Stories from Expired

Cycling is really quite remarkable, It caters for people from all different walks of life & has so much to offer:
- Achieving your first commute to work
- Building your first bike
-... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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I've not taken a bike for several years, but the challenge now got me to try it again and it's really strange to ride on the wrong side of the road here in NZ, but I'll get used to it :)

first_361523 last_361523 Best off Luck

Best off Luck

first_363709 last_363709 It is not the "wrong"side of the road here!

It is not the "wrong"side of the road here!

A few years ago, my partner convinced me to get a mountain bike so I could go mountain biking with him. I had only been a few times before and was not very confident. This summer, in an effort to i... read more

My favourite part about riding to work in the morning, is going down the Grafton Gully cycle way. Zooming around the corner, no cars in sight, the smell of the native bush and feeling the temperatu... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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I managed to get up to 51k/hr down parnell rise this morning. Such good way to start the day #MoveMonday

first_455999 last_455999 A few years back when I was super fit... 86kph down south side of Bombay hill and then 99kph drafting a gravel truck from t... read more

A few years back when I was super fit... 86kph down south side of Bombay hill and then 99kph drafting a gravel truck from top of Bombay hill heading north on the express way bit. Just couldn't get that speedo to show 100 drat it!

I just moved to NZ on 1 January, and brought my bike with me so that I would have transportation while I was looking for houses, cars, and the rest of the things that life requires. I intentionally... read more

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

Ok, this time I stopped to pick up all the broken glass. I had ridden through it once, and, in a act of self preservation, thought it best to remove the "worst" of it. 5mins later, a cyclist stop... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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first_121434 last_121434 #MoveMonday

#MoveMonday

A regular bike commuter for over six years now, the start of that journey was a holiday on the Otago Rail Trail. My enduring memories are of wonderful scenery but dismal Xmas Day food (we had to b... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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My parents visited me this year from the UK and we did lots of trail riding on the south island. They are much more used to road cycling back home but we had such a great time on many different tra... read more

We’re trying to help my nieces and nephews not to just see biking just as a fun leisure activity but as a tool for getting to school, doing the shopping and getting to places they want to go.
T... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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first_454554 last_454554 That is so wonderful what your doing for them! Definitely a great way for Encouraging others to ride!

That is so wonderful what your doing for them! Definitely a great way for Encouraging others to ride!

About fifteen years ago, I left my work at the Arclight Cinema at close to midnight. On my way home on Sunset Blvd. I was riding my bike and ended up getting hit by a car. It was pretty bad that ... read more

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

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Moonlight and mist when I set off on this morning’s commute. A couple of miles up the road, the mist began to thicken, finally, turning into seriously dense fog. It got so bad I could barely see th... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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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

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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first_397183 last_397183 Old guys rule!!!

Old guys rule!!!

It has been 12 months since my bicycle tour in New Zealand so I decided to go out for a few days pedalling down to the Scenic Rim and into Northern New South Wales.
I woke early on the Sunday m... read more

first_486276 last_486276 Wow! What a trek and very inspiring. I'd like to try that trail one day

Wow! What a trek and very inspiring. I'd like to try that trail one day

After a brief, scary encounter with a magpie last year, we are prepared this year.

On the weekend of 30th August-1st September 2019 thirty of us rode the BIg Ride from Brisbane to Brunswick heads to raise money for permaculture projects in the besieged West Bank and Gaza of Pales... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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first_337234 last_337234 ..and we raised nearly $12,000 for charity!

..and we raised nearly $12,000 for charity!

first_419534 last_419534 Great work

Great work

12 years ago my wife bought me a birthday present of a dark blue Raleigh man’s commuting bike complete with postman pat bell. I have enjoyed cycling to work ever since and am now onto my third bi... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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The main thing about cycling to work for me is that I enjoy the extra time in bed in the mornings!

My cycle in to work takes 11–12 minutes - compared to either a 40 minute walk in or bus j... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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first_465762 last_465762 I know that stop- lots of cyclist collisions there but great path and ride in too it sounds! Was just working on my best ro... read more

I know that stop- lots of cyclist collisions there but great path and ride in too it sounds! Was just working on my best route from Sharrow to Kimberworth before all this C19 madness started- hope to have perfected it whilst off so I’ve got a range of routes in my head and can gain your communing benefits. Great stuff!

When I cycle to work I feel more refreshed and ready for the day ahead. Cycling home I can relax and enjoy the exercise — or if it’s been a difficult day I can take it out on the pedals!

I... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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I commute by bike to and from work every day, all year round!
I love cycling and my ride invigorates me for the day ahead, and de-stresses me on my way home as I ride past green spaces, lakes a... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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I vividly remember the dreaded day mum took the training wheels off my bike and took me and my brother down to a park in Brookfield to ride without the stability and reliance of those extra two whe... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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So waiting in Bilbao now for two days for the ferry home after an epic 3 weeks in Portugal. Cycled the west coast and saw so much, too much to write here! Everything from the pain of getting the bi... read more

Topic: Other

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first_153968 last_153968 Thanks for sharing Teresa! Portugal is now on the bucket list!

Thanks for sharing Teresa! Portugal is now on the bucket list!

first_346999 last_346999 Mind you get your front wheel stuck in the tram line.

Mind you get your front wheel stuck in the tram line.

2 of my friends and myself wore our cycling gear to our Devon School Nurse Day to promote our sponsored cycle ride. I took my bike and turbo trainer and encouraged my colleagues to have a go!

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Next Wednesday, 24 July 2019, Sheffield sees the return of the Sheffield Grand Prix. It's the 8th time that the city will host a race in the HSBC UK | National Circuit Series. It's a great event an... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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first_465762 last_465762 Getting quite a bit of traffic free at the min and it’s giving me a chance to improve my daughters road confidence, so than... read more

Getting quite a bit of traffic free at the min and it’s giving me a chance to improve my daughters road confidence, so thanks C19!

After a ride through the crisp morning air to Queen's Wharf, where I cruised down Franklin Road and crawled back up it, my back tyre felt decidedly soft. By the time I was home it was dead flat and... read more

I love the ability to get on my freedom machine (I'm recently an electric convert). where I would often avoid a trip because it was too far to walk and too much hassle to get in a car, I now get ou... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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first_128454 last_128454 Im with you on that one! Love my ebike!

Im with you on that one! Love my ebike!

My 3 year old got her first bike for Christmas and managed to crack riding it in the holidays. Today was the first day back at Kindy and she rode it all the way there. I jogged alongside and got so... read more

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

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

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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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'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

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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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!

Well, okay, so it't Feb!
The challenge has been accepted and I'm on my bike!
Up and out early this morning 6.10am so that I could bike and enjoy the scenery along the beach lined waterfront... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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For the first time in ages I was able to ride without the pressure of getting to work, getting back from work to meet my wife after work. Riding before going to golf. It was excellent to just ride ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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My parents visited me this year from the UK and we did lots of trail riding on the south island. They are much more used to road cycling back home but we had such a great time on many different tra... read more

My parents visited me this year from the UK and we did lots of trail riding on the south island. They are much more used to road cycling back home but we had such a great time on many different tra... read more

I treated myself to a commuting “smart city” cycle (Reminds me of my old Raleigh 20) for my 60th birthday near the end of 2019. I planned to cycle to work once a week. I have picked up some shoppi... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Mountain Biking/ Cross country Event in this coming years events T42
Maybe the Dual -Rangitoto/Motutapu?
Any other suggestions welcome

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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first_191206 last_191206 The Dual is a great event and this is the only time you are allowed to ride your own bike on these fantastic islands!

The Dual is a great event and this is the only time you are allowed to ride your own bike on these fantastic islands!

first_196326 last_196326 C'mon down and try the Rainbow Rage. It's back on this year

C'mon down and try the Rainbow Rage. It's back on this year

Have done this a few times when visiting North Wales with Sheffield CTC. Never done this? never heard of Sheffield CTC? Find out then get involved, it will take your cycling to new dimensions. BTW ... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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On the 1st January 2019 I set myself a goal, to complete 150-rides over the next 52-weeks - based on three rides per week. Today, 8th October, 40-weeks to the day after commencing this challenge... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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My colleagues encouraged me to get back on the road today! I dusted my bike down, pumped up the completely flat tyres and joined them on a lunchtime bike ride. Managed 9.7 miles not to shabby and l... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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I am 54 year old not rode a bike for about 30 years and thought i would never do what I have actually done.
In August 2018 I joined a group called fit rovers this is helping men loose weight cr... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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I cycle to work because I enjoy the speed and predictability of my commute.
I also enjoy being outside and active, especially after a long day inside. I enjoy going off road via the Philadelphi... read more

first_465762 last_465762 Great that you’re getting to do that! I’m working on it, or was before C19!

Great that you’re getting to do that! I’m working on it, or was before C19!

Today's bike-ride took me through lush green rice-fields & forests. It was an exhilarating experience, and one I would encourage others to do. My ride was one of my 'no plan, getting lost' r... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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This Sunday is round three of the SE QLD cyclocross series and the clouds are looming. Is it weird that I'm hoping for rain so there will be mud?

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Cycling to work can be quicker than driving, and it’s a convenient way to fit training into my day without impacting my family. It saves money and it’s a healthy and great start to the day.
To ... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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I try to cycle to work at least once a week, but generally do it twice, whenever I don’t have to use the car to ferry children around to various places before and after work!

I love riding... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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I have been riding a bike since I was knee-high to a grasshopper, or as far back as I can remember. I grew-up in a small rural town where, to get-about, a bicycle was the best form of transport.... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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first_417636 last_417636 Great photo!

Great photo!

On my way to bike store for selfie I decided to do the rocky hill. I call it rocky hill after rocky when he ran up the steps as it's such an achievement. It's pure pain and pleasure. nearly at 414 ... read more

Topic: Other

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What have periods of depression and participating at the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships got to do with each other?

Well, here's my story...

Quite unexpectedly, I managed to co... read more

first_153968 last_153968 Thanks so much for your openess in sharing your story Anja! A moving example of how cycling can benefit us all!

Thanks so much for your openess in sharing your story Anja! A moving example of how cycling can benefit us all!

first_153968 last_153968 Hi Anja, thanks for getting back to me! I received an email that you left a comment somewhere but unfortunately the link th... read more

Hi Anja, thanks for getting back to me! I received an email that you left a comment somewhere but unfortunately the link that should have taken me to your comment to reply, didn't work. Groningen is great! A lot of my friends went to Uni there. I'm more from the east of NL. Have a wonderful rest of your day! Cheers

first_315089 last_315089 Congratulatons! What an inspiration you are! You are a champion in my view.

Congratulatons! What an inspiration you are! You are a champion in my view.

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I was skint!! I only had a short commute so I decided I could use my bike. At first I struggled but I worked out how much it cost to drive (we also went from 2 rubbish fuel guzzling cars to 1 newe... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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first_153968 last_153968 Hi Helen, thanks so much for sharing your story about how cycling has benefited you! I work for Devon County Council and w... read more

Hi Helen, thanks so much for sharing your story about how cycling has benefited you! I work for Devon County Council and we are getting ready for Cycle [address removed] would you mind if we shared your story to inspire other to give cycling a go via our Travel Devon social media (Facebook and Twitter)? If you have any questions, please contact me at on the email address which is my full name seperated by a dot and then @devon.gov.uk. (unfortunately it won't display the email address if I wrote it here). Many thanks, Marjolein

After shying away from getting on a bike for far to long, a combination of climate emergency declarations, peer pressure and the need for exercise saw me take the plunge and buy a Brompton!
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Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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first_153968 last_153968 Yay! Glad you're loving it! And thank you for sharing your story on here and help inspire others to give cycling a go as we... read more

Yay! Glad you're loving it! And thank you for sharing your story on here and help inspire others to give cycling a go as well! Will you be sharing this on social media as well? If you are, if you click on your story you can copy the url and paste it in your post/ tweet. Feel free to copy in Love to Ride, Travel Devon and Cycle Devon so we can try and re-post/tweet! Happy and safe cycling in the mean time!