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Why do people cycle?
People cycle for heaps of different reasons, check out a selection from our community below!
“I cycle because... it keeps me fit and saves petrol and the environment”
- Mark B.“I cycle because... I can”
- Adrian C.“I cycle because cycling is great exercise and it's free!”
- Ian L.“I cycle because it is good for me, good for our country and fun”
- Anna-Marie S.“I cycle because my bike needs to get out”
- Melissa D.“I cycle it's faster than driving to work”
- Dawn D.“I cycle because i can go to the top of North Head and whiz back down”
- Tom D.“I cycle because it makes me feel better about myself”
- charlotte c.“I cycle because...for once I look forward to exceriseing”
- Carol G.“I cycle because i don't play any other sport”
- brent h.“I cycle because...i like the way it feels”
- Angelique R.“I cycle because I dont like going by bus to Smales farm”
- Neil T.“I cycle if and when I want to when it's safe.”
- Jan A.“I cycle because it helps with fitness, and overcomes parking issues at work”
- Louis K.“I cycle because it is good exercise, pleasent views, and ecologically soung”
- Budimir M.“I cycle because...mum and dad dont need to drop me off at school”
- Sophie B.“I cycle because...its fun and healhty”
- vicente d.“I cycle ?It?s fun and makes me feel good?. Mauri Ora!!”
- Harry H.“I cycle because it is fun and healthy.”
- Jeff B.“I cycle because...I love my bike”
- Myli H.“I cycle because... I can take in more of the scenery as I go.”
- Greg G.“I cycle because it's a good way to get fit.”
- Lee A.“I cycle because it helps me and the environment”
- Sonali G.“I cycle because it is a great family activity”
- Susan C.“I cycle because.i like the wind in my face”
- John P.“I cycle because...its simple”
- Kathleen K.“I cycle because...it beats driving.”
- Aaron H.“I cycle because I like the feeling of freedom”
- Brenda T.“I cycle because...you get to see interesting places around Dunedin”
- Stephen S.“I cycle because...I don't have a car”
- Darren B.“I cycle because...because its a fun way to get around”
- Evan H.“I cycle because...its fun”
- Rose M.“I cycle because of fitness and weight management”
- Ian D.“I cycle because...its a great way to get fitter”
- Samantha J.“I cycle because...i was told too”
- Dylan C.“I cycle because...you can in Auckland and sure beats a tube ride in London !”
- James P.“I cycle because ummmm, ahhhhh, hmmmmm, yeah”
- Nik B.“I cycle because I only have one car”
- Neil T.“I cycle because... it nice to see and smeel the environment”
- Brent R.“I cycle because...”
- Richard F.“I cycle because I'm saving money on petrol and keeping fit.”
- John T.“I cycle because I'm addicted to it.”
- Mike B.“I cycle because...I enjoy it for recreational and fitness”
- Robin B.“I cycle ...”
- Kelly M.“I cycle because...I enjoy it”
- Andy B.“I cycle because..it gets me to work.. and fresh air.”
- Jeremy C.“I cycle because.it has a 'feel good' part to it..”
- Maurice T.“I cycle because I enjoy the physical exercise”
- Kelly N.“I cycle because... I love/hate the challenge of getting up Mt Victoria”
- Stuart A.“I cycle because...i like it”
- caz v.“I cycle because...I'm fat!”
- Nicola G.“I cycle because I enjoy it, it's a good fast way to get around.”
- Dzhamal A.“I cycle because...my wife has the car!”
- Robert D.“I cycle because. of fitness..”
- alan g.“I cycle It's good for me and the environment!”
- Helen L.“I cycle because I'm incompetent at driving”
- Mark T.“I cycle because burning calf muscles up a hill are great”
- Mark G.“I cycle because...”
- Sam W.“I cycle because... my wife won't let me use the car”
- Luke F.“I cycle because... I can - and its more fun and convenient than using the car.”
- Dave W.“I cycle because...it's convenient”
- Mike R.“I cycle because its fun except when husband pushes me and a form of exercise”
- Sandra D.“I cycle because it is great fun and I like being fit”
- Jeremy R.“I cycle to maintain 34x18 all the way on Te Mata Peak on an old rusty bike..”
- Huub K.“I cycle because it's a fast way to get to work, no parking hassles and green”
- David W.“I cycle so much I doubled my bikewise target :)”
- Grant P.“I cycle because... I'm a girl”
- Grant C.“I cycle because... I look like a half shut pocket knife”
- Kris K.“I cycle because...it is healthy, good exercise, free and non-polluting.”
- Jill W.“I cycle because tandem bikes are hilarious”
- Nate H.“I cycle because...I am too mean to spend money on a bus fare”
- nick e.“I cycle - its free”
- John I.“I cycle because my car was repossesed.”
- Yogi B.“I cycle because...its a great way to get to work”
- Michael C.“I cycle because its a challenge.”
- Sonali G.“I cycle I like riding past the traffic queues”
- Peter S.“I cycle because i want to losse weight and keep fit”
- Sonny A.“I cycle because its cheap, effective and makes me tick”
- Charlie S.“I cycle because...it's faster than parking a car and more fun”
- Greg J.“I cycle because it's awesome!”
- Yee C.“I cycle as base training for Lake Taupo 8 Lapper 2010 (1280kms)”
- Brent S.“I cycle bcause thre ws 2 canibals eating clown whn 1 said dos ths taste funny 2u”
- Mark N.“I cycle I love to see the country side & exercise”
- Gabrielle S.“I cycle because it's excercise and a pleasant way to spend some time”
- Wayne H.“I cycle because its a great way to get to work”
- Brent M.“I cycle because...I want to maintain balance in my life, on and off the bike!”
- Hisham Z.“I cycle because... I can”
- Carla M.“I cycle because it helps to blow off steam!”
- Clay H.“I cycle because I love to feel the wind and get fit”
- Ash S.“I cycle for enjoyment and exercise”
- Ross B.“I cycle because I like to feel the Wellington wind in my hair! ;-)”
- Katja R.“I cycle because it helps me lose my keg”
- Michael H.“I cycle because I get to wear my stretchy pants”
- Phillip W.“I cycle because it's convenient, non-polluting and good for you.”
- Ross S.“I cycle for pure enjoyment”
- Greg S.“I cycle because that's what I do”
- Andrew P.“I cycle because... of our new walkway/cycleway”
- vicky h.“I cycle because soon we probably wont have the choice and I'd rather be prepared”
- Paul H.“I cycle because I can”
- Paul v.“I cycle because I enjoy getting fit...”
- Catharine O.Login
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