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!
When I saw TEDx Auckland 2014 announced I really wanted to go but was a bit torn. I loved the 2013 event but it meant a precious day of weekend gone. Weekends were crucial as I was trying to get fit for a rather demanding cycle tour in the Himalayas.
Might be able to avoid the Rugby section in the NZ Herald Windows Phone app but can't escape the Rugby news.
While buying my ticket to TEDx Auckland 2014 remembered I’d never gotten around to writing a post about the 2013 event. Earlier this year there was some flack about TED, prompted it seems by some ‘dubious’ TEDx events. From my experience at TEDx Auckland it certainly wasn’t one
It’s always good to find fresh new edition of Car magazine in the post. Even better to find my photo in the May 2014 Issue My Month section! “Saw this duo from the road and had to stop for a photo. The best of car design next to something
It started as a day out, in lieu of to birthday present, for my Dad but had a surprise ending even I didn’t anticipate. The Whitianga (Mercury Bay Aero Club) Warbirds and Wheels Air show was the drawcard but our mode of transport was an attraction itself, even made
Although I didn’t attend a memorial service the day does not pass without remembering those who have served, one in particular. My Mum never knew her Grandfather who died on the battlefield in the last few weeks of World War One (which ended 11th November – 1918). Although born in
I passed a Speed, sorry I meant Road Safety, Camera van on the way home last night. It was policing an arrow straight 100 km/h limit motorway section on a fine sunny evening. I presume it was set to nab those doing 5–10 km/h over the limit
I like the candy version, especially frozen, but fresh pineapple with a bit of chocolate topping is nice too.
Last dinner, last ride, end of a wonderful Christmas Eve tour
Several years ago I blogged about finding Cadman Rd in Auckland & wondered if there were any place names with BIM (Building Information Model). Google maps showed just one in New Zealand: Bims Rd in a fairly isolated part of the South Island near Nelson Lakes. By chance I had