Brendan Moyle • Aug 26, 2016 •
It’s not been the best week for cycling in Auckland. It’s not that you can’t bike in the rain. But I got hit with some unanticipated wet stuff, so had to dry clothes off. I was pleased to have a good day for biking today. Well, good in the sense it has stopped raining. The head-wind wasn’t as appreciated. We … Read More
Brendan Moyle • Jun 10, 2016 •
The bike has a new chain and gear cables. It helped yesterday’s ride to work. Under 16 minutes moving time. Four new records on different segments of the ride. Today though is Friday, and I’m back #Friding. I could hear the rain most of the night. The neighbour’s cat broke into the bedroom and glued himself to my legs. He … Read More
Brendan Moyle • Jun 03, 2016 •
My bike has needed a bit of serious maintenance ahead of winter. That’s handicapped the cycling this week. Given how wet it has been, that may have been a good thing. Anyway, it was back to my regular Friday cycling. I pondered whether it was worth wearing leg-warmers as it was getting rather chilly. In the end I just picked … Read More
Brendan Moyle • Apr 29, 2016 •
Another Friday and that’s another occasion to participate in the grassroots #Friding campaign. My goal however, is not to commute to work on the bicycle once a week, but to drive but once a week. It’s been a good couple of weeks for it. For one thing, the school holidays has reduced congestion. That means I don’t have to brake … Read More
Brendan Moyle • Apr 15, 2016 •
I was pleased to find the weather was so conducive to cycling. Sunny without the heat and humidity of February. A nice chill in the air. I broke out the arm warmers. Today’s look was canary yellow. I like to persuade myself motorists will see me. It was oddly peaceful, wheels spinning as I glided down … Read More
Brendan Moyle • Mar 18, 2016 •
Once our species used to move. We crossed oceans, rivers and mountains that were an obstacle to many of species. We spread into Asia, Europe and the Americas. In the Pacific Polynesians explored and settled islands as disparate as Hawaii, Easter Island and Aotearoa. We ran. We are such adept runners we can (potentially) run 42 km without stopping, just … Read More
Brendan Moyle • Aug 25, 2015 •
Cycling isn’t the most popular travel method in Auckland. If I mention I cycle to or from work, or for recreation, there tends to be a moment of silence, followed by some comment about risking life and limb. It isn’t quite that dangerous. I do wish motorists were a little more aware of me still. Cycling though has a number … Read More