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I love to Cycle and was really pleased to find out about the Ashford Cycle Challenge. My commute to work raises many eyebrows as I cycle 18.5 miles each way! However I wouldn’t swap it for any other mode of transport; you get to enjoy the countryside and the changing seasons, yes even a ride in the rain or snow can be fun. It is also free, and generally a very reliable form of transport. I suffered a bit of a set back in November 2010 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had a masectomy on 15th December and set myself a target of being back on my bike by Christmas Eve. Everyone said I would...
Shared by Janet H. 10 months ago
Since borrowing a bike from Spencer to take part in the cycle challenge I’ve cycled to and from work. I've noticed that it positively prepares me for the day ahead. I was worried that I might lack energy during the day because of wearing myself out on the cycle ride to work but in actual fact it had...
Shared by Sirinda N. 9 months ago
Late last year I decided it was about time I learnt to ride a bike, mainly because I want to lose weight and get fitter but I can never really find an exercise I enjoy enough to keep at it, also to make it easier to get round as I don't drive and I wanted to do it before I hit 50 in January next year....
Shared by Jean C. 9½ months ago
After borrowing one of Spencer's bikes and trying cycling again at the Julie Rose stadium, I realised just how much I enjoyed it and what i'd been missing out on, I haven't cycled for atleast 2 years. I may even treat myself to a new bike as the one I have at home I've had since I was at school (a...
Shared by Danielle D. 9½ months ago
People often forget just how enjoyable cycling can be. They may not own a bike or they may have one sitting in a shed gathering dust or nursing a flat tyre: it's forgotten about. But bikes are robust as well as loyal and they won't hold a grudge about being left alone amongst cobwebs in dark. With a...
Shared by an Anonymous Participant. 10½ months ago

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