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Fossil Fuel Free Trip to Quail Island via Dyers Pass

This trip to Quail Island has been a couple of years in the planning and my kayak towing technique has improved dramatically from the first two Fossil Fuel Free Multisport events in 2011 and 2013 where we generally lashed the …

Author stevenmuirPosted on 29 July 2014Categories General A2B by bike1 Comment on Fossil Fuel Free Trip to Quail Island via Dyers Pass

Fossil Fuel Multisport #3 Quail Island 23rd July

The third ever fossil fuel free multisport is planned for 23rd July, leaving 8am from central city. Participants will tow a kayak behind their bike up Dyers Pass Rd & down into Cass Bay. From there they kayak to Quail …

Author stevenmuirPosted on 1 July 2014Categories General A2B by bike1 Comment on Fossil Fuel Multisport #3 Quail Island 23rd July

ICECycles Free Bike Maintenance Workshop June 21st

A great chance to get your bike in good working order for the Mid Winter bike ride. 105 North Avon Road Delta Community House from 1-4 Sat June 21st. It will be indoors so no worries if it’s raining …

Author stevenmuirPosted on 10 June 2014Categories General A2B by bike1 Comment on ICECycles Free Bike Maintenance Workshop June 21st

Leaf gathering by bike

My Tadpole 3 wheeler cargo bike had a good workout on Sunday carrying leaves for the great leaf olympics as well as giving kids joy rides in Hagley Park. Was a beautiful autumn day & good time had by all. …

Author stevenmuirPosted on 12 May 2014Categories General A2B by bike1 Comment on Leaf gathering by bike

CHristchurch Otautahi Cargo Bike Annual Rally (CHOCBAR) 2014

CHristchurch Otautahi Cargo Bike Annual Rally (CHOCBAR) 2014

Sunday 30 March 1:30-3pm

Meet outside the peacock fountain/museum at 1:30 then go for a leisurely cruise around Nth Hagley Park to Victoria Lake where we will swap around as people feel …

Author stevenmuirPosted on 14 March 2014Categories General A2B by bikeLeave a comment on CHristchurch Otautahi Cargo Bike Annual Rally (CHOCBAR) 2014

CHOCBAR cargo bike ride

CHristchurch Otautahi Cargo Bike Annual Rally (CHOCBAR) 2014, Sunday 30 March 1:30-3pm

Meet outside the peacock fountain/museum at 1:30 then go for a leisurely cruise around Nth Hagley Park to Victoria Lake where we will swap around as people feel …

Author stevenmuirPosted on 30 January 2014Categories General A2B by bikeLeave a comment on CHOCBAR cargo bike ride

New Kayak Towing System

I have been towing kayaks for years now by strapping the nose of the kayak onto a bit of wood extending from the pannier rack. It has worked ok, but the kayak still jiggles annoyingly particularly with heavier kayaks. Now …

Author stevenmuirPosted on 30 January 2014Categories General A2B by bike1 Comment on New Kayak Towing System

ICECycles Free Bike Maintenance Workshop 16 Feb

ICECycles Free Bike Maintenance Workshop

Sunday 16 Feb 1-4pm at Linwood Community Art Centre, cnr Worcester St & Stanmore Rd. Come along and get help to fix your bike up. If you would like to join in come along and …

Author stevenmuirPosted on 30 January 2014Categories General A2B by bikeLeave a comment on ICECycles Free Bike Maintenance Workshop 16 Feb

Community bicycle choir Nov 24 – 30

The call is out for anyone interested in the formation of a community bicycle-choir. It is part of a New Brighton community arts project and one in a series of TEZA (Transitional Economic Zone of Aotearoa) community arts projects, during …

Author stevenmuirPosted on 30 October 2013Categories General A2B by bikeLeave a comment on Community bicycle choir Nov 24 – 30

Bubble Machine Bike Trailer

I’ve put a lot of loads on bike trailers over the years but few have generated as much interest and fun as the bubble machine. It was used for Open Streets 29/9/13 and consisted of a 230V fan and motor …

Author stevenmuirPosted on 18 October 2013Categories General A2B by bike2 Comments on Bubble Machine Bike Trailer

Bicycle band leads the parade

If you’ve never seen a band on bicycles before, you’re in for a treat this Sunday, 29th September, when Christchurch’s Bicycle Band will lead the Cyclovia parade.

Have a look at this clip of the Dutch Army Bicycle Band to …

Author stevenmuirPosted on 25 September 201329 April 2018Categories General A2B by bikeLeave a comment on Bicycle band leads the parade

Billboard trailer riders wanted

Well after three attempts over the years I think I’ve got the almost perfect billboard trailer design. Simple & very light & good size, taking two 1200×900 corflute boards, one each side. I’ve had it out in a couple of …

Author stevenmuirPosted on 17 September 2013Categories General A2B by bike1 Comment on Billboard trailer riders wanted

Magpie appreciation

Haven’t heard any complaints about magpies for a while but spring is here so no doubt there’ll be a few incidents on their way. I was reading Michael Leunig last night and thought this poem would be appropriate for all …

Author stevenmuirPosted on 4 September 2013Categories General A2B by bike3 Comments on Magpie appreciation

The spirituality of cycling

The spirituality of cycling

I’ve always been convinced that one of the greatest benefits of cycling is a spiritual benefit – the sense of appreciating the beauty of the world & feeling more connected to it as I zoom around the Port Hills. I …

Author stevenmuirPosted on 30 August 20133 December 2023Categories Bicycle politics, Cycle-centric ideas, FlashbackTags Cycle culture2 Comments on The spirituality of cycling

Bike safety article

Earlier in the year I was making smoothies at the energy future expo on the bike blender and chatting to people about cycling. I estimated over 8 out of 10 people said they would cycle more but it was too …

Author stevenmuirPosted on 28 August 2013Categories General A2B by bikeLeave a comment on Bike safety article

Sound System Bike Trailer

Sound System Bike Trailer

Unfortunately Ciclovia/open streets planned for the 14th July was postponed until 29 Sept, but we had a volunteers briefing on the Thursday 11th and I took along the mobile sound system trailer I had built up for the Ciclovia to …

Author stevenmuirPosted on 19 July 20139 September 2020Categories Bikes & equipmentTags Bicycles, Bike equipmentLeave a comment on Sound System Bike Trailer

Ciclovia volunteers needed

Ciclovia is happening in Christchurch on 14th July 10am-4pm where they close off central city streets to cars, then pedestrians, bikes, skateboards, scooters etc can cruise around & have lots of fun. Steven Muir is helping with some activities and …

Author stevenmuirPosted on 11 June 2013Categories General A2B by bike4 Comments on Ciclovia volunteers needed

CHristchurch Otautahi Cargo Bike Annual Rally (CHOCBAR) a great success

Saturday 11th May saw 50 people congregate on an intriguing variety of cargo bikes, tadpoles, bike trailers, stretched bikes, bakfiets, recumbents, butcher bikes and other weird & wonderful pedal powered creations. We went on a circuit of North Hagley Park …

Author stevenmuirPosted on 13 May 2013Categories General A2B by bikeLeave a comment on CHristchurch Otautahi Cargo Bike Annual Rally (CHOCBAR) a great success

Todd Litman takes the clean green limousine

Todd Litman and his partner have arrived in Christchurch Friday morning for lots of talks on active transport on Monday, so what better way to start their time in Christchurch than with some active transport from the airport to their …

Author stevenmuirPosted on 10 May 2013Categories General A2B by bike1 Comment on Todd Litman takes the clean green limousine

Christchurch Otautahi Cargo Bike Annual Rally (CHOCBAR) – take 2

The first attempt was rained out so this Saturday (11th May) we are gathering for a ride of cargo bikes, tadpoles, bike trailers, stretched bikes, Bakfiets, or any other pedal-powered vehicle that can take more than a couple of saddle …

Author stevenmuirPosted on 7 May 20135 September 2017Categories Bikes & equipmentTags Cargo bikes, EventsLeave a comment on Christchurch Otautahi Cargo Bike Annual Rally (CHOCBAR) – take 2

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