Today was my biggest ride since I was about 16 years old! Managed a wopping 18kms, which is massive for me considering all I have been doing is a couple of k's to work and back in the for the four ... Leer más
Topic: Un recuerdo feliz andando en bici
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 recuerdo feliz andando en 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: Mi viaje al trabajo en bicicleta
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 ... Leer más
Topic: Una historia del Desafío en Bici
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... Leer más
Topic: Una historia del Desafío en Bici
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... Leer más
Topic: Otro
Yeah, I have my bike!
I have only done 500m, but that is better than 0.
Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era 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 ... Leer más
Topic: Un recuerdo feliz andando en 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... Leer más
Topic: Mi lugar/ruta favorita para montar en bici
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... Leer más
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... Leer más
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... Leer más
Topic: Mi lugar/ruta favorita para montar en bici
Looking forward to riding my tricycle again when the weather is a bit kinder.
Topic: Otro
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 ... Leer más
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... Leer más
Topic: Otro
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: Mi viaje al trabajo en bicicleta
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... Leer más
Topic: Mi romance con la bici
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... Leer más
Topic: Una historia del Desafío en Bici
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... Leer más
Topic: Mi primera vez en una bicicleta en años
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... Leer más
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... Leer más
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... Leer más
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: Mi viaje al trabajo en bicicleta
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 ... Leer más
Topic: Una historia del Desafío en Bici
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... Leer más
Topic: Otro
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 ... Leer más
Topic: Trituradores de carbono
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... Leer más
Topic: Mi primera vez en una bicicleta en años
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: Andar en bicicleta en la era 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... Leer más
Topic: Un recuerdo feliz andando en bici
Very happy with this badge!
Topic: Una historia del Desafío en Bici
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... Leer más
Topic: Mi primera vez en una bicicleta en años
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... Leer más
Topic: Mi romance con la bici
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... Leer más
Topic: Otro
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... Leer más
Topic: Una historia del Desafío en Bici
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... Leer más
Topic: Una historia del Desafío en Bici
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... Leer más
Topic: Un recuerdo feliz andando en 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... Leer más
Topic: Alentar a otros a montar en bici
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... Leer más
Topic: Mi viaje al trabajo en bicicleta
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... Leer más
Topic: Alentar a otros a montar en bici
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 ... Leer más
Topic: Alentar a otros a montar en bici
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 ... Leer más
Topic: Mi primera vez en una bicicleta en años
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 ... Leer más
Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era 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... Leer más
Topic: Mi primera vez en una bicicleta en años
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: Mi lugar/ruta favorita para montar en bici
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... Leer más
Topic: Una historia del Desafío en Bici
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 ... Leer más
Topic: Mi viaje al trabajo en bicicleta
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... Leer más
Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era 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... Leer más
Topic: Mi lugar/ruta favorita para montar en bici
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... Leer más
Topic: Un recuerdo feliz andando en bici
