Stories from USA

So, I'd been riding in the Cheaha Challenge (on the Talladega Scenic Byway) most years since 2010. In 2019, they added a 20km time-trial the day before, to which I paid no attention. That's not h... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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first_601378 last_601378 One of my best bikes was a Schwinn Le Tour that I got For $15 at a garage sale.🤓

One of my best bikes was a Schwinn Le Tour that I got For $15 at a garage sale.🤓

first_69406 last_69406 Some people don't know what they have! My current "regular" ride is a Fuji Espree that I got for $15 on Craigslist, but th... read more

Some people don't know what they have! My current "regular" ride is a Fuji Espree that I got for $15 on Craigslist, but that was just the frame and fork.

I went to Big Bear 2 weeks ago. I rode my bike at bike trail called Pedal Path. It was such a peaceful ride. Path is right off the lake. :) If you get a chance take your bike to Big Bear and enjoy ... read more

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My three wheel recumbent club rides to the river to help support efforts to keep the river clean and open to our community.

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I had a silly idea to ride every street I could in Seattle, spreading like a virus(COVID-19 pandemic) during 2021. Coincidentally, I did 2100 miles, although it should have been much more. Oops h... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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first_497798 last_497798 I hope your shoulder improves. It seems that you've not had much help from the medical professionals 😞 Well done for keepin... read more

I hope your shoulder improves. It seems that you've not had much help from the medical professionals 😞 Well done for keeping going.

first_266585 last_266585 Super inspirational! I might need to attempt something similar!

Super inspirational! I might need to attempt something similar!

first_611924 last_611924 You should check out wandrer.earth. It shows all the roads/paths you've ever ridden and shows what percentage of certain ar... read more

You should check out wandrer.earth. It shows all the roads/paths you've ever ridden and shows what percentage of certain areas you've ridden and you can compare you progress to others in your area

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Difficult to write this as my father passed away a month ago. I'm 52 now but in the mid 80s I broke my dads heart switching from a life of soccer to cycling. He thought I had a chance at a college ... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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first_266585 last_266585 What a sweet tribute… My heart goes out to you!

What a sweet tribute… My heart goes out to you!

first_574000 last_574000 What nice way to honor his memory. He was a good guy to give up his dream for you and to support your dream. Congrats on ge... read more

What nice way to honor his memory. He was a good guy to give up his dream for you and to support your dream. Congrats on getting on losing all that weight.

Extending the commute to avoid traffic allows for some half way decent views along the river. Spending 9 miles on a multi-use path while commuting in the morning is also great preparation for the day.

Topic: My commute by bike

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first_574000 last_574000 Looks like nice ride. The more I ride away from traffic the more sensitive I become to riding in it (and hearing it at all)... read more

Looks like nice ride. The more I ride away from traffic the more sensitive I become to riding in it (and hearing it at all). Have you experienced that?

first_297190 last_297190 I'm more sensitive to traffic when I'm driving, lol. On the bike I don't feel like I'm part of "traffic" if that makes sens... read more

I'm more sensitive to traffic when I'm driving, lol. On the bike I don't feel like I'm part of "traffic" if that makes sense? Riding with cars around doesn't bother too much honestly.

During Florida Bicycle Month (March) this year, I had the opportunity to work on – and ride in – two bike to work events. I have participated in Orlando’s in years past, but helping to plan has me ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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I enjoy riding my bike because I make new friends. One time I met someone who lived in my neighborhood. We have remained friends ever since... :)

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I bought a 2017 Kona Ute cargo bicycle brand new off the show room floor in 2017. I have logged 1,000s of miles on it for work, groceries, my gear for work and running errands around town. It has b... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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I'm lucky enough to live in a place where I can easily ride to all the local extinct (?) volcanoes -- particularly Mt. Tabor and Rocky Butte. It's been lovely to see all the folks out enjoying the ... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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first_574000 last_574000 Sounds fun!

Sounds fun!

I know its better than the subway, I know its more invigorating than the car, I know I dont regret my decision once I get going, but it can be such a challenge to get over myself and make the bike ... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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first_216093 last_216093 I call that my "mind over mattress" debate.

I call that my "mind over mattress" debate.

Bicycling has been my freestyle mode of transportation for decades. I have journeyed on my bicycle anytime, anywhere. It's always there for me, It is an adventure navigating through my percepti... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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When I was a young girl, I used to ride my bike all around town. It was one of those banana seat bikes with the tall handlebars. Being a country girl and having a father who hunted for a majority o... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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first_448302 last_448302 Super motivating, thanks for sharing your story!

Super motivating, thanks for sharing your story!

If you are looking for a good APP for your phone to use on your bike that you can actually see the numbers, I would highly recommend Cycle Computer. The numbers are large enough you don't have to h... read more

Topic: Other

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Systematic goal-setting is a powerful approach to managing challenges, overcoming difficulties, and achieving success. Antoine de Saint-Exupery quotes “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” All t... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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first_519171 last_519171 What an inspirational story. Your idea about breaking that big goal into smaller chunks has given me some food for thought.... read more

What an inspirational story. Your idea about breaking that big goal into smaller chunks has given me some food for thought. Thank you 🙏

Okay, 1000 miles by the end of March? So far I've just added 3-4 miles here and there, knowing I really need to get in "real rides" of 20+ to get there - but it is January and ... getting out for... read more

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Setting my ridiculous goal of 1000 miles by the end of March is what got me out for a little extra today. Hey, I need to average 11.6 miles/day -- SHHH! DOn't think about snowstorms or ice!! Tod... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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first_306253 last_306253 Guess what? Snowstoroms and ice are on the way...

Guess what? Snowstoroms and ice are on the way...

Crossed this wonderful site on Coral Creek tonight!

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A special thank you and shout out to these early birds for coming out and taking a quick little New Year's morning spin around Dearborn, Michigan. #DBCFrozenFirst aka: #FirstDozen #DearbornBikingCr... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Does anyone else remember (or had) a banana-seat bike when they were a kid? Also, did anyone else put baseball cards in the spokes so the tires would make clicking noises as the wheels went 'round... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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first_306253 last_306253 I wanted one!!! It didn't happen ;) I got a more practical looking, cheaper bike.

I wanted one!!! It didn't happen ;) I got a more practical looking, cheaper bike.

first_515931 last_515931 funny you mentioned that! I was thinking of putting one on my Babboe City for s^^Ts and Giggles! With a Sissy Bar!

funny you mentioned that! I was thinking of putting one on my Babboe City for s^^Ts and Giggles! With a Sissy Bar!

first_468940 last_468940 Sure, an old Ross Apollo 3 speed with the shifter in the middle.

Sure, an old Ross Apollo 3 speed with the shifter in the middle.

first_515931 last_515931 In 71' I had a gold metal flake Schwinn Stingray with a white metal flake banana seat. I went thru several variations of s... read more

In 71' I had a gold metal flake Schwinn Stingray with a white metal flake banana seat. I went thru several variations of sissy bars. Banana seat was great for giving girls rides! ah yeah!'

first_216093 last_216093 I miss my Schwinn Stingray! And my Schwinn Scrambler BMX bike and even my Schwinn Varsity (that one left scars).

I miss my Schwinn Stingray! And my Schwinn Scrambler BMX bike and even my Schwinn Varsity (that one left scars).

first_476724 last_476724 Yup! My first bike - a pink stingray with flowers on the white banana seat and plastic flowers on the basket! My most trea... read more

Yup! My first bike - a pink stingray with flowers on the white banana seat and plastic flowers on the basket! My most treasured birthday gift ever - how I longed to have my own bike and the freedom to ride wherever.

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Okay, the extra ride at lunch was only okay -- cruising on the highest traffic road in the county meant having to act like a "savvy cyclist," but since it's a college town and they're on break, the... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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My wife Jo and I have been riders for many years and a lot of them have been "CAR FREE"! Weither by choice or situation doesn't matter, it gives us a chance to show that yes, you can live without a... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Ride in the Rain 2021 is over. I broke two spokes, one rear derailleur and the bolt that held my seat to the post shear in half on one ride. There was a lot of rain and wind to ride in and several ... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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My daughter and son are 9 years diferentes the best way I found to spare healthy time with them is biking 🚴‍♀️. Good conversation, different interests for each one but a common bike

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My last ride of the COP26 challenge - Watching the waves come in & go out again at sunset. The night was enjoyably warm. The light exercise left me feeling invigorated. - Then the horror sank... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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first_606293 last_606293 was this challenge in Santa Cruz County or did you go to the COP26 ? It used to snow on Santa Cruz beach ?

was this challenge in Santa Cruz County or did you go to the COP26 ? It used to snow on Santa Cruz beach ?

first_346792 last_346792 The COP26 challenge was one of the Badge challenges. Fairly short ride that I completed but for some reason I did not get ... read more

The COP26 challenge was one of the Badge challenges. Fairly short ride that I completed but for some reason I did not get credit for all the rides. - Back in the 70's & 80's there would be a dusting of snow now and then and a good couple of inches once every ten years or so. Last time I saw snow in Aptos was about 20 yrs ago coming home from a trip down south at about 3AM. Snow was falling. Hwy 1 was being plowed from Freedom Blvd to Sea Cliff. It looked to be a mix of snow and hail. Rained about sunrise and all was gone soon after.

Meet Jessica Levine, a middle school science teacher who commutes by bike from the Central District to Ravenna. Jessica's commute story ties her love for experiencing the city to her passion for pr... read more

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for years I was attempting to get 3000 miles in one year, never got it. then come 2020 and not allowed to go to work. put in lots of rides and when Dec hit I will close to 3000, I hit 3000 miles an... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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first_511110 last_511110 I have a similar story. I began riding again after 17 year hiatus and met a rider my first year who brought up the subject... read more

I have a similar story. I began riding again after 17 year hiatus and met a rider my first year who brought up the subject of Centennial. I had never heard the term prior to meeting him. With that being said, I set a goal to ride a Centennial. COVID allowed me to ride freely in the streets and smaller goal to train for the Centennial was to ride 30 miles every other day. That year (2020) I rode 3500 miles. Haven't done the Centennial yet but I will. 63 now so it's never too late,

first_511110 last_511110 forgot to mention, I loss 40 lbs. that year.

forgot to mention, I loss 40 lbs. that year.

Traveling to Sarasota Fl. This winter, I learned that the Legacy trail had been
expanded. It now runs from downtown Sarasota to past Venice Fl. 25+ miles.
At the mid point, it runs throug... read more

Topic: Other

Thank you dearly to those responsible! (Not me!)
Plaque reads:

“ [quote]
The Parkway Half Marathon,
in collaboration with the
Cordova Recreation and Parks District
the ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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first_600202 last_600202 ADDITIONAL INFO (UPDATE): This plaque is located along the American River Bike Trail near Hagan Community Park nearby the r... read more

ADDITIONAL INFO (UPDATE): This plaque is located along the American River Bike Trail near Hagan Community Park nearby the river.

Hi! I'm the Rambling Rubbisher (folks call me Rub for short), I love riding my bicycle and picking up trash with a grabber stick. I started in April 2014 and have been clearing a bicycle basket of ... read more

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Hello folks,

My boyfriend and I had the privilege to bike most of the Florida coasts during our larger trip of biking the perimeter of the continental United States.

We first st... read more

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first_551446 last_551446 This story reinforces that I live in such a great state. Thanks for the great story. Be safe and enjoy this great nation.

This story reinforces that I live in such a great state. Thanks for the great story. Be safe and enjoy this great nation.

After having a near death experience (heart attack), I changed my eating habits and I started to ride my bike to work. Now I live my life to the fullest and encourage other with my new life style. ... read more

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first_278059 last_278059 Thanks for sharing your story, inspiring!

Thanks for sharing your story, inspiring!

first_691203 last_691203 Good for you! Keep up the good work!

Good for you! Keep up the good work!

first_659654 last_659654 Eff, yeah!

Eff, yeah!

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As most people, we all learned to ride a bike when we were young.
It turned out to be OUR FREEDOM. We could go anywhere, even all the way uptown.
Now as I grow older, retired, and spending ... read more

Topic: Other

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I bought a 2012 Cannondale CAADX in grad school, I saved up for it for over a year. I have ridden that bike in 10 states, done commuting, CX racing, gravel, metric century, century, double century,... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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This past Saturday we enjoyed a women's ride celebrating Women's Herstory Month. It was great meeting and riding with other local women cycling groups in San Antonio. We celebrated, cheered, & ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Here was my trusty stead on my first bike tour from Klamath Falls to Santa Barbara back in '82. Just a 20 year old lad then, and now a mere 40 years later, I still Love To Ride.

Thanks to ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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The vacationing Pelicans at Lake Morton in Lakeland Florida are getting ready to leave their winter home and migrate back to their breeding habitat. They will be back in late November.

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Last weekend I rode with Cascade Bicycle Club on a free group ride. The first 20 miles were great with no more than a few drops of rain. We rode from the east Foothills Trail to Bonney Lake where w... read more

Topic: Other

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I set out to meet my new bike riding buddies in their city today. It was a cold morning (50 in SWFL) but we did it. 27 miles of new trails and roads! I said goodbye at my car and loaded my bike in... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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I’m a Nana of 11 amazing grandbabies and had let myself go. This is my year to regain my health so I can keep up with our awesome crew! 🙌🏼

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2021 Biking Goals:

Ride 5,000 miles. Check (5,650)

Ride 1,000 miles in a month. Check. (1,002)

Ride a century. Check (with my son, Dec 17)

Put more miles on my ... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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I worked from home Thursday because I asked because it was frigid, but by end ofday HAD TO GET OUTSIDE (I took the bus Wednesday)... and it wasn't as cold as I thought, at 9 degrees.
Friday... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

Love this trail. It’s 1/2 of my normal ride and loops around Placida back to Englewood. Makes for a 20 mile ride with some great views .

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first_539205 last_539205 I’ve ridden there! I need to go back! Thanks for sharing

I’ve ridden there! I need to go back! Thanks for sharing

I have this ridiculous goal and no, 5.4 miles really isn't enough to *average* and get there, AND it's going to dive down to the teens for high temps later this week.
So, "better ride n... read more

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first_515931 last_515931 Thanks for thinking of Others by clearing the drains! I love it!

Thanks for thinking of Others by clearing the drains! I love it!

I decided to head out to work because there's COVID testing there. A line out the door still and people just kept showing up -- open 9 to 4 and it was 2:30. Like last week, first - timers in ... read more

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Yes, had a driver second back from the cross street tryin' to pretend I wasn't there and going straight (he's turning right but the car in front has to go first...) but no, you don't want to hit m... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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You ride your bike and basically forget about everything else. It is an opportunity to be present and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you. Riding my bike at the Hugh Taylor Birch State Park just op... read more

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Hello there,

this is a little story after i rode this long gravel ride around the levee, everything started with a broken leg after a long motorcycle ride from key west to lakeland, fl... ... read more

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I had a stroke in 2005 at age 50. My right ankle never came back so mobility is an issue. In 2011 the Doc told me I need to exercise as I was up to 265 lbs. I got a used trike and started riding... read more

first_476590 last_476590 Awesome job, Wayne!!!

Awesome job, Wayne!!!

first_544734 last_544734 Thank You

Thank You

first_580767 last_580767 Long time ago I had my son, fine to carry on a bicycle when inside me but more difficult when outside me. So I got a tricy... read more

Long time ago I had my son, fine to carry on a bicycle when inside me but more difficult when outside me. So I got a tricycle and popped baby in the basket on the front, often under the cornflakes! Tricycles can be very useful.

first_511110 last_511110 That's what I'm talking about. Keep it up!

That's what I'm talking about. Keep it up!

first_544734 last_544734 Jane and Dale,thank you,keep on with your efforts!!

Jane and Dale,thank you,keep on with your efforts!!

first_515931 last_515931 Great for you Wayne! and honestly, when I get to the point (61 now) that I can't two wheel, for sure I'm triking it and I'... read more

Great for you Wayne! and honestly, when I get to the point (61 now) that I can't two wheel, for sure I'm triking it and I'll be as proud as you are! hells yeah!

first_315089 last_315089 You are inspiring!!

You are inspiring!!

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The marquee at the elementary school says it is 46 degrees - a comfortable temperature, if I were driving my car, or walking with an umbrella. I am not, however, doing either of those activities. ... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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first_549976 last_549976 Thanks for sharing your story. Riding in the rain challenge. Glad you guys met your goals. I reached mine about 10:30pm on ... read more

Thanks for sharing your story. Riding in the rain challenge. Glad you guys met your goals. I reached mine about 10:30pm on the last day. :)

first_547744 last_547744 Inspiring story! I've lived in the PNW for a more than a quarter century now and you'd think riding in the rain should be a... read more

Inspiring story! I've lived in the PNW for a more than a quarter century now and you'd think riding in the rain should be a given. I still have to force myself to put on rain gear and ride. But once on the saddle, i enjoy it! Go figure! Kudos to you and your achievement!