GUIDE – Bike Path Riding
Be comfortable and confident riding bike paths so you can ride more and enjoy your riding.
SMILE when you ride
Welcome to goRide’s Riding on a Bike Path Guide. This is where we help you to get riding on Bike Paths. We are here to support you to be prepared so that you can feel comfortable and confident about riding a variety of Bike Paths.
Bike Paths are a fantastic safe riding option and are a growth area of cycling so we have more options available to us all the time.
This Guide page covers the following topics
- Be Safe on Bike paths
- Gear and stories to support you to have different bike paths riding experiences
- Bike Path Riding Outfits
- Bike Path Riding Hub
Am I safe to Ride on a Bike Path
Learn what you need to be safe in this simple, easy to follow story.
Gear & support for different bike path riding experiences.
Where are you going to ride bike paths…Â Â as you become more confident riding on bike paths you can start to expand your riding. Consider how and challenge yourself to achieve different things on a bike. This growth will be different for every rider. For some it will be about riding more often, maybe going out for longer rides, maybe expanding the type of rides by commuting by bike to work or activities. For others it might be working towards a multi day ride or planning a ride with the kids or grandkids.
Best way to grow your riding is to set yourself a goal and take the steps you need to achieve your goal. Get prepared with the gear you need for the riding you want to do. Learn about and understand the things you need to consider as you expand your bike path riding.
Choose a bike path riding experience and enjoy our stories and support. For a full range of stories relating to Bike Path Riding see
Beginner to Fitness on Bike Paths
Enjoy our selected gear and stories to match beginner through to fitness bikepath riders… LEARN MORE
Commuting on Bike Paths
Enjoy our selected gear and stories to match riders who commute to work and/or activities… LEARN MORE
E – Bikes on Bike Paths
Enjoy our selected gear and stories to match riders who want to ride an E-Bike on bike paths… LEARN MORE
With Kids of All Ages
Enjoy our selected gear and stories to match to kids of all ages being taken on bike paths… LEARN MORE
Kids on Bikepaths
Enjoy our selected gear and stories to match to kids riding on bike paths… LEARN MORE
Bike Path Riding Outfits
Quick shops to Bike Path outfits
Coming Spring/Summer 2024/2025
Specific Needs or Challenges.Â
You may have some specifics needs that relate to you as a rider or how you want to ride. Use our guides & stories to gain more specific understanding and knowledge about these topics.
Heavy Riders
Heavy Riders – Understand what can support your riding enjoyment.
Places to Ride
Ride More Bike Paths – Explore & ride more
Improve & GrowÂ
Stories & Support – Learn about ways to improve & grow your riding
What is the successful Bike Path Riding solution for you?  Your success is different to others… use our stories and support, get the right solutions.
NZ Cycle Trail - Am I Safe to Ride?
Thinking of doing your first ride on a NZ Cycle Trail? What do you need to think about and how should you prepare? Let’s learn.
Time on a Bike & Your Body
Are you comfortable and happy when you ride? This story helps with keeping your body free from pain as you increase your riding.
Do you need special tools for an E-Bike?
Learn about tools and what tools need to be taken with you every time you go for a ride.Â
Gear List for Bike Path Riding
There are a few basic things to have & to take every time you ride. How does the season affect what you need?
Heavy Riders & Bike Seat Comfort
If you are a heavier riding getting comfortable on your bike seat can be more challenging. Read our thoughts on this topic.
Buying Guides
Types of Riding Stories
Want more from your riding?Â
Be supported to Ride as a Family, Progress Your Riding and/or receive Seasonal Inspiration. So you can SMILE when you ride.
All new members are automatically entered into our Seasonal Prize Draw.
SMILE when you ride
Support & Inspire other riders and familiesÂ
Share your riding outings, adventures and experiences on our quick and easy question and answer forms. Join us in helping others ride bikes.Â
All entries are automatically entered into our Seasonal Prize Draw.















