In my mind a typical commute - in and out - counts as 2 trips. This makes my goal of 50 trips for the month achievable (that's 40 trips during the week and and extra 10 scattered in through the mon... read more

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first_191206 last_191206 I agree the commute is a separate trip each way. For the bike challenge they count days of commuting but each trip still co... read more

I agree the commute is a separate trip each way. For the bike challenge they count days of commuting but each trip still counts as a separate trip and adds to your overall km's

I'm not a big fan of riding in the cold/wet of winter, but invariably the early miles allow fitness to flow later in the year and enjoyment of riding in the summer months. This year, the early mile... read more

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Its an amazing feeling to see your colleagues and friend follow your envouragemnet and go sustainable and carbon free. Their stories of enjoyfull ride are so exciting

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As part of "Team Speyside" within Moray Council I have thoroughly enjoyed the September cycling challenge.
Before the challenge I was an occasional cyclist. Paul, my husband, and I bought bike... read more

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first_413460 last_413460 This is absolutely amazing to hear! Thank you so much for sharing, it has made my day :-D To go from not cycling much at a... read more

This is absolutely amazing to hear! Thank you so much for sharing, it has made my day :-D To go from not cycling much at all to cycling 65 miles in one day is seriously impressive, so I wish you all the best for your cycling "journey" - 75 miles will easily be in your grasp!

first_426375 last_426375 Thanks Anna, frosty mornings are already here and the nights drawing in so may have to stick to my hilly commute for a whil... read more

Thanks Anna, frosty mornings are already here and the nights drawing in so may have to stick to my hilly commute for a while. Living so far north in Scotland doesn't make cycling easy, especially where I live. I shall continue to commute by bike for as long as it's safe to do so. Sheil

I have been a regular supporter of bike riding events that encourage everyone to ride more and have supported the workplace challenge for many years. I've seen it help motivate riders to start a ha... read more

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petite ballade sous un magnifique soleil .... c'est là que le vélo est vraiment top !!

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In a few weeks time I will be cycling the 100 miles of the South Downs Way in 3 days to raise money for Raleigh International. This is tough off road with lots of hills. Trying to fit in training b... read more

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first_415663 last_415663 Hi, did it about three years ago in two days!!! bad weather to start then sun came out when we got to Amberly so we carried... read more

Hi, did it about three years ago in two days!!! bad weather to start then sun came out when we got to Amberly so we carried on, next day was great, very hard ride but well worth all the wet and pain, hope it goes well for you, Steve

I have been cycling to work for over 6 years. Taking a car was never an option, for cost, car availability, ecology reasons, and I’ve never regularly commuted by motorised individual traffic all my... read more

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We've cycled through the seasonal summer without the ice,
And at rare times the sunshine which was nice,
Getting up extra early to cycle by the deer,
Or the birds of prey swooping pa... read more

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I stared riding my bike 7 years ago thanks to my husband, I have since then ridden the Northumberland coast to coast both ways over 4 days, I have ridden my first 200K audax ( up the downs) I have ... read more

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first_380994 last_380994 Great advice. Similarly I came off head first and the helmet saved me! The transcontinental race is on my radar too, but w... read more

Great advice. Similarly I came off head first and the helmet saved me! The transcontinental race is on my radar too, but when I don’t know. Won by a lady I think this year. You next?

Cycling to raise money for Bloodwise so that I can help them help others.

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OK so I have been commuting to and from work a fair bit in the past few weeks and the weather has been kind. On Thursday I had to work in Bristol (57 miles away). Being bike to work day I thought... read more

just completed LEJOG unsupported raising funds for PoppyScotland and the Brain Tumour Charity

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17th July - A 100+ mile ride 'London - Luton - London with Michael Parkes in preparation for the RideLondon 100. We stopped for tea and cakes at Wheathampstead, a small town near St. Albans.

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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... read more

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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!

The fabulous E bike that Ian Lancaster (Wellington) won in 2018'sAotearoa Bike Challenge has been put to great use. Ian very kindly gifted the bike to me (his wife) and very patiently encouraged a... read more

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I've met many animals whilst cycling along the North Western shared path. Mainly birds - had some close calls with Pukeko and Oyster Catchers, and I herded a group of ducklings back to their mum la... read more

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first_360975 last_360975 psst - make sure to tag your post #MoveMonday to be in the draw to win a panier bag

psst - make sure to tag your post #MoveMonday to be in the draw to win a panier bag

first_121429 last_121429 Thanks Ben!

Thanks Ben!

training to ride from Munich to Rome, 1400km in 12 days, in May, I have done at least 1 Ironman these last 5 yrs. now changing track and see part of Europe in the process

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I've been chasing my 83 year old Father's mileage right from the start of this challenge.

After doing 120kms last Sunday, I was still 15kms in arrears. I went out early yesterday and did ... read more

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first_397183 last_397183 Old guys rule!!!

Old guys rule!!!

From 7-15 Sep 19, I took part in the Deloitte Ride Across Britain cycling 980 miles in 9 days. It was the hardest thing I have ever done but it was an incredible experience which I would highly rec... read more

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Ribs still ache from my cycling accident on Friday, but not enough to discourage me from completing the September challenge. Beware of dogs while cycling..... my advice of the day!

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I read of a guy who ran a marathon every day for a year,that and Steve Abrahams attempting 80,000 miles in a single year,since then I have ridden nearly 40 mile a day for almost four years without ... read more

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… but the Love to Ride UK and the Cyclescheme 7 week challenge has made me appreciate how many others are taking up cycling (or cycle to work already). An online community such as this helps to r... read more

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I've been cycling to work regularly for the last 3 years, and over that time have managed to get the 15 mile route down to what I thoug was a fairly respectable 40 minute ride.

As part of ... read more

I started cycling as a way to save money on travel costs in London and to help burn some calories. I stopped when I took a job closer to home. Since being involved in the 7 week challenge ot has re... read more

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With cycling to work scheme i got an opportunity to have a good bike and started to commute to work and other places as well as have some social cycling as well as training. It has been a slow clim... read more

well i thought if I was going to do bike to work day I would do the full summer so far I have only driven a car 3 times since june and also lost half a stone so well worth it. 1 hit and Run later b... read more

I reluctantly started a Weight Watchers group, I knew I had to do something and reaching a milestone birthday gave me the push, I plodded on for several weeks and starting loosing really well, I ha... read more

4th August - Getting warmed up with for the Prudential RideLondon 100 Bike ride at the start line with some London Underground mates.

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Every year, my partner and I head to Holland to go on a cycling holiday using the "Vrienden op de fiets" scheme which gives us the opportunity to stay with local cyclists and travel to unusual loca... read more

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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