msquebanh, 3 months ago to cycling

#Cycling safely is easier in #SidneyBC with a new bike repair station, tool loan and cycling programs on tap – and #free.

The Town of Sidney, in partnership with the #VancouverIslandRegionalLibrary, is offering four bike repair kits now available at the Sidney/#NorthSaanich branch for up to a week at a time.

https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/sidney-boosts-cycling-safety-with-repair-station-loaner-tools-7320246

#Bicycles #YYJ #CommunityBikes #FreeProgram #SidneyByTheSea #RideOn #GoodNews #VancouverIsland

pete, 9 months ago to cycling

This 'Get Inspired: How to get into Cycling' by BBC Sport starts well: "Just hop on a bike and you're good to go."

But then soon after follows with, "What to expect when I start?

• An hour-long road race can burn up to 844 calories and an hour on the track can burn up to 782 calories. 🤷‍♂️
• To ensure you're riding safely you should wear a helmet, reflective clothing … 🤦 "

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/cycling/65739875

#FFS #RideOn #JustRide #cycling #biketooter

pete, 10 months ago to cycling

Did a little bit of naughty exploring this lunchtime. Quite why all this is off-limits on a bike is beyond me. #right2roam #trespass #cycling

gravel track running between banks of bracken
gravel track running over a grassy moor
view from a bike's saddle with handlebars in foreground, and a coppice and moorland in the background

ajid77, 10 months ago to random

#RideOn