Stories from New Zealand

I was punishment passed by a lady on Roscommon Road, Wiri, yesterday.
Helpfully, she then pulled into the gas station so I could ask her why.
Amongst other excuses, she insisted that Roscom... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Sharon Bailey I've had a similar experience. So ugly. Need stricter laws ( and a camera maybe?)

I've had a similar experience. So ugly. Need stricter laws ( and a camera maybe?)

Wednesday 16 March 2022 - Te Raa Kaiako-Loaded up our bikes on the trailer and off to Ngaruawahia Squash Club
Hired 20 Ebikes from River Riders(Electrify Hamilton) - TAANE up first Ride Ngarua... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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I started biking to and from work about 3 months ago, yes in the middle of winter, after finally deciding I should buy an electric bike to flatten out those hills on my way home after a long day a... read more

Debbie Paardekooper 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Amazing mahi Rebecca, keep it up and hope those knee niggles go away soon

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Amazing mahi Rebecca, keep it up and hope those knee niggles go away soon

Phil Giddens Very impressed. I'm sure the niggles will fade away soon, but the good feelings will remain.

Very impressed. I'm sure the niggles will fade away soon, but the good feelings will remain.

I decided to walk to work in the morning.
5km walk and it took my about an hour (short legs).

I ended up taking the bus home.

Overall, I did 15K steps that day!

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I have a trike - its nicknamed Big Red. - its not an e bike
I ride it to work with my e-legs
I was riding to work on the car free day with my music playing and swaying back and forth side ... read more

Hey all 🙋‍♀️
As the title says 5 years ago I broke my back, through wear and tear over the years. I couldn't walk without pain and worse I couldn't cycle. I thought I'd never ride again 😔
S... read more

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Tim H Cycling is indeed, The Best : )

Cycling is indeed, The Best : )

Totara Park has a really good set of bike trails, with something for all levels of rider skill. The trail hub is about 10km from my home, so I feel a little ridiculous driving there. A plan suggest... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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As much as I'm looking forward to the new cycle path to Port Chalmers being completed, I still enjoy the alternative route through St Leonards Drive and Sawyer's Bay. I always throw in a loop arou... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Neil Morey Roseneath image didn't upload, this one is looking over Mosgiel from the top of Halfway Bush

Roseneath image didn't upload, this one is looking over Mosgiel from the top of Halfway Bush

John Grant Not like Roseneath, not with the Maungatuas in the background

Not like Roseneath, not with the Maungatuas in the background

Anke Fronius I am grateful for the cycle way, but I love the back roads, too. Especially when the wind blows from NE. We usually take th... read more

I am grateful for the cycle way, but I love the back roads, too. Especially when the wind blows from NE. We usually take the back roads on the way towards Port Chalmers and the cycle way on the way back. So much better and safer than the main road.

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I've only *just* got shakily back onto my etrike (trike because my balance is nonexistent on a two-wheeler) after almost losing control on a sloping patch a couple of weeks ago, and I'm finding it'... read more

Anke Hoffmann Well done Heather. You've got this.

Well done Heather. You've got this.

A favourite route .... I miss ...

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

Today was my biggest ride since I was about 16 years old! Managed a wopping 18kms, which is massive for me considering all I have been doing is a couple of k's to work and back in the for the four ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Highly motivated to bike more with the price of petrol getting out of control. I'm considering much longer trips and adding a trailer too.

Topic: My commute by bike

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Last weekend we hit the Lake Dunstan Trail... was pleasantly surprised by how many people were out and about. The cider at the Carrick Winery is amazing :)

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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My favourite Mountain Bike Riding Buddy is my 8 year old son. The only problem I'm having is that in the next 18 - 24 months I'm not sure I'm going to be able to keep up... and he likes to remind m... read more

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Biking in the Coronavirus Era

Yeah, I have my bike!
I have only done 500m, but that is better than 0.

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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A year ago had I told myself I would be riding 50km for joy riding few times A week and using aero bars I would not believe it.
I signed up for the half ironman and needed a bigger bike. The b... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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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

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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

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The race team for riders who don't necessarily want to race! To quote the website (and they have stickers!)

“WE DON’T CARE WHERE YOU PLACE, JUST THAT YOU HAVE A DAY ON THE BIKE”
Have A... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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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

My partner is not a huuuuge fan of exercise. He knows it's good for him, he's just not super keen on doing it all the time due to having various aches and previous injuries.
I have been biking ... read more

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Anne Heins This is awesome, love it!

This is awesome, love it!

Veronica McKinnon My husband doesn't like cycling and he gave it a go but not his thing. Great you and your husband ride together 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

My husband doesn't like cycling and he gave it a go but not his thing. Great you and your husband ride together 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

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

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Athul Harris Well done mate!! Stay safe.

Well done mate!! Stay safe.

Jake Humphreys Last week I thought I'd pop in to Manukau after work to pick up some bits from PB Tech. Just a quick ride, I thought, no ne... read more

Last week I thought I'd pop in to Manukau after work to pick up some bits from PB Tech. Just a quick ride, I thought, no need to go home to get the car. Two punishment passes and one SMIDSY later I made it home. Well done going all the way from Papatoetoe to Clendon!

Had a great ride to the shops yesterday, and not just because of the light Sunday traffic. The footpaths on High St were crowded with pedestrians, there were a few motorbikes cruising along (and on... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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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

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I have to share this to the interweb as a sort of therapy... Hello, my names Tim and I'm a bicycle addict....

I survived two near misses last night on my commute home. Both times I reckon ... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Tim H Hi Tim. NZ Cities (sadly ChCh one of the bad : ( do have a sad history of vehicle caused Cycling injuries some severe and.... read more

Hi Tim. NZ Cities (sadly ChCh one of the bad : ( do have a sad history of vehicle caused Cycling injuries some severe and.. deaths.If able join a Cycling Advocate group C.A.N. is one. Prob more in ChCh ..and help raise Awareness. Strength in numbers. Keep Cycle Safe !

Jake Humphreys Glad to hear they were misses, its difficult to explain to others how stressful and upsetting that grind is.

Glad to hear they were misses, its difficult to explain to others how stressful and upsetting that grind is.

We've been without a car in wellington for some 15 years now through choice, initially we just walked and bussed and taxid when needed everywhere then we decided to get a family cargo bike when we ... read more

Every day.
What's the big deal.

Topic: Other

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Peter Daly Each day I get my bike out to ride to work and look at the car sitting, lonely on the driveway.

Each day I get my bike out to ride to work and look at the car sitting, lonely on the driveway.

I chose to ride my bike to work it was a beautiful morning and a pleasant ride - faster in fact than taking my car and finding a park.

unfortunately it was pouring with rain in the afte... read more

A new job in the central city meant having to think about commuting. I drove for a couple of weeks, while settling in, and used a Kiwi parking share app to avoid making the carpark barons richer.read more

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Carol Imray Most interesting to read - I am worndering if I should l get a folding bike mostly for easier storage but have never tried ... read more

Most interesting to read - I am worndering if I should l get a folding bike mostly for easier storage but have never tried one. How does cycling on a folding bike compare to a regular bike? - I use a hybrid for my short commute - great for roads and grass and hopping over pavements.

Robin Capper Hi Carol, just found this. The Tern bike is great to ride, has similar section tyres to a hybrid bike but smaller diameter ... read more

Hi Carol, just found this. The Tern bike is great to ride, has similar section tyres to a hybrid bike but smaller diameter wheels. Compared to my carbon gravel bike is only about avg 1km/h slower!

Hi my name is Liam and im 15 years old with cerebral palsy. I'm new to this group and wanted to introduce myself. I am just recovering from my 5th knee dislocation injury which doesn't stop me from... read more

Phil Evans Nice one. I like that last line.

Nice one. I like that last line.

Tim H NZ does have some "fast and aggressive drivers" ! Take care Matey...and keep safe Biking : )

NZ does have some "fast and aggressive drivers" ! Take care Matey...and keep safe Biking : )

Laura Cisneros Go Liam!!!!!

Go Liam!!!!!

Thomas Stokell Nice one Liam! Thanks for sharing your story.

Nice one Liam! Thanks for sharing your story.

Christina Sorbello This is pretty amazing Liam! We at Love to Ride are all super inspired to read your story. Incredible!!!

This is pretty amazing Liam! We at Love to Ride are all super inspired to read your story. Incredible!!!

Carol Imray Well done Liam :)

Well done Liam :)

Jenny Davis So inspiring Liam

So inspiring Liam

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Did a 40k ride not going to lie i loved it but my cheeks didnt 🤣

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Waiting for a knee replacement. Hopefully in the next 2 months.
Then I really hope to be back on my bike and riding with you.
I can still only do 2 - 3kms.

Cheers

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Dave Fastiggi I just had mine back in Dec. 2021. I am back riding and am participating in the May Bike Month Challenge. It's been a stru... read more

I just had mine back in Dec. 2021. I am back riding and am participating in the May Bike Month Challenge. It's been a struggle for me, but everyone is different. However you feel after your surgery just don't give up. You will get there. Good luck and a speedy recovery

Lyle Smith I had my knee replacement surgery jus before Halloween, 2017. I did my PT religiously and walked a good bit. I was back on ... read more

I had my knee replacement surgery jus before Halloween, 2017. I did my PT religiously and walked a good bit. I was back on the bike by February 2018, commuting to work, training for century rides and getting back to the daily joy that cycling gives me. You'll be back on your bike soon enough. Walking and just getting around in daily life will be much better, too! You just gotta get past those first 72 hours after surgery. Good luck with the new knee!

Tina Worrall Cycling is brilliant pre-knee replacement too because there is no impact

Cycling is brilliant pre-knee replacement too because there is no impact

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Diet and exercise have gone up a notch in my life due to a stroke a few months ago and a CAE procedure 2 weeks ago to remove the blockage (plaque)in the severe stage. Biking has been a savior to ge... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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LOVE.

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I was just finished working on Friday night (11-ish)
I jumped on my bike and started to pedal the bike.
My route is passing crazy K-road Friday night.
There was congestion on K-road at... read more

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Jake Humphreys So glad to hear you were not hurt, you did well to stay calm.

So glad to hear you were not hurt, you did well to stay calm.

I am really happy to have logged my rides during the Aotearoa Bike challenge. Never knew that I've been riding about 200 km per month mainly to commute. And it is saving me money, avoiding traffic ... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Timothy Thomson With current gas prices, that is at least 30 NZD that I get to save each month. Pretty substantial for a student!

With current gas prices, that is at least 30 NZD that I get to save each month. Pretty substantial for a student!

After an idyllic 20 km morning ride along the sea front in Auckland, I was turning in to my work car park when I felt a sudden pain on my head.

In order to pander to my urge to stop what I... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Debbie Paardekooper You could join these guys! bikepacking. com/plog/bee-wild-bee-free/

You could join these guys! bikepacking. com/plog/bee-wild-bee-free/

Theresa Wells I was stung while riding when a bee or wasp got under my helmet strap! Maybe it’s a game for them?!

I was stung while riding when a bee or wasp got under my helmet strap! Maybe it’s a game for them?!

Jake Humphreys Wasp Wipeout, donate or volunteer! Find them on DoC & Conservation Volunteers NZ

Wasp Wipeout, donate or volunteer! Find them on DoC & Conservation Volunteers NZ

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Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Apart from an occasional bike ride - as a family when my daughter was young, Covid lockdown rides. We decided to do the Otago rail trail in February. An event to remember next to my daughter start... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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This photo of me cycling in Tasmania is still pinned to my parent's fridge. It's 25 years since it was taken and really captures the spirit of cycling that I still love.

I joined the 1997 ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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I have done the challenge before but never took it seriously and never really set any goals to achieve, I was merely participating. This year about to become jobless and homeless all at the same ti... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Hubby and I took a sabbatical in 2018 (thank goodness we chose then) and biked around Europe for seven months carrying all our gear. Come the end we were still together and I was bored with my limi... read more

Anne Heins Ha ha, I love the wardrobe comment - can totally imagine! Sounds like an amazing trip!

Ha ha, I love the wardrobe comment - can totally imagine! Sounds like an amazing trip!

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

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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

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Debbie Paardekooper 👏 Amazing Anya, so glad you got back on your bike! Love your mahi, Debbie

👏 Amazing Anya, so glad you got back on your bike! Love your mahi, Debbie

Heather Smith Good on you.

Good on you.

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

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When I got hit by a Lanscaping van last week the driver and passenger accepted responsibility for driving through the roundabout and hitting me, instead of trying to blame me.

Topic: My commute by bike

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Debbie Paardekooper Kia roa Chris, I am glad they took responsibility! Are you okay?!

Kia roa Chris, I am glad they took responsibility! Are you okay?!

Kylie Tai Rakena Oh no that sounds awful, hope you didn't sustain to many injuries, sounds frightening

Oh no that sounds awful, hope you didn't sustain to many injuries, sounds frightening

Taking a minute to express my love for my Surly. Bridgeclub. One of those really solid, reliable mates.

Me and big red came together as a result of some more unfortunate circumstances. Ha... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Anne Heins Love this! My bike is called Big Red too and we are also great friends. We've been together for 12 years, she's seen me t... read more

Love this! My bike is called Big Red too and we are also great friends. We've been together for 12 years, she's seen me through 20,000 - 30,000km of commuting and day-to-day transport. Though being a step-through bike with 3 gears, I'll certainly never ride the length of Te Waipounamu on her!!!

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

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Tim H Keep Safe. And Happy Biking : )

Keep Safe. And Happy Biking : )

Had an excellent ride up the Port Hills today. Blue skies and good vibes up Arapaho, along the single track to VIC Park and home via Cap.

Great say.

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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