Enjoy the ride and take part in Aotearoa Bike Challenge 2026

  • Get motivated and win prizes for riding
  • Compete with your workplace or ride solo
  • Invite friends for more chances to win
I'm In!
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Great for your mental wellbeing

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Generate fewer emissions

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Biking can be fun and make you happy

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There are amazing prizes to be won

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Compete against other workplaces

Who can take part?

Aotearoa Bike Challenge 2026 is a fun, free, and friendly challenge that’s open to riders of all levels. Whether you’re just getting back on a bike or you’re an avid commuter, everyone is invited!

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Ride as an individual - students, workers and retirees can take part

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Compete between departments and workplaces of a similar size

When does it happen?

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Aotearoa Bike Challenge 2026 takes place between 1st February and 28th February, so there's plenty of time to get involved and feel the benefits of cycling.

Logging rides is easy 👍

Use the Love to Ride app, sync from Strava, or log rides via this website!

How to log rides
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You’ve got to be in it to win it 🎁

Every time you ride or encourage others to join you earn the chance to win prizes.

How to win prizes
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Help spread the word 📣

Going solo is great, but sharing a fun experience with friends is often even better!

How to encourage others
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What other riders say...

"Love to Ride is great an encouragement as you can see how much CO2 you’re saving and if you cycle with a workplace a bit of friendly competition if always good! It’s also so easy as it syncs with your fitness watch and apps!"

J. Burman - East Lothian

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What other riders say...

"A great catalyst to start cycling regularly again. So good for my physical and mental health."

J. Levett - Christchurch

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What other riders say...

"Biking can be fun and make you happy"

A. Morley - Cambridgeshire

About the Aotearoa Bike Challenge 2026 challenge

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Aotearoa Bike Challenge 2026 is an inclusive cycling challenge that is open to everyone. We’re here to help you unlock the joys of riding a bike and help you reach your personal health and carbon reduction goals.

The challenge is operated by Love to Ride and it’s our mission is to get more people riding bikes, more often.