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Image for story Thames-Paeroa Rail Trail

Thames-Paeroa Rail Trail

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... Leer más

Topic: Alentar a otros a montar en bici

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Biking dates with my husband

My favourite place/route to ride, is around the many bike trails in Blenheim. My husband and I go out biking in the weekends, which I really look forward to. We go early in the mornings when there ... Leer más

Topic: Mi lugar/ruta favorita para montar en bici

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Image for story Nana Needs to be Fit!

Nana Needs to be Fit!

I’m a Nana of 11 amazing grandbabies and had let myself go. This is my year to regain my health so I can keep up with our awesome crew! 🙌🏼

Topic: Alentar a otros a montar en bici

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Dolphins and Rays

So driving to work is hot and bothersome. Not so with riding to work. On my first day of the challenge, I saw dolphins in the harbour by Te Papa and a sting ray by Fergs...
Gotta love riding ... Leer más

Topic: Alentar a otros a montar en bici

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Downhill biking

Tried downhill mountain biking for the first time last week. Made it all the way to the bottom in one piece, hurrah!

Topic: Mi romance con la bici

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Image for story Feel the fear and do it anyway!

Feel the fear and do it anyway!

Tūwhitia te hopo, mairangatia te angitū! Feel the fear and do it anyway!

My name is Jill Walters and I am the Organisational Development Lead at Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council. I... Leer más

Topic: Mi primera vez en una bicicleta en años

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Image for story Biking everywhere

Biking everywhere

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... Leer más

Topic: Una historia del Desafío en Bici

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Image for story Back in the saddle..... again, pt 30... revisited

Back in the saddle..... again, pt 30... revisited

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... Leer más

Topic: Alentar a otros a montar en bici

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Image for story New off road paths!

New off road paths!

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. ... Leer más

Topic: Mi lugar/ruta favorita para montar en bici

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New highway code

After todays ride. I can see there is a danger, I would prefer not be given way too and have the car behind me. Cars stopping for me to cross a road no no, again I prefer the road to be clear of ... Leer más

Topic: Otro

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Lanarkshire Guided Ride - group cycling

I have always enjoyed cycling. Took myself off on adventures never far from rail stations just in case of puncture or other mechanical problems! Then a very lovely neighbour introduced me to a loca... Leer más

Topic: Alentar a otros a montar en bici

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Image for story Back on the bike after injury

Back on the bike after injury

I ruptured my Achilles Tendon in September last year. It has been a long recovery but I was back on my bike yesterday for the 4 mile commute to work. I was a little concerned about how my tendon wo... Leer más

Topic: Mi viaje al trabajo en bicicleta

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I'm just out riding my bike!

When a serious faced road cyclist has a slow day they call it 'recovery'. A commuter just calls it Friday.

Topic: Otro

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New highway code rules

Ha good luck with this one, dont trust car drivers to know these changes, stay safe and expect they wont stop ect

Topic: Otro

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Hexham to Sunderland (via a "Spoon's" and a Gregg's)

In early November, Myself and dad took the bikes on the train from Sunderland up to Hexham for a day ride back home using national cycle route 72 and the C2C route.. First port of call was Wethersp... Leer más

Topic: Otro

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Ride along the seafront

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... Leer más

Topic: Mi lugar/ruta favorita para montar en bici

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Goals

2021 Biking Goals:

Ride 5,000 miles. Check (5,650)

Ride 1,000 miles in a month. Check. (1,002)

Ride a century. Check (with my son, Dec 17)

Put more miles on my ... Leer más

Topic: Mi romance con la bici

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Day 1

First day riding to work.
Of course it had to be a day where we have a high of 30 degrees!
Oh well......
I did it to improve my health.
I did it to save money.
I did it to help ... Leer más

Topic: Mi viaje al trabajo en bicicleta

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Image for story Retail Therapy

Retail Therapy

Before Covid I got used to breaking my shopping up to 2 to 4 trips during the week often on my way home from other things and only buying what fitted in my backpack. During Covid I changed my shopp... Leer más

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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Image for story Taking the train to get a Devon & Cornwall Railcard

Taking the train to get a Devon & Cornwall Railcard

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 ... Leer más

Topic: Trituradores de carbono

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ice crystals in my hair

I worked from home Thursday because I asked because it was frigid, but by end ofday HAD TO GET OUTSIDE (I took the bus Wednesday)... and it wasn't as cold as I thought, at 9 degrees.
Friday... Leer más

Topic: Mi viaje al trabajo en bicicleta

Cycling anyway

I was a bit nervous when I signed up to a local Ladies only cycle - a 10 mile route round Cheltenham but I was determined to give it a go. When I turned up, there was another lady there so we got c... Leer más

Topic: Alentar a otros a montar en bici

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Image for story Coral Creek

Coral Creek

Crossed this wonderful site on Coral Creek tonight!

Topic: Mi lugar/ruta favorita para montar en bici

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Image for story Cape Haze Pioneer Trail

Cape Haze Pioneer Trail

Love this trail. It’s 1/2 of my normal ride and loops around Placida back to Englewood. Makes for a 20 mile ride with some great views .

Topic: Mi lugar/ruta favorita para montar en bici

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Emergency shirt

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: Mi viaje al trabajo en bicicleta

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Full month ahead

Will try to go for a ride everyday come sun or rain. I hope the bike holds!

Topic: Una historia del Desafío en Bici

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Image for story Poetry in motion

Poetry in motion

How staunch a cyclist are you?
Do you bike in rain or snow?
Do you own a fluoro jacket?
Have your cheeks a healthy glow?

Perhaps you are a ‘wannaʼ
Wanna travel urban styl... Leer más

Topic: Otro

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Image for story Rabbit Island

Rabbit Island

What better way to kick off the Aotearoa bike challenge than catching the ferry from Mapua to Rabbit Island. Lovely flat trails meant my first ride on a non-ebike for about 4 years was a breeze . G... Leer más

Topic: Una historia del Desafío en Bici

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Image for story Rainbow

Rainbow

Just cycled from Hanmer to St Arnaud through the rainbow. Fantastic scenery, well worth the pain!

Topic: Un recuerdo feliz andando en bici

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Image for story goal... goal...

goal... goal...

Okay, 1000 miles by the end of March? So far I've just added 3-4 miles here and there, knowing I really need to get in "real rides" of 20+ to get there - but it is January and ... getting out for... Leer más

Topic: Otro

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Encouraging young friend

I've got a 30yr old staying with me for around 6months. He was unsure re my bike riding long distances when fine weather around. He has since tried a 30km bike ride with me and he seemed to enjoy i... Leer más

Topic: Alentar a otros a montar en bici

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La bici libertà allo stato puro

La bici per me sono sempre andato in giro mai fermato un attimo e il mio mezzo di trasporto primario tommymagri lainatebike365gradi

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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My goals

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

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Image for story Don't let your limitations stop you! Just keep going!

Don't let your limitations stop you! Just keep going!

Last year when I received my hand-cycle via Cycling Projects, I got to experience life again. Cycling without pain and cycling without pedalling. I loved road cycling before but now I love it even ... Leer más

Topic: Alentar a otros a montar en bici

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Railway adventure

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

Topic: Alentar a otros a montar en bici

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Image for story Picnic lunch with my bike

Picnic lunch with my bike

After all this time, I am still working from home. Usually I go out on my bike or for a walk every day around lunch time to make sure I see some daylight and to get my exercise. To mix it up a bit,... Leer más

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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Stolen

About about a year ago go I bought an electric bike that was quite expensive but it was easier ear to save money and get around and get to work on it changed my life that you made me give up smokin... Leer más

Topic: Otro

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Image for story New bike and pedestrian rules on the roads

New bike and pedestrian rules on the roads

Well, I went out today and what a difference.
Because of the new road user rules and that they hit the prime time slots on the Television, it was such a pleasure to cycle today.

The C... Leer más

Topic: Otro

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Image for story First day biking to work

First day biking to work

It has been something yet to be accomplish for few years. Finally, done it today and love the ride, except that in town, i am still sharing pathway with pedestrian instead of cars. Gotta get myself... Leer más

Topic: Mi viaje al trabajo en bicicleta

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Image for story The sun making a brief appearance

The sun making a brief appearance

Changeable weather today, but still the occasional brighter moment

Topic: Otro

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Bike life

My first bike was a Christmas present after I turned 5 years old. I was so excited, that I sneaked into the garage (where I was told NOT to go) to ride it. It was red, with a large front wheel and ... Leer más

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Paradise

Getting back on my bike has been fab, especially with the great weather we are having. I've been making the most of the time in between jobs, exploring what is right in front of me. We do live in p... Leer más

Topic: Mi lugar/ruta favorita para montar en bici

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Image for story Biking is better, even in -50C

Biking is better, even in -50C

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... Leer más

Topic: Mi viaje al trabajo en bicicleta

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Image for story The Peace Of Riding

The Peace Of Riding

This is not 1 memory. I have never driven, always ridden. I deal with anxiety. Some of my rides and my choice to ride the long way home are for the purpose of destressing. I find riding and listeni... Leer más

Topic: Un recuerdo feliz andando en bici

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Image for story Supply Chain Finally Got Here...

Supply Chain Finally Got Here...

Setting my ridiculous goal of 1000 miles by the end of March is what got me out for a little extra today. Hey, I need to average 11.6 miles/day -- SHHH! DOn't think about snowstorms or ice!! Tod... Leer más

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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Image for story Night riding

Night riding

We have all missed being out cycling together and fitting it in has required some night riding. We all got the bike lights on tonight and enjoyed a couple of hours of chatting and night riding safe... Leer más

Topic: Alentar a otros a montar en bici

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Image for story What a way to start the day!

What a way to start the day!

I hopped on my bike for my first day at the office in 2022, and like pretty much every time I ride to work, I was surprised by how great it made me feel - and it's my job to tell people that!
<... Leer más

Topic: Mi viaje al trabajo en bicicleta

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Image for story Actually Recorded 1000 Km for the first time.

Actually Recorded 1000 Km for the first time.

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... Leer más

Topic: Un recuerdo feliz andando en bici

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Image for story DBC Frozen First

DBC Frozen First

A special thank you and shout out to these early birds for coming out and taking a quick little New Year's morning spin around Dearborn, Michigan. #DBCFrozenFirst aka: #FirstDozen #DearbornBikingCr... Leer más

Topic: Alentar a otros a montar en bici

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It didn't stop raining BUT

I have this ridiculous goal and no, 5.4 miles really isn't enough to *average* and get there, AND it's going to dive down to the teens for high temps later this week.
So, "better ride n... Leer más

Topic: Alentar a otros a montar en bici

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