Not sure if either of you comes here but just in case.

Thanks a lot for helping me get my shit together after I came off on the northwestern cycleway. I think as I went past those tatty tarp construction signs the wind caught one and blew it in front of my bars right where a hole was, I kept going and my bike was stuck to the sign. I was probably doing 25kph and landed on my back, my helmet is broken and dented in a few places and I have serious pain in the back of my hip but I managed the 10km ride home so maybe I won't be out of riding for too long. Bike is totally fine, not even a scratch so that's one good thing.

All I actually remember is riding along, big gust of wind, and then being on the ground in pain and my bike was gone. The accident isn't even a blur, just nothing.

Thanks for helping me and even though I know you were speaking English, my brain was so messed up that I had no idea what you were saying, so I'm sorry about that. I'm pretty sure I was unconscious for a few seconds there before you helped me up because I felt really spaced out while I walked the bike for 10 mins.

I hope you see this cause im not sure if I thanked you.

Cheers.

Thanks to an anonymous reddit on here, I've been able to watch the giro. Has anybody seen stage 7? Individual TT. Is poggy human?!

Training for 2 half iron man races and a triathlon towards the end of the year. Picked up biking earlier this year. Currently riding around 130 - 180km a week (3 x per week). Wanting something I can train and race on since I'm new to the sport. I'm riding my neighbour's bike at the moment, it's about a 10 year old specialized s-works tarmac I believe. I love the bike but looking for my own as it's a bit big.

Hi all,

Moved back to NZ, and i'm in need of a new road bike. Do NZ retailers have peaks and troughs in terms of pricing (outside of christmas/boxing day sales). I have my eye on a bike but don't want to pull the trigger too early if it's likely to drop in price as winter kicks in.

Thanks!

Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone has some guidance on the best way to ship a wheelset from the North Island to CHCH? The seller would prefer they be picked up but would consider shipping if I make it easy with them and give some guidance on how.

I've never done something like this so would appreciate your advice/expertise!

Cheers.

I've been given a 100 buck voucher from work, dont mind spending up to a couple of hundred more on top. Want something I can attach to my helmet

Hello good people of NZ! Greetings from Singapore! As the title suggests I would like to know more on the cycling scene in NZ. I’m passionate, love riding and racing. How is the racing scene over there, club rides and etc? Are Crit and Road races there held often (if yes how often?)? Ive only heard good things about NZ and especially it’s cycling culture!

I've recently changed jobs and started cycling to work 2-3 days a week. My commute is 20km each way, mostly roads and pavement (the biggest bumps I go over are a few railway lines, and going from road onto footpath). My current bike is a Silverback Strider 27 - I'm finding it OK, but I'd rather have something that's a bit more suited to my purpose than a hard tail mountain bike. The top gear doesn't quite feel fast enough on flats, and it's a bit heavy going uphill.

Would anyone have a recommendation for a good commuter bike in the $1000-$1500 price range? Ideally I just want to focus on lightweight and speed, although a little comfort would be a nice addition.

I'm eyeing up an Avanti Giro FM 3 which I might go look at this weekend, but I'm keen to hear what the experts of the internet recommend.

Does anyone have any gems for where to buy second hand gear? As an example a friend visited the Wanaka opp shop and picked up 2 pairs of bib shorts and near new Giro shoes for a deal.

It's fairly easy to find facebook groups and online forums. I'm wondering if anyone here has any pearls, they've come across.

I biked from anakiwa back to picton several years ago - I know that some of the road to Anakiwa is closed, but looking to get to the QCT (and beyond) via the road. Anyone know the status of road to track (via bicycle)? Or where to get updated info? TIA! Further in, gravel bike running 2” tires going to suffice?

Does anyone know where (in Auckland) could I find secondhand parts for bikes? I have an old family cruise bike that was never used much and wanted to see if I could change certain things like handlebars or wheels. Many thanks!

Hi all! Let me know if there's a better subreddit for this.

I'm a 31yo Canadian living in Toronto and I'm planning to bike from Auckland to Dunedin in Feb-March. My sister and nephew live in Dunedin, which is why I'm ending the tour there. I have a couple questions:

• Any recommendations on how to get a bike for a one-way journey like this? Worst case, I will have to ship my bike to New Zealand, which is etremely painful. I may buy a more compact foldable bike like a Brompton specifically for this. I ride a Surly Long Haul Trucker for my tours. If there are any rental services, or recommendations for how to send the bike back after I'm finished, I'm all ears. This is the biggest hurdle for me in getting to do this so any help is appreciated.
• Any recommended routes? I've heard of the Te Araroa trail, but it doesn't seem like it's bike-friendly. I do road cycling with thick tires (37 mm width). Would a gravel tour be better for New Zealand?
• What is your experience with services like Warmshowers (couch surfing for cyclists). I bring my camping gear and set up my tent every night, but it's nice to be able to do laundry every couple of days.

For example: https://www.kapiticyclingclub.co.nz/Join-Us/Join-Us

Is the caveat that is has to be a road bike or something?

Kia ora, new to cycling. I used to cycle when I was young and haven’t cycled since then (I am 30 yrs now) just want to get back into cycling for staying Fit. Any recommendations of any good cycle to use in city, I am based in Akl and not intending to go cycling on mountains etc. thanks

My daughter left her bike (vintage steel MTB) at my place in Auckland when she moved to Wellington for uni, but she's in town this weekend and asked me to help her pack it up so she can take it back with her on the bus. The instructions on the bus company website are a little unclear imho - has anyone done this before? Should I be looking for a bike box, or would it be fine to just take the wheels and bar off, wrap the greasy/bendy/pointy bits in cardboard, and tape everything to the frame?

Down the Mount Wellington Highway between Penrose Rd and Te Horeta Rd there is a wide footpath that they have added cycle signs so cyclists know where to ride on the footpath. I still ride on the road as I am moving at quite a clip down that hill and I view that footpaths as unsafe due to driveways and crossing Malone Rd.

This morning a driver was quite upset and tooting his horn etc at me, my only guess is it was because I wasnt using this cyclepath, my understanding is the road is still safer and within my rights... am I wrong?

Won't be going too fast, just want an area with turns, a good straight, and not to many people or cars. Thanks

Hi all, I'm moving up from Christchurch and keen on some 40 - 90km loop road rides around Orewa. Never been up that way, but I do a wee bit of riding around the Port Hills. I like views, beaches and roads without trucks.

Any links to resources most appreciated!

Any recommendations for “best route” - least number of big trucks and any insight on hills? Thanks!