Reasons to Cycle

  • It’s always a great day for cycling

    I had to go out today on business and before I left the house I deliberated.  Should I go by car to save some time or should I go by bike as I usually do?  I am glad I chose the bike.  When I go out  on my bike these days I need to allow a little bit of extra time.  I often stop to take a photo or to chat to fellow cyclists.  I always enjoy c...

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  • Why cycle? … it’s social

    Gary Fisher once said, “Anybody who rides a bike is a friend of mine”. I find this axiom to be truer and truer each day. You’re always bound to meet a cyclist or two along the way and it’s so easy to say hi and strike up a conversation. My day is brightened a hundredfold when cyclists sing out, “Good morning!” before whi...

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  • Why cycle? … it’s fun!

    Riding a bicycle is just good old ‘sing out loud and dance around your bedroom’ fun! On a more technical note, it’s therapeutic for the mind and spirit by releasing endorphins — our body’s own natural feel-good hormones, which ‘switch off’ adrenaline – the chemicals in our bodies that leads to stress. ...

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  • Why cycle? … to de-stress

    Photo by Duncan Rawlinson I discover some truly magical Auckland roads by accident sometimes. You know the ones … they are covered by a magnificent canopy of leaves that flitter around like confetti around this time of the year. The wind will nip at your ankles but as you woosh pass a cacophony of laughter and chorus of ‘Good morning...

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  • Why cycle? … smell the coffee

    Riding your bicycle increases your connection with your city and community. On a bicycle you can wave, smile and greet your fellow Aucklanders; you can pop into a local shop to pick up supplies; you can explore your city and you notice more. When you cycle you can enjoy a beautiful morning, catch the aroma of fresh coffee and bacon from a local caf...

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  • Why cycle? … it’s convenient

    You don’t have to wait for it to warm up. You don’t have to worry about the bus being late or breaking down. Traffic jams? They’re irrelevant. Just grab your bike and away you go! To anywhere and everywhere. Anytime, all the time. Sometimes it’s faster than a car, bus or train. We used to have to tolerate overpriced low-qual...

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  • Why cycle? … ease of parking

    Lamp posts, street signs, trees, and of course cycle racks are all perfect places to ‘park’ your bike — and it’s FREE!

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  • Why cycle? … even the MPs are doing it

    Like Nikki Kaye, the current Member of Parliament for Auckland Central. Other MPs who cycle regularly include Trevor Mallard and Kevin Hague. Have I missed anyone else?

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  • Why cycle? … it’s quick

    Photo by Flickr user Erica Marshall For short distances, especially in built up areas, cycling is easily the fastest way to get around. In Auckland’s annual Commuter Challenge, held on Go By Bike day, the bicycle consistently wins over cars and public transport!

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