Bike Auckland

What's on this weekend? March 7th and 8th

Sunday morning: Love your path, Eastern Suburbs

Sunday: Kelmarna Little Kai Festival

Sunday afternoon: Hobsonville Family Group Ride

It's a great weekend to get out on your bike! 😀🚲🎉

https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/event/

Note: Round the Bays is also this Sunday. Plan your travel accordingly.

#lovecycling

NZTA is asking for feedback on a set of new road rules.

We believe these changes are - mostly - sensible. Read our summary below.

📢 People who bike should share their views 📢

https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/a-positive-move-new-rules-on-passing-bikes-and-kids-riding-on-footpaths/

Cars back on Queen St - act now or go back to the bad old days 😤

Auckland Transport is quietly bringing back cars to Queen St. Here's why they aren't acting in good faith and what to do about it.

https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/cars-back-on-queen-st-act-now-or-go-back-to-the-bad-old-days/

Keep March breezy: beat the heat and the commuter blues

#MarchMadness is back.

As people return to their commutes, motorways are once again hitting breaking point.

There is a silver lining: we don’t need everyone to ditch the car to fix it.

Here's how 👉 https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/keep-march-breezy-beat-the-heat-and-the-commuter-blues/

Brand new cycle routes and clever gapfillers are on their way all over Tāmaki Makaurau. Here are the big ten projects that have us buzzing!

What have we missed? What are YOU looking forward to? 😀

https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/top-ten-new-auckland-cycling-links-opening-in-2026/

#Auckland

Thomas smiles at the camera with a train station interior behind him

"Disabled people aren’t your excuse for blocking better transport."

Thomas Ableman has a few things to say about excuses for blocking walking, cycling and public transport initiatives 👇

https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/disabled-people-arent-your-excuse-for-blocking-better-transport/

Auckland Transport need to hear from YOU. Let them know what's needed from bike parking in Auckland.

To say thank you, you could win this mega prize pack of biking goodies!

https://mackieresearch.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eswYdfALazIGGfY

#haveyoursay
#cycling
#bikelock

🎉 A win for accessibility! 🎉

A tricky city centre ramp was causing some kinds of bikes to tip, especially for disabled cyclists. Dedicated follow-up got it fixed.

https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/bike-auckland-audit-gets-quay-st-cycleway-danger-spot-fixed/

#Auckland
#accessibility
#cycling

As Dean Kimpton steps down from the helm of Auckland Transport, Karen Hormann reflects on the highs, lows, and lessons of his tenure.

https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/haere-ra-dean-kimpton/

#auckland
#aucklandtransport
#cycling

Last chance ⌛ If you're in or cycle through Auckland's inner west - Ponsonby, Grey Lynn, Westmere, etc. - make sure to voice your feedback on these plans today 👇

https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/have-your-say-on-these-inner-west-cycling-improvements/

#Auckland
#cycling

💫💖 Calling all bike lovers for lovable Valentines weekend events! With the Aotearoa Bike Challenge in full swing, where will you ride this weekend? 🚲

More details for all events on bikeauckland.org.nz!

#AotearoaBikeChallenge
#bikemonth
#februarybikemonth
#bikehappy
#logridesandwin

Have your say on these inner west cycling improvements by Tue 💡

The plan is a beacon of quick sensible fixes for people walking and wheeling. A few crucial tweaks would make the design even stronger.

👇
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/have-your-say-on-these-inner-west-cycling-improvements/

Map of cycleways around Merton Road with the on hold section in pink

⌛Last days to act:

Please write to the Ōrākei Local Board before Thursday and let them know the importance of a connected cycleway network.

https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/please-remind-orakei-local-board-that-the-eastern-suburbs-need-cycling-connections/

#mertonroad

Julie and her young son wear bike helmets. Their bikes are parked behind.

Councillor Julie Fairey has spent much of her political career advocating for safer, more connected streets in Auckland. When a driver struck her bike, it became personal.

Her message is an important one for us all.

https://www.acc.co.nz/newsroom/stories/julies-story-you-dont-plan-for-these-things

A phone on the handlebars of a bike shows a Bike Auckland newsletter

Our readers keep telling us how much they LOVE our newsletter — and it makes our day 😀

If you want the latest on cycleway projects, bike events, and all things happening across Tāmaki Makaurau, make sure you’re on the list.

Have you signed up yet?

#tamakimakaurau
#auckland
#cycling
#bikelife

Streetview of the entrance to Colin Maiden park with a narrow painted cycleway in front of it

Map of cycleways around Merton Road with the on hold section in pink

Ōrākei needs to hear it: the east deserves safe cycling links.

The Merton Rd West connection is still blocked: a critical gap.

✍️ Tell the Local Board this link matters.

https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/please-remind-orakei-local-board-that-the-eastern-suburbs-need-cycling-connections/

Locals asked for cycle lanes in the Clevedon road safety upgrade. They’re not getting them.

It's a shortsighted call that locks in car‑dependence.

Meanwhile, Clevedon School kids still can’t bike to school safely.

Is this really the future we want for our communities?

#streetsforall

bike handlebars ahead of a leafy bike path

Curious about biking to work but not sure where to start?

This friendly guide breaks it all down and helps you feel confident giving it a go.

https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/how-to-commute-by-bike-a-series-to-help-start-your-bike-commuting-journey/

#bikecommute #cycling #bikelife

🎉 And we’re off! The Aotearoa Bike Challenge has officially begun 🎉

Join your Bike Burb's group when you sign up, or via your profile 😀

#AotearoaBikeChallenge

Pride and bikes are a natural match, celebrating visibility, freedom, and joy. This Pride Month, show up and ride with Pride.

https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/riding-with-pride-why-a-bike-is-the-perfect-pride-month-partner/

#pridemonth
#pride
#visibility

A woman on a bike pulling a loaded trailer crosses a river

Extreme weather demands a change in direction.

We call on the government to reprioritise transport spending in the face of climate tragedies.

https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/a-political-choice-bike-auckland-calls-on-government-to-reprioritise-transport-spending-in-face-of-climate-tragedies/

3…2…1…get ready to roll!

The Aotearoa Bike Challenge starts TOMORROW!

Here's how it works:

Earn points by riding your bike and encouraging others: 1 point for every kilometre you ride, 10 points for each day you ride!

🎁 More points = more chances to win prizes

Register: aotearoa.bike

As the independent voice for cycling in Auckland, we lead the push for positive change on behalf of everyone who rides a bike in our region and everyone who wants to give it a go.

Join us and let’s get Auckland moving!

https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/join-the-movement-for-a-better-city-on-bikes/

a map of the inner west has the cycleways labelled

a kid rides on the back of a cargo bike in the bike lane while a bus passes in the vehicle lane

a bike is parked in bike parking next to the Great North Road cycle lane

Two people cycle along the Great North Road cycle lane

Pinch yourself: a greater Great North Road is finally here 🤩

In so many ways, it’s a role model for other arterial roads.

A new kind of route has opened up - one that's a joy to ride.

https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/a-greater-great-north-road-is-here-its-a-role-model-for-arterial-roads/

Waiting at the lights at the Karangahape Road end of the new Great North Road cycle lanes. I’m on my e-bike (that’s my face reflected in my wing mirror), and beside me is another guy on an acoustic bike… carrying a bike-box on his back. No biggie.

Space shuttle being transported on the back of a 747, over mountains.

"There are never any bikes on the bike paths!"

Yeah, well I spotted a double decker on my way to work.

Aotearoa Bike Challenge colourful drawing

A family on bikes smiles on a beach

bike wheelie

The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is back this February ✨

The challenge is a fun, friendly bike challenge for everyone - individuals, groups and businesses.

Register now and be in to win great prizes! 🎁

Head to Aotearoa.bike/Auckland to register!

#AotearoaBikeChallenge

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Looking for summer bike ride inspo? Matakana Coastal Trail and Tawharanui could be the bike ride you've been waiting for! 💚

Brad Coombes and family rode Auckland's Great Rides and shared the experience via YouTube 🙌 The reviews are awesome.

https://youtu.be/B5KyAn1Nfrg

#greatrides
#auckland

Most drivers 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 protected cycleways — the loud opposition isn’t the majority.

New UK research reveals why a minority oppose cycleways so vocally.

https://theconversation.com/why-do-people-support-or-oppose-bike-lanes-our-research-sheds-light-on-public-opinion-271455

How do cycleways stack up on ROI?

“The savings come after the cycleways are built… Every other mode costs what accountants call a sh!t tonne to run.”

A sharp, entertaining, and illuminating read.

https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/21-01-2026/fiscal-conservatives-should-be-clamouring-for-cycleways

School holidays! The perfect time for a family bike ride. But where to take little children to get their wiggles out, especially if they're still getting the hang of riding?

👉 ideas all over Auckland

https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/little-kids-on-wheels-playground-bike-tracks-and-beyond/