea to have regular checks on your bike-prevention is better than cure!

Hey, Detroiters!

Thank you for participating in the City of Detroit’s first ever Bike Challenge! We loved every opportunity that we had to engage with you, from virtual high-fives to grou... read more

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My father passed on a genetic disease (CMT) which is a motor neuron disease that attacks tendons and mustcle in ankles and wrists. For the first 40 years it simply slowed my running and walking, bu... read more

“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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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.

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!!

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

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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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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)

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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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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

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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

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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…

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

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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 🐿️

Ce printemps j’agirai à titre d’instructeur « Cycliste averti », un programme de Vélo Québec et de ses mandataires qui existe depuis 2015. Il a permis d’initier à ce jour des milliers d’élèves de 5... read more

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Steady ride after my Heart Attack + Inguinal hernia repair operation last year (2022). Could have gone a bit further but following the wife's instructions to take it steady. Cold wind into my face ... read more

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J'y ai pensé plusieurs fois et je conclus toujours de la même façon: je ne m'équiperai pas pour le vélo d'hiver. Mais quand la première neige arrive et que la météo nous promet en plus des nuages ... read more

Caroline Fortin Un an plus tard, je me suis lancée: les pneus sont cloutés, la première "tempête" est affrontée, c'est parti pour l'hiver!!... read more

Un an plus tard, je me suis lancée: les pneus sont cloutés, la première "tempête" est affrontée, c'est parti pour l'hiver!!! 💥

My story began when I first went on a Tour the Polongne to see how the cyclists ride. Then I got inspiration and said that I have to start riding too. I remember that day I got many gifts from the... read more

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I’ve been commuting to work on a bicycle for 3.5 years now. When I started it was due to financial reasons. I needed to save as much money as possible and I’m still doing it today. But during this ... read more

On a beautiful sunny June morning I set off to meander through Calverton, Epperstone, Fiskerton and over the Trent at Newark. On the way home I took a quiet country road to find Cafe Velo Verde in ... read more

Pour la 10e année nous avons fais une sortie de mise a jour avec le groupe. De cette facon tout le monde va rouler de la meme facon sécuritaire. Depuis tout le monde me demande c'est quand la proch... read more

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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.

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STEVEN HALE Heart attack

Heart attack

We need your help❗

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

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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

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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

I love riding in the rain! The key is to be prepared and have waterproof clothing for both top and bottom halves of your body. Also, make sure your bike's lights are working. You will probably r... read more

Yesterday, November 14, 2021, marked my eleventh anniversary as a cyclist! My road bike's long-term mileage total squeaked past the 30K mark; and the day before, my hybrid's long-term mileage reach... read more

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The above says it all...It gives me time to meditate, reflect and help plan ahead.

Cycling is just great and that's why I love riding ✊🏿

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Tatiana Bachuretz Me too! I often solve a hard problem while riding and freeing up some mental space to process! Before I know it I'm at my... read more

Me too! I often solve a hard problem while riding and freeing up some mental space to process! Before I know it I'm at my destination and with potential solutions!

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

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

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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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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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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!

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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