Cycling to work in Bracknell
Hi my nameās Phil, right up front Iāll admit I work at Bracknell Forest Council and my remit is encouraging more sustainable journeys around our borough.
I want to highlight some of the w... read more
Hi my nameās Phil, right up front Iāll admit I work at Bracknell Forest Council and my remit is encouraging more sustainable journeys around our borough.
I want to highlight some of the w... read more
I have been tasked with cat-sitting my friend's super adorable rag dolls. Due to their very special and precious nature, they apparently require human-provided-feeding (wet food) twice a day, in co... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
The race team for riders who don't necessarily want to race! To quote the website (and they have stickers!)
āWE DONāT CARE WHERE YOU PLACE, JUST THAT YOU HAVE A DAY ON THE BIKEā
Have A... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
31st August last year riding to work I was in a bit of a day dream and I remember thinking how much I was enjoying my commute. Next minute I was sliding down the footpath on my face as I had hit a... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
My son who is 12 wanted to get fitter for sport so I suggested he cycle to school and I could cycle with him. At first he was a bit unsure as it is 7km each way but a little encouragement and he wa... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Late Sept 2018, I was riding my bike to work when a large came dangerously close to me on the side of the road that I had to hop onto the footpath. Didn't make it tho, I hit the curb so hard I was ... read more
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
Friday was my first ride on my bike for a long time, actually since my heroic bike challenge of 7km last year. After finally fixing a slow leaking tyre, installing a side mirror and purchasing a o... read more
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
Taking a break from driving through the Clutha District I stumbled on an unmarked trail at the Mt Stuart reserve and explored. Lo and behold it follows the old railway line and passes through cutti... read more
We're on holiday in the Hawkes and it's been great biking around, the cafes and sights. Today's adventure was a sixteen kilometre ride along the Puketapu Loop to the Puketapu Hotel for lunch and th... read more
Auckland is blessed with kilometres of beautiful coastline. While rolling along in the sunshine with a cool sea breeze is bliss, it's such a pity that places like Buckland's Beach and Eastern Beach... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
With my glass back pummelled back into shape and my snapped saddle replaced (winter weight gain?) the training could start in earnest again. December saw the km's getting racked up, lots of flattie... read more
I took my bike to the kids basketball practise on the weekend, I thought I would only bike a couple of kms. The basketball training was for 2 hrs in Cambridge, wow to my surprise the bikes paths we... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
If you are looking for a good APP for your phone to use on your bike that you can actually see the numbers, I would highly recommend Cycle Computer. The numbers are large enough you don't have to h... read more
Topic: Other
My wife and I LOVE riding our vintage bikes from a bygone era, they hark from a time when every month was "Bike Month"...
Indeed, we love it so much, back in 2016 we organised our first Tweed ... read more
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
This time last year my partner and I did a road cycle trip from Christchurch down to Wanaka, over Haast Pass then up the West Coast to Greymouth then over Arthur's Pass back to Christchurch. All ... read more
I set out to meet my new bike riding buddies in their city today. It was a cold morning (50 in SWFL) but we did it. 27 miles of new trails and roads! I said goodbye at my car and loaded my bike in... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
So last year as the 2021 Aotearoa Bike challenge began, I had bought myself a new bike to commute on (40km/ each way). I was super prepared for the what I thought was going to be a fun month of cyc... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Florida spoonbills are always a treat to find, and - yes, they will make you hit the brakes.
Topic: A happy riding memory
I'm Aidan, and i'm one of the folks at the Council who deals with what we call sustainable modes, or in the case of walking and cycling, 'Active Modes'.
I'm a keen cyclist myself, and get ... read more
New 'bush-ride' from Aro St to the Brooklyn Wind Turbine, Wellington. Just about all the way in the bush, if you follow the marked track in Waimapihi (Pohill) Reserve from Te Aro. This is an up-... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
One of my favourite t-shirts is this red one with a pic of an ice cream atop a bike helmet, the words say "Bike there instead." Going for ice creams with my whÄnau last week I thought this was a gr... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Made a happy discovery today, I can cycle almost entirely from my house to university by canal! Can't wait until the canals become a focal point in my city so paths can be improved for all users.
Topic: My commute by bike
I haven't biked in 4 years due to my push-bike being stolen. Now that this challenge is on, I decided to purchase a cheap and used push-bike (for $80! š) just to tackle this challenge. I'm very com... read more
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
Last Monday lunch (31 01 2022) my MTB Corratec was stolen from the school Bike shed.
Green and Black
The 2015 Corratec Opiate 650b FZ is a full-suspension all Mountain/Enduro MTB
If a... read more
After missing many biking days earlier in the month due to illness, I thought today would be an ideal opportunity to put some good kilometres on the clock.
Starting from Glenfield, I wante... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Straight out the door from home in Eastbourne, Wellington is the Pencarrow Coast road, a great ride for all ages and abilities. With several bays to stop in the first feature are the old and new Pe... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
Looking forward to riding my tricycle again when the weather is a bit kinder.
Topic: Other
I have many happy memories that involve bikes. They've always been part of my life. But when I think back, I realise my relationship with biking changed a lot over the years.
I grew up in ... read more
Last month I was cycling and slipped on a slippery wooden bridge on an icy day and busted some ribs, hurt my leg but otherwise my bike broke my fall and itself.
So I've been bicycle shopping ag... read more
Topic: Other
I've always been a keen cyclist and like to get out and about, joined a few cycling challenges here and there and all is good. COVID-19 came around and locked down any group rides in the beginning ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
I have just completed 5 days on the Otago Rail Trail, on a push bike, and I was elated to reach Middlemarch in one piece, albeit with a few bruises and wobbly bits along the way. I am in my early 6... read more
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
My love for cycling started after I was introduced to an Iron MÄori Quarter Triathlon Event in Heretaunga (Hastings), Hawke's Bay. I had suffered an injury that ended my love of playing Touch Foot... read more
Not to bad a ride in today and not to much debris, still cleared away the cobwebs. Might be a different story going home, looking at the weather one soggy cyclist.
Topic: My commute by bike
A couple of weeks ago I suffered what they call a TIA ( or mini brain stroke). I am 68 and had just cycled 80 kms the day before plus 40 kms a day on my commute. Also did the 900 mile Lands End to ... read more
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
What a weird sensation, riding in the early morning , just before dawn and I sensed something passing me on the inside line. WTF was that? Nothing , just my shadow passing me due to weird lighting ... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
I just got an update on my bike.
It is on a ship somewhere in the Pacific Ocean.
Well, may not be riding in this challenge.
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Im a 45 yr old non driver. I realised early on driving wasnt for me and that the world was a far safer place with me not behind the wheel of a vehicle. So i cycle and run n walk.
Ive never fel... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
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
Topic: Other
Aotearoa Bike challenge giving me motivation to explore my new region by bike :D
Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge
Systematic goal-setting is a powerful approach to managing challenges, overcoming difficulties, and achieving success. Antoine de Saint-Exupery quotes āA goal without a plan is just a wish.ā All t... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
This challengeā¦ā¦. I have 4 bikes sitting in my shed catching dust. The only time these only ever got used was when i was training for Iron Maori, which was rarely ever tbh. Maybe a couple of rides ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I saw so many gopher tortoise on today's ride through the Tri-county trail. The best part of riding is the wildlife. Get out and ride!
Topic: A happy riding memory
Hopefully, my bike will arrive on Friday! Still have not heard anything, though.
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Yay to Louise for her first ride in quite some time!!!
Shout out to Louise for joining in the Taupo's office "Yay to Friday bike after work" event.
Go Louise you Good Thing!!
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Sport Central (& Sport Otago) along with Queenstown Lakes District Council and the Te Hau Toka group have started a Bike Challenge for February, March and April.
Download the Goosechase app... read more
Just before the pandemic, I did an audit:
1. My car sits near the train station all day, 5 days/week.
2. I occasionally travel on the weekends nowadays, instead of every other weekend as I ... read more
Topic: Carbon Crushers
riding along the pathways listening to birds and insects. taking you away for the noise and traffic of the city lost out in a world that you would not know was there unless we jumped on a bike. we ... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
As well as encouraging others at work to participate in the bike challenge, my partner and I have been exploring Auckland's cycleways and done parts of the Hauraki Rail Trail. We've gone to so many... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
