Stories from Expired

After having a stroke last June,yesterday and today was the 1st time back on my bike.i love my bike..Missed it,each day is an achievement no matter what it is.Hoping to do the memorial park Saturda... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Promised my kids a few hours on the local bike trail during their spring break. Made the easy decision to take the entire day off work for an even longer bike ride. Family first!

Topic: Ride with kids

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Steve Pyburn I started with my kids when one was a bke trailer and the other was just off training wheels at 3. Fast forward and we jus... read more

I started with my kids when one was a bke trailer and the other was just off training wheels at 3. Fast forward and we just did our first century together!

I carved out some time to go out on a ride on Saturday, first long ride of 2022.

I put a shout out to friends on WhatsApp and they joined too. Made a day of it with breakfast in Henley and... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Its amazing the places you can find explore and just sit and enjoy a short break while your having a leisurely ride out during lockdown....id neer have found this place by car

Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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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!

Biking in the Coronavirus Era

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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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!

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

Topic: Other

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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.

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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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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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

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!

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... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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I am in the age of my second childhood and third mid life crisis. As I approached my 59th year I was reasonably unfit and modestly round. My BMI was firmly in the obese section and my doctor said I... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Kanika Williams I smiled the entire story through, keep on going Aiden!

I smiled the entire story through, keep on going Aiden!

I hadn't ridden a bike from my early 20s until last year (er, my late 30s). I wasn't scared as such, but I found the new shared path along SH1 at Takanini was a good place to get my confidence up. ... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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I have been riding this area through lockdown and now at the weekend. This ride gives me hills flat and curved areas which is lovely, and all the time I have a sea view. I often stop to chat to oth... read more

Today was the fourth time than I've taken my bike on the train. This time I bought a Devon & Cornwall Railcard at Barnstaple station. Chulmleigh has beauty rolling hills with views to Dartmoor ... read more

Topic: Carbon Crushers

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Rajesh Dadia So long as the pubs got jacket potato baked beans I'm sorted !!!

So long as the pubs got jacket potato baked beans I'm sorted !!!

Tony Langdon Bike and train, definitely a winning combination!

Bike and train, definitely a winning combination!

Rode to work on the first day of the year.
Bit chilly, but worth it

Forgot to bring a shirt to change into. Luckily left an emergency one in the office!

Topic: My commute by bike

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I have set a challenge a month this year including Miles for Doddie in Jan to completing 1000 miles, the King Alfreds Way, and culminating in the NC500 in August. In between all that I will be doin... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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This is my new Trike-bike Tricycle, my old Tricycle got into a bit of a bad shape and this new one was an early Christmas gift so I can continue riding around/shopping! Really helpful as I need it ... read more

Topic: Other

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I’d planned a longer bike excursion on Saturday but the weather was just horrible, with persistent rain, dark and with poor visibility. On this route, there are some effective way points which appr... read more

I have dreamt for the last 30 years that I could just leave my house in Northcote Point and take my bike over The Auckland Harbour Bridge to the CBD for my work. Now that I am retired I still canno... read more

Jay Firth When me and my wife moved to Auckland this was one of the reasons why we didn't look for housing on the Northshore because ... read more

When me and my wife moved to Auckland this was one of the reasons why we didn't look for housing on the Northshore because of the lack of options to commute by bike. Maybe, just maybe one day something will happen.

Nathaniel Payne Your idea is better than nothing, but I'd much rather just ride across. Closing one lane to vehicular traffic might annoy p... read more

Your idea is better than nothing, but I'd much rather just ride across. Closing one lane to vehicular traffic might annoy people, but stuff 'em - they'll still have plenty of other lanes to use.

Tim Adriaansen Much better to liberate an existing lane on the bridge! It's unlikely to make much difference to other bridge users as traf... read more

Much better to liberate an existing lane on the bridge! It's unlikely to make much difference to other bridge users as traffic volumes on the bridge are low, and we need them to get lower if we're going to reach our emissions reduction targets :)

June Barraclough Dedicated cycle shuttle bus is an excellent idea

Dedicated cycle shuttle bus is an excellent idea

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Birmingham - SAVE THE DATE - Sunday 9th January - Free cycling event @ Attic Brew Co. Including free bike checks, led ride, route finding and bike maintenance session 🚲😜🍻

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Claire Sharpe LOVE THIS. If I didn't already have a ride planned I'd be heading your way. Good luck with it.

LOVE THIS. If I didn't already have a ride planned I'd be heading your way. Good luck with it.

Wanting a couple of MTB bicycle frames, I ventured down to the Walsall Bike Project workshop.
Once there, I shared of my Led Ride Leader Qualifications and earned a position with Cycling UK.read more

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So excited, just found out our local parks are taking part in a 5 parks cycle challenge so ive signed up the family and making a day of it, anywhere up to 11 miles round trip, q picnic and even get... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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I’ve long been a cyclist, keen commuter to work and general adventurer and explorer. In 2016 I was in an accident where I was badly hit on my bike, taken to QE with what turned out to be a Sub ara... read more

I love this time of year. We get more daylight hours after work, and for us this translates to family trips to the playground! The kids have a blast, we get to let go of the day and re center as pa... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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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

Topic: Other

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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.

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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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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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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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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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 .

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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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

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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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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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Came too Florida almost 3yrs ago got job very fast i lived in NJ for 57 yrs well getting place to live was a problem cost money live a hotel for 2 yrs now I have 2 jobs. Biking in the cold is ro... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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George Leeger That a pic of. A new bike the other 1 is repairs getting now

That a pic of. A new bike the other 1 is repairs getting now

David Borges I love the bike! I'll be 62 in June and I have will be at 8K miles on my cargo bike! keep it up! - David

I love the bike! I'll be 62 in June and I have will be at 8K miles on my cargo bike! keep it up! - David

I always set myself a goal that I know I can achieve that way I am not going to be upset if I don’t achieve it

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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We crossed the railway lines using the pedestrian crossing, and had to do some super maneuvers. Great achievement, and lots of fun!!!

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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I have ridden a bike as my primary mode of transport since 1989, doing my Master's degree.
I owned a car briefly for one year in 1995-96, and had bought a house outside of the city so I could b... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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I was not keen on the GPS recording gadgets at first, but now, having just this minute clocked up my first recorded 1000 Km on a second-hand refurbished MTB, I just have to say I wish I had purchas... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Rich Crowson Great work, congrats

Great work, congrats

I'm being followed by a moonshadow
Moonshadow, moonshadow
Leaping and hopping on a moonshadow
Moonshadow, moonshadow

Moonshadow, moonshadow
Moonshadow, moonshadow

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KENT VOGEL Memories

Memories

I decided to go for a ride today the weather was mizzale to start with then the wind picked up of course it was a head wind the roads was flooded so up with the feet and splash through and hopefull... read more

Topic: Other

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I've always loved cycling. All my life. I cycled to and from school. I've cycled for charity. I've cycled for fun and fitness. As I got older and recreational time seemed to get shorter, I cycled l... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Last commute of 2021

Topic: My commute by bike

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My Christmas present this year is injured ribs and bruises after coming off my bike yesterday! I knew my brakes weren't great but I'd been putting off getting them checked. I'd urge anyone to get t... read more

Alan Jackson Very sorry to read about your 'off' and wish you a speedy recovery. It is ALWAYS a good idea to have regular checks on you... read more

Very sorry to read about your 'off' and wish you a speedy recovery. It is ALWAYS a good idea to have regular checks on your bike-prevention is better than cure!

I have been helping out (Assisting) with a few community parks here in the West Midlands.
I was approached to lead a project which looked after the Learn to Ride beginners (cycling).
Here, ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Birmingham!!! Join us for a #Xmas social #ride & snowman trail #walk on Tuesday 21st Dec,

Group Ride - meet Hamdsworth park 1pm

or make your own way into City Centre and meet ... read more

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