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Cycle and skate your way into the outdoors
From smooth cycle paths suitable for family outings to skateparks ideal for those intent on achieving a bit more air, getting the wheels rolling is a great way to be active.
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Auckland Transport announces the opening of the Community Bike Fund
Grants of up to $5000 are available for community groups delivering activities, events and projects that encourage more people to ride bikes more often in Auckland.
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Celebrating the revamped Karangahape Road
The upgrades to Karangahape Road make the iconic street more pedestrian and cycle-friendly, attractive and environmentally sustainable with widened footpaths, two rainbow crossings, native planting, safe separated cycleways, bike parking, and impr...
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Aucklanders flock to new magenta pathway into the city
Thousands of Aucklanders try out the new Nelson Street cycleway, Te Ara I Whiti, which translates as the Lightpath.
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Walking and Cycling journeys now available on AT Mobile app
Planning a walking or cycling commute has become easier with the launch of a new journey planner function within the AT Mobile app.
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Fifteen groups to receive funding from Community Bike Fund
Communities right across the region will benefit from further cycling initiatives with the announcement of this year’s Community Bike Fund recipients.
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Community bike fund open for applications
Community groups around Auckland can now apply for a fund which encourages more people to ride bikes, more often.
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New rental e-bike operator in town
Cycling options for Aucklanders are set to increase in the new year, with a new rental e-bike operator setting up shop in the city.
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Long Bay park rangers hit the trails on e-bikes
Auckland Council Park Rangers are embracing the electric revolution to patrol one of our region’s most popular parks.
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Saddle up and get active this summer
Auckland Transport is offering free cycling instruction courses for adults and kids throughout the summer.
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November OurAuckland magazine out now
The November issue of OurAuckland is out now, available online, delivered to homes across the region, and available in cafes and transport hubs across Auckland.
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Community Bike Fund open for applications
Applications are open for funding to help local groups to support cycling initiatives and projects.
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Variety and AT welcome bikes for west Auckland kids
Eighty children from 17 schools in west Auckland received free bikes and helmets today, thanks to Variety – the Children’s Charity and Auckland Transport.
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Winter weather not stopping bike riders
272,000 bicycle trips were recorded in June 2019 as cycling numbers grow by 8.9 per cent in a year.
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Watch: Building a safer future on two wheels
Bike Auckland chair Barb Cuthbert is looking forward to a cycling-friendly future for Auckland.
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Considering Auckland's future transport needs
The Harbour Bridge cycling lane can’t come fast enough for Rudi Lange, an avid biker and beekeeper.