An e-cargo bike could be the perfect vehicle for me. But I don’t know a lot about e-bikes, let alone e-cargo bikes. A 2-week loan from an e-bike lending scheme turned out to be exactly what I needed.
The Bike Auckland AGM was held on 16th November. Existing board members were re-elected with one change. We welcome Donna Wynd to the role of Co-Chair, working alongside our incumbent Chair Karen Hormann. Thanks to the large turn-out of members and supporters who joined us for the day.
The Reeves Road Flyover was built to improve bus reliability, walking and cycling safety, and long-term traffic flow across Pakuranga — not just to add space for cars. We’re concerned by calls to remove the planned cycle lane or safety features.
What a month it’s been! From group rides to family days, creative costumes to bike scavenger hunts — this year’s Biketober has been full of connection, colour, and community. We aimed to make this year the biggest Biketober ever. Did we make it?
If you’ve been down Merton Road lately, you’ll have noticed something new and shiny — a protected cycle lane! This has been a long time coming. When Stage 1 of the Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive Shared Path (Te Ara Ki Uta Ki Tai) opened in 2016, the lack of safe links to and from the southern end was a glaring omission. It’s worth celebrating.
Thanks to the tireless drive of one keen mountain biker and her hard-working community, central east Auckland will be home to an incredible bike park one day soon.
