New Year's Resolution ✅ Finally get the bike fixed! Here are some local mechanics who may be able to help: https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/mechanics/

New Year's Resolution: check out more of Tāmaki Makaurau's stunning cycleways 😍 Try our Rides for Beginners for inspiration! https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/rides-for-kids/

URGENT: Safety matters to everyone, whether or not you ride this route yourself ⚠️ Take one quick action to make Green Lane West safe for cycling! Here's how: https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/urgent-take-one-quick-action-to-make-green-lane-safe-for-cycling/

All we want for Christmas is a bite of safety the size of a chocolate bar 🍫 Auckland Transport’s proposed improvements for cycling on Green Lane West won’t meet safety standards – but small tweaks can change that. Speak up now bikeauckland.org.nz/news/feedback-guide-changes-to-green-lane-west

New Vincent Street cycle lanes complete and looking fabulous! Let us know what you think of this new city centre route.

This great short video lays out how road hierarchy works in the UK. These rules of the road keep everyone safe—especially the most vulnerable. #RoadSafety #PedestrianSafety #CyclistSafety #RulesoftheRoad @brakenewzealand https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BropGFbp5/

Public e-bike battery swap in NYC 🔋 Safer charging supports safer streets in New York City, with a public e-bike battery swapping network, aiming to reduce fire risks and support delivery workers. Could Auckland be next? #ebike

Everyone is welcome to take their bike onto one of the NX1 bike buses, but it can be frustrating to plan your journey on this non-timetabled service. Here are tips which can help. https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/how-to-take-your-bike-on-the-northern-express-bus/ #publictransport

We’ve found 25 gorgeous gifts for bike-lovers and put them all in this handy guide to make holiday shopping easy this year. Many are from awesome local businesses. How cool is that? https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/the-2025-bike-lovers-gift-guide/ #whattobuy #giftguide #giftsforcyclists

It can feel like “chaos” but could bike-plus-pedestrian crossings be a gamechanger for Auckland’s intersections? https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/bikes-mix-with-people-on-foot-at-crossings-in-trial-at-three-high-efficiency-crossings/ #barnesdance #urbandesign

Donna Wynd has stepped up to be co-chair of Bike Auckland. Here’s Donna’s take on cycling in Auckland, and what she’d like to achieve in her new role. https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/a-welcome-note-from-our-new-co-chair-donna-wynd/ #BikePeople #BikeAuckland

✨ New merch designs! ✨ Thanks to the brilliant Carol Green for these fab new designs for both humans and their furry friends 🐶 Last days for Christmas delivery for Bike Auckland merch - orders close on 10 December. Get in quick! Thanks for your support. #shopbikeauckland #christmasdeliverydates

Going to the IKEA opening? You may be thinking about going by bike 🚲 ⚠️ Please be careful: it's an area for experienced bike riders, with some more dangerous areas. If you're not sure, the train is an option If you do bike there, this map shows a good approach 💡

🚲💡 Celebrate 10 years of Te Ara I Whiti-The Lightpath! 📅 Wed 3 Dec | ⏰ 8am | 📍 Canada St end Join the ride, snap a photo, and mark this milestone with us! 🎉 👉 Register: https://events.humanitix.com/10th-anniversary-of-the-lightpath-8am-ride #LightpathTurns10 #TeAraIWhiti #PinkPath

An e-bike lending scheme changed what Sue's next ride will be. Could it change yours? https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/an-e-bike-lending-scheme-changed-what-my-next-ride-will-be-could-it-change-yours/ #ebikelibrary #ebikeloans #gribblehirst #quaxing #ecargobike #cargobike #bikelife

💡 Another reason, if you need one, to swap out car journeys with bike rides: new research shows that the bulk of ocean microplastic around NZ is caused by driving 🐋🪸🔬 https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/25/time-to-kick-this-marine-menace-to-the-curb/ #pollution #microplastics #universityofauckland

Greenlane West improvements - have your say! AT are proposing to narrow the flush median and widen the on-road cycle lanes to provide safer cycling facilities. Have your say or attend a session 👉 https://haveyoursay.at.govt.nz/better-journeys-on-green-lane-west

Have your say on this separated bike lane in Papatoetoe 🚲 As well as changes to bus travel, AT propose protecting the existing southbound cycleway by separating it from traffic, making it safer for people on bikes. Have your say https://haveyoursay.at.govt.nz/gsr-t3

Huge support reported for the planned Māngere to Favona cycle link 😁 74% said they or their whānau would be likely or very likely to use the Māngere to Favona shared path and cycleway. https://haveyoursay.at.govt.nz/mangere-favona-link #mangere #bikecapitalofthepacific #auckland #bikelife

A sign has been installed in middle of cycle lane in Hobsonville 🪧😱 This is more than a 'contractor mistake' - it's a complete lack of common sense and poor process. https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360892488/road-sign-planted-middle-cycle-lane-sparks-safety-backlash

AGM update: we welcome Donna Wynd to the role of Co-Chair, working alongside our incumbent Chair Karen Hormann. https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/agm-update-congratulations-to-our-new-co-chairs-and-the-rest-of-the-bike-auckland-board-who-are-staying-with-us-for-another-term/

This op-ed by Connor Sharp which ran in the NZ Herald is turning out to be even more topical than ever – read to the end for an update with recent events. https://www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/06/this-governments-legacy-for-transport-in-auckland/

Safer cycling to Glen Innes - finally! 🥳 Plus, we share how you can raise your voice in support of the Merton West Cycleway. https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/safer-cycling-through-glen-innes-finally/ #GlenInnes #EastAuckland #cyclelane #safercycling #ChooseBike

Trail of Dreams: the long journey to bring the first mountain bike park to Auckland’s central suburbs 🚵💪 https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/trail-of-dreams-the-long-journey-to-bring-the-first-mountain-bike-park-to-aucklands-central-suburbs/ #mtb #inspirational #AucklandNews #bikepark

🚲 Now’s the perfect time to join Bike Auckland! Be part of the movement for better biking 🚦💚 #BikeAuckland #JoinTheRide #CyclingCommunity #ItsForEveryone #BikeLife #Auckland https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/coupon/AGM-special

🗓️ Our Annual General Meeting is happening this Sunday — and you're invited! Join us for an afternoon of connection, updates, and shared vision. 📍 RSVP now via Humanitix and be part of the conversation that shapes our future: https://events.humanitix.com/bike-auckland-2025-agm

The Reeves Road Flyover is to improve bus reliability, walking and cycling safety, and long-term traffic flow across Pakuranga. Oppose the removal of the planned cycle lane: https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/oppose-mp-simeon-browns-request-for-a-last-minute-removal-of-a-cycleway-from-pakuranga/

Come on down :D Today and tomorrow, up by the Mayoral Drive intersection on Queen Street. We'll be here until 9pm both days.

🚲🗳️ Just 3 days left to return your ballot! Take it on your next bike ride and remind a friend to do the same. Your ride, your city, your say — so make sure your vote gets counted. ✅ Let’s roll to the polls before midday this Saturday, Oct 11! #BikeYourBallot #VoteLocal #BikeAKL #BetterByBike

🗳️🚲 Don’t forget your ballot — it’s just as important as your helmet! There’s just over a week left to have your say in the local elections. Take it with you on your next ride and drop it off — quick, easy, and impactful. 🙌 Your voice matters. Let’s roll to the polls! #BikeYourBallot #BikeAKL

🚲✨ The wait is over — Biketober starts TODAY! ✨🚲 A whole month of rides, workshops, and celebrations begins now. Check out the full line-up at biketober.nz and pack your calendar with exciting events! Let’s roll, Tāmaki Makaurau — it’s Biketober 2025! 🥳

🎉🚲 It’s (nearly) the most wonderful time of the year… and no, it’s not Christmas! 😉 Biketober is here — a whole month packed with rides, workshops, and celebrations all across Tāmaki Makaurau. Check out the full calendar at biketober.nz and join the fun! #Biketober #BikeAKL #BetterByBike

✨ 3 days to go! ✨ Biketober is just around the corner! Have you checked out the full line-up of events yet? Head over to biketober.nz and start filling your calendar with rides, workshops, and celebrations happening all month long 🚲 🎉 #Biketober #BikeAKL #BetterByBike #LoveYourPath

🚲🗳️ Bike your ballot! 🗳️🚲 Voting is as easy as your next bike ride — just pop your ballot in your bag and drop it off along the way. ✅ You’ve still got over two weeks before local elections close, so there’s plenty of time to ride, drop, and have your say. 🙌 #BikeAKL #BetterByBike #Biketober

✨ 7 days to go! ✨ Biketober is almost here — are you ready to ride, connect, and celebrate all things cycling? 🚲 Get prepared by checking out biketober.nz 💻 #Biketober #BikeAKL #BetterByBike #LoveYourPath #CyclingNZ #BikeLife

Know someone new to voting? Tell them about the SMS reminder service. It includes handy tips about where to find the candidates for your area and where to post your vote. https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/campaigns/bikeable-auckland/vote-actually/ #localelections2025 #voteactually

🚫 Illegal car parking is putting people on bikes at risk along the new Meola Road cycleway. Read the full story on RNZ’s website 👉 https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/571156/auckland-transport-struggles-to-stop-illegal-carparking-on-new-meola-rd-bike-path

🚲 Have your say on the Carrington Road project! They’re especially keen to hear from people who cycle along or across Carrington Rd, including the busy Northwestern crossing — your feedback will help ensure cycling is effectively considered in the plans. https://at.govt.nz/Carrington

Reminder: Our Local Elections Community Group Checklist is here to help your group make the most of this election season! If you haven’t already, check it out and share it with your community groups so they can put it to use too. 👉 bikeauckland.org.nz/local-elections-community-group-checklist

🌏 Take the pledge for climate action 🌏 Bike Auckland has joined forces with the Community Climate Action Network (CCAN) to create this pledge, alongside 6 key climate action areas — including active transport, which we proudly contributed to. 🔗 Take the pledge here: www.ccan.org.nz/pledge-2025

Yesterday in Onehunga someone riding a bike was killed in a crash with a vehicle. Our hearts go out to their family, friends, and the wider community who will be reeling from this tragedy. Our streets desperately need to be made safer walking & cycling, so deaths & serious injuries can be avoided.

🚧 Heads-up for path users! 🚧 From 21 August, KiwiRail will begin slip repair work beside the rail lines south of the Purewa rail tunnel. 📩 For questions or feedback, please email [email protected]

Need weekend ride inspo? Pakuranga Rotary Pathway could be the bike ride you've been waiting for! This combines beautifully with Te Ara ki Uta ki Tai 💚 Brad Coombes is riding Auckland's Great Rides and sharing video reviews 🙌 https://youtu.be/i41iN082knk #greatrides #auckland

🚲 Roll up, park up, and enjoy Your Big Backyard — worry free! This Saturday, Wynyard Quarter transforms into a playful, energetic celebration of all things local, active, and fun. 📅 Saturday 16 August
🕙 10am – 2pm
📍 Wynyard Quarter, Silo Park

🚨 Last chance! 🚨 Entries close tomorrow to win 1 of 3 $200 Ground Effect vouchers — no-nonsense cycle clothing made right here in Aotearoa. Just sign up for Bike Auckland emails and you’re in the draw! Already subscribed? You’re already entered. 🗓 Don’t miss out — get in before entries close!

Looking for weekend ride inspo? The Wattle Downs Ride (Manurewa) could be the bike ride you've been waiting for! 💚 Brad Coombes and family are riding Auckland's Great Rides and sharing the experience via YouTube 🙌 The reviews are awesome. https://youtu.be/P437rkHWydo #greatrides #auckland

Leave your car brain at home and Jump(er) on a Bike to help us celebrate cycling, knitting, and the newly completed joined-up, continuous cycleway now open on Te Hā Noa - Victoria Street. 📅 Thursday 21 August 2025. Registration 5:30pm. More 👉 bikeauckland.org.nz/event/

If you pedal around Auckland, hopping onto the Bike Auckland bandwagon is a no-brainer! Sign up for emails and you're in the draw for one of three $200 gift cards for Ground Effect clothing. T&Cs apply. https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/stay-in-touch/bike-auckland-subscribers-win-with-ground-effect/

Ready to make voting easier? Local elections are coming. Sign up for SMS reminders today and don’t miss your chance to vote. 👉 www.bikeauckland.org.nz/vote-actually/ #voteactually #votebike #nicetohaves

Looking for weekend ride inspo? Hobsonville Point Circuit could be the bike ride you've been waiting for! Combine it with Springs to City, Grey Lynn Greenway and the NW Cycleway for a longer excursion💚 https://youtu.be/tMDcWPky0AQ #greatrides #auckland