I struggled to exercise after cancer treatment as I would suddenly get tired and had to stop quickly. A Brompton bike was suggested so that I could just fold it up and get on a bus, in a taxi or on... read more

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Four years ago I had not been on a bike for 30+ years and never thought I would ever be on one again. However a posting to Paris saw me looking for a cheaper option to monthly metro tickets.
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This will be my second year cycling to work. Until this morning I would jump on the train if it rained, but I decided this morning would be different, I didn't think about it, got dressed and cycle... read more

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first_429782 last_429782 Hi Geraldine! Be careful cycling in the rain. I also thought the rain won't melt me but my bike wheel slipped in the rain. ... read more

Hi Geraldine! Be careful cycling in the rain. I also thought the rain won't melt me but my bike wheel slipped in the rain. I fell, broke my wrist and injured my knee a few weeks ago which meant no cycling for 2 months and I'm still in pain :(

first_379495 last_379495 Hi Marina, I am so sorry to hear this, how awful. Wishing you a speedy recovery and hope you will be back on your bike in n... read more

Hi Marina, I am so sorry to hear this, how awful. Wishing you a speedy recovery and hope you will be back on your bike in no time. Geraldine.

first_399438 last_399438 When you live on the coast.... winds can be damn blowy. I have had to contend with sideways rain before, and as much as I h... read more

When you live on the coast.... winds can be damn blowy. I have had to contend with sideways rain before, and as much as I hated it, it makes you committed to keep moving. At least when I get home I have a hot shower waiting.

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After taking on the challenge in 24 hours for the last two years, I decided to mix things up a bit and invite my non-cyclist friends along. I was apprehensive that someone would give up halfway but... read more

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I am 62 years old and have rheumatoid arthritis and recently my walking has become very painful, so I asked the nurse what would help me to still get exercise and she recommended cycling. I had a ... read more

first_421645 last_421645 Actually reading through this site I think perhaps I should not be on here as I don't work due to the rheumatoid arthritis ... read more

Actually reading through this site I think perhaps I should not be on here as I don't work due to the rheumatoid arthritis please let me know if I should not post on her, many thanks. I just thought the site was to encourage others to ride their bikes more. Sorry if I was wrong.

first_83106 last_83106 anyone who inspires others to ride a bike belongs here. You certainly do.

anyone who inspires others to ride a bike belongs here. You certainly do.

first_398113 last_398113 I quite agree

I quite agree

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Myself and fellow Research Nurse Janine started riding with each other for light relief from our slave driving partners. However with a little help from our friend Strava we have become competitive... read more

Frustrated by public transport I started cycling to work in 1980 at the age of 33. At the time this amounted to a 25 mile daily round trip between the outskirts of London and the West End. Sadly fo... read more

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first_419088 last_419088 How's your back now? I got back into cycling after a long break for the same reason as you, I would get severe pain after s... read more

How's your back now? I got back into cycling after a long break for the same reason as you, I would get severe pain after standing for a few minutes. This went on for 2 years nearly. After a few months cycling the pain had completely disappeared, 18 months on my back is still great and I'm fitter than I have been for years! Now I'm commuting over 28 miles each way at least once a week + other rides too :-)

first_357726 last_357726 My back's great thanks. Keep up the cycle commuting. It's the thing I miss most about work.

My back's great thanks. Keep up the cycle commuting. It's the thing I miss most about work.

I have been training hard over the past few weeks and dragging others up hills . In the last week I have achieved pb's up a couple of the hills . So good for my friends and good for me

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Travelling to work and doing the school can be stressful. So we ditched the car and got our helmets on and started cycling to school. Luckily I can ride to work and get to watch the swans on the Ri... read more

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Ever thought of riding London to Paris?
I've just done this twice in the last few weeks. The 1st time was in 24hrs, after one of those "how do you fancy..." conversations, & the second time... read more

Little things make life simple, my top 5 are:
1) carry oil in a little sushi plastic bottle, it will get rid of those annoying dry chain!
2) a chain that you can carry easily that wont lose... read more

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I have been commuting for a good few years now come rain or shine. Although it can be a bit miserable at times with poor weather, I find it very therapeutic. If the work day is stressful the journe... read more

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Hi!

Each year I raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support by taking on several tough cycling challenges, mostly of my own design. So far this year I've raised over £2000 which is amazing &a... read more

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I've suffered from mental health problems for a few years following some trauma. I have tried everything to combat it until about 3 months ago when a colleague suggested the cycle to work scheme. I... read more

The deed is done!!! 🏁 Another success story!

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I have encouraged my friend Andy to come bike riding with me due to him been diagnosed with diabetes and also company for myself been a lady rider, he got a starter bike to see if he liked it and ... read more

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first_79370 last_79370 Fantastic - thanks for sharing!

Fantastic - thanks for sharing!

I started cycling 4years ago this week. My hybrid bike's first outing was to SkyRide 2015 and this year will be my 5th event(now Let's Ride), and my third working it in some capacity. It has been 4... read more

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first_540710 last_540710 loved the Skyride!!!

loved the Skyride!!!

Join OVO Energy for a Night Ride through Bristol, led by an established cycling company HotChillee, taking in the city highlights by night! We'd love you to join us for a pre-ride coffee, pre-ride ... read more

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first_415593 last_415593 check out the Eventbrite website to register

check out the Eventbrite website to register

My husband joined our local cycling club, the Hertfordshire Wheelers, when we moved down from Scotland. Sadly, I suffer from a neurological condition, which meant I couldn’t join straight away. We ... read more

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I finally got myself a new bike on the Cycle to work scheme and my daily commute is so much easier as I was using quite a heavy bike before which was also too big for me! I told the secretary at sc... read more

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I was struggling at home and felt rather negative although i needed to be positive and took myself for a random bike ride alone music in my ear and a pack lunch in back pack. Went to the beach to w... read more

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first_393255 last_393255 that's great! going for a ride and getting out of the house always helps me. i'm glad you found something good in the day w... read more

that's great! going for a ride and getting out of the house always helps me. i'm glad you found something good in the day with a bike ride :)

first_258787 last_258787 Thank colie yes I do find it gr8 for re energizing the stress of life x

Thank colie yes I do find it gr8 for re energizing the stress of life x

I will be 60 in August but I won't let that stop me cycling to work, three days a week. It's only a short (about 2 and a half miles) ride but there is one very steep hill on my route. I log my ride... read more

first_293893 last_293893 I just turned 60, too! We girls are hard to slow down :). See you out there!!!

I just turned 60, too! We girls are hard to slow down :). See you out there!!!

first_447445 last_447445 Turn 60 in May just bough my first e bike and love it

Turn 60 in May just bough my first e bike and love it

As a child I rode my bike everywhere and this continued into my twenties when I decided to sell my car and cycle instead to save money, improve fitness and be environmentally friendly. However, I ... read more

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Sent an email last week encouraging colleagues to have a go. Volunteered to bring in my tandem if anyone wanted to have a try on the back. So glad Peter took me up on it! Only 10 minutes round the... read more

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What a day! 2 bridges loop. Chepstow to Coleford to Parkend to Cinderford... To Gloucester to Berkley Castle to Chepstow. Via some absolutely beautiful countryside and fuelled by peerless WI cak... read more

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first_214245 last_214245 In 2015 I was diagnosed with FSHD which is a muscle wasting condition. I was lucky enough to have cycling in my life, so in... read more

In 2015 I was diagnosed with FSHD which is a muscle wasting condition. I was lucky enough to have cycling in my life, so in order to try and keep myself active I commute to work at least 3 times a week

Students in higher education are at an age vulnerable to mental illness as 75% of mental health difficulties develop before the age of 25. 16-25 is the key age group to target with preventative &am... read more

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My daughter started to cycle again at the end of last summer, which she hadn't done since she was at primary school (she's now post-University). This summer she's taken it a lot more seriously, and... read more

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I started cycling (after a 25+ year break!) after retiring from rugby about 3 years ago. Now I commute 18 miles a day, 3 days a week and really love it.

The best part of this is teaching ... read more

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Having been a keen cyclist for several years I applied for the Ride London last August, only to find out 4 day's later I had breast cancer. Active treatment finshed in November. February this year ... read more

On the 8th of August it was cycled to work day with help from let’s ride and colleagues at work we organised a lunchtime ride out. The weather was good no wind nice warm weather, short ride about... read more

As part of cycle to work day I really wanted to get the whole company out on their bikes and enjoying the great outdoors in the form of a 100km ride between our two offices.

12 brave souls... read more

I've been commuting into London by bike 1-3 times per week for 3 years now and it seems the most obvious and normal thing to do. But it took a while and I've realised it was lots of small steps....... read more

This is what a cycle commuter friend of mine told me after I had commuted in a few times with my new bike a couple of years back and I reported being freaked out by the traffic. It seems daunting a... read more

Just over a year ago weighing 27 stone I finally decided to do something about my weight. I started with the diet but set myself 3 goals which I wanted to hit with the weight loss. 1) Start cycling... read more

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first_107707 last_107707 Magnificent

Magnificent

first_174835 last_174835 well done Dave, I lost 3 stone over a year cycling to work, have put the weight on again as I stopped cycling. Need to sta... read more

well done Dave, I lost 3 stone over a year cycling to work, have put the weight on again as I stopped cycling. Need to start again as I do love it.

first_397183 last_397183 You should be extremely proud of yourself that is one hell of an achievement, HUGE pat on the back from me!

You should be extremely proud of yourself that is one hell of an achievement, HUGE pat on the back from me!

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Having lived in London now for nearly 7 years, I'd mostly thought that those choosing to cycle everywhere were a bit crazy to do so. I mean... it doesn't rain on the tube...? And public transport i... read more

After years of spending 3+hrs a day commuting by car, I found a role in 2016 where i could cycle to work. Since then I have seen a significant change in my work/life balance and resultant stress le... read more

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first_318003 last_318003 Forgot to add - introduced CycleScheme as an employee benefit too!

Forgot to add - introduced CycleScheme as an employee benefit too!

derby sustrans volunteer rangers led a group of riders to elvaston castle and back using the cycle network and quiet roads

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On Sunday mornings I use to wake up early and cycle across town to meet a group of enthusiastic ladies who wanted desperately to learn how to ride a bike. We would all gather at the Meadows in Edin... read more

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I hadn't cycled in years, until I started riding to work around 12 months ago. Since then, I've really got into it and apart from being able to leave home later, and get home sooner, I'm also fitte... read more

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I started riding a bike 3 years ago when a friend said 'why don't you come and have a go at a triathlon'. I had to find a way of training that didn't impact on time too much so I started to ride to... read more

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4 years ago I broke up from the mother of my two amazing little boys. I took it really badly, I was already overweight, my health wasn't the best and I could feel the black dog was chasing me down... read more

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first_404712 last_404712 Cycling to help your mental health is very important to me as it takes me away from any situation im in and i feel free. ... read more

Cycling to help your mental health is very important to me as it takes me away from any situation im in and i feel free. Ill like to say im very proud of your achievement as a Mental Health First Aider you kept strong had a focus and went for it.

first_415260 last_415260 Great work Stephen, I find that the best thing about cycling is I get in side my own head (trust me, that is a scary place)... read more

Great work Stephen, I find that the best thing about cycling is I get in side my own head (trust me, that is a scary place) and I am on my own I can blow away the cob webs and enjoy my own company

first_401475 last_401475 Thanks Richie, cycling has made the world of difference to me, its like a drug to me know, if I haven't been out for a coup... read more

Thanks Richie, cycling has made the world of difference to me, its like a drug to me know, if I haven't been out for a couple of days I can feel the stress building up especially after a day at work

first_401475 last_401475 Thanks Norman, yeah I am the same, I am quite socially awkward and struggle when cycling with others, so tend to stick to s... read more

Thanks Norman, yeah I am the same, I am quite socially awkward and struggle when cycling with others, so tend to stick to solo riding which helps clear my mind and recharges me mentally.

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I was diagnosed with miller fisher syndrome in June 2016 and following a long period of recuperation I can now cycle again !!
Please read my full story and encourage others to make the most of ... read more

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Back in April 2018, I decided I was going to get back in to cycling, and seeing my work place has a cycle scheme, decided to make use of it, as I set my self a target event

After spending ... read more

first_398113 last_398113 Well done. Keep going that's the way to do it. Cycling gets easier and more enjoyable as you go.

Well done. Keep going that's the way to do it. Cycling gets easier and more enjoyable as you go.

In this story I will give you 3 facts alongside my own reasons for you to get on your bike!
1) Enjoy Nature
What better way to experience the great outdoors than to eat some dust and get in... read more

I have always loved to ride my bike but it's always been for transportation or occasionally to explore the countryside. But in 2018 I set myself a challenge to complete my first ever triathlon! read more

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first_393255 last_393255 i'm going to do my first triathlon this year in September! I signed up on a whim! It's a "Sprint" triathlon, so I'm startin... read more

i'm going to do my first triathlon this year in September! I signed up on a whim! It's a "Sprint" triathlon, so I'm starting very small. I'm super excited, because I've never done anything like this before. I'm guessing it may get me hooked, too. Thanks for your story--it's inspiring!!

first_397081 last_397081 Well done on your first Tri and good luck on your 2nd what a great goal you have set yourself 😉🏊🏻‍♀️🚴🏼🏃‍♀️

Well done on your first Tri and good luck on your 2nd what a great goal you have set yourself 😉🏊🏻‍♀️🚴🏼🏃‍♀️