A amusing cross cultural moment yesterday (Sunday, Jan 25). We made our regular bike ride stop at Planet Ice Cream * - Shed 20, Auckland Viaduct - and the lovely lady who owns the store was there. It'...
What's your favorite TV commercial? Submitted by MexicanRobot. It didn't screen in New Zealand but as a cyclist and Fiat driver I like, and can see both sides of, this one 😄
Show us your favorite piece of athletic equipment. The road bike It's not the the flashest in the world, but good enough that I can't blame the bike for the lack of performance!
Cycling
I like Avanti Cycles, I own two! "Avanti" means forward and a bicylcle can't go backwards, so why do they need to be " going forward "? Reported to Graeme Hill , NZ Commander of the Campaign aga...
Cycling
My GPS once said I'd exceeded 800 km/h on a downhill run. It seemed quite fast but then I read up about GPS rececption errors and the lack of complaints about sonic booms led me to discount it. So,...
The itinerary: A feature of the Mekong Delta are the floating markets situated at the main river junctions. An early morning boat trip will take us to visit one of the largest floating markets at Cai Rang where you will see a large variety of local produce being sold from
The itinerary: This morning we take a short early morning flight back to the mainland, arriving around 9.00am we cycle for the rest of the day on the very quiet Highway. The road follows the canal network, along which you will see the famous monkey bridges used by the
The itinerary: Our early morning ride takes us past the sacred Sam Mountain and the famous Tay An Pagoda & temples. From the summit on a clear day, we can enjoy fabulous views towards Cambodia. An early start afloat... Not in the itinerary, an even earlier start to visit a
A roadside festival wedding, a hotel whirlwind, and more!
Adventure South
The itinerary: The trip, for real, starts today... The trip starts by driving out of the city to start our cycling on the quiet Highway 30. Immediately you will see the essence of the Mekong Delta. The countryside is pancake flat with brilliant green rice fields laced with a network
It is finally time to head off on my first international, albeit not that intrepid, cycle tour. It's organised by Adventure South, led by Bas, with whom I've done many New Zealand tours. The itinerary summary: A fully supported 8-day bicycle vacation based in the Mekong
This 100km loop has a bit of everything: A climb up the Waitakere Ranges to Titirangi Manukau Harbour coast Stop for a drink and watch a few aircraft at Auckland International Up Great...
