Stories from Expired

I saw my neighbours outside with their wee one on his little balance bike. I looked at my box of unused pavement chalk sitting around and knew what needed to happen. Some time and a combined effo... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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I find them tedious, and don't class their e-bike/small moped riders as cyclists. They ride on the pavements, firing through red lights and generally just giving all cyclists a bad name and therefo... read more

Nicholas Watton I agree with the principle of being able to identify commercial riders, but wonder if the bad riders would ignore that rule... read more

I agree with the principle of being able to identify commercial riders, but wonder if the bad riders would ignore that rule too, and leave the better ones open to more trouble..?

Kashfa H I think uber/deliveroo/just eat should play a role and potentially make money by issuing permits to the commercial cyclists... read more

I think uber/deliveroo/just eat should play a role and potentially make money by issuing permits to the commercial cyclists where the rule would be to display their permit numbers when working. Public can also play a role in only using those accounts that display their permits etc. just like taxi driver permits…

Me and Ashley biked at the gym 👍🏻

1. Wat is jouw beste tip voor mensen om vaker naar het werk te fietsen? Maak je fietsspullen (en evt een extra setje kleding) vast de avond van tevoren klaar. Je kunt dan 's ochtends lekker vroe... read more

It's so good to finally have some fine weather and it's going to get even better when day light saving starts. Happy pedaling everyone 🚴‍♀️😉

Topic: Other

I have been riding a bicycle off and on for over 60 years. I didn't really get serious about it until I had several heart attacks and heart surgery. I realized then I had to make some changes. W... read more

Topic: Other

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Terre-Neuve, l’un de ses bouts du monde…

Topic: A happy riding memory

My partner and I just moved to the area and have been excited to explore! One of our favorite things to do on a weeknight is ride to Lake Fayetteville, hit the food truck park, then watch the sunse... read more

Well where to begin, border book store and i spy a touring book, eurovelo 1 it looks great, so dust of my touring bike (steel frame) some new tyres and splash of oil on the chain and let the adven... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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1 soirée de contes 2 petits échanges 3 randonées en ville 4 saisons d'amour 5 secondes pour dire oui! 6 mois de preparatifs 700 km en vélo-camping 8 h de route tous les jours 9 semaines en... read more

En 2017 débutait une aventure formidable!!! Durant ces 6 années, c'est plus de 27 000km parcourus (intérieur & extérieur combinés) et près de 1000 heures passées sur un vélo (merci Strava!), de... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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It's easy to be excited only two days in... but 2/2 on riding into the office!

Topic: My commute by bike

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Ce printemps j’agirai à titre d’instructeur « Cycliste averti », un programme de Vélo Québec et de ses mandataires qui existe depuis 2015. Il a permis d’initier à ce jour des milliers d’élèves de 5... read more

Topic: Other

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Working remotely has it pros and its cons. For my lunch hour, normally I make lunch and then sit in front of the TV (how great!) or on my phone while eating. With the weather warming up I wanted ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Frank Aceves And I misspelled 'ROUTINE'. BLEH.

And I misspelled 'ROUTINE'. BLEH.

Melanie Beaman Great idea, and lovely bike as well!

Great idea, and lovely bike as well!

EMANUEL ANDREWS I see your bike and I'm admiring!

I see your bike and I'm admiring!

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First time riding with Rural Rides. We had a lovely time, a lot of happy chatter. Discovered new routes through the city, as well. We had an exceptional leader! Sunshine all the way.

Topic: A happy riding memory

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What a feeling to be able to commute in the sunshine again. Feels like forever!

Homeward bound my last stop papatoetoe on this love train baby cheeeehooo 🔥🤣😎😤this time taking the train home

Topic: My commute by bike

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Passing through Auckland domain making my way to Parnell

Topic: My commute by bike

Biking from from work in otahuhu, so my first stop biking along south eastern motorway

Topic: My commute by bike

Summer ride after rainy week 🚴🏼‍♀️ Drowned sidewalk

Topic: My commute by bike

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I live in Parnell, purchased an e bike last year, and just can’t get enough of riding round the waterfront ….Mission Bay for a coffee is a great short ride …todays adventure started there then down... read more

Pump track in manukau in progress south side repsent

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Me coming in from the dark, south side represent

Topic: Other

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Who would have thought you'd find a beaver in the middle of town. Definitely not something you'd notice driving to and from work.

J'y ai pensé plusieurs fois et je conclus toujours de la même façon: je ne m'équiperai pas pour le vélo d'hiver. Mais quand la première neige arrive et que la météo nous promet en plus des nuages ... read more

Caroline Fortin Un an plus tard, je me suis lancée: les pneus sont cloutés, la première "tempête" est affrontée, c'est parti pour l'hiver!!... read more

Un an plus tard, je me suis lancée: les pneus sont cloutés, la première "tempête" est affrontée, c'est parti pour l'hiver!!! 💥

De challenge nodigt we uit om meer te fietsen . De kou is niet erg maar altijd maar die regen . Ik ben nog nooit zo vaak nat geregend Joke

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

Anyone else have a mental map of good places to forage on their routes? I loaded up with some cute little windfall apples today :-)

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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M Taylor I'm like a truffle pig routing about on rides looking for fruit tree's. There's no better taste when out riding.

I'm like a truffle pig routing about on rides looking for fruit tree's. There's no better taste when out riding.

Had always purchased expensive wet weather gear. Had an epiphany when I got a $126 hi viz from NZ safety. Have never stayed so dry! It may be ugly, but they can see me!

Topic: My commute by bike

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Nicholas Van Der Molen Bought a Netti flouro yellow jacket - best investment ever - keeps me dry on Ballarat days and on the odd occasion it even ... read more

Bought a Netti flouro yellow jacket - best investment ever - keeps me dry on Ballarat days and on the odd occasion it even converts to a vest with detachable sleeves.

Annette Forde I use an orange construction site fluro vest. Cost about $7!

I use an orange construction site fluro vest. Cost about $7!

A couple of weeks back I had cycled somewhere for open water swim training and left my post-workout food in my pannier ready to grab. Mistake! Upon exiting the water I found the internal mesh pock... read more

Topic: Other

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Susie Knowles I'd be nuts about that, they never had it so good 🐿️

I'd be nuts about that, they never had it so good 🐿️

1822 km entre le 5 mai 2023 et le 15 septembre 2023, merci à mon ortho qui m'a remplacé la hanche droite il y a presqu'un an et qui m'a redonné le bonheur de reprendre mon vélo.

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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I hadn't ridden a bike since the 80s, when I was a teenager! I was so scared - it wasn't "like riding a bike" at all! But I found a local Adult First Ride class and dove in. After that class, and a... read more

Prior to May 2023, the last time I had gotten on a bike was probably 15 years ago. A bike share program at work motivated me to try to ride a bike to work. I started commuting to work on Wednesdays... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Chris Carson Love this, keep rolling 8^)

Love this, keep rolling 8^)

Courtney Reynolds Love it. You rock!

Love it. You rock!

Milton Ospina Awesome. And a yellow bike is gorgeous!

Awesome. And a yellow bike is gorgeous!

Chris Grimmett Way to go. Carry on. :)

Way to go. Carry on. :)

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En juillet dernier, mon amie Danielle post sur son Facebook qu'elle venait de faire un beau 15 km sur le long du fleuve a la hauteur de St-Jean Port Joli. Ça faisait déjà un petit moment que secrèt... read more

Je roule a vélo depuis quelques années. J'ai du faire un choix monétaire. Je suis complètement accro! Dépendant de la température, je choisi: marche, vélo ou transport en commun. Quand arrive la... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Quelle joie de démarrer sa journée sur son vélo pour aller au travail! La joie de voir Montréal se réveiller, voir tous les beaux détails qui nous entourent, l'air frais au visage! Je souhaite à to... read more

Today we got 21/24 of our team to commute to our all-team meeting by bike!

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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This winter we hooked up the sleds to our Yuba AT and had a blast. It was probably the best time we have ever had on a bike.

Topic: Ride with kids

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David Borges EV....

EV....

Nothing beats the Denver Metro Area to Red Rocks in Morrison, CO. I did a couple gigs there through the years and saw some riders making the climb to the top. I was intrigued to say the least and m... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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So glad to be back working normal shifts and commuting back into my regular office. Post the floods and Cyclone Gabrielle I was helping in the Civil Defense Centers across Auckland working all sort... read more

there is never enough pink

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Roaming around Auckland: Viaduct Harbour + Mission Bay + Queen Street (Via Youtube channel: Global Gig)

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Crushing thru Wynyard quarter pause…. The calm before the storm ⛈️ praise you in the storm ☔️ thank you 🙏 Lord God almighty. Everywhere you Go “always take the weather “ Gabriel be still in Jesus n... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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My spot for curry nibbles in onehunga at lucky wok🚴😎🔥🤣✌️

Topic: My commute by bike

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As of the end of January, AT is now running the Pine Harbour ferry at weekends. You know what this means? Trips out to Ōmana Regional Park by bike from downtown… ⛴🚲🏞

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Steady ride after my Heart Attack + Inguinal hernia repair operation last year (2022). Could have gone a bit further but following the wife's instructions to take it steady. Cold wind into my face ... read more

Topic: Other

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Seen this on Pinterest gotta haVe it🔥👊😎

Topic: Other

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the bike in my profile pick, was stolen last year trek series 5 Voltron green from manukau mall, last year?I was bummed cussing but in the end gotta keep wheels spin and love life ..so put bought ... read more

Topic: Other

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As of yesterday, I am retired! [address removed] Thus I can't contribute my miles to my former team; but I intend to keep riding. First, though, I have hand surgery (CMC arthroplasty) coming ... read more

Topic: Other

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I was happily riding down the shared path from NW cycleway to Henderson, and was getting reasonably near to the old motorpark... and thats when, after 50km, I let my mind drift. Unfortunately, I al... read more

When I started this whole thing I maybe rode on average a mile a week. I grew up with a passion for bikes. Anything with two wheels count me in. But as I turned 30 I noticed that passion had dulled... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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