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It’s World Bicycle Day! 🚲

TheresaV — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 08:52:52 GMT

Hello everyone!

Happy Thursday! And with the weather being absolutely gorgeous today, it’s no wonder it’s World Bicycle Day. As one of the probably most important inventions in the history of our planet, bicycles give millions of people means of transport. And the best thing about it? It’s good for us too! Whilst taking the train or car is of course convenient, riding the bicycle is great way to get around and stay active.

Many take it even to the next level and engage in cycling sports. And whilst I am not one of those, I do join the millions of people cheering on the cyclists at the Tour de France or the mountain bikers who tackle even the most difficult terrains 🚴

That is why World Bicycle Day has been created by the United Nations to recognise the vital importance of the bicycle across the globe. Bringing attention to the benefits of cycling around the world and to get everyone thinking about all the good reasons this simple yet beneficial means of transportation should receive more acknowledgment and public attention, we can join in and maybe choose the bicycle over the bus or car more often from today.

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Do you like to cycle? If yes, do you cycle for fun, to stay active or to get around?

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LukasB — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:04:51 GMT

It has been so long since I have been on a bike I might have to learn it again

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Projectionist — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:24:23 GMT

If I ever get a day off, I'll get mine out and ride off somewhere quiet with a book.

( Personal goal set )

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TheresaV — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:29:03 GMT

Oh boy do you work that much at the moment @Projectionist Is it too far to cycle to work? We are currently working from home but I hope @LukasB and I can cycle to the office once it's open again!

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TheresaV — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:29:33 GMT

@LukasB wrote:

It has been so long since I have been on a bike I might have to learn it again

You never forget how to ride a bike @LukasB I will take you on a trip soon

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madasaf1sh — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:43:54 GMT

I prefer to Zwift from the comfort of my own house, means i can have the tv on or music while i pound the Km's and a lot safer for everyone when i put my cycle shorts on, lol

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Cleoriff — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 10:19:54 GMT

I haven't cycled for years but we do have an exercise bike in the Conservatory. Not getting used as much as it should though.

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Anonymous — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 10:25:50 GMT

Sorry if this is a bit (lot!) Sexist (It is funny though) - lol - Personally I hate push bikes.

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TheresaV — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:20:09 GMT

@madasaf1sh wrote:
I prefer to Zwift from the comfort of my own house, means i can have the tv on or music while i pound the Km's and a lot safer for everyone when i put my cycle shorts on, lol

I have never heard of Zwift @madasaf1sh but it does look interesting. Do you need any special equipment for this? (except of course for you cycle shorts )

You quickly fall out of the routine @Cleoriff, especially when you are walking a lot like me. But I am keen on doing a lot more cycling during the summer

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TheresaV — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:21:17 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:

Sorry if this is a bit (lot!) Sexist (It is funny though) - lol - Personally I hate push bikes.

I had to look up the word push bike @Anonymous Wasn't aware you also called a bicycle push bike in the UK, learnt something new there

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Anonymous — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:35:28 GMT

My 2016 full carbon (hardtail) Felt with 100mm Imperial (XC) race forks.

and accessories for every occasion

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Cleoriff — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:31:04 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Sorry if this is a bit (lot!) Sexist (It is funny though) - lol - Personally I hate push bikes.

It's not sexist @Anonymous ...it's funny (and true)

Also great to hear the Pushbike Song by The Mixtures (a one hit wonder in 1970) lol

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madasaf1sh — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:15:32 GMT

@TheresaV

You need a bike with a trainer and a tablet/ laptop or an exercise bike, with a heart rate monitor and a few other bits

I started slow and am now addicted going on 3-5 times a week for an hour, and its helped me shift 1.5 stone (12Kg) in a couple of months

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jonsie — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 18:21:09 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
My 2016 full carbon (hardtail) Felt with 100mm Imperial (XC) race forks.
and accessories for every occasion

Nice bike

...got long legs then?

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Anonymous — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 19:03:39 GMT

Kind of.. That's only a (large) 19" & i need a 21" So the seat post is at max, but when a bargain comes up you gotta take it & make adjustments!

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TheresaV — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:16:30 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:

My 2016 full carbon (hardtail) Felt with 100mm Imperial (XC) race forks.

and accessories for every occasion

That's impressive @Anonymous but I guess with the weather up till now you didn't have a chance to get out that much did you? Or are you cycling in any weather?

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TheresaV — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:18:01 GMT

@madasaf1sh wrote:
@TheresaV

You need a bike with a trainer and a tablet/ laptop or an exercise bike, with a heart rate monitor and a few other bits

I started slow and am now addicted going on 3-5 times a week for an hour, and its helped me shift 1.5 stone (12Kg) in a couple of months

Oh wow that's amazing @madasaf1sh! Well done I think it's a lot easier to do when you have something in front of you. I did spinning once at the gym but the minutes just wouldn't pass, so - never again!

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Anonymous — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:25:49 GMT

@TheresaV .. if it's shorts weather it's bike weather.. & any weather is shorts weather!

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Aaron_ — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:29:45 GMT

I've bought an exercise bike a few years back and haven't used it since!

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TheresaV — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:19:02 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@TheresaV .. if it's shorts weather it's bike weather.. & any weather is shorts weather!

That's the spirit @Anonymous A true Brit speaking there it seems