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Cycling 19 Dec 2024

The best family-friendly bike rides in Auckland

Explore Auckland's bike paths with the family! Enjoy scenic routes through neighbourhoods, reserves and coastal areas, complete with playgrounds, picnic spots, and plenty of fun stops along the way.

Cycling 18 Dec 2024

Popular walking and cycling path along Tāmaki Drive gets an upgrade

Earlier this year, improvements were made to the popular cycling and walking path along Tāmaki Drive so that it can better support the commuters, visitors and beach goers that enjoy it daily.  

Cycling 12 Dec 2024

The best places to mountain bike

Auckland is home to hundreds of mountain bike trails. From family-friendly coastal rides on the North Shore, to challenging downhill trails in the South - there’s something for every rider. 

Cycling 11 Dec 2023

Discover three of Auckland's best cycle routes

Auckland has a wide range of shared paths to explore on a bike or on foot. Here are three scenic cycle routes for you to try out.

Cycling 4 Jul 2023

Bike Auckland is on a mission to show that cycling is for everyone

With everything from handcycles and wheelchair bikes to trishaws and tandems, Bike Auckland’s TryACycle events are putting the spotlight on accessible cycling.

Climate action 15 Aug 2022

The pathway to lower transport emissions in Auckland

An Auckland where we all have more choice in how we travel, and where we are collectively less vulnerable to global risks; is the vision outlined in the proposed Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway.

Cycling 28 Jul 2022

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.

Climate action 28 Jun 2022

Making a move on emissions

When it comes to the future health of our city, there is no time to waste. Small changes can lead to big results – and we need to make those changes now.

Climate action 28 Jun 2022

Mission Possible: Ditching the car for the e-bike

From saving hundreds of dollars a month in fuel to the serenity of the Hauraki Gulf, find out why Aucklanders love carless commutes.

Cycling 1 Jun 2022

Cycling for change

Improved cycle paths, free riding lessons and bike repair stations are helping Aucklanders choose a more sustainable transport option.

Cycling 31 May 2022

Build your confidence with 5 tips for nervous cyclists

Whether you’re a cycling rookie, or just a little unsure about sharing the tarmac with cars, Auckland has everything a beginner or nervous cyclist could ever need.

Cycling 12 May 2022

Learn the bike basics from local volunteers

So you’ve bought the bike, got the right gear and have been enjoying the freedom of exploring cycle pathways across Tāmaki Makaurau or avoiding traffic congestion by cycling to work. Now, though, it’s time for some basic bike maintenance. Where to...

Cycling 20 Apr 2022

eBikes versus ‘normal’ bikes: What should you choose?

As Tāmaki Makaurau’s cycling infrastructure continues to improve, and more cycleways and shared paths are built, getting around by bike is becoming much easier and increasingly popular. So should you opt for an e-bike or something more 'traditiona...

Cycling 28 Feb 2022

New electric bike charging station in Claris

People with electric bikes will soon be able to charge them in Claris thanks to a Locky-dock EV bike charging station at the local board office.

Cycling 22 Dec 2021

Parks to see on two wheels

Get out on your bike this summer and explore some of our region's great parks.

Cycling 13 Dec 2021

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.