Retired!
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
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New Orleans
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
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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... read more
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I got back home the evening of Sept. 21. It's great to be on a real bicycle again; but I'm more out of condition that I thought. I've got a ways to go before I'm really back in shape, and am back t... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
We've all heard it: Never Say Never. In November 2009, I started my pedal pushing career on an adult trike, as I had some issues with balance/dizziness at the time. Several months after I got th... read more
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Last summer we took out first family bike trip. Up the east coast of Lake Michigan. Ten days total with a couple of zero days. Camped the entire way and even took the dog. Our 10 year old was a mo... read more
Anyone that knows me, knows I don't drive. I fully rely on my bike to do everything and to go everywhere. I buy groceries, take the pets to the Vet, meet friends, social ride, go to work, go to... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
I've worked with Bike Easy to help plan the monthly challenge since we first started implementing the Love to Ride platform 4 years ago. First as a volunteer, my role at Bike Easy eventually expand... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Every time I ride to work down St Claude I feel so happy for the bike lane...... and the ride home through the quarter feels like a little vacation. Thank you so much Bike Easy Challenge for he... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Yesterday, November 14, 2021, marked my eleventh anniversary as a cyclist! My road bike's long-term mileage total squeaked past the 30K mark; and the day before, my hybrid's long-term mileage reach... read more
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I hoped to ride a lot during Cycle September, only to have my plans thwarted by Hurricane Ida. I left home for the storm; and the authorities in New Orleans are saying not to come back if you've ev... read more
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Those who know me will tell you that I am seldom at a loss for words. But this week...these weeks, I've struggled for inspiration, and encouragement. But today I watched my car free street host... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
A friend thought her bike was a lost cause and was asking around for bike shops and used bikes. I told her I'd take a look: her bike was nearly new and in fantastic shape! All it needed was a fro... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
I completed a couple of challenges last year on the ride spot app and I love the patches I received š Time to complete some new challenges š“š½āāļøš @ride_spot @peopleforbikes
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
As of the end of January, AT is now running the Pine Harbour ferry at weekends. You know what this means? Trips out to Åmana Regional Park by bike from downtownā¦ ā“š²š
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
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
Summer ride after rainy week š“š¼āāļø Drowned sidewalk
Topic: My commute by bike
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
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
Ara Te PÅ«kenga are growing the interest of all who visit. Ken the Groundsman is a big supporter and has etched out a daily reminder for the month of this Challenge on our Madras Campus north green.... read more
I donāt particularly like biking - itās always too hard ! as I seem to always push myself too hard! And Iāve made many excuses in the past. But this is a great challenge for me - I am trying no... 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
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I live in Parnell, purchased an e bike last year, and just canāt get enough of riding round the waterfront ā¦.Mission Bay for a coffee is a great short ride ā¦todays adventure started there then down... read more
I bought a brand new bike in July 2022, which is extremely rare for me to buy anything brand new. This bike has been an absolute dream. This bike has encouraged me to lose weight and get fit. Since... read more
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
I started being impacted by arthritis in one of my knees, and eventually the other one as well, in my 50s. The orthopedic surgeon said I was too young for knee replacement surgery, but he also sai... read more
Seen this on Pinterest gotta haVe itš„šš
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Was testing the pump track in progress
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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
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L'UOMO CHE VISSE DUE VOLTE (a cura di Fabio Coppi) PEDALANDO CON CUORE MATTO UN GIRO IN BICI CON UN CARO AMICOā¦ Prima eravamo vicini di casa ora non piĆ¹ e a Milano, abitare in un altro quartiere... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
havent ,done much kms , looking for a good , thang not about the prize ,just having fun? cos' every bike run is a holiday on the hunt to find a friend ,and good company
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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
Stopped on the daimonds I patiently wait my turn The bike light stays red
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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.
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Need some extra motivation to get you on your bike this February? We've partnered with 12 cafes from PaekÄkÄriki to Åtaki to create the first KÄpiti District Cycle Tour. Simply collect a coffee... read more
My work is only 4.5 km from home so it's an easy bike ride. Are there days when I drive instead of bike? Of course! Most of them are valid, like the kids need dropping off somewhere that's conven... read more
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
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 ki... read more
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
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
I'm happy to say that my trusty (and slightly dusty) bike has once again seen the light of day. With work only a 30-minute walk away, I found myself putting off getting on my bike. In part, beca... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Roads such as Springvale Road, Ferntree Gully Road, Jells Road, and Waverley Road lack on road cycling infrastructure, even though they go to past a popular cycling park Jells Park, and train stati... read more
Pump track in manukau in progress south side repsent
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Hi folks, I trust you are in good health. Bit of a remarkable story here for you all, it is a story some may be able to recognize. Way back in 2009, my health deteriorated, I actually lost sight... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
For the first time in many years, I can say I commuted to work for at least two days ea month for the past 12 months. Winter is obviously tough to ride on streets clogged with storm debris, gravel ... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Me coming in from the dark, south side represent
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