When COVID hit and I made it through the initial shock wave, I started looking for ways to help Santa Cruz community members in need. Food access was top of mind, especially in those early days of ... read more

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first_476590 last_476590 Awesome!!! Great job!

Awesome!!! Great job!

first_322176 last_322176 Yay Matt! Thanks for being such a positive person in this community. We are all better people for knowing you.

Yay Matt! Thanks for being such a positive person in this community. We are all better people for knowing you.

first_484022 last_484022 YEAH Matt! ..Isn't there also room for your dog?

YEAH Matt! ..Isn't there also room for your dog?

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During our time at home, our bike rides are sometimes the best part of the day! #RediscoverRiding

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I love working from home because it means I can shower easily after a bike ride "to work" I have ridden much more than I would otherwise - thanks to all the support on this web site!

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Enjoying bike ride (on my rather old rusty bike) to local veggie farm who have been wonderful during the lockdown working extra hard to ensure we remain safe and able to purchase local fresh produce.

I rediscovered biking after putting off endless pleas by my PT and Sports Med team for two years. (I permanently dislocated my SC joint, have a hip deformity, and was diagnosed with extreme hypermo... read more

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Instead of my cycle commute to the office I have made a point of getting out on my bike at least 6 days of the week. It has been an absolute joy, especially in the lovely weather we have experience... read more

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I haven' beeen on my bike at all for the last 17 days. Usually I cycle for leisure and I cycle to work and back 17 miles per day, I'm a key worker. I contracted the virus and it has knocked me for ... read more

first_416292 last_416292 Done it , exhausting but I’ve done it !

Done it , exhausting but I’ve done it !

Christian L Amazing, well done Jeanie. It will only get easier from here on

Amazing, well done Jeanie. It will only get easier from here on

first_416292 last_416292 I’ve done 3 rides on my mountain bike 👍👍Back to work Monday but will use Vera Volt e bike to help , looking forward to usin... read more

I’ve done 3 rides on my mountain bike 👍👍Back to work Monday but will use Vera Volt e bike to help , looking forward to using the dedicated cycle route that’s popped up along the Avenue in Southampton.

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A very strange year so far. No work to cycle to, until we are allowed back in the next few months. Maybe not even then with the possibility of working from home. Lucky to have a spin bike to keep t... read more

I'm proud of the fact that I cycle to work every day. It's easy for me; a straight forward 4 mile each way commute on busy-ish roads with occasional cycle lanes painted on the side of the road :) N... read more

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first_419972 last_419972 My new normal has involved cycling every day. I had fallen out of the habit, with a new job which didn't really have a com... read more

My new normal has involved cycling every day. I had fallen out of the habit, with a new job which didn't really have a commute or make use of a bicycle during the day, except rare occasions. So faced with no commute at all I decided to get up, get out and ride before work. 332 miles in April, 458 miles in May, Just 1 hour a day and heading home 30 minutes into a ride. I am wearing out all the lanes around home. That is my new normal.

first_372333 last_372333 Hi both, thank you so much for sharing your stories of cycling in the 'new normal'. As it happens, Love to Ride Derby is co... read more

Hi both, thank you so much for sharing your stories of cycling in the 'new normal'. As it happens, Love to Ride Derby is collaborating with local filmmaker Hardy Saleh to create a short film called 'The New Normal' to capture people's experience of cycling during lockdown. We're looking for self-shot videos about your cycling story. The deadline is next Monday, 8th June. You can find out more via the website and feel free to get in touch if you have any questions: [address removed]

first_372333 last_372333 The address has been removed but if you go to hdsfilms.com/cycling that should work.

The address has been removed but if you go to hdsfilms.com/cycling that should work.

first_477747 last_477747 I'm with Matthew Hodder here, I've done so much more riding since lock down started. Finishing work earlier at home means f... read more

I'm with Matthew Hodder here, I've done so much more riding since lock down started. Finishing work earlier at home means far easier to get changed and get out round the lanes. Great opportunity to find new routes and loops. Done 638 miles since end of March. Have only been out once this week though due to wet weather and incredibly pot holey lanes!

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I'm an artist and illustrator by profession, so working from home is normal for me. But without my daily walk up Steep Hill, which was my regular undergrad commute, I need an alternative, otherwise... read more

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I have always enjoyed riding my bike but would never go to far. During the quarantine I decided to venture out further and see if I could bike from home down to the bay and back (which would invol... read more

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Our family bikes to ice cream, and to tacos. A little motivation goes a long way when taking your kids on a spin around urban San Diego - there's just no flat routes to choose from. So we make su... read more

Part of our daily ride in our hometown includes passing this statue of Penelope as she waits for Odysseus to return from the sea. Today we decided to stop and take a picture for #FAMILYRIDEWEEK
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This is our first time with a tandem bike, and it's a lot harder than we ever imagined! It's going to take some practice before we'll be able to cruise the streets with this hot cruiser!

#... read more

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After a long day of distance learning and working from home, the one thing that our family really looks forward to the most is our ride! As we cut through the streets and whiz past houses, cars, pa... read more

Today I hired the ebike from Cycology in Frome via the Frome Town Council site. It is such fun. I did mistake the bell for the gears so watch out Frome for a wobbly ebike coming back from work.

Took the girls on a ride to the Dollar store for pet rat supplies. They enjoyed the ride and were impressed that they could ride their bikes somewhere they usually drive to. My youngest is only 6... read more

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This Sunday 24th May, I will be riding around London, visiting all 10 of the Premier league and championship football grounds. About 100 km.
All in aid of the local Crisis Community Kitchen, s... read more

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I have three kids and we get out almost everyday to bike during “these times” for some fresh air and smiles.

first_184834 last_184834 Your future cyclists looks great

Your future cyclists looks great

first_470146 last_470146 Typical of many families, helmets on kids, none on the adult. Get with it Mom.

Typical of many families, helmets on kids, none on the adult. Get with it Mom.

We're cooped in more than ever right now, which makes it really important for me to embrace opportunities to get out with my 6 year old son and explore by bike. He probably hasn't realized it, but ... read more

Living several hours from friends, family, and the place you called home most of your life is though in normal times. The social distancing and cancelled trips of the Coronavirus Era makes it even ... read more

There are so many reasons and ways to ride ;) Our local brewery has an "order online, pick it up outside" option, with a free roll of toilet paper with your order.
Then there's the gr... read more

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I like to set myself a target each year. In 2020 I decided that one month I would try and ride 500 miles, having never done that before. I'd got a couple of long sportive rides planned, which have ... read more

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Today’s [address removed] When the wind blows here there is very little to stop it. We don’t have majestic hills or forests; we have mainly flat terrain and coastal views. On a day when the wind is... read more

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With my being in the “at risk” category and all the confusion regarding how far we should cycle, a few days before the lockdown was announced I went out and bought a turbo trainer. I now cycle to m... read more

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Just over 700 miles rode since the Coronavirus out brake lockdown and I can crashing off my bike. Thankfully no broken bones just a slight buckled wheel and cuts & burses. All part of the fun o... read more

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As a member of the fundraising team for St. Andrew's, I am always inspired to learn of the amazing challenges people take on to support their local hospice. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak we reall... read more

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At the start off lockdown I chose to keep heading out each morning and get in the mileage I would have cycled to work. As time went by I persuaded my partner that we should head out on the weekend... read more

first_432440 last_432440 i quite agree that the avenue needs a cycle lane of sorts and the current situation is great. i would not want to go back ... read more

i quite agree that the avenue needs a cycle lane of sorts and the current situation is great. i would not want to go back to two lanes of gridlocked traffic instead of one and a free cycle lane. traffic fills roads. half of the avenue is two lanes but the lower half is not, but is treated as it is with idiot drivers overtaking leaving and approaching burgess road lights. there has been a bottleneck as it turns into a single lane at the turning into the common, this has just been moved back 1.5 miles. don't be too quick to give road space to cars as currently us cyclists are safe and free flowing. people sat in cars keep dry and travel most of their journeys in ease. if they have to wait a little because there are too many of them in city centres then they could stagger their journeys, catch a bus, join us in cycling or put up with this little inconvenience.

Whilst on furlough during lockdown, I joined an amazing Facebook group called "Sloth Cycling Team". As the group name suggests, speed and distance are irrelevant and the main ethos of the group is ... read more

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Normally, I drive to work as I got to university every night after work to study.
With the current pandemic I have to do computer at home and physical in the laboratory (I'm not a mad scientist... read more

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Since the UK went into lockdown, I have ridden 243 miles around the Bristol City Centre BID area.

I’m out on my bike every morning to check our city to ensure it stays ready for business b... read more

first_57212 last_57212 Hi Fran please email me so we can share the video jack at lovetoride dot org

Hi Fran please email me so we can share the video jack at lovetoride dot org

We made signs and rode here today. The Coronado Bridge is closed because of rioting. I hope that Americans come together to live in a united state and stand in love so that we may conquer hate.

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My family has had the opportunity to hop in our bikes after finishing our work at home days. We’ve also used quarantine weekends to ride. We’ve ventured out and explored paths we’ve never ridden on... read more

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The classic urban escape is a ride to Paoli. On this holiday weekend, apparently everyone had the same idea. The Badger State Trail, the Purcell Rd trailhead, and the Hop Garden were all packed. To... read more

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We are enjoying riding in our neighborhood these days. I always thought it was too dangerous because of the cars not used to bikes on the road. Now, we see that the more bike there are on the road ... read more

I haven't been to a coffee shop since March, and it's probably going to be a while until I'll go to one again. But there's a great alternative, now that summer is here: Coffee outside! It's as easy... read more

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I live in Idaho and our Governor had us on lock down for 2 months. We are now in phase 2 of reopening, but it has been a long time coming. One bright point was he allowed us to go on walks, runs ... read more

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Last week the teachers at our school held a parade for students. We took our bikes with us so that we could ring our bike bells and cheer them on.

#FAMILYRIDEWEEK

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To market, to market
With a stay-at-home wish list
Home again, home again
Mission accomplished!

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Since we’ve been trapped in our homes during this pandemic, I don’t know where I’d be without my daily sanity breaks. Getting outdoors on my bike and away from the house has been a daily necessity.... read more

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During the quarantine era, our family was able to spend more time together. With our busy schedules, work, school etc…we had not had time to bike together as a family. We decided to pull out our du... read more

Hello! I’m fundraising for CHUF. Here’s my JustGiving page, if you’d like to donate: Anything is much appreciated please also share thank you 🙏 ❤️
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first_476485 last_476485 [address removed]

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first_476485 last_476485 Sorry for some reason it’s deleted my link but if you don’t mind going on just giving and searching my name Ross Neil it wi... read more

Sorry for some reason it’s deleted my link but if you don’t mind going on just giving and searching my name Ross Neil it will be on there thank you 🙏

Wonderful opportunity to do something even if only a small contribution to support the NHS while continuing to enjoy my cycling.

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These days our moods are fragile, and this morning my son had a terrible start into the day. We decided to go biking and although it's one of his favorite hobbies, he didn't feel like getting ready... read more

I meandered around some of the communities, near, where I live. Checked out a few get-it-done reports to see if the city was keeping up with the requests.... I found one that was still lingering,... read more

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Summer isnt even here and its 95 in Deep South Texas. Raspa stop half way point.

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I ride regularly to and from work and weekends.
Having been in lockdown since bank holiday Monday, I have clocked up 695 miles in April.
This just going out and doing a loop from home, the... read more

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During this time of lock down and being made re-redundant I have been exploring Bristol by bike. I discovered the festival line and i think it is one of the nicest ride I have been on for a while.... read more

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All the worry over the thing and a lockdown and no exercise, not good! What is a boy to do?
Someone who trains 3 hours every day and has been very active for 50 years just cannot switch off. <... read more

Work as a Laboratory Technician for a Dairy/Creamery Company in Leeds, so recognised as a Key Worker. I can still ride to and from Work each shift, in my seventh year of only riding or walking to W... read more

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