Stories from England

I got back on the bike this weekend by cycling around Portland in Dorset with my parents. Lots of greenery and cliffs along this cycle route - a bit different to a daily commute! Still not brave en... read more

I cycle a lot to work average 26 miles round trip. I lock my bike up at work in the covered bike rack. I came out of work and my bike was gone... but my bike lock still attached to the rack posts... read more

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first_618139 last_618139 Good to know, this is why I keep my bike in the office as it getting stolen is a constant worry

Good to know, this is why I keep my bike in the office as it getting stolen is a constant worry

first_524123 last_524123 I actually have all 4 of my bikes insured separately. The E-bike is worth over £2,000 is insured by a specific company Bikm... read more

I actually have all 4 of my bikes insured separately. The E-bike is worth over £2,000 is insured by a specific company Bikmo, the hybrid bike as you say I had to declare on my flats contents insurance as it's over £800, the e-mountain bike which was retro fitted is living at my parents house so has been declared & included on their contents policy as an individual item worth £1,500, my old road bike which lives upstairs in my flat on the indoor trainer is covered on my contents as it's only worth about £330 to replace. It's a nightmare when your bike is stolen, even when you use gold standard locks as specified by the insurance company

first_621085 last_621085 What a nightmare for you. :(

What a nightmare for you. :(

first_29220 last_29220 My gosh... Terrible tale! I've told my NHS manager I'm going to keep my road bike in the office with me from now on. It's l... read more

My gosh... Terrible tale! I've told my NHS manager I'm going to keep my road bike in the office with me from now on. It's light enough to carry up the stairs & although I have a super set of locks (plural) I'm not going to risk the Bianchi...

first_211746 last_211746 That's awful

That's awful

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In many ways this is where my cycling story began. In late 2012 my brother asked if I wanted to cycle to Paris for Leukaemia Research. I'd only just got back on my bike after 20 years of barely cyc... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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first_657527 last_657527 Great storey, what a way to inspire others :-)

Great storey, what a way to inspire others :-)

I'm going to teach a colleague to ride at lunchtime, so got my 15year old mountain bike out, cleaned and oiled it and rode to work on it. it's a heavy dependable bike but, being quite a bit slower,... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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first_546466 last_546466 Love this. It reminds me of mixing up my own commute with a new road . You never know what’s around the next bend.😊

Love this. It reminds me of mixing up my own commute with a new road . You never know what’s around the next bend.😊

first_541069 last_541069 This is precisely what life is all about!

This is precisely what life is all about!

first_380994 last_380994 Nice one Ben. Sounds perfect. Brilliant that you’re spreading the bike love!

Nice one Ben. Sounds perfect. Brilliant that you’re spreading the bike love!

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Wherever I go on holiday I try to cycle as the infrastructure in many places is so much more conducive, than in the UK. I've just added some new memories with plenty of bike rides on the quiet road... read more

first_600494 last_600494 That is great!!!👏🏼 Riding my bike in France is one of my life goals! Hope to make it next year.

That is great!!!👏🏼 Riding my bike in France is one of my life goals! Hope to make it next year.

At the start of March feeling appalled at Putin's invasion of Ukraine and powerless to help I decided to donate some money to one of the charities I felt was likely to do meaningful work for the af... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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first_472892 last_472892 Way to go!!! That's wonderful and you are one tough dude!

Way to go!!! That's wonderful and you are one tough dude!

New eBike day. Oooh the hills are so easy now

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Encouraging others to ride is my passion. I became Breeze Champion in 2011 and have since led over 500 group rides and encouraged thousands of women to ride!

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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first_600307 last_600307 YOU ARE AWESOME! Keep up the great work! It's great to have women in the mix, water down the "over the top" testosterone, e... read more

YOU ARE AWESOME! Keep up the great work! It's great to have women in the mix, water down the "over the top" testosterone, ego driven males! I try not to be one... sometimes I fall short.

So after being hit by a car in January I wasn’t gonna let this deter me from cycling, 2mths later and a new bike later I’m back on my bike and enjoying getting out and cycling again. Lovely weather... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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first_541069 last_541069 Sorry to read of your bad experience in January but glad you are making the most of things now and eminently sensible advic... read more

Sorry to read of your bad experience in January but glad you are making the most of things now and eminently sensible advice re bike!

It was great to get out and enjoy the wonderful Gloucester Quays not far from the Thinktravel offices. We invited our newest member of the team and all enjoyed a cycle using the pool bikes we have ... read more

I’ve been organising our bike hubs recently, getting all the bikes sorted out ready for annual service. As I was climbing over bikes, it got me to thinking about hurdles. Hurdles.. in cycling? Say ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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I’ve been biking for about 2 years now, but have been off the bike for 7 months following a fall whilst out riding. Back in August last year I was out riding with a colleague, we’d set ourself the ... read more

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In November 2014, while completing my final training ride a week out from an upcoming Methven Womens bike race (which I had out off for many years prior), I was struck by a vehicle from behind whil... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Last month I was cycling and slipped on a slippery wooden bridge on an icy day and busted some ribs, hurt my leg but otherwise my bike broke my fall and itself.
So I've been bicycle shopping ag... read more

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I'm Aidan, and i'm one of the folks at the Council who deals with what we call sustainable modes, or in the case of walking and cycling, 'Active Modes'.

I'm a keen cyclist myself, and get ... read more

Last Monday lunch (31 01 2022) my MTB Corratec was stolen from the school Bike shed.
Green and Black
The 2015 Corratec Opiate 650b FZ is a full-suspension all Mountain/Enduro MTB
If a... read more

first_533709 last_533709 Will keep a look out, how awful!

Will keep a look out, how awful!

first_414607 last_414607 Thank you.

Thank you.

After all this time, I am still working from home. Usually I go out on my bike or for a walk every day around lunch time to make sure I see some daylight and to get my exercise. To mix it up a bit,... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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I was a bit nervous when I signed up to a local Ladies only cycle - a 10 mile route round Cheltenham but I was determined to give it a go. When I turned up, there was another lady there so we got c... read more

To celebrate a friend's 50th we decided to try e-mountain biking. What an amazing day we had, we hired the bikes and booked a guide which was a great move. We all had such a brilliant day and were ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Took my son to nursery by bike for the first time. Getting an ebike has given me the confidence to ride with him

Topic: A happy riding memory

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first_259697 last_259697 I also use an ebike conversion kit, very good for hauling kids about!

I also use an ebike conversion kit, very good for hauling kids about!

6 of us from our Cycling group of Friends decided to get dressed up and cycle around Morecambe, to do a tour of the houses that were decorated. We all went above and beyond with the outfits and li... read more

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first_546466 last_546466 Brilliant, and a great way to spread some festive cheer. 👏👏

Brilliant, and a great way to spread some festive cheer. 👏👏

Especially with friendd

Topic: A happy riding memory

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first_483513 last_483513 Hi that the blckpool train all lite up

Hi that the blckpool train all lite up

I’d forgotten just how much fun it is getting wet and blown around out there… what a great day to go out - and an even better day to appreciate getting home!!

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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My day out today, with the mad weather we are having.
Very cold to start, then the rain came down( but I had the right gear on so it didn’t matter) then the snow, that was a little harsh on the... read more

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A beautiful autumn morning, the sun is just out, the sky is starting to turn blue from grey.
I am beginning my favourite bike ride.
I haven't ridden here for a while so now I hope the aut... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Hi, I just finished my first ride around Southampton (28 miles). I'm so tired but very happy.

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Decided to grab my Bike, get myself into Trafford and use it to get to work....

Circa 15 miles each way with Panniers including my Laptop and clothing.
All went well - comfy and great ... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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first_508159 last_508159 Hub gears and belt drive. A perfect low maintenance commuter...good choice! Enjoy your commutes to work every day! 👍

Hub gears and belt drive. A perfect low maintenance commuter...good choice! Enjoy your commutes to work every day! 👍

I'm having a week and I'm having a moan and I'm feeling soooo sorry for myself and a little nervous... Monday lovely ride to work.
Tuesday took out by the tram lines! Road cleaning truck in fr... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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first_414003 last_414003 Wow, do you wear an action camera? With all that action you could start your own YouTube channel, would be much better than... read more

Wow, do you wear an action camera? With all that action you could start your own YouTube channel, would be much better than the dross on the mainstream media. I noticed that for the last few weeks cars seemed happy to get relatively close to me, generally nothing uncomfortable, but this morning there was noticeably more space given which, I think, was due to me having my action cam mounted on my helmet.

first_541069 last_541069 There are some positives out of that though......

There are some positives out of that though......

first_673204 last_673204 I really feel your pain. I too have been taken out by the tram tracks.....my first bike fall! Boy, it was rotten. I put in ... read more

I really feel your pain. I too have been taken out by the tram tracks.....my first bike fall! Boy, it was rotten. I put in a claim to Salford city council...... response, as expected, compensation NIL. Stay safe and off the tram lines xx

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My oldest daughter learnt to ride her bike this Easter. I’ve not ridden for 20 years, but I finally had to get back on the saddle to keep up with her! Luckily you never forget do you! I’m super ... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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first_567568 last_567568 That said friend was recently dragged to an incredible 100-mile ride by the author of this piece who is a true superwoman a... read more

That said friend was recently dragged to an incredible 100-mile ride by the author of this piece who is a true superwoman and definitely more than capable of keeping up with her daughter now! In fact us mere mortals somewhat struggle to keep up with her now... Now there's an inspiring story indeed!!!

Richard Hurst started cycling to get to work easier in the centre of town, where a car was not essential. Him and his family never looked back, and don’t need two cars anymore. Richard’s senior rol... read more

first_608555 last_608555 Great story and inspiration!

Great story and inspiration!

The weather this weekend was so gorgeous that I couldn’t have possibly made an excuse to not get out on my bike. I spotted a nature reserve on the map only a few miles from home that I’d never been... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Laurence Boon Go Chelsea!

Go Chelsea!

My favourite place to ride is Porthmadoc, Gwynedd. We have our holiday caravan sited there so me and my husband and our dog go there frequently.
I love riding over the Cob traffic free area loo... read more

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The title of this story is in memory of Taylor Hawkins from #FooFighters who died today.
As I read, thinking about that death,
I find too that I think about the life around me.
I am lea... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Today I counted thirty reasons why I was right to sell the car and get a bicycle.

Four o’clock. Nearly rush hour, and the roads are starting to get busy. Those who can get away before five... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Hip Hip Hooray! We’ve hit another milestone, as Claydon Cycling Club was ‘born’ just over 2 years ago. We celebrated with our recent birthday ride to Stratton Audley Barn.

During our time ... read more

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It was a lovely day to be out and about on the bike yesterday. I spent most of the day cycling the network of traffic-free cyclepaths south of Bracknell town centre, putting up vinyl stickers to he... read more

Cyclists have taken UC to victory again. Aotearoa Bike Challenge – 1st education sector! 237 staff cycled 46,315 kms! It’s not about winning though 😊, the UC team saved 5292kg of co2, reduced road ... read more

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Hi my name’s Phil, right up front I’ll admit I work at Bracknell Forest Council and my remit is encouraging more sustainable journeys around our borough.

I want to highlight some of the w... read more

I've always been a keen cyclist and like to get out and about, joined a few cycling challenges here and there and all is good. COVID-19 came around and locked down any group rides in the beginning ... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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riding along the pathways listening to birds and insects. taking you away for the noise and traffic of the city lost out in a world that you would not know was there unless we jumped on a bike. we ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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I didn’t ride regularly in winter until I was introduced to this man!
He goes out at 6.45am everyday and does 10 miles on his electric bike 👏
He does a longer ride on a Sunday when two of u... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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We have all missed being out cycling together and fitting it in has required some night riding. We all got the bike lights on tonight and enjoyed a couple of hours of chatting and night riding safe... read more

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I hopped on my bike for my first day at the office in 2022, and like pretty much every time I ride to work, I was surprised by how great it made me feel - and it's my job to tell people that!
<... read more

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I was cycling to work along beautiful country lanes and saw the most amazing sun rise for this time of year breaking through the morning fog. Stunning way to start the day

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2021 has been a tough year, work from home no reason to cycle, no commute to work.....set myself a goal, "Ride every day".... was easy to start with lots of enthusiasm much like when you join a gym... read more

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first_432883 last_432883 Well done, I got to a total of 736 days before Covid ended my streak. It was hard to take but I had no choice to keep other... read more

Well done, I got to a total of 736 days before Covid ended my streak. It was hard to take but I had no choice to keep others safe. Keep it up and good luck.

first_104372 last_104372 now on day 1446 missed 1 day.....

now on day 1446 missed 1 day.....

Summer Commute Cycling - Bike; Sunglasses; Shorts & T-shirt.
Winter Commute Cycling - Bike; Lights; Extra Lights; Extra - Extra lights; Hi-Vis Jacket; Hi-Vis Gloves, Trousers, Shoes, Socks,... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Lovely day riding today.
I wanted to find a route that I had found last year , so went out and found it. Great sunshine easy riding.

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In 2021 yk its gd to ride ur bike

Cancer came back to visit me this year. I decided that Cancer Research needed more money to find ways to get rid of that unwanted visitor. So I gave myself the challenge of 1000 miles in 100 days... read more

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first_580767 last_580767 Unfortunately the web address has been removed along with the picture showing it. I will try again but with spaces so the ... read more

Unfortunately the web address has been removed along with the picture showing it. I will try again but with spaces so the system does not remove it. It is [address removed] 100 day challenge . me Remove the spaces and you will get the address.

first_580767 last_580767 It has done it again which is very annoying. Try this 100daychallenge.me

It has done it again which is very annoying. Try this 100daychallenge.me

first_564312 last_564312 Inspiring!

Inspiring!

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It's funny what interests people to start cycling or cycle more. Some are the cost savings they would make, the health impact, the sense of freedom... well I was sat at work having a treat of a cho... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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first_508159 last_508159 😋👍🎂🍩🍪🍮🍰🥧🍨🍧

😋👍🎂🍩🍪🍮🍰🥧🍨🍧