Only 72km but technically it was a coast-to-coast ride. In fact, the coast-to-coast part is only about 6km by road, about 1.5km by foot! From home I went along the western cycle path to the city and Waitemata Harbour waterfront. Then to St Heliers, Panmure, Mt Wellington and Penrose
Headed South for a ride which had been on my to do list for a while. Although not challenging riding — flattest cycle trail in NZ — the Hauraki Rail Trail was a new way to see some interesting country. I skipped the Thames section and rode Te Aroha, Paeroa to Waihi
Short local loop, some quiet back roads and a bit of bush single track (shared, so not racy) and a section of the Scenic Drive. Just 23km but 600m climbing and a fun tarmac descent down West Coast Rd (max 62 km/h without pedalling!).
Just the usual City waterfront ride today but my first look at the new Te Atatu Rd cycle under-pass. Looks great and means a few metres less climbing and one busy road crossing avoided. Work continues on the Waterview tunnel access motorway. It was hot riding but low tide and
A couple of months ago, while browsing a NZ Cycle Touring group on Facebook, I saw a post by Frank about his planned NZ tour. It included a stretch from Queenstown to Te Anau and I, along with several others, recommended crossing the lake and cycling the Von Valley. I’
SH16 & The Lightpath Pink Path
My photos on the DOC Website!
Only about $15.00 per 100. Disposable Gloves are a great thing to carry when you have to deal to that greasy muddy bike chain after a wheel change or derailleur mishap.
Played in this park as a kid. Remember these trees being planted...
Back in September we crossed the border over the ‘Friendship Bridge’ from Tibet into Nepal at Kodari. I remember the chaos, friendly smiling faces and warmth (both physical from the humid air and emotional from the people) of this little one street town. It was quite a contrast to the
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The DUAL, officially “2015 Partners Life DUAL Motutapu - Rangitoto Traverse”, has been run a few times but this is the first time I’ve had a suitable bike. I’ve been to both islands before, by ferry and yacht, and walked some parts but the chance to bike around
Saw this in Waipu near the end of my Pedal for Plunket ride. Had to take a photo of this tribute to Kiwi slang captured in a sign. Nice one www.azscaffolding.co.nz!
