Hope you don’t mind, but it’s me again. 🙃
Following on from my previous story when I said my goal was to achieve a 💯 mile ride. Well yesterday I achieved it. I went out for a cycle with my Paul... Lire la suite

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Yesterday I rode the well known guided busway that runs between St Ives and Cambridge in Cambridgeshire.
One way it is 14 miles.
Because it runs along an old trainline, it's pretty flat the... Lire la suite

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I’m currently about to take to the roads of the southern Chilterns in the 3rd and final leg of this charity ride.
Being a regular cyclist, with distances of 50 miles a regular occurrence, I set... Lire la suite

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Spare time is somewhat of a luxury when you have a 5 year old, 3 year old and 5 week old. Finding enough time to get out on a bike ride has proven to be challenging these last few weeks but with th... Lire la suite

After three years planning and lock downs we completed the way this June. Setting off from Whalley we rode to Morecambe, took the usual start photo and cycled to Lancaster for our first nights stay... Lire la suite

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first_431534 last_431534 Well done! You may have just inspired me.

Well done! You may have just inspired me.

As part of cycle June I have also been taking part cycling 100 miles for dementia during June. With this in mind I mounted my Cycle on the back of the car and headed with my husband to the New For... Lire la suite

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Last week I got on my bike for the first time this year in order to join in with the Great Get Together Ride for Refugee Week. I haven’t worn a watch since lockdown last March so a quick glance at ... Lire la suite

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Trying to cycle more this month and on Saturday I cycled over 100 miles for charity. Didn't think I would ever get to this point but can't believe how much the enjoyment of a day in the sun and the... Lire la suite

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Cool. As you may be aware, UnderArmor killed Endomondo last year. That was my app of choice for recording my rides. The new app that UnderArmor is marketing is MapMyRide. I promptly switched ove... Lire la suite

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first_313565 last_313565 There is bad news and worse news. First the bad news, MapMyRide is still broken and does not record my rides...old news. ... read more

There is bad news and worse news. First the bad news, MapMyRide is still broken and does not record my rides...old news. The worse news is that it seems to be impossible to export my rdes from MapMyRide except ONE AT A TIME (?!?!?!!) to another app...it just gets more fabulous.

I completed my first ever sportive yesterday. 65 miles, with an average speed of 12.5 mph. Three years ago, I thought 10-15 miles was a good ride. My next challenge is to become as confident on a r... Lire la suite

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Come visit for lunch. The folks invited. So with decent weather and coincidentally #Worldbicycleday off I set. 166km round trip and a lovely lunch with the parents. I will take a rain check for a ... Lire la suite

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I think I did to much the 106 miles was hard but I want to prove I still can at 67 took me all day started at 6am stopped every two hours until 3:40pm. I will not be doing it again

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first_83106 last_83106 i bet you will..... well done!

i bet you will..... well done!

first_558369 last_558369 Now a 50 miler will be easy!!

Now a 50 miler will be easy!!

first_154760 last_154760 Well done, impressive 👏👏👏

Well done, impressive 👏👏👏

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Ride to the park for a pic with my bike and helmet!
#bikeanywherebingo

I have been training for longer distances and more elevation in preparation for bikepacking. So on Saturday, I rode from Escondido to Julian and back. I was a bit scared of the lack of shoulder i... Lire la suite

first_474103 last_474103 Jan, it's too bad there's no other plausible route. Glad you were able to enjoy the ride up. Did you use Old Julian ... read more

Jan, it's too bad there's no other plausible route. Glad you were able to enjoy the ride up. Did you use Old Julian Rd, and see the camels?

first_557906 last_557906 Hi Dave, Yes - I took Old Julian highway eastbound, but I stayed on 78 back home. The Old Julian Hwy is a much nicer option.

Hi Dave, Yes - I took Old Julian highway eastbound, but I stayed on 78 back home. The Old Julian Hwy is a much nicer option.

first_556821 last_556821 Dude I am planning a bike packing this year. In fact I’m doing a dry run overnight next month Paloma man, julien, back to n... read more

Dude I am planning a bike packing this year. In fact I’m doing a dry run overnight next month Paloma man, julien, back to north county. Do you wanna coordinate? Check out my Instagram @cyclespinguy. We can be battle buddies!

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Everything is close, so it's impractical for me to drive my route during the week: dropping my son off at school, going to work and heading to the local Farmers Market. I'm really happy I made the... Lire la suite

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My husband and I were mt. bikers before his accident. His handcycle has made it possible for us to still enjoy our time pedaling. His old friend and one time volleyball buddy joins us on a handcycl... Lire la suite

I have loved being on the bike of late! It shows on the hills and also my pacing. It's just a satisfying feeling with the wind falling on my face after some crazy climbing, and then you let the fee... Lire la suite

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Being co-workers and living near each other, we gave the bike commute to work a try today. It was a success! Figured out it takes about 25 minutes to get to work and lock up the bikes. Also found a... Lire la suite

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first_546032 last_546032 Panniers. Mine are bright red so add some extra visibility to me and my bike.

Panniers. Mine are bright red so add some extra visibility to me and my bike.

first_546032 last_546032 Keep dress shoes and socks at work. An extra top is good too.

Keep dress shoes and socks at work. An extra top is good too.

first_544680 last_544680 Panniers are great! There are so many kinds. I really like using a sturdy rack and basket on my bike. Not having a bag lets... read more

Panniers are great! There are so many kinds. I really like using a sturdy rack and basket on my bike. Not having a bag lets my clothes breathe better, makes my commutes much more comfortable.

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Today I kicked off the #LaMesa scavenger hunt with a protest ride/run/walk/skate for Breonna Taylor because justice has yet to be served. Just keep pedaling and keep saying her (their) name(s).

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I did not think I was competitive, but now realise I am a bit. 3 older brothers, youngest and only girl. Completing the March challenge during lockdown, with an aging body and bike (30 years ol... Lire la suite

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first_497798 last_497798 Well done! Keep going and catch them up☺️

Well done! Keep going and catch them up☺️

first_549506 last_549506 girls are just as good as the lads just the lad often have the best bike that makes them look better

girls are just as good as the lads just the lad often have the best bike that makes them look better

I am loving getting out and riding my bike, you see so many things you don't notice when in a car, especially when participating in the latest Scavenger hunt. This is my 3rd one and I love it. I lo... Lire la suite

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Managed it this week!
Cheddar Gorge, Bleadon Hill and Burrington Coombe.

Set out this morning on my challenge to ride my longest ride 50 miles in a single activity. Packed lunch, bottles of water and an afternoon treat Eccles Cake.
Heading out of the city towards th... Lire la suite

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Wat is Nederland toch mooi!
Steeds weer verrast door het afwisselende landschap en de prachtige paden.
Afgelopen weekend op de veluwe een fietstocht gemaakt, heerlijk om fris het voorjaar ... Lire la suite

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first_516272 last_516272 Goed!

Goed!

first_507143 last_507143 Zeer mooi!

Zeer mooi!

Bright clothes are a must! Reflectors too! And definitely lights on a bike. I always wanted lights on the tires!
#BikeLightsAtNight

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I was a regular biker 10 years ago. used to do 100 mile ride once a year for charity. I couldn't get onto bike riding until this year.

I found group of friends doing Saturday rides. We st... Lire la suite

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I decided to ride my rickety old Kona mountain bike every day of June as a personal challenge. So far I'm on day 22 and have been out everyday and ridden 188 miles, the most in one day is 20 miles ... Lire la suite

I have always had a bike since I was a child. I would ride all the time with friends or on my own not so much to get places but more for the enjoyment of cycling.

However like with a lot ... Lire la suite

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5:01 AM on Saturday, June 19, 2021 Hambleton, England

A feast for all.
The Main course is ready. Hors d’oeuvres out of the way and the beef suitably rested.
Well, The Yorkshire Bea... Lire la suite

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The end of a big challenge.
Completed the Dartmoor Classic Medio ride not far off a Silver Medal time.
Only started cycling again about 4 years ago, because the work car park was shut!

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Lockdown one hit me hard- I developed anxiety and depression through a mix of teacher and mum guilt. This left me both a mental and physical wreck. I was prescribed fluoxetine and it helped however... Lire la suite

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I work at Johnson Matthey at Clitheroe and a lot of colleges have seen me coming into or leaving work in bright coloured lycra. Instead of my bright car.

And you have wondered why …
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Having been a keen cyclist for years for commuting, in a work based road club, and mtb trail riding with friends. With the lock down easing I decided to try a new challenge with my mtb friends. We ... Lire la suite

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When I formed our team, my thought wasn't to be competitive. I just wanted to participate, encourage some friends to ride, and be in the running for some of the cool prizes during the Challenge. On... Lire la suite

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I bought a bike for transportation only because my daughter got her driver's license & needed my car. This began my passion for biking. Now I ride on bike paths, I learned the road ways & e... Lire la suite

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I ventured into cycling and kept on changing bikes - starting out carefully with a foldable bike tucked up in the corner of the office hoping that I would be allowed to visit clients soon. I swappe... Lire la suite

The highlight of Shasta Bike Month for me has been riding my bike in the late evenings around our neighborhood. Sometimes I ride alone, other times my husband or girls join me. Or our fun neighbor,... Lire la suite

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Sally and I haven’t ridden in a week so our legs were not in the best of condition. We decided on a ride to the lighthouse at Cabrillo National Monument. It was a scenic 50 mile loop from home. We ... Lire la suite

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For Bike Anywhere Week, one of the challenges was to ride to an iconic San Diego destination. The closest I could find to my home in Escondido was the San Diego Zoo Safari Park! Since that was ne... Lire la suite

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My cousin and I are Red Riders. What this means is that we are cyclist who have diabetes. My cousin had lost his eye sight because of diabetes. He and I reconnected a few years back through cycling... Lire la suite

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Beautiful Britain By Bike - Day Two.
Corinium Dobunnorum Loop of the Cotswolds- a step back in time exploring the deserted lanes of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Today's comm... Lire la suite

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We rode a virtual bike ride bike/run. Accelerating research to cure cancer. For a cancer free world! [address removed]

I'm new to San Diego and new to being car free. I have found it a fun challenge to figure out how to transport items by bike. I fit all of my spring plants on my bike by strapping a bin to by bike ... Lire la suite

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first_472846 last_472846 You may enjoy the Errandonneuring Challenge which is happening now - just run 12 errands by bike over 12 days or fewer. [a... read more

You may enjoy the Errandonneuring Challenge which is happening now - just run 12 errands by bike over 12 days or fewer. [address removed]

first_276987 last_276987 I love this idea for carrying plants and flowers by bike. I will have to try it!

I love this idea for carrying plants and flowers by bike. I will have to try it!

I'm glad I got to go out and see things I've never seen during the scav (the amphitheater at market creekside was really cool) but everyone else looks like they are having so much more fun with the... Lire la suite

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Last spin today for the 'Ride it out'.
Big thumbs up for all participants from me and thanks to NSC for the logistics and organising the good weather!

I added a set of bike lights to my bike, front and back so I can continue to ride even if it gets dark while I am out riding.
#BikeLightsAtNigh

first_539213 last_539213 #bikeLightsAtNight I have a large light attached to my backpack that can be set to be one or to blink. I have multiple refl... read more

#bikeLightsAtNight I have a large light attached to my backpack that can be set to be one or to blink. I have multiple reflectors in the front and a light as well.

Set out this morning on my challenge to ride my longest ride 50 miles in a single activity. Packed lunch, bottles of water and an afternoon treat Eccles Cake.
Heading out of the city towards th... Lire la suite

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I have not ridden a bike in years due to increased weight gain. After losing some weight over the past few years I felt more comfortable getting back out there. Learning routes was never on my mind... Lire la suite

first_474703 last_474703 I never rode much when I was a kid, but since my husband & I have had weight loss succes, we have found biking to be a ... read more

I never rode much when I was a kid, but since my husband & I have had weight loss succes, we have found biking to be a wonderful activity. It can be as easy or difficult as we want for each ride. With my teens or without, hilly ride for a challenge or flatter on the trails, long ride or short cruise, commuting to work also. Love it!

Our team at the University of Brighton has been remote working since March '20 and we're fortunate that most aspects of our work can be undertaken online. However we're on the brink of submitting t... Lire la suite

Boost your fitness, mental health and help reduce our carbon footprint.
Get on your bike. 🚲

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