Well, I try thought after a few wet days in Christchurch I would be good to ride again today. Sadly, I was caught out in the rain, on the bike home. The outcome... I didn't melt, I did find traffic... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Some days it’s two wheels, some days it’s three... cruiser, touring, trike, or 29’r. Most days it’s a ride to/from work. Other days it’s a ramble to somewhere or a race to nowhere. Riding to get ... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Many people mistakenly think that a pro cyclist technique is to shave both legs to increase aerodynamic efficiency and on-bike speed.
This is wrong. A true pro only shaves one leg so that ... read more
Topic: Other
I live in Rolleston and commute 27km to my office in Christchurch by bicycle and bus.
I #lovetoride so cycle to the bus stop in Rolleston and from the Hospital stop in Christchurch to my offic... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
I was loving being part of " Love to ride" but Cyclone Gabrielle has put a temporary stop to riding. The utter destruction and loss of power has been challenging and we are the lucky ones. Kia kaha
Topic: Other
This is a lovely easy track that takes you out or from the beautiful Onerahi foreshore..it connects with the cycle trail from the town basin/ Hatea Loop at Te Matau a Pohe and its safe and scenic -... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
A colleague and I were brave enough to venture out the day after cyclone Gabrielle had battered the Bay of Plenty on our journey to work. I was probably foolish enough to think that everything wo... read more
Was running super late for work only a 4 mile ride but i had 12 minutes to get to work. Was super close to jumping in my car but decided to ride as fast as i can. Im glad i never got in the car bec... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
I just had to stop for a few minutes on the way to work this morning. There is one point on my ride where I go through a park and ride up/down a hill where there are great views and lovely sun expo... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
The Bike challenge has our whole family getting on our 2 wheels more and more and more.
And this week it was our 4 year old's idea to add some weekend kms - not just to and from work and ... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Decided to try out some of the Wharfedale Track with friends. Can't say I've tried riding a DoC track before, or that my bike has been hugged by ferns. A bit of technical uphill and then a fun ride... read more
When I turned 80 I found riding with my younger mates it was becoming more difficult to keep up particularly on hilly rides.
After considerably research I decided to add an e-bike (Orbea Gain M... read more
Topic: Other
Decided to get out and enjoy the sun, get some fresh air and all loved it. Finished off with an iceblock to reward ourselves
Topic: Ride with kids
My passion is getting out for a ride at McLeans Island and I really enjoy taking my 8 year old grand son out for a ride with me
Topic: Ride with kids
We've heard there re plans to build a cycle route from Blenheim to Kaikoura and beyond. But we happened to be staying around Kaikoura on a sunny day, and had our bikes, so thought we'd see if there... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
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Topic: Ride with kids
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Topic: Ride with kids
Stopped on the daimonds
I patiently wait my turn
The bike light stays red
Topic: Other
Friday was a warm one in Canterbury so my wife and I decided to meet for dinner and a drink - so at 5:00pm she left the Christchurch city centre from work and headed home, while I left home in Waik... read more
We had to bike in the rain because it's not sunny at all, even though it is supposed to be summer. So sad.
Topic: Other
I go to school in Napier, which is more than ~25kms away from where I live in Havelock. Each day I bring my bike to school on the bus, before spending 40 minutes riding back home in the afternoon. ... read more
On day 1 of the challenge my Boss sent me a link to his location. We raced to work, me from Edgeware and him from Parklands. He caught me at Hagley Park for a quick chat before he was off again. ... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
We've been cycling along the river bank every day for the past six months. It's delightful. We ride past the estuary along to the harbor, then back up river to the railway bridge. Twenty km's all u... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Kids can do anything!
Our family just completed a summer tour riding from Cape Reinga to Hamilton along the Tour Aotearoa route. 756 km over 17 days with 2 adults and 4 kids (ages 7 to 12). The... read more
Topic: Ride with kids
I have two bikes, but I'm getting another - my oldest bike is 20 this year and getting a bite rickety. Both my current bikes have done Lands End to John O'Groats with me, once in 2004 then in 2018.... read more
As soon as I stepped onto the bike track at a Primary School, I felt the cool breeze hit my face, and my heart began to race with excitement. The sun was shining, and the grass was a vibrant green.... read more
My dogs love the New Plymouth Mangamahoe Bike park as much as I do. The border collie knows that at the end of the track is a river and he loves to bath in that river to cool down. It’s his happy ... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
itinerary overview
Days of travel: 7 days and 8 nights
Number of trips: 3-5 people
A journey that pushes your physical limits, explores parts of the unknown, and takes you on one o... read more
This morning I went on a CCC organised bike ride along bike paths in Christchurch, with my son joining in riding his electric unicycle. A range of ages riding a diverse range of bikes. Great day fo... read more
Topic: Other
Before we bought a cargo bike at the end of 2019 I rarely rode a bike for transport, and especially not on the road. I was nervous of riding a new bike, nervous of riding anywhere new, and I would ... read more
Topic: Carbon Crushers
My challenge to myself this year was to bike everyday in February. So far I have managed it even with 34°C heat and the rain from the tail end of Cyclone Gabrielle (thankfully very minor compared t... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
It's so great to see Te Hononga bike shed is still chokka even on a rainy day :)
Topic: Carbon Crushers
At the end of January, a few days after the full on flash flood, my partner and I moved house by bike!
We invited a bunch of awesome friends with cargo bikes and bike trailers to come and help... read more
Topic: Carbon Crushers
We don't have any children but we have a little dog that is blind now but still loves his bike rides. I can't open the garage without him coming to see if we're going for a ride. Sometimes just sho... read more
Topic: Ride with kids
10km hammered out a week or so back with my 8 and 6 year old! They were troopers!
Topic: My commute by bike
It was only today that I remember that it was February and that it is Bike Challenge month! The start of the year has already gone by so quickly!
So today I committed to riding to and fro... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Recently I cycled the West Coast Wilderness Trail with my husband and friends. It was the most amazing experience and the weather bomb just added to the excitement. The hospitality and friendly W... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
A fun cycle in this morning. Overtook 2 Porches ;)
Topic: My commute by bike
Sharing one of my happy riding memories from 2022 from Lake Tekapo to Oamaru covering 340km through stunning nature and chatter with friendly locals. A memorable ride through glacial lakes, dams, f... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Getting out for exercise with small kids requires a different approach than just simply hitting the trail. These days we have to factor in nap time for the little one, and pack an abundance of snac... read more
Topic: Ride with kids
It's been around 33 degrees here in ChCh but I'm still getting out on the bike. This bike challenge has been a fantastic motivator to get me on my bike more regularly and for longer distances. I've... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
It's the first week of the Love to Ride 2023 challenge and I am so proud of all my coworkers that have signed up and are fully embracing it. The weather hasn't been on our side so far, but that has... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Last time I was on a bike was 18 years ago. I sold it after a scare with traffic and relocating from the South to the North Island. I have borrowed a bike to compete in this challenge. The improvem... read more
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
Have started riding my bike not only to work but to the gym. This means getting up grabbing one bag biking to the gym. Head home and grab anther before heading to work lol
Topic: My commute by bike
One day a couple of years ago, I happened to be riding in the rain. A car was stopped next to me at a traffic light, rolled down his window, and said that he respected me for braving the conditions... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
I don’t particularly like biking - it’s always too hard ! as I seem to always push myself too hard! And I’ve made many excuses in the past.
But this is a great challenge for me - I am try... read more
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
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
My wife and i often ride the Pauatahanui Inlet loop ride and I get questioned often about the ride around the Whitby side. We do not ride SH58 (or Paremata Road) as yes, it is too narrow and too da... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
