# On Yer Bike - The Cycling Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Chat\ **Created:** [September 30, 2023, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333 "2023-09-30T13:04:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![TheNightlark](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/thenightlark/32/2549_2.png) [@TheNightlark](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/TheNightlark)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2024, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/82 "2024-07-30T21:35:16Z")
[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/Qi0P8br65Y4/maxresdefault.jpg "Team GB BMX Rider Kieran Reilly and Brompton") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi0P8br65Y4) ---
**Author:** ![demeaux](https://forum.testpressing.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/e79b87/32.png) [@demeaux](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/demeaux)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2024, 11:01am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/83 "2024-07-31T11:01:49Z")
Poking my head in here. I ride bikes, not as much as I used to / would like to, road/cyclocross/cargo bike/minivelo thing round SE London. ---
**Author:** ![Hierbas](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/hierbas/32/18779_2.png) [@Hierbas](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Hierbas)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2024, 11:14am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/84 "2024-07-31T11:14:32Z")
I’ve got into cycling over the last year via the city bike scheme here but obv means you’re at the mercy of shitty drivers (or more often other riders, e-scooters, esp delivery guys who creep up by stealth and think they own the lanes), unavailable docking, unavailable bikes, poor quality bikes, clunky gears, wonky seats, sometimes dangerously so (am guessing a similar story in all cities?) and a constant pressure not to go over 30 mins before the meter starts ticking. So it’s fun when it’s fun but a faff at times. ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/chris/32/13168_2.png) [@Chris](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2024, 12:02pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/85 "2024-07-31T12:02:17Z")
Lovely here this morning, been getting some rides in before work ![IMG_5357](https://forum.testpressing.org/uploads/default/original/3X/3/b/3b76cb740ad4cbc971876e7287d5513ff23a0ea2.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![del](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/del/32/10827_2.png) [@del](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/del)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2024, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/86 "2024-07-31T12:40:46Z")
Is that Porty beach Chris? ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/chris/32/13168_2.png) [@Chris](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2024, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/87 "2024-07-31T12:54:51Z")
Broughty Ferry beach in Dundee mate. I’m lucky enough to live right next to it 🙏🏼 ---
**Author:** ![Huffy](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/huffy/32/22620_2.png) [@Huffy](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Huffy)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2024, 1:28pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/88 "2024-07-31T13:28:24Z")
Looks amazing that mate, not a bad way to start the day ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/chris/32/13168_2.png) [@Chris](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2024, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/89 "2024-07-31T14:19:59Z")
I’m finding it a great help for the day ahead mentally, and also for getting to sleep at night so it’s a win win ---
**Author:** ![Bart.1](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/bart.1/32/5092_2.png) [@Bart.1](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Bart.1)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2024, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/90 "2024-07-31T15:42:37Z")
I grew up with Kieran, he’s from my estate and we used to ride the local skatepark. Known him since he was 4 years old and even at such a young age he was absolutely fearless. So surreal to see him win an Olympic silver medal! Amazing scenes ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/chris/32/13168_2.png) [@Chris](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2024, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/91 "2024-07-31T17:43:26Z")
Cycling is probably the only exercise (as a middle aged person) that I actually look forward to. It just feels ‘right’ and as soon as I start pedalling it just clicks right into place. It’s also a great headspace. ---
**Author:** ![dreambeam](https://forum.testpressing.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/bc8723/32.png) [@dreambeam](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/dreambeam)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2024, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/92 "2024-07-31T18:33:12Z")
That is absolutely stunning…is there a dedicated trail or bike path? ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/chris/32/13168_2.png) [@Chris](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/93 "2024-07-31T18:41:45Z")
Yes, there is. It’s part of the National Cycle Route 1. We’re so lucky we have this, this is the route along the beach for cycling. It carries on for miles either way in some form with little main road involvement ![IMG_2038](https://forum.testpressing.org/uploads/default/original/3X/6/b/6bf9dc574de90bd23e81a58d0b2c091912da29b7.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/chris/32/13168_2.png) [@Chris](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2024, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/94 "2024-07-31T18:43:12Z")
Links to other sections like this ![IMG_5303](https://forum.testpressing.org/uploads/default/original/3X/f/e/fee24d7d83eda98cfcd0cb53829f9e11c4a62bd7.jpeg) ![IMG_5304](https://forum.testpressing.org/uploads/default/original/3X/7/c/7c702a6ce6ee8fadd0b19d78a216da03629293ca.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![dreambeam](https://forum.testpressing.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/bc8723/32.png) [@dreambeam](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/dreambeam)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2024, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/95 "2024-07-31T18:57:19Z")
Incredible…showed this to my wife, I guess we need to plan a Tour d’Écosse !! ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/chris/32/13168_2.png) [@Chris](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2024, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/96 "2024-07-31T19:07:54Z")
There’s lots of lovely low traffic back roads all over up here too, you could do worse than bring the bikes up and plan some rides mate 😍 ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/chris/32/13168_2.png) [@Chris](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2024, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/97 "2024-07-31T19:10:22Z")
This is the west end of Dundee that links to the same route ![IMG_5333](https://forum.testpressing.org/uploads/default/original/3X/a/c/ac0b43ee9c83379396ba7d21f0ff2d31e75a02ff.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![demeaux](https://forum.testpressing.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/e79b87/32.png) [@demeaux](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/demeaux)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2024, 7:46am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/98 "2024-08-02T07:46:00Z")
Very jealous of the Dundee views. This was supposed to be my big trip this year > **[The Old Chalk Way](https://bikepacking.com/routes/old-chalk-way/)** > > From South Coast to North Sea, the Old Chalk Way bikepacking route embodies the 5,000-year history of Britain’s oldest highway... Got a dog so life got (more)complicated . ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/chris/32/13168_2.png) [@Chris](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2024, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/99 "2024-08-02T18:20:34Z")
This does look like a great trip though! Maybe one day. What kind of dog did you get out of interest? ---
**Author:** ![walshtron](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/walshtron/32/20161_2.png) [@walshtron](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/walshtron)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2024, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/100 "2024-08-02T23:43:23Z")
My nerdy utility vehicle, in gig mode. ![IMG_3243](https://forum.testpressing.org/uploads/default/original/3X/a/5/a55b67bbffeab05806d8a1e45d2d3c84fd6547e1.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Lasaroff](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/lasaroff/32/23232_2.png) [@Lasaroff](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Lasaroff)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2024, 9:22am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/101 "2024-08-03T09:22:42Z")
After some recommendations for a hybrid. I have a classic “Dutch” bike that’s served me for years riding around town. Interested in something that’s still first and foremost for commuting, but could also do a day trip. [Previous page](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333.md?page=4) [Next page](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333.md?page=6)