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Image for story May is Bike Month: Give it a try!

May is Bike Month: Give it a try!

May is Bike Month 2024 was so much fun. My husband’s workplace in Sacramento had an organized May is Bike Month competition, and he encouraged me to take part in Bike Month too, despite the fact th... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Any Recommendation for Affordable Repair in North Sac?

Here's my story: I just tore my derailleur to shreds.

I know, it's not much of a story. But it leads to an important question... Does anybody have a recommendation for repair work in North... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story Chico Wildflower Ride

Chico Wildflower Ride

My friends and family rode with me in the Chico Wildflower ride on April 28, 2024! What a blast and what a well supported event! We rode the Valleyflower route which was 30 miles. The ride had lots... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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WOW Gals 10 yr. History

We started our all womens cycling club because, quite frankly, it's a lot of fun! We've riden all around Northern CA an are based out of Elk Grove, CA. We've met amazing people along our rides, s... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Reunion with an old friend.

I grew up riding my bike. I would zip around my small town on and off road. With friends and on my own. My bike and I were inseparable. When I was on my bike, I knew joy. A joy I haven't felt in y... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Get Back on the Saddle!

My husband and I enjoy our bike rides together and we ventured out on a new route that was going to be a nice 20+ mile ride. Six miles out, my front tire clipped the curb as I crossed one curb to ... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Image for story Great view on my ride home!

Great view on my ride home!

Commuting to work on my bike lets me stop and enjoy this great view twice a day!

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story Exploring Sacramento Murals by Bike

Exploring Sacramento Murals by Bike

Today we took our bikes on the Capital Corridor train to Sacramento and biked around looking at murals. It was a fun adventure, with beautiful, thoughtful, and silly art throughout. The perfect Sun... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Getting out and riding a bike 🚴

Getting out and riding a bike 🚴

My brother has cerebral palsy and was told he could never ride a bike, I got him an adult tricycle. We have been riding a few times a week in the warm months. He loves it!

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story Quiet at the basin

Quiet at the basin

I moved to a new house during the pandemic and last year was the first time I rode in my new neighborhood for May is Bike Month.

While I was getting to learn my new area, not far from whe... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Image for story My heart attack changed my life.

My heart attack changed my life.

After having a near death experience (heart attack), I changed my eating habits and I started to ride my bike to work. Now I live my life to the fullest and encourage other with my new life style. ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story campus bike circles

campus bike circles

Enjoying the efficient bike circles (aka roundabouts) on the campus of UC Davis.

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story Stop and Enjoy and Be Happy :-)

Stop and Enjoy and Be Happy :-)

Enjoying the little things you find when you let the ride pause and look around. Bikes rule!
Davis to Sacramento, a nice found note when I paused to enjoy the sunset from the riverfront.

Topic: My commute by bike

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How to Reduce Number of Flats... BIG TIME!

I finally found a way to reduce flats significantly.

I commute in an area of heavy industry. Poorly maintained roads fully of glass, nails, and screws were leading to multiple flats per m... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Be the Change & Inspiration

Today was a highlight of my rides though an instructor(ride to university)said that they were also planning on purchasing an ebike because of my riding everyday & cause I say it's so much fun! ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Great Cycling Challenge

Great Cycling Challenge

My 2nd year fundraising for this great cause. In UTAH this week clocking miles. Riding early to beat the heat.
Staying hydrated, enjoying the scenery. If you can, help . . . . .

[addr... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Happily ever After

Happily ever After

Once upon a time a middle aged woman was riding her bike with her young peppy daughter in law. Out of nowhere a low branch appears. Daughter in law ducks and is in the clear! “Oh I can do that... read more

Topic: Other

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Image for story I LOVE BIKES

I LOVE BIKES

I love bikes!

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Biking

I rode my bike to school to pick up a chrome book

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Image for story \West Sacramento safety project complete in time for bike month

\West Sacramento safety project complete in time for bike month

[address removed]

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
The $17 million West Sacramento Capitol Avenue Safety and Rehabilitation Project, unveiled Thursday morning, marks the start of a safer May ... read more

Topic: Other

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Image for story The Parkway Half Marathon - Plaque Says it All.

The Parkway Half Marathon - Plaque Says it All.

Thank you dearly to those responsible! (Not me!)
Plaque reads:

“ [quote]
The Parkway Half Marathon,
in collaboration with the
Cordova Recreation and Parks District
the ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Stories from around the world

Image for story The Konik Pony that Chewed on my Handlebar tape

The Konik Pony that Chewed on my Handlebar tape

I was cycling towards Ely. I passed by Wicken Fen. It was late winter, a sunny day, the highland cattle were in the horizon. The Konik ponies were standing still in a Zen-like state of meditation o... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

Image for story Try a Better Commute in West Houston!

Try a Better Commute in West Houston!

Let’s face it, if you don’t have a bike, it’s hard to give bike commuting a try.

We’ve got a fix for that!

In west Houston’s Energy Corridor, you can borrow a full bike commuting ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Bamboo is Best

Bamboo is Best

As a disabled cyclist, hand building my Bamboo Gravel bike has been a great achievement.
With just the use of my left hand, the whittling and glueing took some thought process but the finished... read more

Topic: Carbon Crushers

🚴‍♀️☕ Weely Good Wednesdays 💥

We’re a small but mighty crew who love to ride and we’re inviting YOU to join the fun! Every Wednesday, we roll out from Holland Park along the V1, picking up legends along the way. 🚴‍♂️💨

... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Taking Love to Ride to our Eco-estival

Taking Love to Ride to our Eco-estival

Logan's biggest eco event is on Sunday 1 June 2025!
This free, family-friendly festival is all about environmental conservation, sustainability, and the wonder of nature.
Don’t miss your ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story You're Never Too Old

You're Never Too Old

Our company co-founder, 91-year old Bob Crafton, joined us for an office group ride on a beautiful day in May 2025. Bob brought his e-trike and rode the whole route with us. He proves that keepin... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Bikes and Bars

Bikes and Bars

A lovely day in New Orleans!

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Bike dates are the best dates

Bike dates are the best dates

When I met my partner I was an avid bike commuter. We lived in Seattle and I did not own a car. After we started dating, he bought a bike so he could ride with me. Almost all of our vacations in... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Image for story Kidical Mass Leamington Spa

Kidical Mass Leamington Spa

Wow!
What a turnout!
Leamington you should be proud of yourselves, 150 families out on the Kidical mass ride.

Keep it going!!!!

Topic: Ride with kids

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Image for story Love to ride my bike

Love to ride my bike

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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Image for story Sponsored by REI breakfast for 5/15/25 bike2work day

Sponsored by REI breakfast for 5/15/25 bike2work day

I ride for many reasons: health, planet protection, savings, ease of parking. Today I woke up early and rode to REI for their sponsored bike2work day. Why wouldn’t I? There was Matt Miller and oth... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story Quinn Moody Artist creates bike poster

Quinn Moody Artist creates bike poster

I commissioned my artist daughter Quinn Moody to create a bike poster that people can use to promote biking. So far is is being used in Oregon and Washington. If you want the same poster with your ... read more

Topic: Other

Starting small

I've been encouraged by a colleague to get my bike out of the garage. I'm aiming to cycle to work one day a week this bike month. So far so good, I've done two rides and have the other two planned ... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story Mindfulness ride

Mindfulness ride

There is nothing more beautiful than cycling in a sunny spring morning by the country lanes on the way to work and listening to the birds singing. This is one of my favourite times of de year, the ... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story Ragbrai 2024

Ragbrai 2024

My first experience riding Ragbrai! It was a thrill to ride with thousands of people on the highways of Iowa! It started off foggy but the ride was beautiful! I’m getting excited for this year’s r... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Cycling through Cancer Treatment

Cycling through Cancer Treatment

Ever woken up unable to to feel your legs? Well this year I did.

It was the 19th of May and I had just underwent 13 hours of surgery to remove a cancer and reconstruct my facial nerves usi... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

Image for story Weight loss, new bike, and the 4th of July.

Weight loss, new bike, and the 4th of July.

Recently the spouse and I purchased 2 identical AKEZ S1 ebikes. They came in days before the 4th of July. Got them put together and waited till the following day to test them out. I have been on a ... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Image for story Something to Appreciate

Something to Appreciate

During my Sunday bike ride, I came across a vibrant variety of flowers. Given their diversity, I suspect they were intentionally planted. It’s a thoughtful gesture that one I might have overlooked ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Exploring South Sacramento Trails

Exploring South Sacramento Trails

Decided to explore new trails today. As I set out I thought I might do 25 miles. First time for me on Del Rio Trail and these sections of the Sacramento River Trail. It's a shame these trails aren'... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Fruitful Farmers Market Ride :)

We decided to ride to the Farmers Market. It turned out to be a beautiful day there. We bought honey, hot sauce, and found tulips that I really wanted. It was a wonderful ride. Riding bikes with th... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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Image for story ITS POSSIBLE AFTER HIP SURGERY

ITS POSSIBLE AFTER HIP SURGERY

I had a hip replacement on 07/03/25 that is 11 weeks 1 day ago. Today I went out on my new bike and enjoyed it so much.
At Christmas I was on crutches and had been for over a year, I could bar... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Image for story Memories

Memories

When I was a kid my dad used to take my sister and I ridding on the river trail pretty frequently. We both remember the ride taking close to 4 hours, but I took my family for a ride there a couple ... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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It's My 2nd Car...

Still have the commuter bike I bought in Fresno 30 years ago, and it still works fine. No commuting any more (3-7 miles each way in Fresno, 4ish miles each way to bus or light rail in Folsom). Back... read more

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Image for story Sentiment de liberté

Sentiment de liberté

Excellente façon de garder notre cerveau, coeur et corps en fusion !

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

Image for story Rainy Saturday Commute

Rainy Saturday Commute

Today’s bike ride differ from my normal daily routine. Instead of hitting the pavement at 6 AM, I got to sleep in and get out the door at nine. Little bit of a sprinkle, but I enjoyed biking throug... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story Staff Team Cycle

Staff Team Cycle

Yesterday we went for a bike ride as part of our team meeting. We have many new starts and are encouraging them to Love to Ride.

Greener Kirkcaldy and Langtoun cycles are working hard to ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Quinn Moody Artist creates bike poster

Quinn Moody Artist creates bike poster

I commissioned my artist daughter Quinn Moody to create a bike poster that people can use to promote biking. So far is is being used in Oregon and Washington. If you want the same poster with you... read more

Topic: Other

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Image for story First ascent of Shasta Dam

First ascent of Shasta Dam

Always thought it was a long hard climb, but with the Chappie parking lot empty I decided to give it a try when I wouldn't be in anyone's way... nice steady climb actually! Picked my gear and just ... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story Polly ride

Polly ride

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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