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: Un ricordo felice di un giro in bici
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: Il mio tragitto in bici per andare al lavoro
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 ... Per saperne di più
Topic: Una storia dalla Bike Challenge
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... Per saperne di più
Topic: Una storia dalla Bike Challenge
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... Per saperne di più
Topic: Altro
Yeah, I have my bike!
I have only done 500m, but that is better than 0.
Topic: Andare in bici ai tempi del Coronavirus
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 ... Per saperne di più
Topic: Un ricordo felice di un giro in bici
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... Per saperne di più
Topic: Il mio posto/percorso preferito per andare in bicicletta
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... Per saperne di più
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... Per saperne di più
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... Per saperne di più
Topic: Il mio posto/percorso preferito per andare in bicicletta
Looking forward to riding my tricycle again when the weather is a bit kinder.
Topic: Altro
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 ... Per saperne di più
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... Per saperne di più
Topic: Altro
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: Il mio tragitto in bici per andare al lavoro
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... Per saperne di più
Topic: La mia storia d'amore in bicicletta
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... Per saperne di più
Topic: Una storia dalla Bike Challenge
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... Per saperne di più
Topic: La mia prima volta in bici da anni
Taking a break from driving through the Clutha District I stumbled on an unmarked trail at the Mt Stuart reserve and explored. Lo and behold it follows the old railway line and passes through cutti... Per saperne di più
My love for cycling started after I was introduced to an Iron Māori Quarter Triathlon Event in Heretaunga (Hastings), Hawke's Bay. I had suffered an injury that ended my love of playing Touch Foot... Per saperne di più
We're on holiday in the Hawkes and it's been great biking around, the cafes and sights. Today's adventure was a sixteen kilometre ride along the Puketapu Loop to the Puketapu Hotel for lunch and th... Per saperne di più
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: Il mio tragitto in bici per andare al lavoro
A couple of weeks ago I suffered what they call a TIA ( or mini brain stroke). I am 68 and had just cycled 80 kms the day before plus 40 kms a day on my commute. Also did the 900 mile Lands End to ... Per saperne di più
Topic: Una storia dalla Bike Challenge
It's very fun riding in to town on the bike paths :D.
Topic: Il mio posto/percorso preferito per andare in bicicletta
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 ... Per saperne di più
Topic: Frantoi di carbonio
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... Per saperne di più
Topic: La mia prima volta in bici da anni
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: Andare in bici ai tempi del Coronavirus
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... Per saperne di più
Topic: Un ricordo felice di un giro in bici
Very happy with this badge!
Topic: Una storia dalla Bike Challenge
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... Per saperne di più
Topic: La mia prima volta in bici da anni
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... Per saperne di più
Topic: La mia storia d'amore in bicicletta
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... Per saperne di più
Topic: Altro
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... Per saperne di più
Topic: Una storia dalla Bike Challenge
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... Per saperne di più
Topic: Una storia dalla Bike Challenge
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... Per saperne di più
Topic: Un ricordo felice di un giro in bici
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... Per saperne di più
Topic: Incoraggiare gli altri a pedalare
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... Per saperne di più
Topic: Il mio tragitto in bici per andare al lavoro
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... Per saperne di più
Topic: Incoraggiare gli altri a pedalare
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 ... Per saperne di più
Topic: Incoraggiare gli altri a pedalare
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 ... Per saperne di più
Topic: La mia prima volta in bici da anni
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 ... Per saperne di più
Topic: Andare in bici ai tempi del Coronavirus
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... Per saperne di più
Topic: La mia prima volta in bici da anni
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: Il mio posto/percorso preferito per andare in bicicletta
When our office moved into the city centre and there was no longer free parking, I figured my only option was to commute by bus. The Aotearoa Bike Challenge reminded me that actually biking to work... Per saperne di più
Topic: Una storia dalla Bike Challenge
This commute is usually pretty busy as going in peak hours. Centaurus Road is usually fine in the morning and Barrington Street can be busy leading up to the Milton Street junction. If going close ... Per saperne di più
Topic: Il mio tragitto in bici per andare al lavoro
This year my 5yos have started at a school that's 4.5km from home - worth the journey, because it's a reorua class, but too far even for Mr Confident to cycle without afternoon meltdowns. So we inv... Per saperne di più
Topic: Andare in bici ai tempi del Coronavirus
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... Per saperne di più
Topic: Il mio posto/percorso preferito per andare in bicicletta
I had always believed I could never and would never bike up a hill. It was partly fear of falling backwards, partly belief that my legs weren't tough enough, and partly fear of riding back downhill... Per saperne di più
Topic: Un ricordo felice di un giro in bici
With my glass back pummelled back into shape and my snapped saddle replaced (winter weight gain?) the training could start in earnest again. December saw the km's getting racked up, lots of flattie... Per saperne di più
