Stories from New Zealand

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Image for story Car Replacement

Car Replacement

I absolutely love my cargobike. Although we've been car free since 2010, the cargobike is a much more recent acquisition. Whilst I like to walk, and use public transport, having the cargobike jus... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Three Crashes & Love

Three Crashes & Love

Hubby and I met June 2015 and he was aware I loved to exercise alot, so we naturally went on a ride for one of our first dates.
I over estimated his biking fitness and he got cramp and was ve... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Image for story Walking the talk

Walking the talk

One of the goals I set for myself when I started my new job at TCC was to bike to work. My role is Corporate Sustainability Lead, so biking makes sense for a lot of reasons. Fitness, wellbeing, env... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Family business

My grandparents owned a bike shop in the UK so I have always loved bikes. Their bike shop was famous in the local area and everyone got their bike from Renhams.
I used to love the smell of the ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story  Blakes first ride on a bike

Blakes first ride on a bike

We finally got the bike seat attached to the bike! Usually Blake and I just play at home while my husband goes for a run. Now that we have a bike seat- running/ biking is now a fun family activity.... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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How I met my wife and later proposed

I was riding with my sister in Riverhead Forrest Auckland in 1995 and met some friends and a group of their friends, one of whom caught my eye. After a number of fun filled years including regular ... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Biking with the ONE I LOVE

My husband is so romantic and came for 3 evening bike ride dates in a row. It was so special and I appreciate my husband biking with me. When I have been out biking and he sees me through the win... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Image for story Out and about:

Out and about:

Bike riding was never my thing.I rode bikes when i was younger but was serous about it..since doing this challenge for the first time has made me realise that bike riding is a kewl exercise as well.

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Get about the place

The days was wet, , we both had to go places , the mother in law had been sick needed checking out
So off on the bike I went, drop in to see the grand kids, drop a book off , round to the moth... read more

Topic: Other

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Image for story Baby on board

Baby on board

My husband and I met on a Friday night at after-work drinks - which we’d both quite naturally biked to. Many of our subsequent dates, leisure and general life together involved biking. I wasn’t z... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Knees Up!

Hi
The bike challenge came at just the right time for me.
I had knee replacement surgery just two months earlier, and my physio agreed that cycling would be a great way to get my new knee u... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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A Big WIN all round!

The fabulous E bike that Ian Lancaster (Wellington) won in 2018'sAotearoa Bike Challenge has been put to great use. Ian very kindly gifted the bike to me (his wife) and very patiently encouraged a... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story Tour Aotearoa 2020

Tour Aotearoa 2020

I'm setting off on this event, on 19 February, 3000km, Cape Reinga to Bluff. Self-supported. Hope to complete in 30 days. It's a personal challenge, as I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease 8 ... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Good Luck

I will not be taking part in the Aotearoa Bike Challenge this year, and as I am the only one from my work place taking part, I withdraw from this event. I was made redundant from my job this mornin... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Annual Team Picnic at Ngamotu Beach

Annual Team Picnic at Ngamotu Beach

When it comes to our Annual lunchtime bike ride to the beach, everyone's keen!
The team of six completed the 8km return trip to Ngamotu Beach for our team picnic, a total of 48km towards the A... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story A false start, then up from there!

A false start, then up from there!

About 15 years ago I was on holiday in Europe with my boyfriend at the time. I hadn't been on a bike in many years, but we went for a ride on bikes that came free with our accommodation. I was a bi... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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The last time I ride with my brother

My brother and I went for a bike ride around where our parents used to live near the Selwyn Hutts. We were on our way back when we were biking along the stop bank and my back Tyre got stuck. In wha... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Team Christmas Ride

The Safe and Sustainable Journeys team took a Christmas Ride to end our 2019 work year. All 6 of us rode the Ngongotaha cycleway and then the newly built Linton Park cycleway :)

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Bicycle built for two

My husband and I first tried a tandem bicycle around the Hawkes Bay Wineries in the early 1980's. We got married in 1984 and our first purchase as a married couple was a tandem bicycle. We have don... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Down the hill, up the hill

I live at the top of a hill called Bluff Hill in Napier. 'The hill' has been a bit of a mental obstacle to me biking anywhere since we moved into our house almost 3 years ago. However the bike ch... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story Taking cycling indoors

Taking cycling indoors

Back in 2017 I had trained quite hard for the World Masters Games for rowing. Unfortunately I had also injured myself during this time and carried that injury through to the Games. During the 'off'... read more

Topic: Other

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Image for story Grandpa on an E-bike

Grandpa on an E-bike

Got my dad out on my E-bike this weekend. He loved it. He couldn’t remember the last time he rode any kind of bicycle, so it was awesome that he was so eager to give it a try.

Later in th... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Biking - Good for the Body, Good for the Pocket

Biking - Good for the Body, Good for the Pocket

I have biked to work every day since 1978, when I started my first full-time job. In 2019 I am still biking to work every day, and wouldn't change it for anything. Five years ago someone challenged... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Stories from around the world

🚴‍♀️☕ Weely Good Wednesdays 💥

We’re a small but mighty crew who love to ride and we’re inviting YOU to join the fun! Every Wednesday, we roll out from Holland Park along the V1, picking up legends along the way. 🚴‍♂️💨

... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

Image for story Taking Love to Ride to our Eco-estival

Taking Love to Ride to our Eco-estival

Logan's biggest eco event is on Sunday 1 June 2025!
This free, family-friendly festival is all about environmental conservation, sustainability, and the wonder of nature.
Don’t miss your ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story You're Never Too Old

You're Never Too Old

Our company co-founder, 91-year old Bob Crafton, joined us for an office group ride on a beautiful day in May 2025. Bob brought his e-trike and rode the whole route with us. He proves that keepin... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Bikes and Bars

Bikes and Bars

A lovely day in New Orleans!

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Bike dates are the best dates

Bike dates are the best dates

When I met my partner I was an avid bike commuter. We lived in Seattle and I did not own a car. After we started dating, he bought a bike so he could ride with me. Almost all of our vacations in... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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Image for story Kidical Mass Leamington Spa

Kidical Mass Leamington Spa

Wow!
What a turnout!
Leamington you should be proud of yourselves, 150 families out on the Kidical mass ride.

Keep it going!!!!

Topic: Ride with kids

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Image for story Love to ride my bike

Love to ride my bike

I’ve been riding for many years, and it’s an integral part of me. I love exploring new places and meeting new people while riding. I run a small YouTube channel that documents some of my rides, and... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Sponsored by REI breakfast for 5/15/25 bike2work day

Sponsored by REI breakfast for 5/15/25 bike2work day

I ride for many reasons: health, planet protection, savings, ease of parking. Today I woke up early and rode to REI for their sponsored bike2work day. Why wouldn’t I? There was Matt Miller and oth... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story Quinn Moody Artist creates bike poster

Quinn Moody Artist creates bike poster

I commissioned my artist daughter Quinn Moody to create a bike poster that people can use to promote biking. So far is is being used in Oregon and Washington. If you want the same poster with your ... read more

Topic: Other

Starting small

I've been encouraged by a colleague to get my bike out of the garage. I'm aiming to cycle to work one day a week this bike month. So far so good, I've done two rides and have the other two planned ... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story Mindfulness ride

Mindfulness ride

There is nothing more beautiful than cycling in a sunny spring morning by the country lanes on the way to work and listening to the birds singing. This is one of my favourite times of de year, the ... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story Ragbrai 2024

Ragbrai 2024

My first experience riding Ragbrai! It was a thrill to ride with thousands of people on the highways of Iowa! It started off foggy but the ride was beautiful! I’m getting excited for this year’s r... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Image for story Etape Loch Ness 2025

Etape Loch Ness 2025

Trip to Inverness to take part in the Etape Loch Ness 2025 and raise funds for PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide.

Topic: Other

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Image for story Riding a trike?

Riding a trike?

About seventy years ago I cycled to school most days - three miles each way. About 75 years ago I rode a tricycle.
My world has gone full circle and I now ride a trike again but just two or th... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Exploring South Sacramento Trails

Exploring South Sacramento Trails

Decided to explore new trails today. As I set out I thought I might do 25 miles. First time for me on Del Rio Trail and these sections of the Sacramento River Trail. It's a shame these trails aren'... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Fruitful Farmers Market Ride :)

We decided to ride to the Farmers Market. It turned out to be a beautiful day there. We bought honey, hot sauce, and found tulips that I really wanted. It was a wonderful ride. Riding bikes with th... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

Image for story ITS POSSIBLE AFTER HIP SURGERY

ITS POSSIBLE AFTER HIP SURGERY

I had a hip replacement on 07/03/25 that is 11 weeks 1 day ago. Today I went out on my new bike and enjoyed it so much.
At Christmas I was on crutches and had been for over a year, I could bar... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Image for story Memories

Memories

When I was a kid my dad used to take my sister and I ridding on the river trail pretty frequently. We both remember the ride taking close to 4 hours, but I took my family for a ride there a couple ... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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It's My 2nd Car...

Still have the commuter bike I bought in Fresno 30 years ago, and it still works fine. No commuting any more (3-7 miles each way in Fresno, 4ish miles each way to bus or light rail in Folsom). Back... read more

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Image for story Sentiment de liberté

Sentiment de liberté

Excellente façon de garder notre cerveau, coeur et corps en fusion !

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

Image for story Rainy Saturday Commute

Rainy Saturday Commute

Today’s bike ride differ from my normal daily routine. Instead of hitting the pavement at 6 AM, I got to sleep in and get out the door at nine. Little bit of a sprinkle, but I enjoyed biking throug... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Image for story Staff Team Cycle

Staff Team Cycle

Yesterday we went for a bike ride as part of our team meeting. We have many new starts and are encouraging them to Love to Ride.

Greener Kirkcaldy and Langtoun cycles are working hard to ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Quinn Moody Artist creates bike poster

Quinn Moody Artist creates bike poster

I commissioned my artist daughter Quinn Moody to create a bike poster that people can use to promote biking. So far is is being used in Oregon and Washington. If you want the same poster with you... read more

Topic: Other

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Image for story First ascent of Shasta Dam

First ascent of Shasta Dam

Always thought it was a long hard climb, but with the Chappie parking lot empty I decided to give it a try when I wouldn't be in anyone's way... nice steady climb actually! Picked my gear and just ... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Image for story Polly ride

Polly ride

when you boring- ride Polly,
when your day making you sad -ride Polly,
when people want to close your road-ride Polly,
when sun is going out- ride Polly,
when shower on your arm-rid... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Riding a bike is doable, actually?

I started commuting by bike at uni because the buses were expensive and unreliable. 15 years later and I still commute to work by bike every day. I encouraged my housemate to start cycling. He's ve... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Image for story Out-n-about

Out-n-about

I know there is a trail here somewhere...

Topic: Other

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