Greetings, tireless cyclists, it has been a true delight to be here for 28 weeks, trying to bring you a spark of encouragement. Or perhaps better said, contributing, for a cyclist is always spirited. It takes immense energy and resolve to ride out, often against unfriendly skies and challenges unseen… yet, with the kind permission of our administrator @friendlymoose, I am stepping back for a while. We’ve already touched upon the difficulties I’m facing in tending to the community as it deserves. It saddens me, but there are forces beyond our reach, and rather than falter, we must choose wisely.
Photo by @vesytzFor a fleeting moment I found myself virtually on that bench, gazing at the horizon and shaping these words in thought. My gratitude goes to the author of today’s cover. It isn’t much, yet in every post I ensured a portion of the rewards went to the writers whose images I used. I would have loved to give more here, truly.
Once I publish this post, I’ll be dropping a personalised message to the authors who shared their adventures on wheels this week. My thanks to all of you — keep spreading your inspiring experiences. We can’t always measure the reach, but it’s certain that many here are delighted and motivated by them. Perhaps even new cyclists will be born, simply by watching you bring joy and reveal the landscapes you conquer with your bicycles.
Cycling to port of Sarafovo by @vesytz.
Cycling Community Weekly Milage Update, "Not as many miles as I had hoped"! by @lesmann.
Much Needed Maintenance by @kiwibloke.
The Armadillo Trail /Ruta el armadillo (Eng/Esp) by @cristianm.
Night and Day by @kiwibloke.
Before I share the results of the athletes using Strava2Hive, I must thank @friendlymoose deeply for the confidence. And I’d be delighted if @preciouz-01 could tell us more about that five‑minute ride where he reached such a remarkable speed… revealed below. A spectacular sprint, my friend!
These are the stats recorded between Monday 6 July and Sunday 12.
📘 Strava2Hive Weekly Record
| Athlete | Kilometres | Time (min) | Average Speed (km/h) | Post Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @matisport | 379.95 203.66 |
1026 612 |
22.2 20.0 |
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| @tom45p | 14.41 5.92 3.23 6.11 12.51 12.51 12.24 |
52 20 11 23 46 42 42 |
16.6 17.8 17.6 15.9 16.3 17.9 17.5 |
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| @svanbo | 36.37 | 78 | 28.0 | link |
| @choibounge | 23.1 25.36 |
91 103 |
15.2 14.8 |
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| @traininglog | 15.15 31.94 |
63 120 |
14.4 16.0 |
link link |
| @ne9en | 67.22 67.5 |
143 134 |
28.2 30.2 |
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| @run.vince.run | 40.34 49.88 |
117 118 |
20.7 25.4 |
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| @tipy | 40.8 | 150 | 16.3 | link |
| @michelmake.util | 85.46 | 215 | 23.8 | link |
| @wahaceggy | 43.51 | 160 | 16.3 | link |
| @preciouz-01 | 5.52 | 6 | 55.2 | link |
🛣️ Weekly Podium — Total Distance 🛣️
| Rank | Athlete | Total Kilometres |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st | @matisport | 583.61 |
| 🥈 2nd | @ne9en | 134.72 |
| 🥉 3rd | @run.vince.run | 90.22 |
⚡ Weekly Podium — Best Average Speed ⚡
| Rank | Athlete | Best Average Speed (km/h) |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st | @preciouz-01 | 55.2 |
| 🥈 2nd | @ne9en | 30.2 |
| 🥉 3rd | @matisport | 22.2 |
💬 ChitChat topic(s)!
When you can’t ride your bike for a long time… how does it feel? Do you feel anxious, nostalgic, or just desperate to get back on the saddle? Share an experience when you had to leave your bike aside for days or weeks.
Climbing uphill… What goes through your mind when another cyclist overtakes you without even saying hello? Do you take it with humour, with sporting rivalry, or as a challenge to push harder?
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Remember to use the hashtag #CyclingChitChat, and feel free to invite a friend to join in. That will help us connect with more people.
You can reply in the comments on this post or even write a whole post about it… it’s your choice. We’ll be waiting for you.
Catch you soon.
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