My parents visited me this year from the UK and we did lots of trail riding on the south island. They are much more used to road cycling back home but we had such a great time on many different tra... read more
We’re trying to help my nieces and nephews not to just see biking just as a fun leisure activity but as a tool for getting to school, doing the shopping and getting to places they want to go.
T... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
About fifteen years ago, I left my work at the Arclight Cinema at close to midnight. On my way home on Sunset Blvd. I was riding my bike and ended up getting hit by a car. It was pretty bad that ... read more
training to ride from Munich to Rome, 1400km in 12 days, in May, I have done at least 1 Ironman these last 5 yrs. now changing track and see part of Europe in the process
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Spoiler alert... its an e-bike.
We always thought this was the case, but we figured we should probably be sure. So our teammate Josh ran a test over a normal Auckland working week, compari... read more
Home-School-Work-School-Home by Bike Monday to Friday
I love the ride from Symonds St, my home at 8:30 AM to Freemans Bay, my daughter's School through the pink cycleway.
I back to work at... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
I met my wife in the summer of 2001 in New Plymouth. Through mutual friends we met and the four of us went to a party together. I brought a spare bike along for her to ride, and when her eyes lit u... read more
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
Daily I make the commute from Waiheke to Half moon bay and then on to East Tamaki. Come rain or shine my commute takes me past some of the most spectacular scenery in Auckland. On a daily basis my ... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
My partner and I starting biking at the start of 2018, and just this totally joyful and amazing adventure it's added to our lives . We've been on a bike packing trips , we take our bikes away wit... read more
I am an older lady, I suppose and couple of years ago I was diagnosed with the lung disease with a capacity of a 91 yr old!! consequently I have 55% lung capacity compared to the normal person. M... read more
What better way to start your day?
Than to get your bike out of its place
Hop on and get warmed up
Racing down St Heliers Bay Road
Heart racing, smile upon my face
Oh glorious d... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
A month had passed since my move to NZ and then another. I'd walked through a bike store and stared longingly as we spotted the pink path and bikers on the streets. I picked up a few Auckland Trans... read more
In 2015 I had a heart after a 6km swim, fortunately I survive the attack, they don't know how. A year later I had a defibrillator put in, in February 2017 I won a gold medal in an open water swim ... read more
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
My parents visited me this year from the UK and we did lots of trail riding on the south island. They are much more used to road cycling back home but we had such a great time on many different tra... read more
I treated myself to a commuting “smart city” cycle (Reminds me of my old Raleigh 20) for my 60th birthday near the end of 2019. I planned to cycle to work once a week. I have picked up some shoppi... read more
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
Mountain Biking/ Cross country Event in this coming years events T42
Maybe the Dual -Rangitoto/Motutapu?
Any other suggestions welcome
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I didn't think I would write here as what I do is so little, but I want to thank Love to Ride for getting me back on my bike. It is very different to when I was a teenager in England road racing. C... read more
After a week of registering In the Bike Auckland Challenge and sharing my passion with my fellow brethren in our church of how passionate I am in riding gave them the motivation to ride with me on ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
The last time i rode a bike before this challenge was in Germany, i (stupidly) wasn't wearing a helmet, fell off, hit my head on the concrete and got concussion. So this month was really about prov... read more
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
I rode to work. In the morning, it was wonderful. Cool and refreshing. I really enjoyed the freedom of wind in my chest hair, and bugs in my teeth. However, the afternoon was horrible. It was hot, ... read more
Coming 20kms out from Half Moon Bay to Grafton i am able to ride along the Rotary walk and along riverside road and the mostly completed track on the other side. Making use of these routes (albeit ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Getting back on the bike again for the commute to work is such a great experience, I'll tell you why. In the car there is so much that takes over the senses and it is a battle, on the bike and th... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
I've been riding an ebike to work for a few years, and decided to train for a race and so ride my road bike more. It was hard at first, adapting to doing all the work myself. Having gotten over tha... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Before you were mine, you carried my mother while she tried to keep up with my youthful energy. Upon graduating to intermediate school at the age of 11 I adopted you; seat low and feet barely able ... read more
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
We had a blast celebrating Pasadena Bike Month in May of 2026!
In Pasadena, CA we had a full month of rides and events, including biking movies, group rides, and learn to ride classes. Th... read more
I had intended cycling a lot more this Bike Month 2026, sadly I couldn't find the motivation to get out on the bike until the last week. Various technical problems with both of my bikes and the lac... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
After completing the 100km London run on Saturday 9 May, I travelled up to Newcastle to begin the second part of the challenge — cycling to all 20 Premier League stadiums in support of City in the ... read more
This story begins on the 28th of August 2018 when I was out riding my motorcycle 🏍️ and was hit by a woman who ran a red light 🚦 while texting and driving...I awoke from a coma eight (8) days later... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Nothing beats Seattle when the sun decides to show up! I spent the day cruising down the Burke-Gilman yesterday, and honestly, the vibe was perfect. The air was warm, the trees were a bright green,... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
[Sana Ahmed is UCLA Transportation's Active Transportation Planner.]
Ride Your Way to Wellness During Bike Month at UCLA!
Making headway on mental health can start by simply hopp... read more
Total complete genuine and complete the joy I feel as my heart beats faster and as I taste the air the ambiance my bicycle has taken me like the greens of sand on the beach always moving rhythmical... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
I first started cycling in 2007, riding casually with occasional longer rides. Most of my rides were 20–50 km, with my longest around 78 km, I rode 1–2 times per week. It was enjoyable, but climbin... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Since the age of 12 I biked everywhere, to school, to the scouts, for fun. Then to work and around indoor cycle tracks in the UK. 45 years on, and now living in NZ Christchurch just after the earth... read more
Nō te 22 o Pēpuere māua ko tōku hoa a Maaka i eke paihikara ai mō 100 km. I te mau māua i ngā tīhate kaupapa Māori, arā, ko ngā tīhate o Te Kapa Haka o Te Mouri, e kīia ana "Kia kaha te reo Māori".... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Went to San Felipe BC, Mexico for a few days. Took the touring bike. Paved areas and some dirt roads were decent, good food, very nice sunrises, saw some interesting things. Overall a good trip. Sa... read more
Ormai da anni ho scoperto la bici gravel e abitando del Piovese il fiume Brenta è per me un'infrastruttura che sfrutto spesso nelle due direzioni possibili. Ma andare verso Nord nella direzione di ... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
I could get up earlier than I have to and catch the bus on someone else's timetable, sit in the car and get miserable and frustrated in traffic, or be out in the elements enjoying six miles of off-... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Have you ever wanted to build a bike that could traverse any obstacle? In Humboldt County, we have the Kinetic Sculpture Grand Championship Race (kineticgrandchampionship.com). These bikes have to ... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Last week I walked part of the Kintyre Way, an 100-mile walking route that zigzags the Kintyre Peninsula in Argyll, in Scotland.
I wanted to share my story because if you have the opportu... read more
Topic: Other
Most of my life, I have work jobs with late shifts. One thing that I have always enjoyed about them is the night time commute home. I love riding when I see more foxes, raccoons, or opossums than I... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Found this funny photo I took of my kiddo's Strider bike on the back of my trailer, so I could drop him at daycare with his wheels for Bike Day at the school on my way to work. I love that he loves... read more
Topic: Ride with kids
Total complete genuine and complete the joy I feel as my heart beats faster and as I taste the air the ambiance my bicycle has taken me like the greens of sand on the beach always moving rhythmical... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
Boxing Day 2023 changed everything. My little sister passed away, and with her, it felt like a piece of me went too. The months that followed were heavy and motionless , I couldn’t bring myself to ... read more
Topic: Other
Every weekday morning, I wake up early to get ready for work. After getting dressed and eating a quick breakfast, I grab my helmet and head outside to my bike. Instead of driving a car or taking th... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Our 2026 season started with a great group of 19 riders to explore The William Morris Museum in Waltham Forest and the nearby Wetlands nature reserve. We run 20-25 rides a year and encourage famili... read more
Last year 2025 I biked from leeston to Springfield. Second day to Arthur's pass in a head wind, then down hill to kumara and a days rest. Then to ikamatua where a $20 burger and chips was ridiculou... read more
Ormai da anni ho scoperto la bici gravel e abitando del Piovese il fiume Brenta è per me un'infrastruttura che sfrutto spesso nelle due direzioni possibili. Ma andare verso Nord nella direzione di ... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
