Celebrating Angie Lin as she heads overseas
The Bike Auckland crew says a sad farewell to the fabulous Angie Lin, our Volunteer and Events Manager. Angie has been with us for two and a half years, and in that time she has lent her inimitable skills to countless Bike Valets and Bike Auckland events. But more than her skills, we’ll miss her wonderful company and the joy she brings to everything she does.
Kick off Biketober with the Big Fancy Bike Ride
As we roll into Biketober, kick the month off by joining Bike Auckland and friends for the first ever Big Fancy Bike Ride.
Biketober – get these amazing events in your calendar now!
Biketober is a month-long celebration of the joy of riding a bike, and its benefits for the environment and your health and wellbeing. It’s the perfect moment to dust off your bike and get riding for spring. Check out these highlights.
Get ready, there’s a bike train a-coming
Sue Cardwell heads to the Waterview Primary bike train launch to see what she can find out about starting a bike train.
The National Land Transport Programme doesn’t make sense
NZTA Waka Kotahi have released the National Land Transport Programme (National Land Transport Programme) 2024–27. It is a bizarrely unbalanced investment plan.
How Cycling Can Fill The Ambition Gap in NZ’s Climate Change Response
Why not dent our emissions by tapping a proven technology? It’s the bicycle, and it’s among the very best climate investments we can make.
“Fat Lady on a Bike” – the joy of riding at any size
Genny Stevens shares some top tips for happy everyday biking when you have a few Xs in front of the L on the label of your favourite cycling frock.
Park(ing) Day 2024 in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
Across the globe, on the third Friday in September every year, parking spaces are repurposed. Car parks are converted into parks, social spaces, dining rooms, art installations, health clinics, wedding venues, free bike repair shops and even foosball table equipped lounges.
Project Watch 2024 – Southside
Project Watch examines the bike infrastructure being delivered across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. We report on what’s been built, what’s underway, and what’s glimmering on the horizon – because it’s important to count what we’ve won by raising our collective voices.