I’m not really a gear freak, as will become apparent, but decided it was time for a new bike. How hard could that be… What did I want, why? My dear (as in endearing, not expensive) old Avanti Triplo is nearly 15 years old. It was a pretty modest
Got to Wellsford ok, now to get back! Check out my ride on Strava: Robin Sent from Outlook for Android
Looking at the forecast I think Friday might be another “Seal Skinz* rule!” day. 100% chance of rain and thunder storms. On well, soaking wet, riding an alloy bike, over a high’ish (300m) hill, in a thunder storm… What could possibly go wrong?! * Seal Skinz are brilliant waterproof socks
On Friday I’m Pedalling for Plunket (Ruakaka to Wellsford). Having hardly moved the previous weekend—my Band recorded just 911 steps one day!—thanks to a head cold last Sunday I decided a bit of practice might be a good thing. A loop from home into the city, ferry
Cycling
I’m cycling from Ruakaka to Wellsford* (the red line below) to help raise funds for Plunket NZ
'Rapid Rob' won’t be quite as rapid but will be a bit more versatile for short tours and (maybe) commuting. Got an accessory I should of had for Tibet, no more riding with a back pack! A beam rack, bag (including little fold out panniers for a
NZ Sketpics Conference 2016: Science and gravity
Unplanned, unforgettable, now—2025—unrepeatable
I rode (most of) the Motu Rd and the Pakihi Trail today. Awesome riding, fairly flat to start with a climb into the hills before a long descent back to Opotiki. You can ride the dunes trail to the start of the Motu Road Trail but, having ridden it the
Thanks to my unplanned White Island adventure I arrived in Opotiki late afternoon. After sorting out my accommodation, with Glenis at Ranui Motel, I assembled Rapid Rob for some exploration. I had already decided to stay an extra day, to ride the Motu, and Opotiki has a perfect place to
Way back in 2009 I drove the 5 cylinder Ferrari to Wellington to see the "Formula One ™ – The Great Design Race" exhibit. I have a week off and decided to give it some exercise and explore one part of New Zealand I haven't been to before.
Skeptic
Seems the NZ Skeptics Conference “will be held somewhere in Queenstown on the first weekend of December, 2016”. Might take my mountain bike (or rent one there) to experience some more* of this! NEW ZEALAND. PROVEN HERE. from Yeti Cycles on Vimeo. * I’ve only done some remote metal road