I have ridden a bike to work for over 10 years (not every day), covering 1000s of miles and I am more convinced now than ever that you don't need to spend a lot on a bike and equipment to commute y... Lire la suite

Robert Wilhelm To this I would add: Low tech bikes that get the job done are less likely to disappear then the latest and greatest high-en... read more

To this I would add: Low tech bikes that get the job done are less likely to disappear then the latest and greatest high-end bike. One reality of "bike as transportation" is that you need to leave it unattended. Big bike locks work but can be awkward - especially with quick release hubs and thieves can still make off with your saddle and other peripherals.

Milton Ospina Agree. Good points!

Agree. Good points!

Linda Froehlich Hurrah for bike co-ops!

Hurrah for bike co-ops!

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

Topic: Un bon souvenir en vélo

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... Lire la suite

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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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Wanted to share this easy circular route from St Martins Green. We logged 3 tortoises and managed a milkshake.

There is a short stretch of main road from Ransoms to Queens Valley but it w... Lire la suite

Topic: Ride with kids

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I've been cycling since i learned to ride about the age of five, which gives me 65 years of cycling, I've noticed the down turn in the standard of driving and state of roads but will not stop me cy... Lire la suite

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I am Kusum Pali (32), from West Delhi, on June 18th 2023, I would like to share my experience as a fearless Indian female solo rider.


As a solo female rider on my Royal Enfield Thunde... Lire la suite

Mark James On a motorbike lol

On a motorbike lol

Having just visited Copenhagen for a short break, I was enamoured, and slightly envious of the seamless and innovative cycle infrastructure available in Denmark's capital, Copenhagen - one of the "... Lire la suite

Topic: Un bon souvenir en vélo

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Slim, duurzaam en gezond werken en reizen. Zo maken we Regio Foodvalley voor iedereen bereikbaar.
Regio Foodvalley ziet daarom graag zoveel mogelijk medewerkers op de fiets!

Wil je mee... Lire la suite

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What better way to spend a sunny afternoon in Cornwall than hopping onto the bike and getting out to the coast? Love this County almost as much as my bikes!!

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Slim, duurzaam en gezond werken en reizen. Zo maken we Regio Foodvalley voor iedereen bereikbaar.
Regio Foodvalley ziet daarom graag zoveel mogelijk medewerkers op de fiets!

Wil je me... Lire la suite

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🚴 Go me! I’ve cycled the length of Africa! 🚴

A few years ago I got myself an E-bike for my work commute, to do my bit for the planet 🌍 With what I saved on parking the bike had paid for it... Lire la suite

It's been a fun challenge this May which has helped me engage in the fun neighborhood rides with my kids. They are excited about it, so that's a huge win. I'm hoping that it will continue once the ... Lire la suite

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1e x op Texel .....
Mooi eiland, hond is meer dan welkom. Waterbak voor de hond werd gebracht op diverse locaties, fijn gevoel.
Ook zeker een fiets eiland, veel toeristen, wind ploegers, z... Lire la suite

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First time riding on pavement coming from MTB. I'd say its quite more dangerous.

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... Lire la suite

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Serge Deschenes Un gros BRAVO !

Un gros BRAVO !

Linda Froehlich Félcitations!

Félcitations!

I moved to Cambridge over ten years ago. The thing I love about Cambridge is I can cycle everywhere. It's funny when I have to walk and it seems to take forever especially on the routes that I usua... Lire la suite

Stephen Chapman Do you want me to show you how to fix a puncture. No problem for me to show you.

Do you want me to show you how to fix a puncture. No problem for me to show you.

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 ... Lire la suite

Topic: Un récit du Défi

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Today the early help hub attended the our conversation conference. It was decided that we would commute as a group, which was an thoroughly enjoyable and team building experience! Both experienced ... Lire la suite

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This year I'm upping my game and putting myself outside my comfort zone. I'm not going to climb Monte Zoncolan or Alpe d'Huez but I am going to ride more organised rides instead of just heading out... Lire la suite

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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 ... Lire la suite

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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... Lire la suite

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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.

This put a big smile on the face during my morning ride the other day. A doe crossed the road in front of me, and as I approached the crossing I noticed two fawns had ducted low in the grass waitin... Lire la suite

Topic: Un bon souvenir en vélo

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If you haven’t already paid Jersey a visit you must put it on your places to go list…
Lots of beautiful scenery & country lanes to explore…beaches & pubs!!
Todays ride 25 miles acco... Lire la suite

Topic: Mon endroit/itinéraire préféré pour faire du vélo

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I like to ride my bike to work, but not as much as I like to ride my bike from work.

Topic: Mes trajets quotidiens à vélo

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Keisha Stewart becareful

becareful

Steve Rankin even better is to ride your bike past work and then just keep going ;)

even better is to ride your bike past work and then just keep going ;)

Instead of just going straight down La Rivera Blvd this morning, I jumped up over the levee to see the American River and use the bike trail. It took a few extra miles, some added minutes and drops... Lire la suite

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Commuting in Houston
I’ve been commuting to work primarily by bicycle since 2005. Currently I drive my daughter to school and park the car, using my bike to get from there to work. I often run... Lire la suite

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Robert Wilhelm I used bicycle as my primary transportation in Norfolk VA for 8 years with public transport as my backup. My experience is ... read more

I used bicycle as my primary transportation in Norfolk VA for 8 years with public transport as my backup. My experience is similar to yours. I was fortunate to have shower facilities available at work and showered there each morning instead of may apartment. My commuter bike was the same bike I had bought 25 years earlier. Nothing fancy - steel molycrho frame, drop down shifters, and a few commuter add-ons. To reiterate a few things: 1. Bike rack and panniers to haul stuff to/from work and carry groceries home. 2. Good tires and innertubes - puncture resistant tubes, kevlar tires. 3. Rear view mirror! 4. Fenders to reduce grime from wet roads (because late day T-storms are pretty common there). 5. Route selection - better to add distance by using the roads least travelled then compete on the most direct and busiest routes. 6. BRIGHT lights and reflective vest when days get short between autumn and spring equinox. (A coworker confirmed that I was very visible on the dark, least travelled streets.) 7. Tire repair kit and pump/inflation cartridge and bus fare - just in case. (I lived along a bus route that served my workplace.)

Having trained and covered C2C this summer with some wonderful ladies from the amazing group called Breeze Durham whom I joined quite accidentally, I've been wondering what would be my next challen... Lire la suite

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I have cycled all my life and cycling in winter with the wind can be challenging here in Shetland and that's why I have an ebike. I retired nine years ago and now have time to go out for trips. I d... Lire la suite

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For my dad's 67th birthday I entered us into the annual British Heart Foundations London to Brighton bike ride - 54 miles and plenty of hills with my uncle and aunt and friend. It also happened to ... Lire la suite

Topic: Un bon souvenir en vélo

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John Privett Glad you enjoyed it! I did the BHF London to Brighton ride twice, way back in the 1980s. I did it with a group of friends... read more

Glad you enjoyed it! I did the BHF London to Brighton ride twice, way back in the 1980s. I did it with a group of friends, none of us were regular cyclists at the time, and we did it with minimal preparation. Ditchling Beacon (the final hill into Brighton) totally defeated us! I walked about half of it, though to be fair the "5-speed racing bike" that I'd borrowed for the day wasn't really the best choice for that hill! We all thoroughly enjoyed the day though. Now, fast-forward almost 40 years, and after taking up cycling when the Covid lockdowns started, Brighton was on my 'to-do' list. But memories of Ditchling Beacon meant I kept putting-off the idea. Finally in July last year I set out to do the round-trip. It was my second ever 100-mile ride, and Ditchling Beacon was much easier than I'd feared with a) a more suitable bike, and b) a better level of fitness!

would like to thanks Essex pedal power for giving me the chance to get back on a bike

I’m taking in Lands End to John O’Groats in August. Been on the bucket list for years so instead of talking about it after a few pints, I’ve knocked the talk on the head (but not the beers entirely... Lire la suite

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Nicky Sweetland I am planning to do this next year! Would love to hear more about it

I am planning to do this next year! Would love to hear more about it

Paul Marland I will let you know. Good luck with the training.

I will let you know. Good luck with the training.

Adrian Lewis Try the book End to End by Paul Jones! Good luck - possibly doing it in Sept ...

Try the book End to End by Paul Jones! Good luck - possibly doing it in Sept ...

Paul Marland Thank you. I will take a look. Good luck with your ride.

Thank you. I will take a look. Good luck with your ride.

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I have always tried to find ways to incorporate my love of bikes with the need to earn a living. Having changed jobs a few years back, I decided to give up my car, work closer to home and rely on t... Lire la suite

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A great turn out with the Fylde Coasters Cycling Club, supporting their local charity. The Club is free to join. We meet at weekends rear of The Elk, in Poulton-le-Fylde and also do mid week meande... Lire la suite

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Jonathan Allenger arrive de Vancouver à vélo et passera à St Lazare (Vaudreuil-Soulanges ) le 13 Juin et à Montréal le 14 juin 2023. ensuite , Trois Rivières, Lévi et Rivière du Loup, avant de cont... Lire la suite

Topic: Un récit du Défi

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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.

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... Lire la suite

Grateful to get out to ride with my daughter around the neighborhood. It’s rare we spend quality time together these days because she is so busy with school and extra curricular activities. So wond... Lire la suite

Topic: Ride with kids

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Christina Bame awesome, I love riding with my fam too!

awesome, I love riding with my fam too!

Fifteen of us in our family, including our daughters, their partners and our grandchildren, so coordinating a big day out took a bit or organising. Thankfully we got nice weather, took picnic food ... Lire la suite

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I had so much fun riding the Tour de Donut again last weekend. Got to reconnect with riding buddies I haven't seen since last fall, get some pedalling in, and eat lots of donuts. I'm the one with t... Lire la suite

Topic: Un bon souvenir en vélo

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A Montréal depuis moins d'un an, j'avais pris l'habitude de visiter la ville à l'aide de Tiktok et à ses bons coups : les adresses les plus cultes, les vues panoramiques les plus "instagrammable", ... Lire la suite

Topic: Ma première fois en vélo depuis des années

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Fleur Merl Super moyen de se motiver. Bravo!

Super moyen de se motiver. Bravo!

After my dad passed away in 2007 I was very unfit. I was recommended to get a bike by a friend to help get fitter in 2008, i hadn't had a bike in over 25 years.... .
I struggled to do 2-3 miles... Lire la suite

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J Brim @@2JxBx

@@2JxBx

When you live near the ocean and can ride on the beach there is just nothing more relaxing. The time and miles slip away as the sounds of the waves on the shore encourage you to just keep pedaling.... Lire la suite

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Dave Sanderling You are lucky to live so close. I miss how grounding it is, being next to something so massive, peaceful, and sometimes ter... read more

You are lucky to live so close. I miss how grounding it is, being next to something so massive, peaceful, and sometimes terrifying. :)

Christina Bame beautiful!

beautiful!

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'... Lire la suite

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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).

Just over 31 miles today & I even got my partner in crime to join me…
When the sun is shining it would be rude not to..
Cheers 🥂

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The sun was shining on Saturday in Peterborough which was perfect for this led cycle ride. Peterborough City Council arranged for Eric from Sustrans to lead the ride from the city centre to Nene Pa... Lire la suite

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My brother & sister moved to the UK sometime ago so I play this game when I am out on my bike…I take photos of places I pass & then send it to them asking Where am I? It’s so much fun waiti... Lire la suite

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Our family are avid cyclists. My wife and I honeymooned by bicycle. We take family cycle-trips.
We are also fans - and players - of Baseball.
We regularly Cycle for three baseball reas... Lire la suite

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Keisha Stewart awesome

awesome

Brendan Ingle Well done for getting people to ride that fantastic 😊

Well done for getting people to ride that fantastic 😊

Now that the weather has improved somewhat I have taken back to two wheels for my commute. To say that the quickest route is a little (boring, congested, dangerous. Pick one or all three) would be ... Lire la suite

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Voyage à vélo entre Bruges et Amsterdam en 7 jours.
Défi relevé! Très fière de cette expérience unique!

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I started to cycle in May for Bike month at work, I thought I was just doing it for fun but it's great exercise and I always feel good after my rides. I'm not going too far but 3-4 miles but it's ... Lire la suite

Eric W It's always so encouraging to hear other people getting outside and riding their bike. The weather here is moderate enough ... read more

It's always so encouraging to hear other people getting outside and riding their bike. The weather here is moderate enough that we can ride almost all year round. We should plan a group ride here soon to explore some new trails!

Tom Barrett Keep on riding … don’t focus on the length in miles , focus on the good feeling s and your smiles .

Keep on riding … don’t focus on the length in miles , focus on the good feeling s and your smiles .