Hello everyone :)

I’m doing a huge challenge of cycling the RideLondon to raise money for Children with Cancer! Would love the support!

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IVE BEEN ROUND HAIGHTON AND SAW THE SUNSET
THE ROADS ARE GOOD BUT QUITE SCARY GOOD TERRAINE BICYCLING
TO COW HILL I SAW SOME GOOD PEOPLE IN CARS
WHO DRIVE OCCASIONALLY
BUT A MEM... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Hello Everyone,

My name is Seb, originally from Goa-India, now based in Leicester.

I started cycling some years back but they were just short spins. Last year I did longer rides a... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Ik houd van een afstandje fietsen. Of liever gezegd afstanden, te beginnen met 200 als randonneur. Binnen een tijdslimiet en volledig zelf bedruipend en niet gemotoriseerd.
Een tocht heb ik in ... read more

3 days of riding while being paid! Brushing up on old skills and learning some new!

It was a bit damp at times!

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Bicycling has been my freestyle mode of transportation for decades. I have journeyed on my bicycle anytime, anywhere. It's always there for me, It is an adventure navigating through my percepti... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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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.

Cyclists have taken UC to victory again. Aotearoa Bike Challenge – 1st education sector! 237 staff cycled 46,315 kms! It’s not about winning though 😊, the UC team saved 5292kg of co2, reduced road ... read more

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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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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Biking in the Coronavirus Era

When I was a young girl, I used to ride my bike all around town. It was one of those banana seat bikes with the tall handlebars. Being a country girl and having a father who hunted for a majority o... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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James Fegel Super motivating, thanks for sharing your story!

Super motivating, thanks for sharing your story!

Hi my name’s Phil, right up front I’ll admit I work at Bracknell Forest Council and my remit is encouraging more sustainable journeys around our borough.

I want to highlight some of the w... read more

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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Last month I was cycling and slipped on a slippery wooden bridge on an icy day and busted some ribs, hurt my leg but otherwise my bike broke my fall and itself.
So I've been bicycle shopping ag... read more

Topic: Other

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I've always been a keen cyclist and like to get out and about, joined a few cycling challenges here and there and all is good. COVID-19 came around and locked down any group rides in the beginning ... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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Auckland is blessed with kilometres of beautiful coastline. While rolling along in the sunshine with a cool sea breeze is bliss, it's such a pity that places like Buckland's Beach and Eastern Beach... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Is my hybrid getting worn out? The rear gears aren't shifting right. I rode to the bike shop today; and they said it might be, 1) the shifter itself (on the handlebar) is worn; or, 2) the cogs are... read more

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Steve Pyburn Grease in the shifter get sticky after several years. A liberal bath by spraying WD-40 up in the shifters, while moving the... read more

Grease in the shifter get sticky after several years. A liberal bath by spraying WD-40 up in the shifters, while moving the handles, should clean most of it out. Let it flow out, then spray with Teflon lube. For other easy repairs, YouTube might save you quite a few dollars because a lot of things are fairly simple if you know what to do.

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... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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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 🙏

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!

Topic: A happy riding memory

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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... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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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 ... read more

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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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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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... read more

Kanika Williams 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 ... read more

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... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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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... read more

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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We all like biking, but have you ever tried triking?

I recently bought myself a KMX Kolt Trike. Reason, it’s different and fun!! It certainly works the core muscles and is a different way ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Brian Ronald I've had my eye on an I.C.E. Adventure for a few years now; only the price and a lack of storage at home have put me off.

I've had my eye on an I.C.E. Adventure for a few years now; only the price and a lack of storage at home have put me off.

Yesterday the 10th of March 22 was more or less my first day back commuting albeit one day a fortnight. I would normally drive 60 miles to work but precovid I split the journey up by parking at Bir... read more

I know its better than the subway, I know its more invigorating than the car, I know I dont regret my decision once I get going, but it can be such a challenge to get over myself and make the bike ... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Steve Pyburn I call that my "mind over mattress" debate.

I call that my "mind over mattress" debate.

I’ve been biking for about 2 years now, but have been off the bike for 7 months following a fall whilst out riding. Back in August last year I was out riding with a colleague, we’d set ourself the ... read more

Topic: Other

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Here was my trusty stead on my first bike tour from Klamath Falls to Santa Barbara back in '82. Just a 20 year old lad then, and now a mere 40 years later, I still Love To Ride.

Thanks to ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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After just literally completing my 4000 mile challenge for the year, just 3 days before Xmas, my elation was quickly turned to dejection as I lost my balance dismounting from my bike (a new one at ... read more

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The vacationing Pelicans at Lake Morton in Lakeland Florida are getting ready to leave their winter home and migrate back to their breeding habitat. They will be back in late November.

Topic: A happy riding memory

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50 years ago I had a bike accident losing brakes down a steep hill and ended up in the hospital! Biked with friends in high school then never biked again till now. February 2022 has changed my lif... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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Sarah Fobness Nice!

Nice!

Courtney Reynolds Love this!

Love this!

In November 2014, while completing my final training ride a week out from an upcoming Methven Womens bike race (which I had out off for many years prior), I was struck by a vehicle from behind whil... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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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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Last weekend I rode with Cascade Bicycle Club on a free group ride. The first 20 miles were great with no more than a few drops of rain. We rode from the east Foothills Trail to Bonney Lake where w... read more

Topic: Other

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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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Looking forward to riding my tricycle again when the weather is a bit kinder.

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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

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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!

Not to bad a ride in today and not to much debris, still cleared away the cobwebs. Might be a different story going home, looking at the weather one soggy cyclist.

Topic: My commute by bike

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Alan Jackson Decided not to risk an altercation with 'Eunice' so all credit to you!

Decided not to risk an altercation with 'Eunice' so all credit to you!

Tony Drake Alan thanks snow, rain. wind or shine I will always get to work.

Alan thanks snow, rain. wind or shine I will always get to work.

If you are looking for a good APP for your phone to use on your bike that you can actually see the numbers, I would highly recommend Cycle Computer. The numbers are large enough you don't have to h... read more

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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... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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

Topic: A happy riding memory

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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 ... read more

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.

Topic: My commute by bike

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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 ... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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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... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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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!

Topic: A happy riding memory

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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... read more

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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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... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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