Hi, I'm Sarah the Heartful Cyclist
Since 2011 I've travelled the world creating heart shaped bicycle routes,
but when I started, I honestly had no idea about the positive impact it would have upon my mind.
I call what I do heartful cycling because in a way it was my therapy, my meditation. It saved me from a life of self criticism and fear, and woke me up to appreciate the beauty around me, leading me on a path of peace I had once only dreamed of.
You see this is a ride of self discovery, your own personal journey, not every path will be beautiful, or smooth, some will have potholes, some will have dead ends, and some will trick you.
But if you keep on cycling, with all the love in your heart, you'll one day realize the whole journey was worth the ride, and that everything you've been searching for, was inside you all along.
Because the meaning of Heartful cycling, is really the magic of you.
My wish for you is love, so much love that is spins out from under your wheels onto all of those around you,
Pedal by pedal,
Route by route,
Follow your heart,
Love Sarah
'Your wheels are your paint, and the world is your canvas.'
but when I started, I honestly had no idea about the positive impact it would have upon my mind.
I call what I do heartful cycling because in a way it was my therapy, my meditation. It saved me from a life of self criticism and fear, and woke me up to appreciate the beauty around me, leading me on a path of peace I had once only dreamed of.
You see this is a ride of self discovery, your own personal journey, not every path will be beautiful, or smooth, some will have potholes, some will have dead ends, and some will trick you.
But if you keep on cycling, with all the love in your heart, you'll one day realize the whole journey was worth the ride, and that everything you've been searching for, was inside you all along.
Because the meaning of Heartful cycling, is really the magic of you.
My wish for you is love, so much love that is spins out from under your wheels onto all of those around you,
Pedal by pedal,
Route by route,
Follow your heart,
Love Sarah
'Your wheels are your paint, and the world is your canvas.'
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What is Heartful Cycling?
Every time I cycle a heart route, my mind doesn't dwell on the past, nor worry about the future, I'm completely present.
Dedicating each route to what's on my heart allows me to dig deep into my soul, & discover more about my true self.
Writing about my story has enabled me to inspire others about the magic of Heartful cycling
Creating & painting my bicycle routes allowed me to enter a world of clarity that I never knew existed. It allowed my mind to feel the silence in an often hectic world & opened my eyes to how you can combine creativity & mindfulness, & transform the future of cycling...
I discovered the more you love who you are, the more you can hear your intuition & follow your dreams with clarity, connecting you deeper with family & friends & more open to connect with your community.
My goal is to create a ripple effect of heart routes popping up all across the globe to help create a more mindful loving planet.
Every time I cycle a heart route, my mind doesn't dwell on the past, nor worry about the future, I'm completely present.
Dedicating each route to what's on my heart allows me to dig deep into my soul, & discover more about my true self.
Writing about my story has enabled me to inspire others about the magic of Heartful cycling
Creating & painting my bicycle routes allowed me to enter a world of clarity that I never knew existed. It allowed my mind to feel the silence in an often hectic world & opened my eyes to how you can combine creativity & mindfulness, & transform the future of cycling...
I discovered the more you love who you are, the more you can hear your intuition & follow your dreams with clarity, connecting you deeper with family & friends & more open to connect with your community.
My goal is to create a ripple effect of heart routes popping up all across the globe to help create a more mindful loving planet.
"Be the change you wish to see in the world"
- Mahatma Gandhi
My Story
I was born in England and had not cycled properly since the age of 8. After graduating with a degree in Psychology I realised I didn't have a clue what I wanted to do in my life. It wasn’t until I went traveling around Australia and Bali in 2009 that I rediscovered the magical feeling of being back on a bicycle. I then promised myself I would live the rest of my life motivating people to get back on those two funky wheels!
When I returned to England at the end of 2010 I decided to express how much I loved cycling by creating a heart shaped cycle route in my hometown. After a solo yoga trip to Fuerteventura, Spain to gain clarity on my idea, a little brain wave occurred... by combining all my passions, cycling, photography, art & inspiring others, Cycle Your Heart Out was born! I celebrated the launch on July 2nd 2011 in Milton Keynes, England.
The Launch
From 2011 to 2013 I was a British cycling Breeze leader to help women around England get back on the saddle and enjoy cycling. The scheme enabled me to help organise and create Cycle your heart Out this Christmas, round the world with Sean Conway, the Richmond Breeze ride and also help lead and film the Cycletta event in Woburn.
Exploring an area by bike allows me to feel alive and free. Painting the interesting landmarks along my heart shaped journey allow me to become fully immersed and absorb everything that's surrounding me , photographing & filming it adds an extra special element that completes my whole heart.
I am now currently based in Spain and am researching more heart shaped routes, check out my latest heart route HERE!
I am now currently based in Spain and am researching more heart shaped routes, check out my latest heart route HERE!
My inspiration gallery
I am truly grateful to all the inspiring people I have met along my journey who are following their own hearts.
Your dreams are your paint, the world is your canvas.
Believing, is the brush that converts your dreams into a
Masterpiece of reality -Anon
Believing, is the brush that converts your dreams into a
Masterpiece of reality -Anon
Feeling the Love
"I think Heart Shaped rides are a brilliant way to inspire people to cycle their hearts out" -
Katherine Harborne (London's Richmond Councillor)
"Really love the idea, from the start" -
Riaan Manser (South African Solo Adventurer & first person to circumnavigate the coast of Africa by bicycle)
"What a charming idea. I wish you all the best of luck with it"!
Alastair Humphreys
(National Geographic Adventurer of the Year)
"Fantastic idea"!
Mark Beaumont
World cyclist and ultra endurance adventurer
"Your energy and love for bikes and cycling is contagious! Motivates me to get outside and see the world" -
Nicole Grant, New Zealand
"Cycle Your Heart Out is a very inspirational and creative idea, as it is it's founder, lovely and smiley Sarah. I immediately felt drawn to it as I love to cycle, explore, meet people, learn and just being interested in the world around me. The aspect which I value the most is the way it empowers, motivates and reminds the individuals around the world to pursue that which they enjoy and love doing, which comes from the heart. I can truly relate to that message. I admire Cycle Your Heart Out for creating and promoting such a positive message and I am looking forward cycling more heart shaped routes in the near future and hopefully be meeting you soon up in Croatia Mountains."
- Ana Jojic, Explore Croatia & Breeze Cycling Leader
Katherine Harborne (London's Richmond Councillor)
"Really love the idea, from the start" -
Riaan Manser (South African Solo Adventurer & first person to circumnavigate the coast of Africa by bicycle)
"What a charming idea. I wish you all the best of luck with it"!
Alastair Humphreys
(National Geographic Adventurer of the Year)
"Fantastic idea"!
Mark Beaumont
World cyclist and ultra endurance adventurer
"Your energy and love for bikes and cycling is contagious! Motivates me to get outside and see the world" -
Nicole Grant, New Zealand
"Cycle Your Heart Out is a very inspirational and creative idea, as it is it's founder, lovely and smiley Sarah. I immediately felt drawn to it as I love to cycle, explore, meet people, learn and just being interested in the world around me. The aspect which I value the most is the way it empowers, motivates and reminds the individuals around the world to pursue that which they enjoy and love doing, which comes from the heart. I can truly relate to that message. I admire Cycle Your Heart Out for creating and promoting such a positive message and I am looking forward cycling more heart shaped routes in the near future and hopefully be meeting you soon up in Croatia Mountains."
- Ana Jojic, Explore Croatia & Breeze Cycling Leader
