I have cycled for years but only bikepacked serious the last three years. The routes l do are all in the UK and are usually around 200-400 miles long. Its something I love to do and wanted to take ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Well guys that's me out of the game for a while, hopefully I will be back at it for the summer as my recovery starts at minus 6 weeks before I can load bare at all then the recovery really starts.<... read more
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FASTER FASTER
I GO WITH FAST DOWN ROAD
NOW A MEAN MAN SAYS GET A HYBRID
WELL FLY AROUND ON THAT THEN
FASTER FASTER.
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Had a 5 mile ride in the dark Christmas eve. Really really windy I feel sorry for santa and his reindeer fighting through that wind tonight. I will make sure refreshments are left out for th... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Hi
So here is my story. I have riden a bike before as a 14 year old I used to ride the 3 miles across Cheltenham to school at least twice a day. But then as a teen riding a bike wasn't cool..
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
That was a chilly little commute this morning!
Took a slightly different route to stay within the the houses rather than out on the exposed coast and found out it's all uphill!!
Glad I've o... read more
So happy to complete my goal before December.
I'm not stopping though gotta keep them legs working right through winter hopefully.
New year and a new goal to come.
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My noble steed having a well-earned rest at the half-way point of a longish day ride in glorious autumn weather.
Topic: A happy riding memory
My husband and I bought ourselves some e-bikes in August after spending some time in France on e-bikes with my brother and his wife.
Absolutely loving it!
I am 61 and hubby turns 60 in Janu... read more
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
Today was a perfect cycle commute.
It looked like rain but it didn't happen.
The traffic was appalling, with new added roadworks, and extra traffic lights on St. Denys rd.
I like best,... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
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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for an amazing day out my wife and i took our train 10yr old boys to see a show in the west end.
but this wouldn't just be any old trip.
we took the train from rugby then travelled acr... read more
Topic: Ride with kids
I was 12 when I won a local cycling award for safety. I went on to attend a regional competition in Fleetwood. I have enjoyed cycling since my tricycle, small wheeled bike, tracker bit like a Chop... read more
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The purpose of the ride was to check out a new cafe and take advantage of a sunny day. The ride had already been postponed due to a day of relentless rain.
The highlight of the day had to... read more
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My first big ride, new to road cycling.
Well I could have done another 100k, hence why I am doing the 100miler next april 2024.
I ride with Team Manvers we worked together as a te... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
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
The weather looks good and I’ve a picnic packed. Where shall I head? I fancied being by the sea and hit on the idea of using a ferry. There are a number to choose from around here, but today I fanc... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
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
I have missed my bike so much whilst on holiday! Not the grown up kids or the dog....my bike. Back to it tomorrow, hopefully I can also lose some of the many pounds I have gained too!
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🚴🏻♀️🚴🏻♀️🚴🏻♀️So - here it is in writing - so I am committed ( or maybe I should be committed 🤪🤪🤪).
I have signed up to my first Audax.
The Yorkshire Wolds 50k on the 12th August - on my own ... read more
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My most enjoyable ride since I got back from France, despite not quite missing all the showers.
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What a view, definitely worth a few lumps and bumps, oh and a sore bum x
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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
I started cycling about 18 months ago as a means of getting to work. At first I was afraid, I was petrified .... but the more I started cycling, the more confidence I grew, the more you start to re... read more
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I was delighted to hear that I was picked as one of the winners for the winter wheelers! Thank you so much, @lovetoride. This came at a time when I needed a pick-me-up due to a back injury. With th... read more
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Best wishes and happy cycling for 2024 everyone.
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Headed over to the Forest of Dean today for a ride with a friend on my retro Marin Shoreline Mountain Bike. We made the route up as we went along and was surprised to see the strava route map whic... read more
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Redbridge Cycling Campaign are leading a winter ride on Saturday 9th December, 10.30 from Wanstead Tea Hut to the Walthamstow Wetlands. It will be an easy ride, on quiet streets and off-road paths,... read more
A bit chilly this morning, hard frost on everything.
Even though my face was crying with the cold, the rest of me was toasty.
I have a waterproof helmet cover and that really keeps my head... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I think that it was at Needham Lakes that I hit my nadir. We had pulled up abruptly on the beast (a Dawes Galaxy Twin Tandem that had been a successful drunken ebay bid a few years ago) and I’d lef... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
"Good cycling weather" the family said.
"Best day of the week" they said
"Go for it" they said
So I did.
Got to the bottom of my steep hill and it rained.....hmmmm!
Cycled alo... read more
I do not consider myself to be particularly fit, I have arthritis in one knee and allergic asthma (tough to cycle when the pollen is blowing on my face )
So if you see wobbly cyclist, wheezin... read more
Someone is stealing route 61, a brick at a time!
(reported to CEC)
Don’t fall into the hole as this will no doubt result in you being zapped to an alternate universe ;-)
Topic: My commute by bike
As part of Cycle September, on World Car Free Day the newly formed ELC Bike Users Group logged its first group ride. Riders took the chance to use one of our county's best cycle routes - the Haddin... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
A Cyclist
Many ask, why a cyclist,
We are the canniest,
A non polluting escapist,
Searching freedom, being an adventurist,
With time on our side, life is at it... read more
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
I had such a lovely day of biking around the district yesterday. I covered around 30 miles on three separate outings and visited Brimbscombe, Nailsworth, Randwick & Ebley, bumping into friends ... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
The S33N lights are so great! Bristol business and super unique. They can’t be stolen, can’t fall off and the AA battery keeps them simple and helps us be more efficient consumers. When my last lig... read more
Took on a challenge recently to tick off all the Durrell big tortoises around the island in one ride.
It was about 105km with around 1100m of climbing.
There was 50 of them to mark off - as... read more
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Worn out the freewheel and chain, so went to fit new and found the axle had broke, must be good quick release to hold it all together. so 4,500 mile on the axle. had to nip to bike shop bought axle... read more
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Won a competition for a cargo bike - decided on the Yuba Kombi (non-electric), so far amazing bike, just waiting on the cargo carrying kit to arrive!
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I love bicycles. I used to drive one without holding onto it handsfree throughout the street when I was 12 years old. A neighbour clapped for my circus skills and that was my last day on a bicycle.... read more
IVE BEEN TO BLACKPOOL AND SEEN A SHARK 400 TON GT WHITE SAILING IN THE SEE
I KNOW YOU CANT RIDE IN THE SEA BUT IF YOU GO TO LYTHAM YOU CAN RENT A BOAT THERE.
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I've always had a Bike but never new but last November i purchased a Electric Maintain bike just before my 70th birthday having moved to Forest 2 years before i try to go out most days unless it's ... read more
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The iconic Colchester Jumbo and it’s not raining for the first time this week
Topic: My commute by bike
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
No such thing as bad weather, just poor clothing choices 😂
#cycletoworkday
Topic: My commute by bike
Out riding last week around the Ardnamurchan Peninsular and managed to rock out my bottom bracket, snap clean off the stem of the frame for the post, but philips screwdriver and some cable ties, th... read more
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I have set myself a challenge, and I need your help!
Throughout the month of August I plan to ride everyday on my bike, and if the weather is too bad, on a static bike in the gym until I reach ... read more
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