I will be thirteen years sober in June of this year. And for the past three years - I've acknowledged my recovery 'birthday' by setting myself a challenge on my bike.
My love for road cycl... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I have agreed to do the Somerset to Dorset coast to coast cycle challenge for the air ambulance…. Such a great charity.. it’s crazy to think how the air ambulance is self funded and really relies o... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I've been riding bikes since I was knee high to a grasshopper. Then I grew up and learned to drive. Drove everywhere and heavily relied on my car, even for those short distances to the local shops.... read more
Topic: Other
Too windy for these old birds to go out on bikes so we compromised & went for a walk instead
Does that count!!!!!?
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
I took my electric, cargo bike on ferry to Guernsey. Set myself a challenge I would Cycle around whole Island, and…. I did it! Took me like around 80km in 2 days, but I’m a photographer so I enjoye... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
When I want inspiration to head out on a solo ride I choose somewhere I would like to have a picnic. I check the map, plan a route using quiet lanes, pack some food and head out on a mini adventure.
Topic: Other
Picked a cycle route & off I went… it was going well until I took the wrong turning & then spent half an hour to get my bearings again… quick stop off at Bicycle Workshop as I realised whil... read more
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
Took my bike to Lincoln Station for Jimmy the Bike mechanic to service the bike ready for my next Youtube video 'The Monsal Trail'
It was night and day after it was service on how crucial... read more
Topic: Other
On my cycle yesterday morning down st Catherine's break water I seen a pod of dolphins tried to video but my phone ain't no good at filming wildlife documentaries. Was really nice to see them so cl... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Many people mistakenly think that a pro cyclist technique is to shave both legs to increase aerodynamic efficiency and on-bike speed.
This is wrong. A true pro only shaves one leg so that ... read more
Topic: Other
Was running super late for work only a 4 mile ride but i had 12 minutes to get to work. Was super close to jumping in my car but decided to ride as fast as i can. Im glad i never got in the car bec... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
At the end of January, a few days after the full on flash flood, my partner and I moved house by bike!
We invited a bunch of awesome friends with cargo bikes and bike trailers to come and help... read more
Topic: Carbon Crushers
I have two bikes, but I'm getting another - my oldest bike is 20 this year and getting a bite rickety. Both my current bikes have done Lands End to John O'Groats with me, once in 2004 then in 2018.... read more
Hi folks,
I trust you are in good health.
Bit of a remarkable story here for you all, it is a story some may be able to recognize.
Way back in 2009, my health deteriorated, I actually l... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Hi all,
Had a great bit of craic today launching SLC's E Cargo Trike, as part of our sustainability initiative.
Special thanks for South Lanarkshire Council, and Phil Jones from... read more
It was a serene cold Sunday afternoon and after a hot meal of my favourite soya curry and chapattis, I thought I should shake off my laziness and venture into the cold on my bicycle. Once you are o... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
I got my daughter on 2 wheels as soon as humanily possible
at 10 months old she had her first bike ride with me thanks to the weeride
2 years later and she is too big to travel on dadd... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Guided Rides offer fun, friendly, supportive bike rides for individual and family cyclists. The programme has been growing in Scotland over the past few years, helping more people to build their cy... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
This is a cautionary story of the importance of your bike lights... I'm a keen cyclist, sometimes it happens, your lights are flat, you forgot to charge them, you left them at home, whatever, but p... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I used to live in a first floor flat. I couldn't have had an electric bike, because I couldn't get it up the stairs. I still don't dare go shopping on my bike for fear of theft whilst I am in the s... read more
Topic: Other
Congratulations to our Rutherglen-based leader Neil on his 150th guided ride.
Over the past four years Neil has had 740 people come along on his rides and - according to the British Cycling wes... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Each year I organise the annual Ballarat Tweed Ride. Last May was our 10th ever ride. We had fantastic weather, rosettes for the best dressed, a driven road escort, 130 riders, live music, a Tweed ... read more
We had a break to gran canaria for 7 days and I really looked forward to having a good ride out on my bike when I got home but when I got home I felt unwell did a test and guess what? Yes covid has... read more
Topic: Other
When an grown adult asks for your help to learn to ride, who had never tried to cycle. Doing, two feet push off After a few trial and errors, in balance, up came the feet 3 ft, 3.5 -5 ft. Then til... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
I’m new to electric bikes and I’m just looking for tips to save me from falling off again , what’s the best way to come down a hill 😆 got a little scared when coming down one and braked and the bac... read more
Topic: Other
When I bought my bike in June last year I proudly proclaimed that I was a fair weather cyclist. I have to confess that I’ve really let myself down, I’ve cycled every day since 30th January, and ha... read more
So almost there guys… hope you have all achieved your goals… but if not don’t be disappointed.. if you have been out in your bike only once this month it’s still an achievement..
My last p... read more
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
Dit is Johan, een doorgewinterde fietser die het heerlijk vindt om op zijn sportieve stadsfiets door het bosrijke gebied van de Veluwe te fietsen. Zijn fiets is zijn favoriete manier van vervoer; “... read more
I RIDE IN THE WET RAIN
IT POURS DOWN AND IM HAPPY THE WIND IS LOUD THE TREES BLOW IN THE WIND AND A FUNNY CAR DRIVES AROUND THE LONG DARK ROAD FUNNY LIGHTS APPEAR AND MOANING MEN WITH NO WHER... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
The Coastal Trail was completed from the Saint Marks Trail, near Saint Marks Florida, alongside Rt 98 to Medart , Florida, several years ago . During the past year, crews have been working to exten... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
After taking part in Cycle September 2022 and winning the £1,000 prize, I went to the local bike shop to fix up my bike. This is what I did with my prize!
We have had our three bikes fully... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
As soon as I stepped onto the bike track at a Primary School, I felt the cool breeze hit my face, and my heart began to race with excitement. The sun was shining, and the grass was a vibrant green.... read more
Before we bought a cargo bike at the end of 2019 I rarely rode a bike for transport, and especially not on the road. I was nervous of riding a new bike, nervous of riding anywhere new, and I would ... read more
Topic: Carbon Crushers
It's so great to see Te Hononga bike shed is still chokka even on a rainy day :)
Topic: Carbon Crushers
A fun cycle in this morning. Overtook 2 Porches ;)
Topic: My commute by bike
I'm happy to say that my trusty (and slightly dusty) bike has once again seen the light of day.
With work only a 30-minute walk away, I found myself putting off getting on my bike. In part... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
I'm not regular with my commutes by bike. It's 10 miles each way, and if it's raining my car is much more appealing. But one thing I always try to do is cycle to work on the winter solstice - which... read more
Great memory of riding Phoenix bike park this summer
Topic: A happy riding memory
if you start to ride it will bring up your heath and you will enjoy it so much definitely riding again and definitely encourage your friends to join you if you don't want to do it alown
d... read more
MY EARLIEST memory of riding a bike - a tricycle with a metal roll-top storage box (a bit like an oversize bread bin, between the back wheels) – was in 1953 when, just before my fifth birthday, I j... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
The latest nominees for the #SCAwards22 are for the Recreational Cycling Awards, and we're pleased to reveal that Graham McCallum. Pauline Capaldi and Kirsteen Ross have been shortlisted.
Since... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
My story. Well....It will not be breathtaking and spectacular. It will not split into sections, where each is better than the other. My story will not be famous, worldwide known. It will not go by ... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
I have just fitted this ebike conversion kit back onto my bike and its ready to go again. It is really fantastic for commuting, it blasts through the head winds and tackles the hills with ease! The... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Congratulations to British Cycling Guided RIde volunteer Graham MacCallum on reaching the landmark of his 50th Guided Ride.
And although this is his 50th official Guided Ride, Graham has also a... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
YES back on my bike today after holiday and coming home with covid.
3 weeks of yearning for a bike ride.
I really enjoyed my steady ride out but 12 mile felt like 22mile 😥.
It may take ... read more
Topic: Other
Las night I was commuting from work along the river lea canal in East London when some one push me from behind ending on the floor and my bike was taken please be aware if this area
Topic: My commute by bike
Having the NCR 75 on my doorstep is a real treat. Any time i fancy a light ride for an afternoon I take it slow along to bowling for a coffee; for a workout I can click up a few gears and go as fas... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
