Silly old fart.
Hi all, I was told of this event by a friend at work and so far I am loving it. I had been thinking of riding the old bike again for some time but was put of by the traffic on the narrow county roa... lees meer
Hi all, I was told of this event by a friend at work and so far I am loving it. I had been thinking of riding the old bike again for some time but was put of by the traffic on the narrow county roa... lees meer
After being in a roundabout road collision years ago; I became very shy about riding the road bike stored in the back of the shed. I have always cruise around town on my hybrid and take the mountai... lees meer
Topic: Fietsen in corona tijden
Kia Ora whÄnau,
This is my e-trike, Trinity. She's the reason why I am loving the Bike Challenge this year. She makes riding up (and down) the hills a real breeze. Prior to having her in my lif... lees meer
Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen
This January we got a brand new electric cargo bike at work to help deliver food to people in need. It means I'm doing loads more cycling and feeling great. Although it's an electric assisted bike,... lees meer
Topic: CO2 bespaarders
Back in the day (15 years ago or so) I used to make sure that at least I managed the London to Brighton event, although I didnât do much other cycling apart from training for that event. I love me... lees meer
We took advantage of the beautiful weather over summer and biked the twin coast cycle trail after Christmas. It is beautifully scenic, I particularly love the ride from Kawakawa to Opua. I love exp... lees meer
My first ride for the AB Challenge was to use my bike to ride out to four field sites that a part of my automatic bat monitoring (ABM) project around Thames. I've placed them at three sites around ... lees meer
Topic: Mijn woon-werk fietsrit
Hubby and I, loving our E-biking adventures, first time on the pink path, was a tad shorter than we imagined, and cycled for ages trying to find it? Happy times!
Topic: Een fijne fiets-herinnering
1st day of my keeping active Watchtree challenge managed 18 chilly miles along the Sustrans 72 cycleway :)
Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen
The second person I lent my ebike out to for the commute from Massey to the city has also bought an ebike. Two fewer cars on the road; two happier people.
Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen
I got 765.6 KM in this month just shy of 800. I also picked up a new CX bike to round out my stable of bikes. I have really enjoyed riding this month cold and rain be dammed, good gear will get y... lees meer
Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen
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... lees meer
Topic: Bike Challenge verhaal
So as Boris says we have to 'Stay Local' for our exercise to in the spirit of 'Staying Local' I decided to cycle the streets of Harehills Leeds which is where I live, This gave me quite an insight ... lees meer
Topic: Fietsen in corona tijden
I don't remember learning to ride a bike, but it was my father who taught me, and later my children, holding onto the back of the saddle and running along beside the moving bike until he judged tha... lees meer
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.
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Topic: Bike Challenge verhaal
Every year I go out to camp at Port Waikato for a week in January.
We went car free in 2019, so when the PW trip came around we looked at riding - train to Pukekohe and then ride from there via... lees meer
In augustus 2020 een mooie fietsvakantie gehad, door in 8 dagen de Benelux te doorkruisen met overnachtingen in hotels, op een camping en een B&B. Met een drager aan de zadelpen van de racefiet... lees meer
Topic: Een fijne fiets-herinnering
I bought my first brompton over 2 years ago when my car broke down and before I bought my next car. I was commuting to work on bike. I rode bike to one place of work and rode the bike to take tram ... lees meer
Topic: Mijn woon-werk fietsrit
I used to cycle ten miles and back to my workplace at Newcastle University. I have been working from home since the first lockdown, in March 2020. I didn't commute at all the first month, which (ad... lees meer
Topic: Fietsen in corona tijden
I have always been interested in riding a bike. Growing up (in Malaysia), or family could hardly afford a bike and I always watched with envy our neighbours having their bikes. It was until years l... lees meer
Topic: Mijn fiets romance
Growing up, I was lost confidence in cycling. In the few times I dared to get on a bicycle I was nearly hit by cars and was car-doored in undergrad in Ćtepoti Dunedin. It was terrifying for me, and... lees meer
Topic: Mijn fiets romance
A friend was getting frustrated with his car commute from Massey to the City and the $12 per day parking costs. He was quizzing me on ebikes, so I lent him mine to see if it was a goer for him befo... lees meer
Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen
Sometimes I struggle to motivate myself to ride before work. It's early and dark and cold outside and my bed is warm. BUT, when I do make the effort it feels so good. I can't help but smile whilst ... lees meer
Topic: Fietsen in corona tijden
Its a pandemic , Im getting fatter and lazier ! Soooooo no more - Im getting my bike out, which I haven't ridden in over a year .... any tips for A: gradually building up my non existent stamina a... lees meer
I found coming back to work in 2021 really hard. So, at the end of week two I decided it was all too much - I took a few days off to go and see my daughter in Nelson. I bought a ferry ticket for th... lees meer
Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen
As many now use a car I think they forget that we that do not drive have to breath in all the fumes from cars and we have no choice to do so unless we want to live our lifeâs wearing a mask.
T... lees meer
Took the mtb into the forest today. Needed a to get out. Especially after the football result last night. đâș didn't set no time. Didn't set no distance. Just enjoyed the scenery and fresh air. Took... lees meer
Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen
2020 was the year I discovered cancer in my body and the treatments commenced. Six months of aggressive treatments before returning to full time work in November. Then I needed a challenge to get m... lees meer
Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen
http://www.gisborneherald.co.nz/environment/20210202/up-for-the-challenge-5/
Topic: Bike Challenge verhaal
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.
Topic: Bike Challenge verhaal
I joined Landcare Trust late last year and have been inspired by my awesome colleagues all over the country to sign up our organisation to participate in the Aotearoa Bike Challenge. Most of us wor... lees meer
Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen
I'm really looking forward to the 2021 starting 19th Feb. We transport our kayaks by bike from Christchurch to Arthurs Pass using tandem bikes, then onto the West Coast and back doing the Minga De... lees meer
Topic: CO2 bespaarders
The past few months have been tough for everyone, but coronavirus has hit those affected by dementia the hardest and continues to disrupt lives. So that's why I'm getting on my bike and taking on C... lees meer
Topic: Fietsen in corona tijden
This time of year creates its own set of special of riding conditions. However, it also gives one a new perspective on the world. Riding the snow covered trail provides a peaceful environment to ... lees meer
Topic: Ander
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!
Topic: Bike Challenge verhaal
At the beginning of 2020 I set myself a modest challenge of riding 100 miles a month thinking I should be able to manage that. At the beginning of Lockdown 1, I had a really scary blood pressure ... lees meer
Topic: Fietsen in corona tijden
In November we went for a short break to Stewart Island. On the last day we had a few hours to fill in and hired a couple of e-bikes. We had not ridden them before, and in fact it had been some con... lees meer
Topic: Een fijne fiets-herinnering
hi, I've set a goal for myself to ride 2021 miles by my birthday on the 22nd June, which means riding about 12 miles a day from the 1st January. It's tough going during lockdown, cold, wet and dark... lees meer
Topic: Mijn favoriete fietsplek/route
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.
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Topic: Bike Challenge verhaal
Lockdown 1 led me to evaluate my exercise regime and what I could do to get fitter "just in case".
September I came across Love to ride. I started goal setting and giving and receiving hig... lees meer
Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen
I love to ride my cycle. I have rode cycles for so many years. But since moving north. I started cycling to work everyday. I have been doing the same route now for nearly 17 years. In all the weat... lees meer
Topic: Mijn woon-werk fietsrit
Iâve always loved riding a bike and came some croppers as a teen often after âborrowingâ my older brothers bike. But it never stopped me loving it. I bought an E bike this year and after years o... lees meer
Topic: Mijn woon-werk fietsrit
While my Son has been living with us, we have replaced his London commute for Quantock hills sunrise rides.
Stop and watch the sunrise with a flask of coffee is a great way to start the day.
Topic: Fietsen in corona tijden
I am now over 60 years of age and still commute to work most days and ride at weekends for the fitness, health benefits and to help out the environment. I have brought an E bike with a motor to ass... lees meer
Topic: Mijn woon-werk fietsrit
There is no other way to go
Over the mountains
Through the snow
Between the valleys
And the glens.
Round the lakes
And back again -
Scenic routes
Are made by ... lees meer
Topic: Ander
I was getting tired of the parking lot otherwise known as the northwestern motorway - and because my working day is âbookendedâ by school dropoff and collection times I couldnât change my hours to ... lees meer
Topic: Anderen aanmoedigen om te fietsen
My romance with my bicycle started when I was just 4 Years old and increased ever since. I just love my bike, love being outdoors, love nature, love to be fit and healthy, love to save petrol and ... lees meer
Topic: Mijn fiets romance
Mother Teresa of Calcutta once said, âEvery time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.â How many chances do we have to give this gift or even more... lees meer
Topic: Ander
I was inspired to start riding in September of 2019 from a simple post of a friend and his bike. Bringing it back a few years I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in June of 2016. Things that we... lees meer
Topic: Ander
