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... Per saperne di più

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I love riding on the CNC shared path!
It's so smooth and fast.
I love seeing all the happy people using the path (and pets too!).
It's a fantastic asset to Greater Christchurch, enabli... Per saperne di più

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Sue Bidrose Excellent! Couldn’t agree more with everything you say! In fact, 8 months into our time in Chch we sold our house and bough... read more

Excellent! Couldn’t agree more with everything you say! In fact, 8 months into our time in Chch we sold our house and bought one nearer to that bike path, so I can cycle 50km without going on the road at all!

This challenge……. 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 ... Per saperne di più

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Julian Boorman I found trainging for Iron Māori to be a good motivater too!

I found trainging for Iron Māori to be a good motivater too!

Russell Hockley Its a very good motivator.

Its a very good motivator.

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!

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Hubby has a Hip injury I'm supporting him to get out n ride with me in Teanau he did 6.5 along the lake we stopped n got pics and enjoyed the scenery

1: Learning the bike routes to work, but cant go both back home, the same way, Tuam and St Asaph are only one way, I wonded why I didnt get any bike traffic lights.

2: Glass, I need to tak... Per saperne di più

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Hao Ning Tan yes, the St Asaph St cycle lights are not the most cycle friendly. (I guess it's the trade off for being very bus friendly)... read more

yes, the St Asaph St cycle lights are not the most cycle friendly. (I guess it's the trade off for being very bus friendly) means there's the t

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-... Per saperne di più

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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 whānau last week I thought this was a gr... Per saperne di più

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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.

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This morning I rode with my daughter to her high school and the journey seemed way shorter than the first time I biked. Then I had the rest of the journey by myself, or so I thought. I banged int... Per saperne di più

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Anne Heins Awesome! There's an online map of Christchurch's cycleways that will be handy if you're not already aware of it - just Goog... read more

Awesome! There's an online map of Christchurch's cycleways that will be handy if you're not already aware of it - just Google "cycleways map Chch" and you'll find it :)

Jo Johnson Yay for Bike Buddies showing us the best routes!

Yay for Bike Buddies showing us the best routes!

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! 😉) just to tackle this challenge. I'm very com... Per saperne di più

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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 ... Per saperne di più

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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... Per saperne di più

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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!

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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... Per saperne di più

Warren Butcher Congrats Stephen that is epic :) good on you :)

Congrats Stephen that is epic :) good on you :)

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... Per saperne di più

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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... Per saperne di più

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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... Per saperne di più

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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... Per saperne di più

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Sue Bidrose What kind of bike? I’m shopping for one for my partner!

What kind of bike? I’m shopping for one for my partner!

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... Per saperne di più

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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... Per saperne di più

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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 ... Per saperne di più

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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! 🙌🏼

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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 ... Per saperne di più

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Tried downhill mountain biking for the first time last week. Made it all the way to the bottom in one piece, hurrah!

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Systematic goal-setting is a powerful approach to managing challenges, overcoming difficulties, and achieving success. Antoine de Saint-Exupery quotes “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” All t... Per saperne di più

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Bronah B What an inspirational story. Your idea about breaking that big goal into smaller chunks has given me some food for thought.... read more

What an inspirational story. Your idea about breaking that big goal into smaller chunks has given me some food for thought. Thank you 🙏

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... Per saperne di più

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Florida spoonbills are always a treat to find, and - yes, they will make you hit the brakes.

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Michelle Latorella And where do you get to see such beauty?

And where do you get to see such beauty?

Brian Hope Pretty bird. I saw one also at Lake Parker in Lakeland .

Pretty bird. I saw one also at Lake Parker in Lakeland .

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 ... Per saperne di più

Hubby has a Hip injury I'm supporting him to get out n ride with me in Teanau he did 6.5 along the lake we stopped n got pics and enjoyed the scenery

Hopefully, my bike will arrive on Friday! Still have not heard anything, though.

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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!!

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Jeremy Gadd Photo of Louise on Photo Page

Photo of Louise on Photo Page

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... Per saperne di più

I used the long weekend, with some help from Twitter people, to try and work out a commuter cycle route 25km to work that is mostly in cycle lanes (separated as much as possible) and avoids the rou... Per saperne di più

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Fox Bennetts Tautoko :)

Tautoko :)

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 ... Per saperne di più

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Jay Firth That sounds like one of the best audits people can do. When you start looking around the city and see how much space is gi... read more

That sounds like one of the best audits people can do. When you start looking around the city and see how much space is given to dead metal. We did something similar. If you don't need a car to commute to work then you don't need a car. Haven't had one for 10 years. When we need one, we normally treat our self's to something that we would need own. Keep on riding!

Martina Valachova Perfect! Could you share with us website or name of car sharing services? Thanks

Perfect! Could you share with us website or name of car sharing services? Thanks

Tony Langdon I went through a similar audit earlier this year. While I did use the car a bit, it was all short trips of less than 10 km... read more

I went through a similar audit earlier this year. While I did use the car a bit, it was all short trips of less than 10 km, and when the car became unrepairable, that was the time to put into action a plan I had been considering for the previous few years - go car free! The result: No car, I have an E-bike that has seen over 1500km in 2.5 months, already saved hundreds on car expenses and contributed to a cleaner and more sustainable future. See my post elsewhere.

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On my daily rides I often see children in the back of cars. They often stare at me or my bike. I hope it is my bike. I wished their parents would take them out on bikes. They look like they want to.

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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... Per saperne di più

Kanika Safiya Will keep a look out, how awful!

Will keep a look out, how awful!

Andrew Holt Thank you.

Thank you.

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 ... Per saperne di più

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... Per saperne di più

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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 ... Per saperne di più

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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... Per saperne di più

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Anne Heins I love this so much! Kids on bikes, adults on bikes, freedom and strength, so good!

I love this so much! Kids on bikes, adults on bikes, freedom and strength, so good!

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 ... Per saperne di più

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But my bike delivery has been delayed!
I will be a slow start, still recovering from surgery.

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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... Per saperne di più

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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... Per saperne di più

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Richard Earl I note this photo demonstrating the inadequacy of so many 'bike parking' spots. Cyclists avoiding using them because they'... read more

I note this photo demonstrating the inadequacy of so many 'bike parking' spots. Cyclists avoiding using them because they're installed as last minute lip service.

Daniel O'Carroll Hi Richard, bike rack has been here for a long time. I prefer something I can rest my bike against as the weight of the pa... read more

Hi Richard, bike rack has been here for a long time. I prefer something I can rest my bike against as the weight of the panniers means front wheel bike stands are not so good. Modern upright stands where you can rest a bike on and lock seem to be what is being installed more and more.

Will try to go for a ride everyday come sun or rain. I hope the bike holds!

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... Per saperne di più

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Kate Bevin This is fabulous! I love it! Well done!

This is fabulous! I love it! Well done!

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... Per saperne di più

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Just cycled from Hanmer to St Arnaud through the rainbow. Fantastic scenery, well worth the pain!

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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... Per saperne di più

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