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Bike Auckland @bikeauckland.bsky.social · 1d

🚲🗳️ 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

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Bike Auckland @bikeauckland.bsky.social · 6d

🗳️🚲 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

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Bike Auckland @bikeauckland.bsky.social · 8d

🚲✨ 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! 🥳

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Bike Auckland @bikeauckland.bsky.social · 10d

🎉🚲 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

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Bike Auckland @bikeauckland.bsky.social · 11d

✨ 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

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Bike Auckland @bikeauckland.bsky.social · 12d

🚲🗳️ 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

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Bike Auckland @bikeauckland.bsky.social · 15d

✨ 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

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Bike Auckland @bikeauckland.bsky.social · 20d

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

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Bike Auckland @bikeauckland.bsky.social · 27d

It has happened recently. AT is in the process of installing bollards, which may be helping. Has anyone seen this happen in the last couple of weeks?

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Bike Auckland @bikeauckland.bsky.social · 27d

🚫 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

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Bike Auckland @bikeauckland.bsky.social · Sep 9

🚲 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

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Bike Auckland @bikeauckland.bsky.social · Sep 6

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

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Bike Auckland @bikeauckland.bsky.social · Aug 22

🌏 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

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Bike Auckland @bikeauckland.bsky.social · Aug 21

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.

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Bike Auckland @bikeauckland.bsky.social · Aug 19

🚧 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]

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Bike Auckland @bikeauckland.bsky.social · Aug 15

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

Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.

youtu.be

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Bike Auckland @bikeauckland.bsky.social · Aug 15

🚲 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

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Bike Auckland @bikeauckland.bsky.social · Aug 15

🚨 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!

Bike Auckland @bikeauckland.bsky.social · Aug 8

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

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Bike Auckland @bikeauckland.bsky.social · Aug 8

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/

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Bike Auckland @bikeauckland.bsky.social · Aug 7

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/

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Bike Auckland @bikeauckland.bsky.social · Aug 6

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

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Bike Auckland @bikeauckland.bsky.social · Aug 1

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

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Bike Auckland @bikeauckland.bsky.social · Jul 28

⚠️ PSA: works to support a new water main will affect the Upper Harbour Bridge cycleway, Greenhithe side.

👉7:30am–8:00am
👉4:00pm–4:30pm
👉People may have to wait briefly
👉Staff will manage safe passage along cycleway
👉Likely early Aug through to Nov

Contact Contech with any issues/Qs.

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Bike Auckland @bikeauckland.bsky.social · Jul 26

Big Street Bikers is seeking a passionate cycling advocate to join their team as a Locky Dock Envoy.

🌿 flexible
🌿 part time
🌿 help increase biking

Share why you’d be perfect for the role at [email protected].

#hiring
#bikelife

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