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Change gears and explore our cycling history at MOTAT
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Auckland Transport is proud to support a new exhibition at MOTAT. Changing Gear explores the local history of cycling, its growing place in the future of our cities and biking innovations from the high tech to the quirky. For 200 years, we have adapted the bicycle to suit our needs and in turn it has helped shape the world around us. Exciting interactives include a chance to play digital dress ups, experience the thrill of riding a BMX or mountain bike and creating a city that supports people on bikes.
Normal MOTAT admission fees apply.
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Waterview Shared Path family fun day
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The new Waterview Shared Path is open and we are super excited to kick off with a day of activities for the whole family. Save the date in January and make the most of the school holidays with a fun day out.
Date: Sunday 21 January 2018
Time: 10.30am to 2.00pm
Locations: Harbutt Reserve and surrounds, on the Waterview Shared Path
Cycle, scoot or walk on down to enjoy a day of activities, including:
- Scavenger hunt challenge
- Fun activities
- Live entertainers
- Free face painting
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The Nelson Street cycleway
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The Nelson Street cycleway now takes you all the way from the Lightpath to Market Place on the Waterfront.
To celebrate, we're offering free juices or hot drinks at Empire Tavern between 7.00am and 10.00am on Tuesday 12 December for everyone who shows up on a bicycle.
We'll be there with maps, giveaways, and information to help you make use of Auckland's cycleway network this summer. Pedal by, check out the fabulous new Nelson Street connection, and enjoy life in the bike lane.
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Auckland Bike Challenge
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Registrations are now open for the 2018 Auckland Bike Challenge which starts on 1 February 2018.
To participate all you need to do is ride anywhere, anytime for at least 10 minutes during February, then log your trip on the website or via the Love to Ride app. There are lots of prizes to be won for taking part.
Everyone can join – it doesn’t matter if you haven’t been on a bike for years, or if you cycle every day.
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Win a Lekker bike
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We think a bike is the best Christmas gift you can give - it's fun, healthy and perfect for experoring Auckland this summer. To help you chose the right one for your loved one, or maybe even yourself, we have put together a handy guide of the different types of bikes you can by.
For the chance to win a fabulous Sportief bike from Lekker to ride this summer head over to our Facebook page to find out how.
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Bike the Bridge 2018
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A great way to log a ride for the Auckland Bike Challenge is to Bike the Bridge.
In 2018 Bike the Bridge is on Sunday 18 February and registrations are now open.
Take advantage of the summer weather and don’t miss out on this once-a-year opportunity to ride your bike over the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Auckland Transport is proud to be a supporter of a key event in Auckland’s bike riding calendar.
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Share your cycling story on a new TV series
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Top Shelf Productions is bringing New Zealand an exciting new television series all about people and their bikes, with a major focus on Auckland’s cycling community.
Right now Top Shelf are on the lookout for fun, amazing, or touching personal stories of people and their bikes and e-bikes.
Do you know someone who is a ‘bike hero’ in your community — perhaps working to restore, maintain, encourage or teach? Do you know of an inspiring community story with bikes? Has cycling changed your life? Or the life of someone you know?
Top Shelf Productions are looking for a huge range of positive, fun stories to show that just about anyone, regardless of age, ethnicity or gender, can enjoy cycling.
Email Top Shelf to get involved.
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Ask Allen
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Clipless pedals allow the bike rider’s shoes to attach to their pedals using cleats. They can be a little intimidating and take a bit of getting used to. However, once you’ve got used to them, clipless pedals can offer some great advantages.
They allow your pedal stroke to become more circular. This improves efficiency and allows you to use more muscle groups including your calves, hamstrings and glutes, instead of just relying on the quadriceps. This can also help improve a rider’s speed and balance, which means you can ride further and faster with less effort.
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