Go By Bike Breakfast

This morning I dusted off my helmet and rode down to Auckland's Viaduct for the Go By Bike Breakfast (run by the Auckland City Council as part of Bikewise Month). It's been so long since I rode my bike in Auckland city that I was apprehensive about the traffic. But, as soon as I set off I realised I'd forgotten the thrill of a city bike ride. No driver rage today, phew!

The Viaduct had been transformed with rows of trestle tables and clusters of tents around the perimeter.

The Council's Go By Bike Breakfast team were on duty serving up fresh fruit, yoghurt, muesli and muffins. There was also freshly squeezed orange juice and Sierra coffee on offer. Good on you Sierra; I think it's so admirable when a big commercial operation shows up to give away its product for free at community events like the Go By Bike Breakfast.

The was a positive vibe in the crowd. I could sense that a lot of people were proud of the fact that they were doing something good for themselves and the environment by biking to work. The attendees were a diverse bunch including lycra-clad road racers, the Urgent Couriers Ponsonby Rugby Club boys, the Epsom Girls Grammar cycle team and a handful of unicyclists. A new bike was given away to the best dressed participant. It went to one of the members of the frockilicious Frocks on Bikes - no surprises there!

My pick for best accessorized cyclist

Next month pedestrians get their celebration, with the annual Walk2Work breakfast taking place around the country on March 10. I've volunteered to help out with it, and will post more details closer to the time.

Got your own photos, stories or thoughts from the Go By Bike Breakfast? Please share them in a comment.

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