I'm alternating my one exercise stint a day into an ever quickening daily rota of...
Road Bike, Run, Mountain Bike. The kilos are coming off fa fast. Not only No Carbon, but no beer either. +/-... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Getting out on your bike is a safe way to experience the world outside while we're all self-isolating. And you never know what you might see! I cycled up towards Ditchling Beacon. Stopping to watch... read more
I am 73 and have cycled on average 3 times a week doing on average 70 to 100 miles a week when the weather permitting and this year I have set my self a target of 2020 miles as it is the year. Wit... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
I feel I have to share my view of the world at the end of most of my bike rides... I'm a regular rider, either commuting 20 odd miles to work in Redruth or in a group so I miss that social side of ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
We ride locally, the Ribble Valley. It is a sad time and my thoughts go out to all.
When out with my wife Anne Marie, we cycle empty roads and lanes, it reminds me of the mid sixties. Clubs wer... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
So in this current crazy climate we find ourselves in, my husband was given a bag of flour from a local mill (used to be a baker) and made a whole batch of sourdough loaves. We hopped on our bikes ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Living and working in Somerset, cider is a way of life! I swapped my car for a bike to get my fix. I saved 0.01 tonnes of CO2. It soothes all your troubles away! #NoCarbon
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
For the first time in a long time I had intended to cycle in and out of work everyday this week but with the office closed for the foreseeable I've swapped my commute for an early morning ride, lov... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
What a beautiful morning! Now spring is here I can finally make the ride to work & back in daylight without my lady wife fretting about me riding in the dark (I just don't, no-one needs the str... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
If the cafes are closed, take a stove, and a smart-cafe mug and make you own coffee on the go. Lovely little trip up Peddars way to Castle Acre and back testing out bike-packing bags and setup on... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Although the corona virus is not a good thing. Something very positive has happened for our family. Due to the quietness of the country roads where we live, me and my son and me have been able to... read more
Only managed to get out on my bike once during the week to pick up a neighbours medication. By kept up the skills with YouTube indoor cycling through Spain and NZ and no Jet lag.
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
I bought a new bike right before the lockdown to use in the London-to-Brighton ride, but then that got cancelled so it's been clocking up miles collecting groceries instead.
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
only started this month as got a secondhand bike and want to get health and fit me and my son are trying to do at least 50 miles a week to start with but my bike not that good :( but i am trying a... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
We ride locally, the Ribble Valley. It is a sad time and my thoughts go out to all.
When out with my wife Anne Marie, we cycle empty roads and lanes, it reminds me of the mid sixties. Clubs wer... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
I thought my #Ride Anywhere Week was totally thwarted as the family went into 14 day self isolation. However I dusted down a 1994 Raleigh Pioneer that's lain idle since 1995(!) and cycled circuits ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Working in social services, have been flat out at work today, enjoyed my one and only exercise of the day, a tonic for a heavy day and the stresses of the current situation. Lovely views over the G... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Doesn't matter where you are everywhere beyond your front door looks very inviting and appealing right now. We are all guilty of taking it for granted. As long as we respect and follow government a... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
With all that's going on, in terms of social distancing, staying at home and what have you, I decided to go out in the dark of the night. Car free, people free, just me and nature. It was a 1am rid... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Who knew thinks could change so much in just a couple of months...
Today is Mothers Day but one is meant to keep away just in case...
So I cycled the 25mile round trip.. it is 6am... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
In lockdown in stage 4 it was so boring but in stage 2 we were back riding
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
na werk eerste dag van coronapandemie gelijk gaan fietsen om me hoofd leeg te maken en niet teveel denken over wat er in ziekenhuis werkplek gebeurt en alles van je af zetten en geen werk mee naar ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Wednesday 16 March 2022 - Te Raa Kaiako-Loaded up our bikes on the trailer and off to Ngaruawahia Squash Club
Hired 20 Ebikes from River Riders(Electrify Hamilton) - TAANE up first Ride Ngarua... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
I worked in a hospital through the bulk of the pandemic (which is not over, by the way). I did multiple tours of duty in the COVID units. I received 4 doses of the vaccine (being old and a health c... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
My brother has cerebral palsy and was told he could never ride a bike, I got him an adult tricycle. We have been riding a few times a week in the warm months. He loves it!
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
It started with an old red Peugeot that my uncle brought brand new while attending college in the 70s. I got on it and just headed out in different directions. It quickly had a rough go and I got a... read more
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Last weekend we hit the Lake Dunstan Trail... was pleasantly surprised by how many people were out and about. The cider at the Carrick Winery is amazing :)
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Yeah, I have my bike!
I have only done 500m, but that is better than 0.
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
With my glass back pummelled back into shape and my snapped saddle replaced (winter weight gain?) the training could start in earnest again. December saw the km's getting racked up, lots of flattie... read more
Hopefully, my bike will arrive on Friday! Still have not heard anything, though.
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
But my bike delivery has been delayed!
I will be a slow start, still recovering from surgery.
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Before Covid I got used to breaking my shopping up to 2 to 4 trips during the week often on my way home from other things and only buying what fitted in my backpack. During Covid I changed my shopp... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Ahhh, casting my mind back to March 2020, I remember it was heaven for bikes. No wait at the lights, serenity on the streets, just me and nature. Kids also using the streets for biking and skateboa... read more
During COVID we were allowed to exercise. I took the bicycle and cycle from home. Not long there after found myself on the State Highway.
Didn't see any cars. Dead quite.
Was very funny to ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
We moved to Sacramento shortly after the pandemic began. My sister needed someone to home-school the kids while her and her husband worked and me and my dude had both been laid off.
I hat... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Biking and hiking saved me during the pandemic. I met up with old friends and met new people while mountain and road biking. There's nothing better than being outdoors with your buddies, enjoying... read more
I had a week off during bike month, I tested positive for Covid and self quarantined for 6 days until I tested negative. Yesterday was my first ride since testing negative and man it felt good to b... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
I'm probably going to have to drop out. I'm recovering from COVID (pretty sure it was omicron) and I just read over the recommendation for returning to cycling. The consensus seems to be two weeks.... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
After not biking for years I got a work email in2019 about the bike challenge. So I participated. Been on the bike ever since. When Covid hit, Riding became my way of relieving stress, getting exer... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
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
Its amazing the places you can find explore and just sit and enjoy a short break while your having a leisurely ride out during lockdown....id neer have found this place by car
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
This year my 5yos have started at a school that's 4.5km from home - worth the journey, because it's a reorua class, but too far even for Mr Confident to cycle without afternoon meltdowns. So we inv... read more
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I just got an update on my bike.
It is on a ship somewhere in the Pacific Ocean.
Well, may not be riding in this challenge.
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Was planning to drive 3km up the road to get my booster shot but - it is Aotearoa Bike Challenge month so - why not cycle, I thought!
Went swimmingly. In fact it was really nice to cycle ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
La bici per me sono sempre andato in giro mai fermato un attimo e il mio mezzo di trasporto primario tommymagri lainatebike365gradi
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
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
My daughter lent my a bike and challenged me to learn to ride for my 52nd birthday in June 2020. It took me about month before I could get the hang of pedalling and staying upright. Then there was ... read more
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