I have done the challenge before but never took it seriously and never really set any goals to achieve, I was merely participating. This year about to become jobless and homeless all at the same ti... Leer más

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After missing many biking days earlier in the month due to illness, I thought today would be an ideal opportunity to put some good kilometres on the clock.

Starting from Glenfield, I wante... Leer más

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I have been tasked with cat-sitting my friend's super adorable rag dolls. Due to their very special and precious nature, they apparently require human-provided-feeding (wet food) twice a day, in co... Leer más

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The race team for riders who don't necessarily want to race! To quote the website (and they have stickers!)

“WE DON’T CARE WHERE YOU PLACE, JUST THAT YOU HAVE A DAY ON THE BIKE”
Have A... Leer más

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31st August last year riding to work I was in a bit of a day dream and I remember thinking how much I was enjoying my commute. Next minute I was sliding down the footpath on my face as I had hit a... Leer más

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Debbie Paardekooper 👏 Amazing Anya, so glad you got back on your bike! Love your mahi, Debbie

👏 Amazing Anya, so glad you got back on your bike! Love your mahi, Debbie

Heather Smith Good on you.

Good on you.

My son who is 12 wanted to get fitter for sport so I suggested he cycle to school and I could cycle with him. At first he was a bit unsure as it is 7km each way but a little encouragement and he wa... Leer más

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My partner is not a huuuuge fan of exercise. He knows it's good for him, he's just not super keen on doing it all the time due to having various aches and previous injuries.
I have been biking ... Leer más

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Anne Heins This is awesome, love it!

This is awesome, love it!

Veronica McKinnon My husband doesn't like cycling and he gave it a go but not his thing. Great you and your husband ride together 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

My husband doesn't like cycling and he gave it a go but not his thing. Great you and your husband ride together 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

Late Sept 2018, I was riding my bike to work when a large came dangerously close to me on the side of the road that I had to hop onto the footpath. Didn't make it tho, I hit the curb so hard I was ... Leer más

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Athul Harris Well done mate!! Stay safe.

Well done mate!! Stay safe.

Jake Humphreys Last week I thought I'd pop in to Manukau after work to pick up some bits from PB Tech. Just a quick ride, I thought, no ne... read more

Last week I thought I'd pop in to Manukau after work to pick up some bits from PB Tech. Just a quick ride, I thought, no need to go home to get the car. Two punishment passes and one SMIDSY later I made it home. Well done going all the way from Papatoetoe to Clendon!

I've always been a keen cyclist and like to get out and about, joined a few cycling challenges here and there and all is good. COVID-19 came around and locked down any group rides in the beginning ... Leer más

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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Friday was my first ride on my bike for a long time, actually since my heroic bike challenge of 7km last year. After finally fixing a slow leaking tyre, installing a side mirror and purchasing a o... Leer más

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Tim H Keep Safe. And Happy Biking : )

Keep Safe. And Happy Biking : )

Had an excellent ride up the Port Hills today. Blue skies and good vibes up Arapaho, along the single track to VIC Park and home via Cap.

Great say.

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When our office moved into the city centre and there was no longer free parking, I figured my only option was to commute by bus. The Aotearoa Bike Challenge reminded me that actually biking to work... Leer más

Topic: Una historia del Desafío en Bici

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John Aramowicz Nice outcome.

Nice outcome.

This commute is usually pretty busy as going in peak hours. Centaurus Road is usually fine in the morning and Barrington Street can be busy leading up to the Milton Street junction. If going close ... Leer más

Topic: Mi viaje al trabajo en bicicleta

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This year my 5yos have started at a school that's 4.5km from home - worth the journey, because it's a reorua class, but too far even for Mr Confident to cycle without afternoon meltdowns. So we inv... Leer más

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Stephanie Chernishov Sounds like a lot a fun!

Sounds like a lot a fun!

Auckland is blessed with kilometres of beautiful coastline. While rolling along in the sunshine with a cool sea breeze is bliss, it's such a pity that places like Buckland's Beach and Eastern Beach... Leer más

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I had always believed I could never and would never bike up a hill. It was partly fear of falling backwards, partly belief that my legs weren't tough enough, and partly fear of riding back downhill... Leer más

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Anne Heins I love this story so much - go you!

I love this story so much - go you!

John Aramowicz Our bodies are capable of amazing things if we have the right attitude

Our bodies are capable of amazing things if we have the right attitude

Criggie . Nicely done! FYI Evans pass is the lowest total climb, a hundred metres lower than Dyers Pass. And remember even walkin... read more

Nicely done! FYI Evans pass is the lowest total climb, a hundred metres lower than Dyers Pass. And remember even walking is still moving forward.

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With my glass back pummelled back into shape and my snapped saddle replaced (winter weight gain?) the training could start in earnest again. December saw the km's getting racked up, lots of flattie... Leer más

Mark Ashurst BOOM 700 in 7 days nailed. Goal achieved

BOOM 700 in 7 days nailed. Goal achieved

There is so many lovely bike trails in and around Cromwell to enjoy - such a scenic place and some great coffee and wineries stops around. Especially enjoyed riding Lake Dunstan Bannockburn to Cly... Leer más

I just got an update on my bike.
It is on a ship somewhere in the Pacific Ocean.
Well, may not be riding in this challenge.

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Stephanie Chernishov Anyone got a tandem and wanna get this person aboard?!!

Anyone got a tandem and wanna get this person aboard?!!

Im a 45 yr old non driver. I realised early on driving wasnt for me and that the world was a far safer place with me not behind the wheel of a vehicle. So i cycle and run n walk.
Ive never fel... Leer más

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Is my hybrid getting worn out? The rear gears aren't shifting right. I rode to the bike shop today; and they said it might be, 1) the shifter itself (on the handlebar) is worn; or, 2) the cogs are... Leer más

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Steve Pyburn Grease in the shifter get sticky after several years. A liberal bath by spraying WD-40 up in the shifters, while moving the... read more

Grease in the shifter get sticky after several years. A liberal bath by spraying WD-40 up in the shifters, while moving the handles, should clean most of it out. Let it flow out, then spray with Teflon lube. For other easy repairs, YouTube might save you quite a few dollars because a lot of things are fairly simple if you know what to do.

Aotearoa Bike challenge giving me motivation to explore my new region by bike :D

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Systematic goal-setting is a powerful approach to managing challenges, overcoming difficulties, and achieving success. Antoine de Saint-Exupery quotes “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” All t... Leer más

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Bronah B What an inspirational story. Your idea about breaking that big goal into smaller chunks has given me some food for thought.... read more

What an inspirational story. Your idea about breaking that big goal into smaller chunks has given me some food for thought. Thank you 🙏

So last year as the 2021 Aotearoa Bike challenge began, I had bought myself a new bike to commute on (40km/ each way). I was super prepared for the what I thought was going to be a fun month of cyc... Leer más

Topic: Una historia del Desafío en Bici

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Florida spoonbills are always a treat to find, and - yes, they will make you hit the brakes.

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Michelle Latorella And where do you get to see such beauty?

And where do you get to see such beauty?

Brian Hope Pretty bird. I saw one also at Lake Parker in Lakeland .

Pretty bird. I saw one also at Lake Parker in Lakeland .

Hi my name’s Phil, right up front I’ll admit I work at Bracknell Forest Council and my remit is encouraging more sustainable journeys around our borough.

I want to highlight some of the w... Leer más

Hubby and I took a sabbatical in 2018 (thank goodness we chose then) and biked around Europe for seven months carrying all our gear. Come the end we were still together and I was bored with my limi... Leer más

Anne Heins Ha ha, I love the wardrobe comment - can totally imagine! Sounds like an amazing trip!

Ha ha, I love the wardrobe comment - can totally imagine! Sounds like an amazing trip!

Straight out the door from home in Eastbourne, Wellington is the Pencarrow Coast road, a great ride for all ages and abilities. With several bays to stop in the first feature are the old and new Pe... Leer más

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Looking forward to riding my tricycle again when the weather is a bit kinder.

Topic: Otro

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I have many happy memories that involve bikes. They've always been part of my life. But when I think back, I realise my relationship with biking changed a lot over the years.

I grew up in ... Leer más

Last month I was cycling and slipped on a slippery wooden bridge on an icy day and busted some ribs, hurt my leg but otherwise my bike broke my fall and itself.
So I've been bicycle shopping ag... Leer más

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When I got hit by a Lanscaping van last week the driver and passenger accepted responsibility for driving through the roundabout and hitting me, instead of trying to blame me.

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Debbie Paardekooper Kia roa Chris, I am glad they took responsibility! Are you okay?!

Kia roa Chris, I am glad they took responsibility! Are you okay?!

Kylie Tai Rakena Oh no that sounds awful, hope you didn't sustain to many injuries, sounds frightening

Oh no that sounds awful, hope you didn't sustain to many injuries, sounds frightening

Taking a minute to express my love for my Surly. Bridgeclub. One of those really solid, reliable mates.

Me and big red came together as a result of some more unfortunate circumstances. Ha... Leer más

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Anne Heins Love this! My bike is called Big Red too and we are also great friends. We've been together for 12 years, she's seen me t... read more

Love this! My bike is called Big Red too and we are also great friends. We've been together for 12 years, she's seen me through 20,000 - 30,000km of commuting and day-to-day transport. Though being a step-through bike with 3 gears, I'll certainly never ride the length of Te Waipounamu on her!!!

Had a great ride to the shops yesterday, and not just because of the light Sunday traffic. The footpaths on High St were crowded with pedestrians, there were a few motorbikes cruising along (and on... Leer más

Topic: Una historia del Desafío en Bici

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I have just completed 5 days on the Otago Rail Trail, on a push bike, and I was elated to reach Middlemarch in one piece, albeit with a few bruises and wobbly bits along the way. I am in my early 6... Leer más

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Taking a break from driving through the Clutha District I stumbled on an unmarked trail at the Mt Stuart reserve and explored. Lo and behold it follows the old railway line and passes through cutti... Leer más

My love for cycling started after I was introduced to an Iron Māori Quarter Triathlon Event in Heretaunga (Hastings), Hawke's Bay. I had suffered an injury that ended my love of playing Touch Foot... Leer más

We're on holiday in the Hawkes and it's been great biking around, the cafes and sights. Today's adventure was a sixteen kilometre ride along the Puketapu Loop to the Puketapu Hotel for lunch and th... Leer más

Not to bad a ride in today and not to much debris, still cleared away the cobwebs. Might be a different story going home, looking at the weather one soggy cyclist.

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Alan Jackson Decided not to risk an altercation with 'Eunice' so all credit to you!

Decided not to risk an altercation with 'Eunice' so all credit to you!

Tony Drake Alan thanks snow, rain. wind or shine I will always get to work.

Alan thanks snow, rain. wind or shine I will always get to work.

A couple of weeks ago I suffered what they call a TIA ( or mini brain stroke). I am 68 and had just cycled 80 kms the day before plus 40 kms a day on my commute. Also did the 900 mile Lands End to ... Leer más

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It's very fun riding in to town on the bike paths :D.

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What a weird sensation, riding in the early morning , just before dawn and I sensed something passing me on the inside line. WTF was that? Nothing , just my shadow passing me due to weird lighting ... Leer más

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Kate Bone Haha! Pre-coffee scares... its real!

Haha! Pre-coffee scares... its real!

Talia Kawau Relatable, almost fell off my bike, scared of myself, hahaha

Relatable, almost fell off my bike, scared of myself, hahaha

I took my bike to the kids basketball practise on the weekend, I thought I would only bike a couple of kms. The basketball training was for 2 hrs in Cambridge, wow to my surprise the bikes paths we... Leer más

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Jenny Davis Woohoo go you!

Woohoo go you!

If you are looking for a good APP for your phone to use on your bike that you can actually see the numbers, I would highly recommend Cycle Computer. The numbers are large enough you don't have to h... Leer más

Topic: Otro

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My wife and I LOVE riding our vintage bikes from a bygone era, they hark from a time when every month was "Bike Month"...
Indeed, we love it so much, back in 2016 we organised our first Tweed ... Leer más

Topic: Mi romance con la bici

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This time last year my partner and I did a road cycle trip from Christchurch down to Wanaka, over Haast Pass then up the West Coast to Greymouth then over Arthur's Pass back to Christchurch. All ... Leer más

I set out to meet my new bike riding buddies in their city today. It was a cold morning (50 in SWFL) but we did it. 27 miles of new trails and roads! I said goodbye at my car and loaded my bike in... Leer más

Topic: Un recuerdo feliz andando en bici

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I love riding on the CNC shared path!
It's so smooth and fast.
I love seeing all the happy people using the path (and pets too!).
It's a fantastic asset to Greater Christchurch, enabli... Leer más

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Sue Bidrose Excellent! Couldn’t agree more with everything you say! In fact, 8 months into our time in Chch we sold our house and bough... read more

Excellent! Couldn’t agree more with everything you say! In fact, 8 months into our time in Chch we sold our house and bought one nearer to that bike path, so I can cycle 50km without going on the road at all!

This challenge……. I have 4 bikes sitting in my shed catching dust. The only time these only ever got used was when i was training for Iron Maori, which was rarely ever tbh. Maybe a couple of rides ... Leer más

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Julian Boorman I found trainging for Iron Māori to be a good motivater too!

I found trainging for Iron Māori to be a good motivater too!

Russell Hockley Its a very good motivator.

Its a very good motivator.

I saw so many gopher tortoise on today's ride through the Tri-county trail. The best part of riding is the wildlife. Get out and ride!

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