I moved to a new city, Amsterdam. The City of Cyclists. and I stick with it. Its a fantastic way to get around! Healthy and good for the environment!

by ramonthackwell 2 months ago

I found my old single speed Raleigh bike in an inorganic collection over 2 years ago. Have been riding it practically every day since... It's great fun to cycle my 5 year old to & from school!

by _x_Rosey-Annie_x_ 3 months ago

I've been trying to get alot better at cycling, and i'm getting there. It's ace fun actually, but it's kinda hilly near mine soo...just keep pedalling =D

by hubmedia 3 months ago

Don't forget it's National Bike Week this week (http://www.bikeweek.org.uk/) so there's loads of events that can get you out on your bike.

I go to my woods every week by car but last week I took my bike on the train and cycled for half an hour to the woods. It was a gorgeous day and although I got a sore bum - any solutions for that? - I will definitely use this as my main way of getting there, with sleeping bag etc on my back.

I cycle to Colchester station every day for work, even in the rain and cold. Even if you get cold you're still getting there which is more than the people stuck in long traffic queues are.

I have been cycling to work in central London everyday (except when the rain is too much!) rather than catching the train which is alot less stressful (fewer elbows and smeely armpits in my face) and I can eat more as I burn off lots of energy which is great!

by TheOrange 4 months ago

Nope - I'm far too quick for them to catch me :-)

by QUE-VA 5 months ago

well I'm not promising to use a bike but I'm walking a lot more and hopping on the bus leaving the car at home as often as I can....wow more me time less driving stress but I'm scared of cycling around Dublin after a few close encounters with blind drivers using mobile phones.....no not ready to venture out around the city but maybe will take up rollerblading.....yea!

by Elmer_Craven 5 months ago

I got into the habit of cycling a few years ago, I was living in San Francisco, CA, and the company I worked for relocated to Palo alto, about 40 miles away. I didn't want to get a car, and when I discovered that the local train network had bike carriages I started commuting by bike and train. I was doing over an hour's cycling every day and the benefits to my health were enormous; after 6 months I was about 150 lbs and my resting pulse was just under 60 bpm. When I started, I would arrive in work sweaty, and usually brought a change of shirt, but after a few months I could do the same journey without breaking sweat. It's the best way to get around, no matter how far away you live from work/wherever you need to get - the further the better for your heart!

by purpletigerfish 5 months ago

I am prepared to tackle this goal - I've had lights and mudguards put on my bike, I have the servicing kit and pump ready to go, getting a helmet later today. Can't wait to start!

by lostdog 5 months ago

Great.i love to ride my mnt bike ill ride for everything,,,great 4 me great 4 the world,,ride,ride,ride

by BeePositive 5 months ago

Never! Am an aware cyclist and lucky to a degree. I did get caught in the tram tracks in Toronto once and that was a bit painful but otherwise no.
Love my bike but due to time constraints and a child can't use it as much as I'd like to. Didn't own a car until I was 31 though so that's pretty good. Toronto has a great programme called CanBike where experienced cyclists, who have been through a training process,teach others especially children how to cycle on the city streets. It's very successful and would be really useful in Ireland I think.

by Jesper 5 months ago

Now this is a challenge - even though I've made it easier on myself since I left my company. Now work at home so don't use car hardly at all. But walking is the better healthy alternative. Longer distances, I'm still likely to get a taxi and avoid traffic with bus lanes, finding and paying for parking!!

by elastik 6 months ago

I live right in the very center of Lodz, Poland and since I had no time to ride my bicycle (an MTB I put together my self :) I had to face it - it was time to say goodby to my dear friend. I sold it :( It was just getting old and devaluated rapidly. I also got older, and just couldnt be all sweaty in the places I need to go to (work, business meetings). We have a car (since we have a little daughter), but it try to drive as little as possible.
I hope I'll get another bike someday!

by Busybee 6 months ago

Just got my KONA mountain bike serviced and it rolls like a dream now.! Saying that I have to plug them as they are such good bikes! www.konaworld.com

I live in Cambridge, even if I had a car attempting to drive the few miles into work through the busy city streets would be an exercise in futility.

I can cycle to work in 10 minutes flat and not worry about traffic, much more fun - and better exercise of course!