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The mud will wash off but the memories will last a lifetime.

Throw back to 2016 - When I first introduced my wife to cycling.

Charley and I were first dating and she ask... read more

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Only a short story but I switched over to cycling after a running injury. Currently waiting on knee surgery. I used running as it improved my mental health. when I got injured I knew I couldn't jus... read more

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Cycled in my teens for pleasure, transport and freedom. I had a brief return in 1990's, moutain biking and embraced it again 7 years ago commuting, now progressed onto 70.3 Triathlons.
Working ... read more

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During the dark months of the latest lockdown I conceived a ridiculous plan to cycle solo from the Chalice Well at Glastonbury to Penzance Lido.

I've allowed myself right days for this ta... read more

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My bike celebrated its 16 birthday! I got this bike when I was 16-I was a little disappointed to get a bike for my birthday but I have soon come to appreciate it as one of my best presents to date!... read more

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My bike romance is with my new and first ever bike, Harriet the chariot! I've gone from not being able to ride a bike at all, to daydreaming about her all day. I get up early to spend time with her... read more

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So having mainly used a road bike for commuting and leisure for the last 10 years, I have had to switch to my trusty 28 year old mountain bike this week. My road bike needs essential maintenance, t... read more

First time cycling in the Lake District - I will be back

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first_480358 last_480358 Gorgeous bike!

Gorgeous bike!

Hi, having recently parted ways with my Boardman hybrid comp I acquired a Voodoo Hoodoo off my Son.
Whilst I had an old 2000's 26" MTB, the Voodoo is amazing and has lifted my spirits when it c... read more

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Alway felt a bit awkward walking on my own, so bought a bike on the cycle to work scheme, it’s so good to get out just me and my bike even better to get lots of compliments off passing bikers, that... read more

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first_496956 last_496956 Its beautiful down the Staiths!

Its beautiful down the Staiths!

Many years ago shortly after I met the woman who a few years later would become my wife, she invited me to join her for a ride with a group that was meeting at Candy Cane City in the Chevy Chase, M... read more

I met my fiancé Chris through cycling over 3 years ago. We have had many many cycling adventures since including riding coast to coast in the UK in various directions and cycling 4,000km across Eur... read more

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first_267976 last_267976 This is fabulous.

This is fabulous.

first_516989 last_516989 Oooh so exciting! Not long till the wedding or setting off on such an epic ride. Congratulations and thanks for sharing

Oooh so exciting! Not long till the wedding or setting off on such an epic ride. Congratulations and thanks for sharing

Growing up, I was lost confidence in cycling. In the few times I dared to get on a bicycle I was nearly hit by cars and was car-doored in undergrad in Ōtepoti Dunedin. It was terrifying for me, and... read more

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first_181771 last_181771 Wonderful Story Anna. Inspiring words and a heap of wisdom. Thanks for Sharing.

Wonderful Story Anna. Inspiring words and a heap of wisdom. Thanks for Sharing.

first_525391 last_525391 Thanks Anna great story - its nice to hear its not just me that is intimated by the the traffic and lack of awareness of ot... read more

Thanks Anna great story - its nice to hear its not just me that is intimated by the the traffic and lack of awareness of other people to what is or is not helpful to scary to cyclists. More bikers the better I could not agree more.

first_452783 last_452783 Great post, Anna. Fortunately, Dunedin now boasts some great bike paths, including the one around Otago Harbour, which have... read more

Great post, Anna. Fortunately, Dunedin now boasts some great bike paths, including the one around Otago Harbour, which have inspired many more folk to jump on a bike.

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I have to be honest I prefer bikes to cars and love looking at other peoples bikes.
My grandparents owned a bike shop which was famous in the Eastleigh UK area. The shop had a very distinct sme... read more

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first_181771 last_181771 No doubt they would be proud. I know the smell you mention too and the type of bike shop. I hope they had brown overcoats... read more

No doubt they would be proud. I know the smell you mention too and the type of bike shop. I hope they had brown overcoats ;-)

Popped into the local florist at the end of my 10th Winter Wheelers excursion to pick up a bouquet of flowers for the wife's birthday. Glad I bought a bungee cord to attach them to the handle bars... read more

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Fell in love with biking since 8 years old. With well used tricycle, nothing like riding and cornering till one back wheel comes up.

Since then had few bikes, Dad's old Morrison and Ralei... read more

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Alles doe ik op mijn fietsje, alleen de wekelijkse boodschappen kan ik helaas niet in de fietsentassen proppen. Ik heb een geweldige fiets, (zonder ondersteuning weliswaar), het is gewoon mijn maat... read more

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first_519036 last_519036 Groetjes!

Groetjes!

first_347253 l Wat n leuk verhaal Sharon, als iedereen is zou fietsen he;-). En hoeveel kilometers heb je deze week gehaald?

Wat n leuk verhaal Sharon, als iedereen is zou fietsen he;-). En hoeveel kilometers heb je deze week gehaald?

When I was15 I wanted to be a professional cyclist. Cycling wasn't the coolest sport at Peninsula Grammar where cricket and footy (VFL) rule but I was in the cross country team and swim squad and h... read more

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first_348734 last_348734 Great story!

Great story!

first_504275 last_504275 Thanks Jeni

Thanks Jeni

Cyclists Prayer:

From these 2 wheels, I pray
That I may see things differently, today

Thank You for my health
Thank You for the joy of the journey
Thank You for the fr... read more

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My first bike was red. I still love the colour red now and my electric car is red. My second bike was a diamond back (mans version). I love diamonds now especially the one my man gave me. My 3rd an... read more

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Always have a biking buddy whether its your mum, your child or your cat

I used to ride with my mum and my my best mate when I was a kid (many moons ago and I still have my first bike - a 1... read more

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first_494808 last_494808 I am now wanting a biking buddy! Maybe my childhood teddy Pinky might be up for the job...

I am now wanting a biking buddy! Maybe my childhood teddy Pinky might be up for the job...

first_479919 last_479919 Do it. I have one on the front of my touring bike. Its a little Teddy called Bushy because we found it in a bush and one ca... read more

Do it. I have one on the front of my touring bike. Its a little Teddy called Bushy because we found it in a bush and one called Cooper on my mountain bike (my mountain bike is called Alice). I do talk to them a lot, especially going up hills.

This weekend marked a year since giving a road bike a go. I'd been a cycle commuter on a hybrid bike for a couple of years prior but thought i'd give it a go. I loved it, but lost touch with it ove... read more

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As a community nurse, i have spent the last 20 year driving around the entire Pennine Lancashire area, in addition to my daily commute (20 mile round trip). Since taking up cycling last Sept, ag... read more

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When I first met my now husband I knew that he loved mountain bike riding, yet I had not been on a bike since I out grew my childhood bike.
Yet (with my permission) he purchased me a cross cou... read more

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Hubby and I met June 2015 and he was aware I loved to exercise alot, so we naturally went on a ride for one of our first dates.
I over estimated his biking fitness and he got cramp and was ve... read more

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Hey everybody,

Working for the Detroit Health Dept this year has afforded me some amazing experiences. Networking within the Detroit
Bike Community has been a rewarding experience. Whi... read more

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2017 overweight and told pre-diabetic so had to lose weight. I lost my weight on treadmill
(stick with me lol )
I have always loved cycling be it Chipper,Grifter ,M/bike or Road Bike .
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I am so excited about this! I felt 5 years old again!! 🪵 🌲 🚴

Is it bamboo? No

Is it heavy? No

Is it nice to ride? Hell yes! 🤩

Built from wood here in Hampshire i... read more

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My other half is absolutely cycling mad. As a result we now shuttle between Sheffield and Nottingham. It’s a lovely trip, especially in the sunshine of an early summer evening. If you’re ever looki... read more

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I left my cherished love (a raleigh pursuit) combination locked to a cycle parking rail in George street Oxford, as I went to an afternoon showing at the cinema opposite. When I emerged into the af... read more

I am going to be moving out on my own soon so I've been stepping up my bike game to try and get by without needing a car. There are plenty of cycle routes around my new place and I will be able to... read more

first_86084 last_86084 This is a lovely story Rachel :)

This is a lovely story Rachel :)

first_485209 last_485209 Thank you! ^u^

Thank you! ^u^

Biking can be a surprisingly good date idea. During Detroit bike month I've gone on several bike-involved dates--to the river, John K King, and up through Palmer Park and the avenue of fashion. Bik... read more

I love riding my bicycle. It's become a vessel to discover flora, fauna, birds, and mycelium. For this weeks challenge-- Biking with a friend-- I decided to hit the road with my main-squeeze, Frank... read more

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We love our electric bikes. Yesterday we cycled 35 hilly miles round trip, with a very large heavy fruit cake and picnic lunch for 4, to surprise my Dad for his 87th Birthday. We have done 1000... read more

Had my first outdoor ride in over 50 days. Really enjoyed it, but hadn't dressed for the weather. I only had on trainers and 1 pair of socks feet felt like blocks of ice. Been out today and had on ... read more

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first_525274 last_525274 T-shirt and shorts all year round lol

T-shirt and shorts all year round lol

One good reason why I like cycling to work (not the only reason) is that it leaves the car at home for my dear wife to use. Sadly, this has not been applicable over the past year when I have been m... read more

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I have always been interested in riding a bike. Growing up (in Malaysia), or family could hardly afford a bike and I always watched with envy our neighbours having their bikes. It was until years l... read more

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first_201186 last_201186 Huzzah! Ebikes are the best :)

Huzzah! Ebikes are the best :)

first_537929 last_537929 I love my e-bike. I would never be able to travel in and out the Valley, where I live, if it wasn’t for my e-bike and even... read more

I love my e-bike. I would never be able to travel in and out the Valley, where I live, if it wasn’t for my e-bike and even that was hard at first but such an achievement when I finally mastered it. I now bike to work 3 times a week and use the electric part of the bike as little as I can and it’s comforting to know it’s there if I need it.

My romance with my bicycle started when I was just 4 Years old and increased ever since. I just love my bike, love being outdoors, love nature, love to be fit and healthy, love to save petrol and ... read more

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first_525391 last_525391 Yes the perspective is so rewarding I agree

Yes the perspective is so rewarding I agree

Since signing up on Love To Ride I have now logged my 1000th ride.
I’m a keen cyclist / commuter ( though the commute has been curtailed due to working from home )so I have been trying to get o... read more

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first_260178 last_260178 I’ve been logging rides since September 2017

I’ve been logging rides since September 2017

This year I have named, 'Triple L'. I've found love, of course been in lockdown and experienced loss.

Think back to your school days. I'm the 'ginger' girl in your year. The shy red-hea... read more

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first_490288 last_490288 What a lovely store ........ keep riding be safe and don’t get angry with cars or your riding will not be fun.

What a lovely store ........ keep riding be safe and don’t get angry with cars or your riding will not be fun.

first_267976 last_267976 Awesome story.

Awesome story.

first_498853 last_498853 What a brilliant story, well done to you and Chris. I'm a tennis coach in Suffolk too so it's nice to know there are other ... read more

What a brilliant story, well done to you and Chris. I'm a tennis coach in Suffolk too so it's nice to know there are other tennis enthusiasts out there who also love to get out on their bikes

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I have a new love. My husband knows and approves. It means I am at home less, gives him a little 'me' time as we are both working from home in these strange times. I tried a similar relationship ma... read more

I had all but given up cycling , due to various issues , but then I purchased an electric bike in February , and picked it up in March. This has given me a new lease of life to my cycling enjoyment... read more

first_519957 last_519957 Great to hear from a fellow e-biker. It really does make a world of difference, doesn't it?

Great to hear from a fellow e-biker. It really does make a world of difference, doesn't it?

Having had mobility problems since I was 19 I always thought cycling was beyond me. I’m married to an avid cyclist and always felt I missed out when he went out in his bike. Four years ago I saved ... read more

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first_491697 last_491697 A wonderful story and I love the names of your bikes! :)

A wonderful story and I love the names of your bikes! :)

first_508159 last_508159 Don't worry what others think about electric bicycles. It ENABLES you! And that is the most important thing! I know that yo... read more

Don't worry what others think about electric bicycles. It ENABLES you! And that is the most important thing! I know that you will enjoy your rides more each time as your fitness and confidence improves. 🙂🚴

first_213759 last_213759 Brilliant so glad you are able to get out there. I love my electric bike too!

Brilliant so glad you are able to get out there. I love my electric bike too!

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I took part in going around Milton Keynes taking photos of the 9 Landmarks. I didn't have to all 9. We needed to only submit at least 4 - but any excuse to go exploring. And today, I came acros... read more

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The three of us love our days out and to catch up with each other........ and also a little cake with cup of coffee.

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I bought my bike about five years ago but rarely used it. For very nearly two years it stood in a corner of my hall literally gathering dust. But since September 2019 I have gradually increased my... read more

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Being on my bike is what keeps me sane at the best of times, so this feeling has been magnified by the circumstances we find ourselves in.

My daily cycle is not just for pleasure and exerc... read more

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My partner and I love to bike, and when camping at my favourite family spot, he took me on a bike ride to Mystery Lake - about a three hour climb! Half way the the wind was howling and I was pretty... read more

first_267976 last_267976 Congratulations to you both.

Congratulations to you both.

first_181771 last_181771 Wonderful story. Im sure you'll be very happy together

Wonderful story. Im sure you'll be very happy together

Well, took my husband for a bike ride and he tells me I’m biking with no power as I have the middle of my foot over the pedal. Now I’m biking (when I remember) with the ball of my foot on the pedal... read more

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first_373304 last_373304 My husband had the same conversation with me when I started riding. It does make a difference :-)

My husband had the same conversation with me when I started riding. It does make a difference :-)

Cycling is really quite remarkable, It caters for people from all different walks of life & has so much to offer:
- Achieving your first commute to work
- Building your first bike
-... read more

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