Sally and I haven’t ridden in a week so our legs were not in the best of condition. We decided on a ride to the lighthouse at Cabrillo National Monument. It was a scenic 50 mile loop from home. We ... read more

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For Bike Anywhere Week, one of the challenges was to ride to an iconic San Diego destination. The closest I could find to my home in Escondido was the San Diego Zoo Safari Park! Since that was ne... read more

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My cousin and I are Red Riders. What this means is that we are cyclist who have diabetes. My cousin had lost his eye sight because of diabetes. He and I reconnected a few years back through cycling... read more

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Beautiful Britain By Bike - Day Two. Corinium Dobunnorum Loop of the Cotswolds- a step back in time exploring the deserted lanes of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Today's commute took ... read more

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We rode a virtual bike ride bike/run. Accelerating research to cure cancer. For a cancer free world! [address removed]

I'm new to San Diego and new to being car free. I have found it a fun challenge to figure out how to transport items by bike. I fit all of my spring plants on my bike by strapping a bin to by bike ... read more

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Joe Ray You may enjoy the Errandonneuring Challenge which is happening now - just run 12 errands by bike over 12 days or fewer. [a... read more

You may enjoy the Errandonneuring Challenge which is happening now - just run 12 errands by bike over 12 days or fewer. [address removed]

Sara Sundquist I love this idea for carrying plants and flowers by bike. I will have to try it!

I love this idea for carrying plants and flowers by bike. I will have to try it!

I'm glad I got to go out and see things I've never seen during the scav (the amphitheater at market creekside was really cool) but everyone else looks like they are having so much more fun with the... read more

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Last spin today for the 'Ride it out'. Big thumbs up for all participants from me and thanks to NSC for the logistics and organising the good weather!

I added a set of bike lights to my bike, front and back so I can continue to ride even if it gets dark while I am out riding. #BikeLightsAtNigh

Raymond Polakowski #bikeLightsAtNight I have a large light attached to my backpack that can be set to be one or to blink. I have multiple refl... read more

#bikeLightsAtNight I have a large light attached to my backpack that can be set to be one or to blink. I have multiple reflectors in the front and a light as well.

Set out this morning on my challenge to ride my longest ride 50 miles in a single activity. Packed lunch, bottles of water and an afternoon treat Eccles Cake. Heading out of the city towards the c... read more

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I have not ridden a bike in years due to increased weight gain. After losing some weight over the past few years I felt more comfortable getting back out there. Learning routes was never on my mind... read more

Kari Fowler I never rode much when I was a kid, but since my husband & I have had weight loss succes, we have found biking to be a ... read more

I never rode much when I was a kid, but since my husband & I have had weight loss succes, we have found biking to be a wonderful activity. It can be as easy or difficult as we want for each ride. With my teens or without, hilly ride for a challenge or flatter on the trails, long ride or short cruise, commuting to work also. Love it!

Our team at the University of Brighton has been remote working since March '20 and we're fortunate that most aspects of our work can be undertaken online. However we're on the brink of submitting t... read more

Boost your fitness, mental health and help reduce our carbon footprint. Get on your bike. 🚲

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Love to ride was useful. I found it a good motivation tool and way to trace rides. But they have stopped keeping the totals. At the top of the page was a part with total kilometres and total trips.... read more

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Anne Heins Hi Lance, if you click on the wee arrow next to the heading "Aotearoa Bike Challenge 2021" you can choose to show your stat... read more

Hi Lance, if you click on the wee arrow next to the heading "Aotearoa Bike Challenge 2021" you can choose to show your statistics for different time periods. If you change it to "All Time" or "2021" you'll see your stats keep climbing to keep up that motivation and satisfaction :)

Diane Goldstone Thanks Anne, your reply helped me fix my "stalled" score tally too. It looks so much better saying 88km.! Thanks again

Thanks Anne, your reply helped me fix my "stalled" score tally too. It looks so much better saying 88km.! Thanks again

Bike ride very useful for health maintenance. As long as the setting on the bike makes it comfortable and not strain the back and legs. Adjusting the height of the seat is useful. Carry air pump, t... read more

Catherine Gracie Great idea about the Hop card 😊. My partner and I can’t believe we never thought of that - definitely going to start doing ... read more

Great idea about the Hop card 😊. My partner and I can’t believe we never thought of that - definitely going to start doing that from today, thanks for the good tips 🌸

This February, I have been inspired to ride every day. I normally travel everywhere on my bike, but now there's more reasons to bike on my days off. Even a 10 minute ride does wonders for my feelin... read more

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I had a great day out in Cambridge and the mighty Waikato as a participant of the NZ cycling festival on Saturday (13th Feb 2021), that also hosted a number of national championship races and $50k ... read more

Just did me first ride on my recovered free bike i picked up last year and spent january getting ready. On the way home after biking 7km I changed gear and somehow wrapped the rear derailleur aroun... read more

Good effort Palmerston North City Council Infrastructure staff - 20 of us on a 10km lunchtime ride to the eel feeding platform on the first day of the 2021 Aotearoa Bike Challenge.

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I'm a local tennis coach so wanted to do a tennis related bike ride challenge to keep my fitness up during this lockdown. I set myself a 665 mile challenge (665 relates to the longest ever tennis m... read more

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Well it certainly been a challenging month. Back on furlough! Dodging puddles, trying to stay upright on the ice, fixing punctures following the multitude of hedge cutters out this month. Still... read more

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Yes! It is getting darker so to carry on cycling through the winter I replaced my old lights with new light weight rechargeable LED ones. I loved them ~#lightthenight

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My cycle commute is 12 miles each way on bridleways and country lanes and I leave home at 05:30, which means a dark cycle at this time of year and definitely a case of Light the Night! I have over ... read more

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Dan Dennehy #lightthenight

#lightthenight

RB BB 👍 I enjoy lights out riding ,it's great to catch the wildlife in action! Plush with moonlight , its easier on the eyes!

👍 I enjoy lights out riding ,it's great to catch the wildlife in action! Plush with moonlight , its easier on the eyes!

This is my first time to joined this event and i was so Happy but doubt that i could not able to accomplish my ride but luckily i was able to finished it despite the the sore in my legs and butt fo... read more

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I didn't start riding a bike until I was 29. My mother is from the Netherlands where kids are basically born on bikes, and I guess she thought I would have inhaled bike riding skills from the e... read more

I have been training for longer distances and more elevation in preparation for bikepacking. So on Saturday, I rode from Escondido to Julian and back. I was a bit scared of the lack of shoulder i... read more

Dave Nicolai Jan, it's too bad there's no other plausible route. Glad you were able to enjoy the ride up. Did you use Old Julian ... read more

Jan, it's too bad there's no other plausible route. Glad you were able to enjoy the ride up. Did you use Old Julian Rd, and see the camels?

Jon Penner Hi Dave, Yes - I took Old Julian highway eastbound, but I stayed on 78 back home. The Old Julian Hwy is a much nicer option.

Hi Dave, Yes - I took Old Julian highway eastbound, but I stayed on 78 back home. The Old Julian Hwy is a much nicer option.

Doug Pierson Dude I am planning a bike packing this year. In fact I’m doing a dry run overnight next month Paloma man, julien, back to n... read more

Dude I am planning a bike packing this year. In fact I’m doing a dry run overnight next month Paloma man, julien, back to north county. Do you wanna coordinate? Check out my Instagram @cyclespinguy. We can be battle buddies!

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Everything is close, so it's impractical for me to drive my route during the week: dropping my son off at school, going to work and heading to the local Farmers Market. I'm really happy I made the... read more

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My husband and I were mt. bikers before his accident. His handcycle has made it possible for us to still enjoy our time pedaling. His old friend and one time volleyball buddy joins us on a handcycl... read more

I have loved being on the bike of late! It shows on the hills and also my pacing. It's just a satisfying feeling with the wind falling on my face after some crazy climbing, and then you let the fee... read more

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Being co-workers and living near each other, we gave the bike commute to work a try today. It was a success! Figured out it takes about 25 minutes to get to work and lock up the bikes. Also found a... read more

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Lucy Martin Panniers. Mine are bright red so add some extra visibility to me and my bike.

Panniers. Mine are bright red so add some extra visibility to me and my bike.

Lucy Martin Keep dress shoes and socks at work. An extra top is good too.

Keep dress shoes and socks at work. An extra top is good too.

Sam Archer Panniers are great! There are so many kinds. I really like using a sturdy rack and basket on my bike. Not having a bag lets... read more

Panniers are great! There are so many kinds. I really like using a sturdy rack and basket on my bike. Not having a bag lets my clothes breathe better, makes my commutes much more comfortable.

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Today I kicked off the #LaMesa scavenger hunt with a protest ride/run/walk/skate for Breonna Taylor because justice has yet to be served. Just keep pedaling and keep saying her (their) name(s).

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I did not think I was competitive, but now realise I am a bit. 3 older brothers, youngest and only girl. Completing the March challenge during lockdown, with an aging body and bike (30 years ol... read more

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Rosemary Lehan Well done! Keep going and catch them up☺️

Well done! Keep going and catch them up☺️

Lee General girls are just as good as the lads just the lad often have the best bike that makes them look better

girls are just as good as the lads just the lad often have the best bike that makes them look better

I am loving getting out and riding my bike, you see so many things you don't notice when in a car, especially when participating in the latest Scavenger hunt. This is my 3rd one and I love it. I lo... read more

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Managed it this week! Cheddar Gorge, Bleadon Hill and Burrington Coombe.

Set out this morning on my challenge to ride my longest ride 50 miles in a single activity. Packed lunch, bottles of water and an afternoon treat Eccles Cake. Heading out of the city towards the c... read more

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Wat is Nederland toch mooi! Steeds weer verrast door het afwisselende landschap en de prachtige paden. Afgelopen weekend op de veluwe een fietstocht gemaakt, heerlijk om fris het voorjaar in te ... read more

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Karen Poret Goed!

Goed!

Nigel Kemkes Zeer mooi!

Zeer mooi!

Bright clothes are a must! Reflectors too! And definitely lights on a bike. I always wanted lights on the tires! #BikeLightsAtNight

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I recently had the misfortune of being hit off my bike by a car. The bruises and scrapes healed fairly quickly and fortunately I walked (hobbled) away with nothing broken! The bike, however, was no... read more

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Zeke Lewandowski So glad you recovered well!

So glad you recovered well!

I've been biking around the neighborhood at night after work hours. It's a nice way to end the day. I need to double up my front white lights to help see the roadway better. #BikeLightsAtNight

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I promised myself I would use the extra time over the pandemic to get fitter. I have done lots of walking and have spent loads more time with the family which is a positive. However, my bikes hav... read more

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I like competing in triathlons, but I'm a weak runner, so I normally over-train on running and skip the cycling as I'm a stronger cyclist. This month I've done almost 200km on the bike, and just h... read more

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After treatment for breast cancer I wanted a challenge, so I signed up for ride the night. But hubby pointed out that I didn’t really ride a bike without hitting things or falling off. So I joined ... read more

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Jane GIFFOULD Well done. I am currently riding 1000 miles fundraising for a cancer organisation see 100daychallenge.me for my blog

Well done. I am currently riding 1000 miles fundraising for a cancer organisation see 100daychallenge.me for my blog

http://www.gisborneherald.co.nz/environment/20210202/up-for-the-challenge-5/

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If you're in Dunedin and looking for motivation to get on your bike during the Aotearoa Bike Challenge, Spokes Dunedin is hosting it's 7th annual Bike Breakfast for anyone who turns up on a bike! ... read more

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Well it certainly been a challenging month. Back on furlough! Dodging puddles, trying to stay upright on the ice, fixing punctures following the multitude of hedge cutters out this month. Still... read more

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These two, feeling grown up riding in the dark. The rear bike light is a bit low so clip running lights on their jackets hoods

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Having tipped past 47 years old this time I was keen to make more of an effort to get back into cycling. I joined cycling September challenge, which not entirely successful due to illness did see m... read more

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Today the whole family braved some blustery winds from TS Eta and trekked to the local grocery store and picked up lunch from a local restaurant. The stores are actually really close to our home, b... read more

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Poorna Bhattacharya Thank you for sharing the spirit of Mobility Week!

Thank you for sharing the spirit of Mobility Week!

This is my first time to joined this event and i was so Happy but doubt that i could not able to accomplish my ride but luckily i was able to finished it despite the the sore in my legs and butt fo... read more

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Beautiful evening to ride to the local market and get some fresh produce. Love living where that is possible and wish everyone had that choice.

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