Trailblazer recognised for pioneering work to clean up East Auckland cyclepaths
Roger Lacey, a volunteer at community group Bike Eastern Suburbs, has been recognised with the annual Trailblazer Award from Bike Auckland.
Bike Hub opens in Manurewa – here’s why
Let’s celebrate a new Bike Hub joining the network: Manurewa. Reesh Casey who runs the Hub explains how Bike Hubs help the community in this poetic speech.
Cycling around the news – 10 October 2024
In a bumper fortnight for news, we share a roundup of updates from the community, our own articles and news from other outlets in one handy list.
Introducing Auckland’s newest Bike Burb
With a new cycleway coming soon on Hobsonville Road, Hobsonville and West Harbour locals are getting excited about biking! It’s the perfect backdrop for the birth of a new Bike Burb. Drumroll please… It’s time to welcome Bike Hobsonville and West Harbour!
A tribute to Judy Donovan and the Pukekohe 5 Summits Trail
Discover the history, successes, and predictions for the future of the Pukekohe 5 Summits Trail, drawing from the first-hand recollections and musings of Judy Donovan, who went missing in the Pureora Forest on Saturday, 23 March.
Decorate thy bike parking with yarn – a ‘How-to’ guide from Yarn for Pride
Every year, in celebration of Pride Month (February) and the growing local cycle facilities, Rainbow Riders Tāmaki Makaurau create ‘Yarn for Pride’, decorating the cycle parking along Karangahape road with colourful and funky knitted or crocheted scarves. Not only does it bring a smile to passers-by, but it’s also easy for beginner knitters and crocheters to get involved.
Want to do something similar or get involved? Read on for some tips.
Making the case for protected cycleways in Manurewa
This is a guest blog piece by Richard Casey from Bike Manurewa. Richard lives and works in Manurewa, teaching at one of the local high schools. He is passionate about […]
5 Summits Franklin Trails cycle adventure
In December Teva, our new Community Activation Manager, went on an adventure around the 5 Summits with Franklin Trails; a bike burb which bridges Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, and the Waikato […]
Come work with us: Community Activation Manager
Are you passionate about the many benefits that riding bikes (and walking, scooting, using mobility devices and so on!) can bring for whānau (family) and their communities? Do you have […]