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Topic: Una historia del Desafío en Bici

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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

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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

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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

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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

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first_583683 last_583683 👏 Amazing Anya, so glad you got back on your bike! Love your mahi, Debbie

👏 Amazing Anya, so glad you got back on your bike! Love your mahi, Debbie

first_525954 last_525954 Good on you.

Good on you.

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

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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

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first_583683 last_583683 Kia roa Chris, I am glad they took responsibility! Are you okay?!

Kia roa Chris, I am glad they took responsibility! Are you okay?!

first_697530 last_697530 Oh no that sounds awful, hope you didn't sustain to many injuries, sounds frightening

Oh no that sounds awful, hope you didn't sustain to many injuries, sounds frightening

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

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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

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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

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

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It's very fun riding in to town on the bike paths :D.

Topic: Mi lugar/ruta favorita para montar en bici

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What a weird sensation, riding in the early morning , just before dawn and I sensed something passing me on the inside line. WTF was that? Nothing , just my shadow passing me due to weird lighting ... Leer más

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first_587369 last_587369 Haha! Pre-coffee scares... its real!

Haha! Pre-coffee scares... its real!

first_587568 last_587568 Relatable, almost fell off my bike, scared of myself, hahaha

Relatable, almost fell off my bike, scared of myself, hahaha

I took my bike to the kids basketball practise on the weekend, I thought I would only bike a couple of kms. The basketball training was for 2 hrs in Cambridge, wow to my surprise the bikes paths we... Leer más

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first_525512 last_525512 Woohoo go you!

Woohoo go you!

Im a 45 yr old non driver. I realised early on driving wasnt for me and that the world was a far safer place with me not behind the wheel of a vehicle. So i cycle and run n walk.
Ive never fel... Leer más

Topic: Mi viaje al trabajo en bicicleta

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This time last year my partner and I did a road cycle trip from Christchurch down to Wanaka, over Haast Pass then up the West Coast to Greymouth then over Arthur's Pass back to Christchurch. All ... Leer más

I love riding on the CNC shared path!
It's so smooth and fast.
I love seeing all the happy people using the path (and pets too!).
It's a fantastic asset to Greater Christchurch, enabli... Leer más

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first_198233 last_198233 Excellent! Couldn’t agree more with everything you say! In fact, 8 months into our time in Chch we sold our house and bough... read more

Excellent! Couldn’t agree more with everything you say! In fact, 8 months into our time in Chch we sold our house and bought one nearer to that bike path, so I can cycle 50km without going on the road at all!

This challenge……. I have 4 bikes sitting in my shed catching dust. The only time these only ever got used was when i was training for Iron Maori, which was rarely ever tbh. Maybe a couple of rides ... Leer más

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first_531478 last_531478 I found trainging for Iron Māori to be a good motivater too!

I found trainging for Iron Māori to be a good motivater too!

first_526851 last_526851 Its a very good motivator.

Its a very good motivator.

Hubby has a Hip injury I'm supporting him to get out n ride with me in Teanau he did 6.5 along the lake we stopped n got pics and enjoyed the scenery

Hopefully, my bike will arrive on Friday! Still have not heard anything, though.

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

Yay to Louise for her first ride in quite some time!!!

Shout out to Louise for joining in the Taupo's office "Yay to Friday bike after work" event.

Go Louise you Good Thing!!

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first_585040 last_585040 Photo of Louise on Photo Page

Photo of Louise on Photo Page

I used the long weekend, with some help from Twitter people, to try and work out a commuter cycle route 25km to work that is mostly in cycle lanes (separated as much as possible) and avoids the rou... Leer más

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first_450849 last_450849 Tautoko :)

Tautoko :)

I haven't biked in 4 years due to my push-bike being stolen. Now that this challenge is on, I decided to purchase a cheap and used push-bike (for $80! 😉) just to tackle this challenge. I'm very com... Leer más

Topic: Mi primera vez en una bicicleta en años

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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

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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

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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

first_216469 last_216469 Ha ha, I love the wardrobe comment - can totally imagine! Sounds like an amazing trip!

Ha ha, I love the wardrobe comment - can totally imagine! Sounds like an amazing trip!

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

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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

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

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first_216469 last_216469 This is awesome, love it!

This is awesome, love it!

first_592397 last_592397 My husband doesn't like cycling and he gave it a go but not his thing. Great you and your husband ride together 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

My husband doesn't like cycling and he gave it a go but not his thing. Great you and your husband ride together 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

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

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first_216469 last_216469 Love this! My bike is called Big Red too and we are also great friends. We've been together for 12 years, she's seen me t... read more

Love this! My bike is called Big Red too and we are also great friends. We've been together for 12 years, she's seen me through 20,000 - 30,000km of commuting and day-to-day transport. Though being a step-through bike with 3 gears, I'll certainly never ride the length of Te Waipounamu on her!!!

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

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first_288913 last_288913 Keep Safe. And Happy Biking : )

Keep Safe. And Happy Biking : )

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

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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

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first_460276 last_460276 Nice outcome.

Nice outcome.

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

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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

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first_207716 last_207716 Sounds like a lot a fun!

Sounds like a lot a fun!

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

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first_216469 last_216469 I love this story so much - go you!

I love this story so much - go you!

first_460276 last_460276 Our bodies are capable of amazing things if we have the right attitude

Our bodies are capable of amazing things if we have the right attitude

first_205247 last_205247 Nicely done! FYI Evans pass is the lowest total climb, a hundred metres lower than Dyers Pass. And remember even walkin... read more

Nicely done! FYI Evans pass is the lowest total climb, a hundred metres lower than Dyers Pass. And remember even walking is still moving forward.

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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... Leer más

first_200133 last_200133 BOOM 700 in 7 days nailed. Goal achieved

BOOM 700 in 7 days nailed. Goal achieved

There is so many lovely bike trails in and around Cromwell to enjoy - such a scenic place and some great coffee and wineries stops around. Especially enjoyed riding Lake Dunstan Bannockburn to Cly... Leer más

I just got an update on my bike.
It is on a ship somewhere in the Pacific Ocean.
Well, may not be riding in this challenge.

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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first_207716 last_207716 Anyone got a tandem and wanna get this person aboard?!!

Anyone got a tandem and wanna get this person aboard?!!

My wife and I LOVE riding our vintage bikes from a bygone era, they hark from a time when every month was "Bike Month"...
Indeed, we love it so much, back in 2016 we organised our first Tweed ... Leer más

Topic: Mi romance con la bici

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Aotearoa Bike challenge giving me motivation to explore my new region by bike :D

Topic: Una historia del Desafío en Bici

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So last year as the 2021 Aotearoa Bike challenge began, I had bought myself a new bike to commute on (40km/ each way). I was super prepared for the what I thought was going to be a fun month of cyc... Leer más

Topic: Una historia del Desafío en Bici

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Hubby has a Hip injury I'm supporting him to get out n ride with me in Teanau he did 6.5 along the lake we stopped n got pics and enjoyed the scenery

1: Learning the bike routes to work, but cant go both back home, the same way, Tuam and St Asaph are only one way, I wonded why I didnt get any bike traffic lights.

2: Glass, I need to tak... Leer más

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first_464121 last_464121 yes, the St Asaph St cycle lights are not the most cycle friendly. (I guess it's the trade off for being very bus friendly)... read more

yes, the St Asaph St cycle lights are not the most cycle friendly. (I guess it's the trade off for being very bus friendly) means there's the t

New 'bush-ride' from Aro St to the Brooklyn Wind Turbine, Wellington. Just about all the way in the bush, if you follow the marked track in Waimapihi (Pohill) Reserve from Te Aro. This is an up-... Leer más

Topic: Mi lugar/ruta favorita para montar en bici

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Sport Central (& Sport Otago) along with Queenstown Lakes District Council and the Te Hau Toka group have started a Bike Challenge for February, March and April.
Download the Goosechase app... Leer más

This morning I rode with my daughter to her high school and the journey seemed way shorter than the first time I biked. Then I had the rest of the journey by myself, or so I thought. I banged int... Leer más

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first_216469 last_216469 Awesome! There's an online map of Christchurch's cycleways that will be handy if you're not already aware of it - just Goog... read more

Awesome! There's an online map of Christchurch's cycleways that will be handy if you're not already aware of it - just Google "cycleways map Chch" and you'll find it :)

first_363164 last_363164 Yay for Bike Buddies showing us the best routes!

Yay for Bike Buddies showing us the best routes!

On my daily rides I often see children in the back of cars. They often stare at me or my bike. I hope it is my bike. I wished their parents would take them out on bikes. They look like they want to.

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