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Image for story Replacing the Car-bon #NoCarbon

Replacing the Car-bon #NoCarbon

I starting commuting to work to save a few quid on parking. Since I started I've left the car at home over 200 times, in rain fog snow and storms, and saved 433kg of carbon, which is the same weigh... mehr lesen

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Image for story Car free nursery run

Car free nursery run

We've been using the bike to get to nursery and school for a while now, but this year I'm trying to hit 200 days of commuting by bike - not easy once you factor in holidays, work trips etc. So sinc... mehr lesen

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Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail...

It's Winter, the weather is miserable, but despite that, I find myself pulling on my lycra, safety checking my bike and bracing myself to ride to work.

Chances are I'll get splashed by th... mehr lesen

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Longer days

#NoCarbon After months of cycling to and from work in the dark, the days are finally getting longer! No need for lights and the shorts can come out 😁

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Irregular commuter

Dragging myself to ride in this wet weather was certainly worth it, my body and ego are convincing me otherwise, until they have the taste of the ride

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Finally the wind has dropped #NoCarbon

Finally the wind has dropped so cycle commuting isn't a painful slog anymore, and a 'Brucey Bonus' the Sun is out in place of the rain (occasionally!) the mornings and evening are brighter so it's ... mehr lesen

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Little Blue

I saw a Little Blue Penguin on my cycle to work this morning along the West Harbour Cycleway SH88 shared path. It made my day :) [address removed]

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Image for story Contagious commuting

Contagious commuting

We bought my son a good second-hand bike when he got to intermediate so he could independently cycle the 4km to school each day; no worries if we're working and can't do drop-off or pick-up. I lik... mehr lesen

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From cycle to work day -

“When the sign discloses more road closures, and you wait for a train in vain,
When, Heaven knows, even the Bus Stop is closed, it’s time to think again!
So it’s the car, the train and th... mehr lesen

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Image for story AGAINST THE WIND

AGAINST THE WIND

Preceding a nasty front we had high winds with gale force gusts. To ride or not to ride. Took my chances and by quitting time it was looking like a bad choice as things had started to come apart a... mehr lesen

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Beaut peddle home this evening

A bit of a later ride home tonight. Kind of nice hearing the birds chirp next to the car engines while stoped at the lights :)

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Panmure traffic

Great start to the bike challenge by avoiding a 30min queue caused by roadworks in Panmure today

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Image for story The Race is On!

The Race is On!

Awesome to see so many people on bikes despite the heat! Brings out a bit of my competitive spirit to keep up with the road bikers!

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First day back at Kindy

My 3 year old got her first bike for Christmas and managed to crack riding it in the holidays. Today was the first day back at Kindy and she rode it all the way there. I jogged alongside and got so... mehr lesen

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how fast can you go

I managed to get up to 51k/hr down parnell rise this morning. Such good way to start the day #MoveMonday

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Image for story Bike along the Tamaki Drive waterfront

Bike along the Tamaki Drive waterfront

Well, okay, so it't Feb!
The challenge has been accepted and I'm on my bike!
Up and out early this morning 6.10am so that I could bike and enjoy the scenery along the beach lined waterfront... mehr lesen

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Image for story Gotta love a tailwind 💖

Gotta love a tailwind 💖

A great tailwind and lots of cars stuck in traffic gave me a real smug feeling on this particular morning! I had to cover my face to hide a massive grin 😆 #winterwheelers

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friday for future

ho iniziato da marzo a sostituire all'auto bici + treno. Dalla 1° volta che ho sentito di Friday for future. Da allora anche con la pioggia bici + treno.
From march 2019 bike + train. No more ... mehr lesen

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Image for story sunny  I-90 floating bridge

sunny I-90 floating bridge

North wind = clean air

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Diary of a Wobbly Cyclist

Week off + Rain = Pain!
First ride in 11 days.

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It really wasn't that hard

When I lived in DC, I frequently biked to work. Few hills, lots of dedicated bike lanes. Great and convenient bike share program.

But in Atlanta? Never! I have worked in downtown Atlan... mehr lesen

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Diary of a Wobbly Cyclist

WIND SUCKS! or should that be blows?? Either would do today.......and I thought rain was bad!!

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Back on the bike

After a week and a half of enforced working from home thanks to my 'crappy knee' (this is apparently actually in my official medical notes!) I'm back on my bike this week.

My knee still i... mehr lesen

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Diary of a Wobbly Cyclist

No ride today. Gynae appointments and bicycles don't really mix!

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Diary of a Wobbly Cyclist

Today, on my way home from work, I swallowed a fly!!

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Out in the wind and rain

Sometimes it's difficult to drag yourself out of bed first thing when the rain is lashing against the window and the car is sat on the driveway but it feels good to get the bike out and go #NoCarbo... mehr lesen

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Image for story Car free nursery run

Car free nursery run

We've been using the bike to get to nursery and school for a while now, but this year I'm trying to hit 200 days of commuting by bike - not easy once you factor in holidays, work trips etc. So sinc... mehr lesen

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Longer days

#NoCarbon After months of cycling to and from work in the dark, the days are finally getting longer! No need for lights and the shorts can come out 😁

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Image for story Saver

Saver

So last July I changed my commute from Southampton to London from using the company car to cycling the 5 miles to the station and training it in...

I even now cycle the occassional 15 mile... mehr lesen

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Way more fun than sitting in traffic

#NoCarbon
I found a route that keeps me away from the traffic with a short off road section too! And so far my bike is 7lb lighter than when i started riding it...!
Happy cycling!

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"Dedicated"

Cycled to work as usual this morning. In the very heavy sleet. As I arrived at work a driver let me into the car park ahead of him, which I was obviously grateful for, a few seconds less in the sle... mehr lesen

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Image for story Taking a moment in the bush

Taking a moment in the bush

When I drive I rarely take the time to enjoy the city I live in but with biking I an so easily stop, hop off and have a wee explore. Yesterday I decided to visit a piece of remnant bush in Christch... mehr lesen

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Across the Finish Line

After doing a couple of longer rides for me (>30km) I decided it was time to bike from my home town of Waimauku to work in the Auckland Viaduct area.
I set out around 6:40am and had a good... mehr lesen

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Forest Run

My workplace I happily refer to as the stables, somedays it can feel like a chore getting out of that duvet on a Monday morning when your body is numb with physical pain! It is a 1000m walk for me ... mehr lesen

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Added extras

Wow I am 2 days into my rides and yesterday I took a dozen eggs home in my panniers, surprised they weren't cooked by the time I got home.
Today brought in a fundraising cake for Relay for Life... mehr lesen

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Image for story Walking the talk

Walking the talk

One of the goals I set for myself when I started my new job at TCC was to bike to work. My role is Corporate Sustainability Lead, so biking makes sense for a lot of reasons. Fitness, wellbeing, env... mehr lesen

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Upgrade to the path

This morning was pleased to note the little upgrade to North-Western cycleway on St Luke's part. Crossing was leveled up to the path and made everyone's cycling as smooth as possible.
Well done... mehr lesen

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Auckland Cycleways

Last month I learnt that I could cycle all the way from Hillsborough to City using all cyclepaths. Auckland was awesome before, but now it has reached the next level. Thanks for the Cycleways Auckl... mehr lesen

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My morning luge ride to work #MoveMonday

My favourite part about riding to work in the morning, is going down the Grafton Gully cycle way. Zooming around the corner, no cars in sight, the smell of the native bush and feeling the temperatu... mehr lesen

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New country, new job, new bike route

I just moved to NZ on 1 January, and brought my bike with me so that I would have transportation while I was looking for houses, cars, and the rest of the things that life requires. I intentionally... mehr lesen

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Glass

Ok, this time I stopped to pick up all the broken glass. I had ridden through it once, and, in a act of self preservation, thought it best to remove the "worst" of it. 5mins later, a cyclist stop... mehr lesen

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Push on through the Winter

I don't drive, so if I didn't cycle I would rely on Public transport to get me to work, which is not always great. I do enjoy my 20 mile daily trip from Harlow to Ware PSC GSK site, even through Wi... mehr lesen

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No icy roads to contend with

No frost this morning. No rain. No wind....just an almost silent bike on quiet roads, beautiful Westmorland country side and hardly any traffic. One of the best commutes I've had in ages. Great sta... mehr lesen

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Diary of a Wobbly Cyclist

Awesome ride to work this morning......clear roads, green lights, fresh air to clear the cobwebs! #lovetoride

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Moonlight and Mist

Moonlight and mist when I set off on this morning’s commute. A couple of miles up the road, the mist began to thicken, finally, turning into seriously dense fog. It got so bad I could barely see th... mehr lesen

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A Refreshing Ride

30 Sept 2019, East Devon, leaving work I thought no way can it continue to rain this hard for the entire eight mile ride home. How wrong was I? Biblical. So there’s me doing my bit to mitigate the ... mehr lesen

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Image for story Dairy of a (soggy) wobbly cyclist

Dairy of a (soggy) wobbly cyclist

Well that sucked!

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Image for story Tickle your fancy?

Tickle your fancy?

This has made a lot of car drivers/passengers smile 👌❤️
Attach colourful pipe cleaners and feathers to the rear of your helmet.

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Diary of a Wobbly Cyclist

Yesterday I discovered I get very grumpy if I don't get my daily bike ride!
Bloody rain!

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Image for story Why I Cycle To Work

Why I Cycle To Work

I cycle to work because I enjoy the speed and predictability of my commute.
I also enjoy being outside and active, especially after a long day inside. I enjoy going off road via the Philadelphi... mehr lesen

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