Photos are the bottom Sitting around in Auckland in the cold, a light bulb moment, let’s go somewhere warm. Nuie was an option, but then the Air New Zealand sale with cheap fares to Samoa came up. Coupled with the
Kaikohe Hub Tour – 12th to 15th July 2023
Leader: Marianne McNeil With Mike and Nita Harris, Julie Hiton, Sandra Knight, John McLean and Marianne McNeil, who all laughed morning, noon and night Author: The Group Wednesday 12 July – Night ride for Matariki Thursday 13 July Overcast:
Taumaranui Winter Solstice 20th to 23rd June 2023
Leader: Louise Sinclair Cyclists: Louise Sinclair, Maureen McRae, Sarah & Simon Bucherer, Matt Crozier, Marlene Hiestand, Janette Lloyd, Ron & Susan Jackson, Reg Churton, Athol Berry, Erica Gilchrist, Paul Cook, Rebecca Heap, Pieter Holl The name Taumarunui originated in the
Mangawhai Weekend – 27th to 29th May 2023
Leaders: Carol Gilbertson and Sue Woolnough Author: Lyn Jobbins Saturday 27th May Kevin, a local trackie, led our small group on an afternoon’s hike through the Tanekaha Tracks Complex. The tracks are on Department of Conservation land and vary from
South Taranaki Unsupported Tour – 1st to 8th May 2023
Real bikers: Athol Berry, Reg Churton, Matthew Crozier, Carol Gilbertson, Pieter Holl, Lyn Jobbins, Margaret Law, Janette Lloyd, Maureen McRae, Neale Soper, Sue Woolnough. E-bikers: Peter Arnold, Roz Chadwick, Wendy Clow, June Cripps, Rebecca Heap, Marlene Hiestand, Maria Jackson, Chris
Cambridge HUB- 13th, 14th & 15th March 2023. Otorohanga HUB 16th & 17th March 2023
Cambridge – Leader Simon Cyclists : Simon, Dave, Carol, Helen W, Lyn, Neale, Maureen, Louise, Rob W, Clair, Bruce, Nancy. E-Bikers: Roz, Sarah, Wolfgang, Paul C DAY ONE: Te Awa ride, 55km Author: Louise Fine weather greeted our first day
Pongaroa to Wellington Unsupported Tour – 5th to 12th March 2023
Leader: Athol Real bikers: Athol Berry, Terry Chubb, Matthew Crozier, Erica Gilchrist, Pieter Holl, Bill Pepler, Bruce & Nancy Rankine. E-bikers: Marlene Hiestand, Christine Lawson, Graeme McGowan, Liz Phillips, Paddy & Brian Stafford-Bush. 5th March – Pongaroa Author Christine History
Huntly Weekend – 7th & 8th August 2021
By Margaret Law and Maureen McRae Day 1, Saturday 7th August Thirteen keen cyclists met in the Main Street of Huntly at the end of the pedestrian bridge over the mighty Waikato River. Strong winds battered us right from the
Rotorua Hub Tour- 11th to 14th June 2021
By Maureen McRae and Ann Anderson Day 1, Friday 11 June Woke up this morning to perfect mild and dry weather. Being such a large group, we were split into two. Then off out the gate a couple of twists
Kopiko Aotearoa – February 2021
By Reg Churton In February I rode this, a 1080 km ride from the East Cape to Cape Egmont. This took me 12 days. It would have been 11 days, but I was on my own for the last 5
Otorohanga Weekend
Friday 16th to Sunday 18th April 2021 Potluck dinner, 6.30 pm at Maureen and Peters’ home. 1090 Rangiatea Road, Otorohanga. Saturday ride 80 km. We will meet at Maureen’s house and drive out to the start. Morning tea provided at
Cambridge & Otorohanga HUB Tours
Tuesday 13th to Sunday 18th April Join us for 6 days great riding in beautiful scenery in these great locations. Cambridge section: Arrive Mon 12th April to start riding on Tuesday 13th at 8.15am from Cambridge Top10 Holiday Park Bring own morning Tea for
Supported Tour – Waikaretu to Raglan Return on 7 and 8th November 2020
65 km on the Saturday and 40km on Sunday. Half gravel, half tarseal. Staying at Raglan Holiday Park .16 bunks booked. There are 9 places left to fill on the trip. Leaders Athol Berry and Erica Gilchrist Email atholdberry@gmail.com
Afternoon of Petanque
Come and join us for a great afternoon of Petanque! Even with the current level 2.5 restrictions of gatherings of 10, we will still be able to enjoy our afternoon. Each terrain holds 6 players, and the club room for
Secretary – Rides Program – 27 August 2020
The first (Rides 2020 May – Oct version 2) is a summary of rides for that period. There have been so many Covid cancellations recently that it’s possible some confusion might have arisen; if so, you can print off the
Afternoon of Petanque
Come and join us for a great afternoon of Petanque! Saturday 26th September – 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm The Stanley Bay bowling club in Devonport has 8 piste available as well as clubrooms. Bring along afternoon Tea to share.
Ride with GPS
A great video on creating routes using RideWithGPS. This is especially useful as it covers some recent UI changes. https://vimeo.com/441886528
Another Great ACTA Quiz Night
Date : Thursday 30th July 2020 Time: 6.30pm for 7pm start. Finish about 9.30pm & out by 10pm Venue: The Community of St. Luke, 130 Remuera rd, Remuera Drinks: BYO drinks & glasses (please take away your empties) Nibbles
Bike Film evening at Vic Cinema in Devonport, 29 June 2020
Message from Phil Le Gros The Vic are showing this on 29 June https://www.thevic.co.nz/movie/the-big-bike-film-night-2020 The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission sharing the best cycling short films from around the world with you. Showcasing our 2020
Spokesman Trip Report – Unsupported South Island Cycle Tour – Wed 26 February-Friday 13 March 2020
By Maureen McRae The day before the tour we all met up at Queenstown while we waited for the Earnslaw steamboat to take us to Walter’s Peak. It was quite interesting seeing how everyone had set up their bikes. Ron,