- Be part of it!
- John G referred Tony H to ride a bike!
- Georgina M referred Kerry C to ride a bike!
- Adrian R referred Steve W to ride a bike!
- Sarah W referred Rob S to ride a bike!
- Tim S referred Shireen K to ride a bike!
- They say you never forget how to ride a bike!
- Ashok P referred Kalpana P to ride a bike!
- Adrian R referred Jon F to ride a bike!
- Neil D referred Crystal A to ride a bike!
- John G referred Dipesh J to ride a bike!
- When did you last ride a bike?
- Adrian R referred Jenny L to ride a bike!
- Get your workmates on a bike!
Stories
We'd love to know how you're getting on - why not share your thoughts, anecdotes or experiences?
The Cycle Challenge has taught me how much I love riding a bicycle. I started in April of this year and I have used the cycle everyday. I've discovered local beauty spots, got fit, saved on petrol and got fit all at the same time. I'm going to carry on using my cycle for as many trips as possible and when we move home I intend becoming a cyclist commuter. No more getting stuck in traffic jams and trying for find a parking for me! So thanks to all the organisers of the challenge for getting me cycling.
Sofia.
Shared by S A. 9 months ago
Challenge has been the operative word for me during the cycling as asthma and allergies have been making it hard work, but I’ve felt quite pleased in myself for sticking with it and nothing beats seeing the wildlife in Abbey park in the morning. My favourites so far have been the six tiny cygnets and...
Shared by Rebecca S. 9 months ago
Under pressure from a work colleague (she saw it as encouragement!) bike sees daylight after years of sitting in garage, cobwebs are dusted down and off I go on my first bike trip to work. You need to know that I’m a novice cyclist and can only really manage cycling in straight line. Travel to work is...
Shared by Anita P. 9 months ago
Well, what can I say!.
I was so apprehensive, agreeing to my first bike ride in more than 15 years. My colleagues at work persuaded me to join in the cycle challenge, many of them are keen cyclists and encouraged us all to participate and have a go.
What they didn't know was my last bike ride, 15 years...
Shared by KATHY M. 9 months ago
We took our collection of bikes with us on a family holiday to Norfolk, with a custom built cycle rack in the van. Cycling from Wells to Holkham Hall along the cycle track was great fun. The sound of laughter emanated from the trailer as my two year old Grandson enjoyed the experience. (Well, most of...
Shared by Caroline M. 9 months ago
Our tandem was bought nearly 30 years ago with a legacy from my grandmother, and was named Isabel.
In our 20s, we went on tours and visits all over Great Britain.
When I was pregnant , I was able to get up the hill to the General Hospital, thanks to my husband's efforts!
Our baby celebrated her 1st...
Shared by Christina M. 9 months ago
Shared by Christina M. 9 months ago
I always had bad experiences with bikes during my youth, often falling off or hurting myself.
I hadn't even thought about cycling again until one day at work an email popped up. It was from Cyclescheme and it told of how I could get a bike to cycle to and from work.
At the time I was paying £40...
Shared by Michael G. 9 months ago
My employer, Leics County Council have been very supportive in this challenge. My colleagues greatly supportive - especially when they put up with my cycling gear hanging on the radiator in my office. Thanks!
Shared by Andrew L. 9 months ago
When I started a new role at British Gypsum one of my first introductions to the plant was when they were doing a presentation for their 3rd Annual Charity Bike Ride from Barrow to Skegness. Over 50 participants had raised over £10k for the local Air Ambulance service. This was a great achievement...
Shared by Sam B. 9 months ago
The last time I rode my bike I was pregnant with my son; it seem quite fitting that when I finally get back on a bike, it is once again with my son. Only now he is 13 and we are riding a tandem.
I have been thinking about getting back on a bike once again and cycling to work but how to get him to...
Shared by an Anonymous Participant. 9 months ago
Every day, I ride my bike to work rather than taking the car. This means that I get to enjoy experiences that people who travel by car do not. I hear the dawn chorus rather than Chris Moyles; I can stop and enjoy the sunrise or a view without having to find a parking space and my view is 360 degrees,...
Shared by Ian N. 9 months ago
About 10 years ago the family stopped off for two nights in a eurocamp site, heading south through central France. Just after arrival my kids were interested in why I was eyeing up the bike hire section. It emerged over dinner that "coincidentally", as I put it ,the site was just 10 km from the French...
Shared by Andy T. 9 months ago
Share Your Photos
Clocking up miles with Leicestershire's Friendly Club - Leicester Forest
Night ride self-portrait
Four legs are better than two!
Abbey Park try-out
Cyclemagic event at County Hall. Photo by Iain Jaques (Photofinale).
Plinth Man ! Ride Leicester took over the 4th plinth in Trafalgar Square ...
Smarter Travel Leicester
Smarter Travel Leicester provides employers with the opportunity to find out how to save money on travel costs. Click here to find out more.
Get Trained - Be Safer
