The North Western cycle track is a really nice ride and the track is getting some upgrades at the city end. If you haven't ridden it, please come and ride. There is a nice loop from the city out ... read more
When I first started riding I really struggled with being over weight. Back then my 2 boys were young and getting out with them was my motivation. Slow, very but getting out on a short ride was awe... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
The Real Bike Story
Man with bike arrived at 9.00 am. Man with beard, tattooed all over with skull rings and similar on all his fingers. Thin frame with ... read more
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
Two days a week my two year old (he started asking for this commute at age one and three quarters) bikes (on a walking bike) the 1.2 km to Playcentre, with me trotting along next to him. Some of hi... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Was planning to drive 3km up the road to get my booster shot but - it is Aotearoa Bike Challenge month so - why not cycle, I thought!
Went swimmingly. In fact it was really nice to cycle ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
But my bike delivery has been delayed!
I will be a slow start, still recovering from surgery.
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Hi, everyone.
Its been 4 months without cycling, today felt great going for a short ride and trying to get to the normal routine.
For some reason it's not very cold as I would have expecte... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Leave the car at home, stay away from the petrol station for a month or more. 25mins to work in car, 29mins on the bike on the best day. Powered by craft beer and pizza!
More bikes at wo... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
How staunch a cyclist are you?
Do you bike in rain or snow?
Do you own a fluoro jacket?
Have your cheeks a healthy glow?
Perhaps you are a ‘wannaʼ
Wanna travel urban styl... read more
Topic: Other
What better way to kick off the Aotearoa bike challenge than catching the ferry from Mapua to Rabbit Island. Lovely flat trails meant my first ride on a non-ebike for about 4 years was a breeze . G... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Just cycled from Hanmer to St Arnaud through the rainbow. Fantastic scenery, well worth the pain!
Topic: A happy riding memory
Okay, 1000 miles by the end of March? So far I've just added 3-4 miles here and there, knowing I really need to get in "real rides" of 20+ to get there - but it is January and ... getting out for... read more
Topic: Other
I've got a 30yr old staying with me for around 6months. He was unsure re my bike riding long distances when fine weather around. He has since tried a 30km bike ride with me and he seemed to enjoy i... read more
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Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
I always set myself a goal that I know I can achieve that way I am not going to be upset if I don’t achieve it
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Last year when I received my hand-cycle via Cycling Projects, I got to experience life again. Cycling without pain and cycling without pedalling. I loved road cycling before but now I love it even ... read more
We crossed the railway lines using the pedestrian crossing, and had to do some super maneuvers. Great achievement, and lots of fun!!!
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
After all this time, I am still working from home. Usually I go out on my bike or for a walk every day around lunch time to make sure I see some daylight and to get my exercise. To mix it up a bit,... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
About about a year ago go I bought an electric bike that was quite expensive but it was easier ear to save money and get around and get to work on it changed my life that you made me give up smokin... read more
Topic: Other
Well, I went out today and what a difference.
Because of the new road user rules and that they hit the prime time slots on the Television, it was such a pleasure to cycle today.
The C... read more
Topic: Other
It has been something yet to be accomplish for few years. Finally, done it today and love the ride, except that in town, i am still sharing pathway with pedestrian instead of cars. Gotta get myself... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Changeable weather today, but still the occasional brighter moment
Topic: Other
My first bike was a Christmas present after I turned 5 years old. I was so excited, that I sneaked into the garage (where I was told NOT to go) to ride it. It was red, with a large front wheel and ... read more
Getting back on my bike has been fab, especially with the great weather we are having. I've been making the most of the time in between jobs, exploring what is right in front of me. We do live in p... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
While riding with friend on bike through cascades walkways, was able to stop at the pond and sit down and have a quacking contest with the friendly local ducks. Was a quackamazing!
Topic: A happy riding memory
How I started biking was due to drink driving and lost my licence but I still needed to get to and from work when most of you were sleeping. Brought a ten speed and then did some short rides before... read more
I didn’t ride regularly in winter until I was introduced to this man!
He goes out at 6.45am everyday and does 10 miles on his electric bike 👏
He does a longer ride on a Sunday when two of u... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I decided not to own a car a few years back, and just rely on my bicycle for getting around.
It's been quite good for me, as I'm a lazy person, and if given the option, I might cave and u... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
I am passionate about tinkering and have been working on building a hackbike from spares and old bikes. A colleague (Alec R.) who is very good with bikes has been assisting me and we have a basic f... read more
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
Late last year I got an ebike and it’s been a game changer in terms of how I choose to get around. It’s a beast, it can go up to 45km an hour!! And it’s meant I can get to work in 20 minutes, no co... read more
Topic: Carbon Crushers
We moved to East Auckland in March of 2021 and decided to challenge ourselves to living car-free. Commuting on a regular bike in and out of the city is still faster than sitting in traffic, and kee... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
The Rail Trail is beautiful and almost completely flat. My 13-year-old son and I cycled from Thames to Matatoki, but I really wanted to see what was around the next corner, so the next day came bac... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
My favourite place/route to ride, is around the many bike trails in Blenheim. My husband and I go out biking in the weekends, which I really look forward to. We go early in the mornings when there ... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
I’m a Nana of 11 amazing grandbabies and had let myself go. This is my year to regain my health so I can keep up with our awesome crew! 🙌🏼
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
So driving to work is hot and bothersome. Not so with riding to work. On my first day of the challenge, I saw dolphins in the harbour by Te Papa and a sting ray by Fergs...
Gotta love riding ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Tried downhill mountain biking for the first time last week. Made it all the way to the bottom in one piece, hurrah!
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
Tūwhitia te hopo, mairangatia te angitū! Feel the fear and do it anyway!
My name is Jill Walters and I am the Organisational Development Lead at Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council. I... read more
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
Came too Florida almost 3yrs ago got job very fast i lived in NJ for 57 yrs well getting place to live was a problem cost money live a hotel for 2 yrs now I have 2 jobs. Biking in the cold is ro... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
I am in the age of my second childhood and third mid life crisis. As I approached my 59th year I was reasonably unfit and modestly round. My BMI was firmly in the obese section and my doctor said I... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I hadn't ridden a bike from my early 20s until last year (er, my late 30s). I wasn't scared as such, but I found the new shared path along SH1 at Takanini was a good place to get my confidence up. ... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
After todays ride. I can see there is a danger, I would prefer not be given way too and have the car behind me. Cars stopping for me to cross a road no no, again I prefer the road to be clear of ... read more
Topic: Other
I have always enjoyed cycling. Took myself off on adventures never far from rail stations just in case of puncture or other mechanical problems! Then a very lovely neighbour introduced me to a loca... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I ruptured my Achilles Tendon in September last year. It has been a long recovery but I was back on my bike yesterday for the 4 mile commute to work. I was a little concerned about how my tendon wo... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
When a serious faced road cyclist has a slow day they call it 'recovery'. A commuter just calls it Friday.
Topic: Other
Ha good luck with this one, dont trust car drivers to know these changes, stay safe and expect they wont stop ect
Topic: Other
In early November, Myself and dad took the bikes on the train from Sunderland up to Hexham for a day ride back home using national cycle route 72 and the C2C route.. First port of call was Wethersp... read more
Topic: Other
I have been riding this area through lockdown and now at the weekend. This ride gives me hills flat and curved areas which is lovely, and all the time I have a sea view. I often stop to chat to oth... read more
2021 Biking Goals:
Ride 5,000 miles. Check (5,650)
Ride 1,000 miles in a month. Check. (1,002)
Ride a century. Check (with my son, Dec 17)
Put more miles on my ... read more
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
First day riding to work.
Of course it had to be a day where we have a high of 30 degrees!
Oh well......
I did it to improve my health.
I did it to save money.
I did it to help ... read more
