I've been commuting by car for almost all of my career, partly due to laziness and mainly due to some rather long and steep hills between work and home. I've been keeping an eye on the growing e-bi... Lire la suite

Topic: Mes trajets quotidiens à vélo

I'd been commuting from Glasgow to Edinburgh for 9 years, putting on 5 stone as a side effect. Following a house move, I started cycling to work in April 2019. Although on the first day, I was so u... Lire la suite

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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... Lire la suite

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first_540710 last_540710 loved the Skyride!!!

loved the Skyride!!!

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... Lire la suite

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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 ... Lire la suite

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first_415593 last_415593 check out the Eventbrite website to register

check out the Eventbrite website to register

I'm trying to get out on my bike more, as I've signed up for a 96K charity ride, which is happening next week!
I'm a National Account Manager for a food company, I'm based in Stockport, HQ is ... Lire la suite

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I have recently been surprised, humbled, and honored to be the subject of a Civil Beat "Wayfinding" segment. I haven't had the courage to read it myself yet, but hope that sharing it will encourage... Lire la suite

first_134526 last_134526 Thanks, Lynn, very inspirational. Reminds me of the old days in Portland, before bike lanes. Agree that time of day makes ... read more

Thanks, Lynn, very inspirational. Reminds me of the old days in Portland, before bike lanes. Agree that time of day makes all the difference.

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 ... Lire la suite

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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... Lire la suite

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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've been in a car and been waved through by cyclists and I have to say it can seem a bit passive aggressive or, at its worst, downright rude.
As a cyclist I've developed a non threatening offe... Lire la suite

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first_431144 last_431144 I like the underarm scoop and use a similar over exaggerated thumbs up technique. Each to their own. As you were.....

I like the underarm scoop and use a similar over exaggerated thumbs up technique. Each to their own. As you were.....

first_357591 last_357591 Thumbs are great 👍 especially opposable ones- because we’re not monkeys 🐵❤️

Thumbs are great 👍 especially opposable ones- because we’re not monkeys 🐵❤️

I,ve had my electric bike 18 months now and it has transformed my life. I have more energy, I,ve lost a Stone in Weight and I can get up those hills. Many people think you don,t have to pedal with ... Lire la suite

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first_429814 last_429814 well done, e-bikes are great fun, since owning mine i just want to get out and ride all the time, ive ridden places i would... read more

well done, e-bikes are great fun, since owning mine i just want to get out and ride all the time, ive ridden places i would never usually go and the distance has doubled... shame alot of people are negative towards them, like you said you still have to pedal so can be hard or assist with those hills, mines the same 3 settings, and i dont use mine all the time except on hills when needed ;-). Me Too Love my bike

first_411329 l The most I have done so far at a time is 20 miles, I have found so many hamlets around where I live.😁

The most I have done so far at a time is 20 miles, I have found so many hamlets around where I live.😁

It was a sunny day in December, air temp of around 10C with a nice dry road, ideal opportunity to take the bike rather drive to work. So dressed in tights ,top, and hi vis vest, topped off with a... Lire la suite

I am from a rural area close to the hilly area in Maastricht. Instead of commuting with a foldable bike I opted for twin bikes - one bike in my shed in the garden and one at the roof top of Council... Lire la suite

Last year my work friends could not work out why I loved cycling.
In January 2019 we decided to support support the care given to our amazing team leader, Penny during her illness and for thos... Lire la suite

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first_153968 last_153968 Thank you for sharing your story Sandra! Hopefully it will inspire many other people to encourage others to give cycling a ... read more

Thank you for sharing your story Sandra! Hopefully it will inspire many other people to encourage others to give cycling a go! See you soon!

Always used to bike everywhere as a kid then life happened and it all got put to one side until a few years ago. My friend convinced me it would be a good idea to take up mountain biking! I went ou... Lire la suite

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I was delighted to be selected as the winner of Love To Ride's Global Prize Draw & could not wait to find out what my prize was. To my surprise it was $3000 (£2400) to spend on the trip of a li... Lire la suite

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Ride the RNLI #threeshires ride. The triple crown is 100km, followed by 35km and finally 6km to complete the set. All for to raise funds for the great work the RNLI do.

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Normally my commute is awesome. Last week I had a different experience. I call my parents once or twice a week on my morning bike ride as I'm 6 hours behind on them, so it is really the only time f... Lire la suite

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I work with a non-profit (Bike Walk Cleveland-Tennessee) and we work to promote walking and cycling to destinations within 2 miles of your home or work. I was super excited to get a community donat... Lire la suite

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Christian L That's amazing Gina! This is really inspiring for other riders that might not have considered commuting for families. Feel ... read more

That's amazing Gina! This is really inspiring for other riders that might not have considered commuting for families. Feel free to send us photos if you'd like to be featured on National Bike Challenge facebook page - get in touch at christian(at)lovetoride.net :) Happy cycling, Christian

I have too many bikes, but I can always ride even if one is being repaired.
I was on a business trip succumbed to riding the hotel stationary bike...it was better than another meal out and I sl... Lire la suite

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There's no better way to see the world than bicycle touring. Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals and discover hidden traditions in Japan you didn't know existed. Michael Rice, li... Lire la suite

Went to the FLAB sportive on 11 May in Ilkley with my wife and friends. A beautiful place to cycle with great scenery and nice hills thrown in. We had the opportunity to witness a Twister on the ri... Lire la suite

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My cycling buddy and I did our first Sportive on Saturday morning in Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK. Despite me feeling under the weather, we had a great 40 mile ride in glorious weather wit... Lire la suite

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I frequently rode through a lovely park on my rides where there is a bird habitat. I often followed the hunting and mating (it is Spring) Peregrine Falcons. Then they started following ME! One w... Lire la suite

Legend has it that it was the goat herd that brought the mighty Thor his hammer. Certainly, it was the goat herd that pulled Thor’s chariot into battle and through the heavenly adventures. While Th... Lire la suite

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Next Wednesday, 24 July 2019, Sheffield sees the return of the Sheffield Grand Prix. It's the 8th time that the city will host a race in the HSBC UK | National Circuit Series. It's a great event an... Lire la suite

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first_465762 last_465762 Getting quite a bit of traffic free at the min and it’s giving me a chance to improve my daughters road confidence, so than... read more

Getting quite a bit of traffic free at the min and it’s giving me a chance to improve my daughters road confidence, so thanks C19!

I think this is my favourite photo of all time. Me with my husband and my dad after a ride together. Wonderful day and a wonderful memory. ❤️

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For years I did commutes by car of over 100miles a day. It made me unfit, unhappy and stressed. When an opportunity came up for a new role closer to home - the first thing I did was research the co... Lire la suite

Topic: Mes trajets quotidiens à vélo

The bright sunny mornings have really been helping my enjoyment of my rides into work. So much so that I've started to add loops on to my ride home so I can enjoy the weather and the Great British ... Lire la suite

I collect my brand new bike next Saturday, that I have purchased through the Cycle to Work Scheme. It is a 14 mile commute - plus I am a Peripatetic Nurse, so I travel to and from various location... Lire la suite

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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... Lire la suite

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I now feel more confident back on my bike I have stopped using the cycle route to work and now use the roads. This saves me just under three miles. It a dam shame that the car free route is so much... Lire la suite

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We bought our cargo bike second-hand from e-Bay for £300 around this time last year.

I’d been looking at them for a while as we were expecting our third child. Up until that point I’d ... Lire la suite

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After shying away from getting on a bike for far to long, a combination of climate emergency declarations, peer pressure and the need for exercise saw me take the plunge and buy a Brompton!
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first_153968 last_153968 Yay! Glad you're loving it! And thank you for sharing your story on here and help inspire others to give cycling a go as we... read more

Yay! Glad you're loving it! And thank you for sharing your story on here and help inspire others to give cycling a go as well! Will you be sharing this on social media as well? If you are, if you click on your story you can copy the url and paste it in your post/ tweet. Feel free to copy in Love to Ride, Travel Devon and Cycle Devon so we can try and re-post/tweet! Happy and safe cycling in the mean time!

You,ve all probably heard the saying, you,ve got more chance of being hit by a double decker bus, well 6 years ago, I was, i was cut out of my car and my Femur was broken. Now it is still uncomfort... Lire la suite

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I wave a lot at cars on my commute. Just started trying the thumbs up, reverse wave- works a treat for cars that are hanging back and being patient.
Simply take your arm behind your back, as if... Lire la suite

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After recently getting my new ride via the cycle to work scheme, I've talked myself into a 'bit of a challenge'.
I'm climbing Mt Snowdon in aid of Cancer research, and then cycling back home to... Lire la suite

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first_351830 last_351830 good luck, makes my 100 miles of south downs way seem like peanuts!

good luck, makes my 100 miles of south downs way seem like peanuts!

Rarely do I commute to work (logistics really) but make an effort on hashtags days, #BikeWeek for example. It makes it such a pleasure when you see something like a majestic swan gliding down the r... Lire la suite

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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... Lire la suite

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Hire bikes from the campsite on a trip to Delft in 2010 were the catalyst that rekindled my love of cycling. I couldn't believe how much fun it was and was amazed that I'd forgotten. I ordered a du... Lire la suite

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I noticed when I ride around town there has been litter thrown on native plants so I have stopped along the way to help keep the path I ride litter free!

I used one day of the Bike More Challenge (Memorial Day) to ride to all 19 Multnomah County Library locations. While I enjoy the act of biking, I find my rides more satisfying when I can focus on a... Lire la suite

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This morning (5/30/2019) was a glorious ride into work along the Spring Water Corridor. Saw at least eight deer, Canada geese with babies, a coyote tossing a mole around on the path, and then retr... Lire la suite

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On Memorial Day I took a ride in honor of my father, who let me to go on my first six-week bike tour at the age of 14 and he paid for it! Starting at the Oregon Zoo (he raised four of us), I rode u... Lire la suite

first_220482 last_220482 Such a sweet dedication to your Dad!

Such a sweet dedication to your Dad!

first_278059 last_278059 Very nice. And great choice of places to ride to!

Very nice. And great choice of places to ride to!

Recently made plans to do a little free-diving (wetsuit, mask, fins but no scuba) with my dive buddy. I had biked to work on this day. Was able to pack my gear in my saddle bags, fins sticking out... Lire la suite

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first_322176 last_322176 This is awesome! I never thought about diving and biking!!! Woo!

This is awesome! I never thought about diving and biking!!! Woo!

first_347408 last_347408 That would be a feat!

That would be a feat!

I have not biked in over 20 years, but this spring I got back on a bike to do a long distance race. Over the weekend I finished 53 miles to Reach the Beach. I have been working on the mental aspe... Lire la suite

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first_278059 last_278059 Good for you!

Good for you!

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 ... Lire la suite

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Get fresh it's the weekend xx
Losing weight has not only changed my life but saved it too,
If I didn't do something about it I would not have started to enjoy what life throws at you.
<... Lire la suite

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Christian L Inspiring read - thanks for sharing Simon!

Inspiring read - thanks for sharing Simon!

first_401150 last_401150 Thank you ⚡⚡⚡⚡

Thank you ⚡⚡⚡⚡

first_278059 last_278059 That is awesome!! Thank you for sharing your story!

That is awesome!! Thank you for sharing your story!

first_401150 last_401150 Thank you Steve

Thank you Steve

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It is a great idea to have a favorite tune playing in your head while you’re riding a bike. It provides rhythm, helps you set your cadence and, to some extent, distracts you from the burning in yo... Lire la suite

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first_221649 last_221649 Damn! This is why I don't read the stories. Now I''m going to be singing that song all day at work. :-)

Damn! This is why I don't read the stories. Now I''m going to be singing that song all day at work. :-)

Two weeks ago I had a serious bike accident. Every day I missed riding my bike, then today, I felt well enough to get back on and give it a try . Was so excited that it felt so normal. Only did 1... Lire la suite

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