Real means real
Every story and photo comes from the person featured, their parent or guardian, or someone with their permission. We do not accept AI-generated stories or images, stock photos, or pictures taken from the internet. Our editors may lightly edit for length, clarity, and accessibility, but we never invent details or put words in anyone's mouth.
Permission, in plain language
When you share a story, you tell us what we may do with it — publish it here, and share excerpts and photos on our own channels to encourage more everyday biking. You keep ownership; our permission is non-exclusive, so it stays yours to use too. You choose how you're credited: full name, first name, initials, or simply "a rider in your town."
Extra care for children
Any story or photo involving a child requires a parent or guardian's permission. Guardians choose how a child is named — and by default we avoid exact schools, home addresses, and routine routes, and we steer away from details that would pinpoint a child's daily movements. A first ride in Oregon can be a joy to share without telling the world where a kid will be at 8am on a Tuesday.
You stay in control
Changed your mind? You can ask us to correct a detail or remove your story from future display, and we will. Some things already shared or printed may not be fully retractable, but we'll always stop using it going forward.
What we're looking for
Ordinary bike life, not perfect cyclists. The dog in the basket, the toddler's first wobble, the groceries in the panniers, the forty-year-old bike that refuses to quit, the errand you stopped driving. Messy, real, unpolished moments are exactly right. We celebrate people who still drive sometimes, ride slowly, and do it in normal clothes — because that's most of us.
This policy describes how we handle stories today. The specific permission you'll be asked for at submission — including the guardian consent for minors — is written in plain language on the form itself.