Stories from New Zealand

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

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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

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I decided that I should take my brother to school on our bikes, it was amusing and enjoyable

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Topic: Ride with kids

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Topic: Ride with kids

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Stopped on the daimonds
I patiently wait my turn
The bike light stays red

Topic: Other

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Nick Carpenter Haunting

Haunting

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

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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 ... 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

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

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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

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Stephanie Chernishov Impressive and Inspiring!

Impressive and Inspiring!

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

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Dave Tyson Great story made me smile thank you.

Great story made me smile thank you.

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

Topic: Other

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I was visiting Sticky Forest MTB park for the first time, and after putting in a good 18km of trails I’m stuffed but contented to be back in camp only to find my iPhone missing!!!!

So I ... read more

Topic: Other

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I was punishment passed by a lady on Roscommon Road, Wiri, yesterday.
Helpfully, she then pulled into the gas station so I could ask her why.
Amongst other excuses, she insisted that Roscom... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Sharon Bailey I've had a similar experience. So ugly. Need stricter laws ( and a camera maybe?)

I've had a similar experience. So ugly. Need stricter laws ( and a camera maybe?)

Wednesday 16 March 2022 - Te Raa Kaiako-Loaded up our bikes on the trailer and off to Ngaruawahia Squash Club
Hired 20 Ebikes from River Riders(Electrify Hamilton) - TAANE up first Ride Ngarua... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Every day.
What's the big deal.

Topic: Other

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Peter Daly Each day I get my bike out to ride to work and look at the car sitting, lonely on the driveway.

Each day I get my bike out to ride to work and look at the car sitting, lonely on the driveway.

I have a trike - its nicknamed Big Red. - its not an e bike
I ride it to work with my e-legs
I was riding to work on the car free day with my music playing and swaying back and forth side ... read more

Hi my name is Liam and im 15 years old with cerebral palsy. I'm new to this group and wanted to introduce myself. I am just recovering from my 5th knee dislocation injury which doesn't stop me from... read more

Phil Evans Nice one. I like that last line.

Nice one. I like that last line.

Tim H NZ does have some "fast and aggressive drivers" ! Take care Matey...and keep safe Biking : )

NZ does have some "fast and aggressive drivers" ! Take care Matey...and keep safe Biking : )

Laura Cisneros Go Liam!!!!!

Go Liam!!!!!

Thomas Stokell Nice one Liam! Thanks for sharing your story.

Nice one Liam! Thanks for sharing your story.

Christina Sorbello This is pretty amazing Liam! We at Love to Ride are all super inspired to read your story. Incredible!!!

This is pretty amazing Liam! We at Love to Ride are all super inspired to read your story. Incredible!!!

Carol Imray Well done Liam :)

Well done Liam :)

Jenny Davis So inspiring Liam

So inspiring Liam

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As much as I'm looking forward to the new cycle path to Port Chalmers being completed, I still enjoy the alternative route through St Leonards Drive and Sawyer's Bay. I always throw in a loop arou... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Neil Morey Roseneath image didn't upload, this one is looking over Mosgiel from the top of Halfway Bush

Roseneath image didn't upload, this one is looking over Mosgiel from the top of Halfway Bush

John Grant Not like Roseneath, not with the Maungatuas in the background

Not like Roseneath, not with the Maungatuas in the background

Anke Fronius I am grateful for the cycle way, but I love the back roads, too. Especially when the wind blows from NE. We usually take th... read more

I am grateful for the cycle way, but I love the back roads, too. Especially when the wind blows from NE. We usually take the back roads on the way towards Port Chalmers and the cycle way on the way back. So much better and safer than the main road.

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I've only *just* got shakily back onto my etrike (trike because my balance is nonexistent on a two-wheeler) after almost losing control on a sloping patch a couple of weeks ago, and I'm finding it'... read more

Anke Hoffmann Well done Heather. You've got this.

Well done Heather. You've got this.

A favourite route .... I miss ...

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

Today was my biggest ride since I was about 16 years old! Managed a wopping 18kms, which is massive for me considering all I have been doing is a couple of k's to work and back in the for the four ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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I am really happy to have logged my rides during the Aotearoa Bike challenge. Never knew that I've been riding about 200 km per month mainly to commute. And it is saving me money, avoiding traffic ... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Timothy Thomson With current gas prices, that is at least 30 NZD that I get to save each month. Pretty substantial for a student!

With current gas prices, that is at least 30 NZD that I get to save each month. Pretty substantial for a student!

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

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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

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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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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

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Camilla Bennett Looks fantastic Santashree! A2O is definitely on my list to do one day - thanks for sharing 🙂

Looks fantastic Santashree! A2O is definitely on my list to do one day - thanks for sharing 🙂

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

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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

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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

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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

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Stephanie Chernishov Good on ya! Keep it up and the aches will disappear!

Good on ya! Keep it up and the aches will disappear!

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

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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

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Nickie Pepper Love it. Good for you 👍 👏

Love it. Good for you 👍 👏

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

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Donovan Lawrence Hi. Your link is not visible. I ride a fair amount around the inlet too. I come home inside Whitby going up Spinnaker Drive

Hi. Your link is not visible. I ride a fair amount around the inlet too. I come home inside Whitby going up Spinnaker Drive

Was testing the pump track in progress

Topic: Other

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I took my kids to the bike park yesterday, and we rode around the flat tracks for an hour and a half, we tracked it on strava, and we had (or atleast i) had done 10.37 kms.

Great motivatio... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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Gareth Simpson Great idea! Might try that myself. Westbury is a great wee spot and the kids can go on the playground if they've had enough.

Great idea! Might try that myself. Westbury is a great wee spot and the kids can go on the playground if they've had enough.

Criggie . I recognised the location from the road layout :)

I recognised the location from the road layout :)

My kids are fortunate enough to have access to a bi-directional, off-road cycleway. It takes us along Weymouth Road, about as well as any NZ path, but how do we get to it in the first place? What... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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Peter Daly Indeed. It's about tolerance and cooperation, not rigid compliance with the rules, which were written in a time long ago.

Indeed. It's about tolerance and cooperation, not rigid compliance with the rules, which were written in a time long ago.

I have to share this to the interweb as a sort of therapy... Hello, my names Tim and I'm a bicycle addict....

I survived two near misses last night on my commute home. Both times I reckon ... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Tim H Hi Tim. NZ Cities (sadly ChCh one of the bad : ( do have a sad history of vehicle caused Cycling injuries some severe and.... read more

Hi Tim. NZ Cities (sadly ChCh one of the bad : ( do have a sad history of vehicle caused Cycling injuries some severe and.. deaths.If able join a Cycling Advocate group C.A.N. is one. Prob more in ChCh ..and help raise Awareness. Strength in numbers. Keep Cycle Safe !

Jake Humphreys Glad to hear they were misses, its difficult to explain to others how stressful and upsetting that grind is.

Glad to hear they were misses, its difficult to explain to others how stressful and upsetting that grind is.

We've been without a car in wellington for some 15 years now through choice, initially we just walked and bussed and taxid when needed everywhere then we decided to get a family cargo bike when we ... read more

I decided to walk to work in the morning.
5km walk and it took my about an hour (short legs).

I ended up taking the bus home.

Overall, I did 15K steps that day!

Topic: Other

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Hey all 🙋‍♀️
As the title says 5 years ago I broke my back, through wear and tear over the years. I couldn't walk without pain and worse I couldn't cycle. I thought I'd never ride again 😔
S... read more

Topic: Other

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Tim H Cycling is indeed, The Best : )

Cycling is indeed, The Best : )

Did a 40k ride not going to lie i loved it but my cheeks didnt 🤣

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Waiting for a knee replacement. Hopefully in the next 2 months.
Then I really hope to be back on my bike and riding with you.
I can still only do 2 - 3kms.

Cheers

Topic: Other

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Dave Fastiggi I just had mine back in Dec. 2021. I am back riding and am participating in the May Bike Month Challenge. It's been a stru... read more

I just had mine back in Dec. 2021. I am back riding and am participating in the May Bike Month Challenge. It's been a struggle for me, but everyone is different. However you feel after your surgery just don't give up. You will get there. Good luck and a speedy recovery

Lyle Smith I had my knee replacement surgery jus before Halloween, 2017. I did my PT religiously and walked a good bit. I was back on ... read more

I had my knee replacement surgery jus before Halloween, 2017. I did my PT religiously and walked a good bit. I was back on the bike by February 2018, commuting to work, training for century rides and getting back to the daily joy that cycling gives me. You'll be back on your bike soon enough. Walking and just getting around in daily life will be much better, too! You just gotta get past those first 72 hours after surgery. Good luck with the new knee!

Tina Worrall Cycling is brilliant pre-knee replacement too because there is no impact

Cycling is brilliant pre-knee replacement too because there is no impact

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Diet and exercise have gone up a notch in my life due to a stroke a few months ago and a CAE procedure 2 weeks ago to remove the blockage (plaque)in the severe stage. Biking has been a savior to ge... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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LOVE.

Topic: Other

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Highly motivated to bike more with the price of petrol getting out of control. I'm considering much longer trips and adding a trailer too.

Topic: My commute by bike

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Last weekend we hit the Lake Dunstan Trail... was pleasantly surprised by how many people were out and about. The cider at the Carrick Winery is amazing :)

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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