Getting back to health
In January 2015, I weighed almost 300 lbs, was on oxygen, unable to walk more than 10 steps without collapsing and developed a heart murmur. My cardiologist told me I could decide either to live or... read more
In January 2015, I weighed almost 300 lbs, was on oxygen, unable to walk more than 10 steps without collapsing and developed a heart murmur. My cardiologist told me I could decide either to live or... read more
I have never ridden a bicycle before, I tired learning in 2016 but I fell off the bicycle and broke my ligament and I had to do an ACL operation. Since then I have not sat on a bicycle again but wh... read more
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
For some time I had wanted to ride the 'old' A30 between Whiddon Down and Okehampton, via the village of Sticklepath, a distance of 14.2 miles return. Over the summer I had been visiting the are... read more
i travel from bathgate to craigshill everyday and find the roads in a poor
state full of dangerous pot holes they get full up when it rains and damages your bike the cycle path along starlaw r... read more
I was asked to look after 6 chickens and a kitten for someone whilst they went on holiday so me and my friend loaded our bikes into the back of my car and off we went to Northampton. She'd only st... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
The night ended with the last few moments of twilight.
Those 2.59 miles felt good. It may not seem far to some, but to my son and I, grinning widely as he pulled off his helmet, these few... read more
We had a great time on our Free Cycle Session. We now know the best route to get to my children’s school. We can also navigate the busy junctions which had previously put me off cycling in the town... read more
WWMI is an off road cycling group.
Why not join us for a ride this September
WWMI Saturday Morning Rides
1st Saturday of the month 5th Sept Clayhanger
2nd Saturday of the month 1... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Just a short story of how I got my Tricycle and how it got its name! I everytime went on a bike ride and I just couldn't stay stable and I got really upset thinking I'd never feel somewhat safe rid... read more
Topic: Other
Took the fam to explore some of the Eastside trails (starting at Quanah Parker Park). Oldest son gave Gateway MTB trails a try- first of many, I’m sure!
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
In November 2019 I had a bikeability session with Charlotte. As I was 62 at the time my 9 year old granddaughter thought it was hilarious as she had just done the same at school. I was barely abl... read more
This month I went off-road through the jungles and mud pits of Pelican Island. Luckily I didn’t encounter any rattlesnakes! #DistrictCruise
Topic: A happy riding memory
Managed a first socially distanced meet up with my family and took the youngest two grandaughters 3 and 5 for a ride along Tiverton canal. Can't post video on here so if you want to see it head ac... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Riding has opened the door to better fitness and health, for me.
I’m a Type 2 Diabetic. It’s genetic (look, in a poet). So, it’s important to try to keep it under control as much as possi... read more
Topic: Other
Today we walked around Hassop and the Monsal Trail. It would be the perfect place for my friend to bring her two young sons to practise riding. Also I want to try an e-bike! I've texted her to ask ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
My ulterior objective for today's untimed training ride (apart from noting the start and finish times for the purposes of my Ride Report),
was to collect a handsome hardbook book on canals from... read more
I like to ride for the exercise and fitness benefits. Back in December I made the switch to a pedal assist e-bike which has increased my love for riding by allowing me to ride longer and farther wi... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I usually ride out on Dartmoor all year round in all weathers but I have never tried doing a ride with a bivi under the stars.
I decided I would go for it last weekend and it did not disappoint... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
Like many fifty something year olds I had not ridden a bike since school days so when my husband (a keen rider) and I stumbled upon a second hand Batribike (electric bike) perfect for me (I have mo... read more
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
In 2014 my wife was diagnosed with diabetes. The next day we went into a bike shop for the first time and we saw the Tour de Cure. Never even knew about it. I was 340 plus pounds and i hadn't been ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Despite the forecast, my daughter and I rode to camp this morning! I'm proud of her for not allowing the rain to scare us off. #FamilyRideFitWorth
Topic: My commute by bike
I’ve worked out my whole life but once the gyms were shut down I had to take my workout outdoors. I happen to know some of those crazy cyclists that ride daily and had my indoor bike so I thou... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Part of the joy of gravel bikes is that you can ride a long distance and still have the capacity to explore. So, “I wonder where...” immediately becomes “Let’s see where... that track/bridleway/gap... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
As a NHS Volunteer Responder during this Covid 19 crisis I have been using my bicycle to collect prescriptions from the two chemists in South Molton Devon and deliver to vunerable persons who have ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
In an attempt to social distance away from busy roads and routes I looked at the map and planned a route down some bridleways I'd not explored before. Had to deal with a very overgrown route at tim... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Having been visiting family in London I decided why not follow the bike route into the city.
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
On Cycling UK's 'World's Biggest Bike Ride' day 2020 I set out to meet a longish-standing personal challenge.
A few years ago when approaching retirement, I determined to use my bike more ... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I've been on a crazy journey of weight loss and fitness since June 2019 where I was weighing in at 23s 10lb (150.6kg) to now 14s 6lb (91.6kg) so dropped 9s 4lb (59kg). Before I started I was barely... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
We were taking part in Ride London to raise money for Bristol Childrens Hospital. Cancelled but the children needed help. SO WE decided to hit 3 x 100 mile challenges instead.
The BEAR planned... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Lovely place to visit is a secret garden with Ducks in the way of the cycle path passing chivenour
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
The Covid-19 virus had made me think about new ways to get keep fit and get out whilst socially distancing. My thoughts turned to my old bike which was last used when my children were younger. The ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
2 years ago, when I was a lot fitter and 20kg lighter, my riding buddies and I completed a 3 day 160km+ ride from Yarraman to Wulkuraka. It was a funtastic 3 days, so when an opportunity recently c... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
Today I was able to be a part of something amazing on my commute from the Near Southside of Fort Worth to the North Greenbriar community. As I rode through Fairmount, Ryan Place, South Hemphill He... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
A few years ago , i had a serious back problem what, with slip discs, crumbling spine, Consequently i had metal work put in my back, meaning that i could not walk for a while.
I then was to h... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Hi! I am very proud of myself and my friends for completing the BIKE SHARING CHALLENGE!! If you ride the B-Cycle and dock at all 46 stations, you get a free shirt and get your name on their website... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
We have been to Martin House Brewery numerous times, but never by bike. Today we rode out there on our bikes. On the way back, we decided to take a small trail that runs up the back side of the TCC... read more
COVID threw off a lot of our plans this summer, but we decided to go through with our trip to Colorado. It's easy to socially isolate in the mountains...just don't forget to bring your bike! #Distr... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
This isn't a correction about my performance on the ride I completed the other day, as recorded under the substantive title above; and all the stats shown therein are accurate. But, although no o... read more
Mamhead Hill, a 1.5 mile climb, approached from the 'C' road from Starcross, is located 6 miles from my home in Dawlish, and I use these six miles to gently 'warm up' for The Climb. Mamhead Hi... read more
I’ve been biking for years. Even riding the same set of routes brings me joy and a sense of freedom. But I never rode more than 50 miles in a day. Last Saturday, seven of us rode bicycles from Fort... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
When it became necessary to avoid the gym & Pilates studio last spring, I need something to stay healthy. I should point out that I am 66 years old & several years ago had bilateral knee re... read more
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
The two keys to riding in traffic. Every rider on the road help increase the likelihood that drivers will be more aware of cyclists. So ride the roads you want to be ridden!
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Working less hours as my bank is open for less time.
Keeping safe whilst commuting by cycling more regularly and taking the slow route through the marshes.
Bonus of seeing the ducklings and... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
When riding to work, some days the wind is at your back...and other days you squish your banana :(
#RideFitWorth
Topic: My commute by bike
Out riding on my cyclocross bike one day I saw a red field in the distance which I suspected was a big field of poppies. The next time I went out it was my mission to find that poppy field... which... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
During the lock down my two girls age 6 and 10 wanted to go and socially distance visit their grandma. As un necessary car rides were under scrutiny we decided that we could cycle there.
This ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Bedfordshire is Redford with bridle and permissive paths which are great for gravel and mountain biking. They can be used to get to and from spectacular bike parks and exclusive mountain biking ter... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
My favorite place to ride is the less busy parts of the Trinity Trails in Fort Worth! No stop lights, traffic, or dodging people. You can actually notice the beautiful scenery without all those d... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
