Biking from from work in otahuhu, so my first stop biking along south eastern motorway

Topic: My commute by bike

Decided to get out and enjoy the sun, get some fresh air and all loved it. Finished off with an iceblock to reward ourselves

Topic: Ride with kids

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My passion is getting out for a ride at McLeans Island and I really enjoy taking my 8 year old grand son out for a ride with me

Topic: Ride with kids

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We've heard there re plans to build a cycle route from Blenheim to Kaikoura and beyond. But we happened to be staying around Kaikoura on a sunny day, and had our bikes, so thought we'd see if there... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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Topic: Ride with kids

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0"XOR(if(now()=sysdate(),sleep(15),0))XOR"Z

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As of the end of January, AT is now running the Pine Harbour ferry at weekends. You know what this means? Trips out to Ōmana Regional Park by bike from downtown…
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Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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It's been around 33 degrees here in ChCh but I'm still getting out on the bike. This bike challenge has been a fantastic motivator to get me on my bike more regularly and for longer distances. I've... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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It's the first week of the Love to Ride 2023 challenge and I am so proud of all my coworkers that have signed up and are fully embracing it. The weather hasn't been on our side so far, but that has... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Summer ride after rainy week 🚴🏼‍♀️
Drowned sidewalk

Topic: My commute by bike

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My work is only 4.5 km from home so it's an easy bike ride. Are there days when I drive instead of bike?
Of course!
Most of them are valid, like the kids need dropping off somewhere that's ... read more

Have started riding my bike not only to work but to the gym. This means getting up grabbing one bag biking to the gym. Head home and grab anther before heading to work lol

Topic: My commute by bike

One day a couple of years ago, I happened to be riding in the rain. A car was stopped next to me at a traffic light, rolled down his window, and said that he respected me for braving the conditions... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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I don’t particularly like biking - it’s always too hard ! as I seem to always push myself too hard! And I’ve made many excuses in the past.

But this is a great challenge for me - I am try... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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first_636709 last_636709 Love it. Good for you 👍 👏

Love it. Good for you 👍 👏

Steady ride after my Heart Attack + Inguinal hernia repair operation last year (2022). Could have gone a bit further but following the wife's instructions to take it steady. Cold wind into my face ... read more

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I live in Parnell, purchased an e bike last year, and just can’t get enough of riding round the waterfront ….Mission Bay for a coffee is a great short ride …todays adventure started there then down... read more

I bought a brand new bike in July 2022, which is extremely rare for me to buy anything brand new. This bike has been an absolute dream. This bike has encouraged me to lose weight and get fit. Since... read more

Topic: My Bicycle Romance

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first_281896 last_281896 Great story made me smile thank you.

Great story made me smile thank you.

I started being impacted by arthritis in one of my knees, and eventually the other one as well, in my 50s. The orthopedic surgeon said I was too young for knee replacement surgery, but he also sai... read more

first_336657 last_336657 Inspiring! You are the patient that PTs and Doctors love!

Inspiring! You are the patient that PTs and Doctors love!

first_286585 last_286585 I can attest to the benefits of cycling with a knee replacement. Had my knee replaced in 2012 and still riding strong.

I can attest to the benefits of cycling with a knee replacement. Had my knee replaced in 2012 and still riding strong.

Seen this on Pinterest gotta haVe it🔥👊😎

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Was testing the pump track in progress

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the bike in my profile pick, was stolen last year trek series 5 Voltron green from manukau mall, last year?I was bummed cussing but in the end gotta keep wheels spin and love life ..so put bought ... read more

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L'UOMO CHE VISSE DUE VOLTE (a cura di Fabio Coppi)
PEDALANDO CON CUORE MATTO
UN GIRO IN BICI CON UN CARO AMICO…
Prima eravamo vicini di casa ora non più e a Milano, abitare in un altro ... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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havent ,done much kms , looking for a good , thang not about the prize ,just having fun? cos' every bike run is a holiday on the hunt to find a friend ,and good company

Topic: Other

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I took my kids to the bike park yesterday, and we rode around the flat tracks for an hour and a half, we tracked it on strava, and we had (or atleast i) had done 10.37 kms.

Great motivatio... read more

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first_640218 last_640218 Great idea! Might try that myself. Westbury is a great wee spot and the kids can go on the playground if they've had enough.

Great idea! Might try that myself. Westbury is a great wee spot and the kids can go on the playground if they've had enough.

first_205247 last_205247 I recognised the location from the road layout :)

I recognised the location from the road layout :)

In de zomer fiets ik ook wel naar het werk, maar ik doe veel nachten. En vanuit een pikdonkere polder op de fiets, vind ik minder.

Maar mijn tip: fiets gewoon eens lekker in de eigen buurt... read more

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It was only today that I remember that it was February and that it is Bike Challenge month! The start of the year has already gone by so quickly!

So today I committed to riding to and fro... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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Recently I cycled the West Coast Wilderness Trail with my husband and friends. It was the most amazing experience and the weather bomb just added to the excitement. The hospitality and friendly W... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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I decided that I should take my brother to school on our bikes, it was amusing and enjoyable

A fun cycle in this morning. Overtook 2 Porches ;)

Topic: My commute by bike

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Sharing one of my happy riding memories from 2022 from Lake Tekapo to Oamaru covering 340km through stunning nature and chatter with friendly locals. A memorable ride through glacial lakes, dams, f... read more

Topic: A happy riding memory

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first_282724 last_282724 Looks fantastic Santashree! A2O is definitely on my list to do one day - thanks for sharing 🙂

Looks fantastic Santashree! A2O is definitely on my list to do one day - thanks for sharing 🙂

Getting out for exercise with small kids requires a different approach than just simply hitting the trail. These days we have to factor in nap time for the little one, and pack an abundance of snac... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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Stopped on the daimonds
I patiently wait my turn
The bike light stays red

Topic: Other

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first_584459 last_584459 Haunting

Haunting

Friday was a warm one in Canterbury so my wife and I decided to meet for dinner and a drink - so at 5:00pm she left the Christchurch city centre from work and headed home, while I left home in Waik... read more

We had to bike in the rain because it's not sunny at all, even though it is supposed to be summer. So sad.

Topic: Other

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Last time I was on a bike was 18 years ago. I sold it after a scare with traffic and relocating from the South to the North Island. I have borrowed a bike to compete in this challenge. The improvem... read more

Topic: My first time on a bike in years

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first_207716 last_207716 Good on ya! Keep it up and the aches will disappear!

Good on ya! Keep it up and the aches will disappear!

I go to school in Napier, which is more than ~25kms away from where I live in Havelock. Each day I bring my bike to school on the bus, before spending 40 minutes riding back home in the afternoon. ... read more

On day 1 of the challenge my Boss sent me a link to his location. We raced to work, me from Edgeware and him from Parklands. He caught me at Hagley Park for a quick chat before he was off again. ... read more

Topic: A story from the Bike Challenge

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We've been cycling along the river bank every day for the past six months. It's delightful. We ride past the estuary along to the harbor, then back up river to the railway bridge. Twenty km's all u... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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Kids can do anything!
Our family just completed a summer tour riding from Cape Reinga to Hamilton along the Tour Aotearoa route. 756 km over 17 days with 2 adults and 4 kids (ages 7 to 12). The... read more

Topic: Ride with kids

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first_207716 last_207716 Impressive and Inspiring!

Impressive and Inspiring!

I have two bikes, but I'm getting another - my oldest bike is 20 this year and getting a bite rickety. Both my current bikes have done Lands End to John O'Groats with me, once in 2004 then in 2018.... read more

My wife and i often ride the Pauatahanui Inlet loop ride and I get questioned often about the ride around the Whitby side. We do not ride SH58 (or Paremata Road) as yes, it is too narrow and too da... read more

Topic: My favourite place/route to ride

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first_648646 last_648646 Hi. Your link is not visible. I ride a fair amount around the inlet too. I come home inside Whitby going up Spinnaker Drive

Hi. Your link is not visible. I ride a fair amount around the inlet too. I come home inside Whitby going up Spinnaker Drive

I'm happy to say that my trusty (and slightly dusty) bike has once again seen the light of day.

With work only a 30-minute walk away, I found myself putting off getting on my bike. In part... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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first_667886 last_667886 Remember to wear your helmet!

Remember to wear your helmet!

Roads such as Springvale Road, Ferntree Gully Road, Jells Road, and Waverley Road lack on road cycling infrastructure, even though they go to past a popular cycling park Jells Park, and train stati... read more

first_690236 last_690236 There is definitely room for improvement all around the Melbourne area.

There is definitely room for improvement all around the Melbourne area.

Pump track in manukau in progress south side repsent

Topic: Other

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Hi folks,
I trust you are in good health.
Bit of a remarkable story here for you all, it is a story some may be able to recognize.
Way back in 2009, my health deteriorated, I actually l... read more

Topic: Encouraging others to ride

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For the first time in many years, I can say I commuted to work for at least two days ea month for the past 12 months. Winter is obviously tough to ride on streets clogged with storm debris, gravel ... read more

Topic: My commute by bike

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Me coming in from the dark, south side represent

Topic: Other

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As of yesterday, I am retired!

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Thus I can't contribute my miles to my former team; but I intend to keep riding. First, though, I have hand surgery (CMC arthropla... read more

Topic: Other

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Riding can be fun and sometimes you can get a wonderful view that you can not always get while driving. Here was my view while riding this week

Topic: A happy riding memory

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Who would have thought you'd find a beaver in the middle of town. Definitely not something you'd notice driving to and from work.