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Whangamata Winter Solstice Hub Tour – 19th to 22nd June 2026

Whangamata Winter Solstice Hub Tour – 19th to 22nd June 2026

Organisers and Leaders: Marlene and Janette Cyclists: Janette Lloyd, Marlene Milham, Sue Woolnough, Pat Shaw, Mike Bradbury, Owen Sprosen, Christine Lawson, Bill Pepler, Catherine Doyle, Warrick Lord, Peter Arnold, Rosmary Lord, Pieter Holl, Marianne McNiel, Wendy Clow, Bill Clow, Margaret

adminJuly 10, 2026July 13, 2026 Trip Reports Read more

Wellington Hub Tour – 17th to 24th April 2026

Wellington Hub Tour – 17th to 24th April 2026

Organiser and Leader: David Puddephatt Cyclists: David Puddephatt (Leader), Kay Wilcocks, Marlene Hiestand, Sue Woolnough, Sheryll Martin, Bob Mawdsley, Catherine Doyle, Sandra Knight, Nancy and Bruce Rankine Day One Saturday 18th April 2026 Group One – Walk / Drive. Paekakariki

adminMay 31, 2026June 4, 2026 Trip Reports Read more

Hawkes Bay Tour – 4th to 11th May 2026

Hawkes Bay Tour – 4th to 11th May 2026

Organiser / Leader: Margaret L Cyclists: Margaret L, Pieter H, Janette L, Reed R, Marianne M, Bruce & Nancy R, Maria J, Kay W, Bill P, Christine L, Chris P, Sandra K. Day 1 – Havelock North to Waipawa, 70km,

adminMay 29, 2026June 4, 2026 Trip Reports Read more

Ohakune to Woodville – Supported Tour. 7th to 11th March 2026

Ohakune to Woodville – Supported Tour. 7th to 11th March 2026

Organiser and Leader: Athol Cyclists: Athol Berry, Erica Gilchrist,Bill Peplar,Christine Lawson,June Cripps ,Matthew Crozier, Bill and Wendy Clow,Catherine Doyle,Kaye Willcocks,Paul Cook,Sarah Ley,Simon Bucherer,Louise Sinclair,Rebecca Heap Day 1: Saturday 7 March 2026 – Ohakune Loop via Raetihi and Old Coach Rd. 48.7km

adminApril 1, 2026April 3, 2026 ACTA Blog, Trip Reports Read more

Taranaki Tunnels Tour – 14 to 27 February 2026 including New Plymouth Hub Tour – 20 to 23 February 2026

Taranaki Tunnels Tour – 14 to 27 February 2026 including New Plymouth Hub Tour – 20 to 23 February 2026

Organiser: Pieter H Taranaki Tunnels Tour Cyclists: Pieter H, Maureen M, Louise S, Stephen T, Annette C, Luitgard S, John M, Janette L, Marianne M, Matt C, Mike B, Barry C & Catherine D. Additional Hub Tour Cyclists: John B

adminMarch 18, 2026March 21, 2026 Trip Reports Read more

Waipu Caves and Matakohe. Hub Tour. November 15th to 19th 2025

Waipu Caves and Matakohe. Hub Tour. November 15th to 19th 2025

Organisers: Marlene and Marianne  Cyclists: Simon Bucherer,Marlene Hiestand, Pieter Holl, Sarah Ley, Warwick Lord, Ron Jackson, Susan Jackson, Marianne McNeil, Kay Wilcox, Harley Wilson, Sue Woolnough, Roz Chadwick Ride Leaders: Ron for Sun, Mon and Tues. Kay for Wednesday Saturday

adminDecember 22, 2025December 22, 2025 Trip Reports Read more

Brisbane Rail Trails – Kilkivan to Kinaroy. South Burnett Rail Trail.  Link trail to Yarraman. Brisbane Rail Trail. Total 310km

Brisbane Rail Trails – Kilkivan to Kinaroy. South Burnett Rail Trail.  Link trail to Yarraman. Brisbane Rail Trail. Total 310km

Date: 20th to 27th October 2025 Organiser and Author: Carol Cyclist: Dave, Debbie, Don and Carol Supporters: Lyn and Neale Index: Day by day Lessons and suggestions Distances References Day Zero –  Brisbane Airport to Ipswich Bike packed in Auckland

adminNovember 15, 2025July 10, 2026 Rides I have been on... Read more

Matamata, Te Aroha, Morrinsville Hub Tour – 5th to 8th October 2025

Matamata, Te Aroha, Morrinsville Hub Tour – 5th to 8th October 2025

Organiser: Margaret Law Cyclists: Margaret Law, Marlene Hiestand, Maureen McRae, Simon Bucherer, Sarah Ley, Ron Jackson, Susan Jackson, Sheryl Martin, Neil Davis, Maria Jackson, Kay Willcocks, Ngaire Russell, Mandy Machen, Livia Mandeno, Chris Lawson, Bill Pepler, Pieter Holl, Sue Woolnough,

adminOctober 14, 2025October 14, 2025 ACTA Blog, Trip Reports Read more

Rotorua Hub – 8th to 11th Sept 2025

Rotorua Hub – 8th to 11th Sept 2025

Organiser: Rob Wylie Cyclists: Simon B, Sarah L, Brian A, Catherine D, Dave W, Carol G, Livia M, June C, Owen S, Mike B, Janice F, Nancy R, Bruce R, Neale S, Lyn J, Bill C, Wendy C, Susan W,

adminOctober 3, 2025October 4, 2025 ACTA Blog, Trip Reports Read more

Raglan Midwinter Hub – 18th to 21st June 2025

Raglan Midwinter Hub – 18th to 21st June 2025

Organiser: Marianne McNeil Cyclists for all or some of the rides : Allen Small, Andrew Sinclair, Ann Anderson, Athol Berry, Deb Payne, Deon Papentus, Janette Lloyd, Kay Wilcocks, Louise Sinclair, Maria Jackson, Marianne Mcneil, Marlene Hiestead, Matt Crozier, Maureen McRae,

adminJuly 3, 2025July 5, 2025 Trip Reports Read more

Cambridge and Okoroire Hub Tour. 6th to 10th April 2025

Cambridge and Okoroire Hub Tour. 6th to 10th April 2025

Leaders: Maureen and Margaret Cambridge: Leader and Author = Maureen Cyclists: Louise S, Margaret L, Ron and Susan J, Matt C, Sheryll M, Roz C, Ann A, Carol G, Dave W, Simon B, Sarah L, June C, Neale S, Lyn

adminApril 21, 2025May 18, 2025 Trip Reports Read more

Mountains to the Sea. Ohakune to Himatangi Beach – 7th to 10th March 2025

Mountains to the Sea. Ohakune to Himatangi Beach –  7th to 10th March 2025

Leader: Athol Berry Cyclists: Erica Gilchrist, Catherine Doyle, Helen Williams, Bill Peplar, Christine Lawson, Kaye Willcocks, Brian Alexander, Livia Mandeno, June Cripps, Maria Jackson, Michael Bradbury, Owen Sprosen, Luitgard Schweneman, Marlene Hiestand   Day One – 7th March Author: Maria

adminApril 3, 2025April 21, 2025 Trip Reports Read more

Southern Lights – 10th to 19th February 2025

Southern Lights – 10th to 19th February 2025

Leader: Marianne McNiel Cyclists: Ann Anderson, Reg Churton, Matt Crozier, Marlene H, Margaret Law, Warwick Lord, Ron Jackson, Sherryl Martin, Marianne McNiel, David Puddephatt, Bruce Rankin, Nancy Rankin, Kathy Wilde, Helen Williams, Sue Woolnough.   10th Feb Lake Waihola to

adminMarch 25, 2025March 25, 2025 ACTA Blog, Trip Reports Read more

East Coast Tour – 29th October to 7th November 2024

East Coast Tour – 29th October to 7th November 2024

Leader: John McLean Day one –  Opotiki to  Motu The sand dune ride alongside the ocean was a great trail, gently undulating. We rode the Rahui valley.  After the second bridge the climb started   At the Merere summit we were

adminDecember 13, 2024December 13, 2024 Trip Reports Read more

Matakohe Tour – 13th to 16th October 2024

Leader: Marianne McNeil Sunday 13th October – Matakohe to Mareretu The ride started with marianne, Marlene, Maria and Warwick from lovely Matakohe Holiday Park. In Paparoa we met up with Sue, Matt and Warren who had arrived for the Sunday

adminDecember 12, 2024December 12, 2024 Trip Reports Read more

Waikato Unsupported Tour – 5th to 10th June 2024

Leader: Graeme McGowan Cyclists: Athol, Micheal B, Bill, Wendy, Catherine, Jim H, Marlene, Janette, Marianne, Rob W, Carol, Adrian, Rose Day 0 – Miranda – 5th June – no cycling Scribe: Catherine The corralling together of 13 excited cyclists began

adminJuly 11, 2024July 12, 2024 ACTA Blog, Trip Reports Read more

Whatipu AGM & 75th Anniversary Get Together – 30th April & 1st May 2024

Whatipu AGM & 75th Anniversary Get Together – 30th April & 1st May 2024

Twenty five ACTA members attended the two night, three day stay at the Whatipu Lodge. An additional three attended the AGM and dinner. Members arrived at the historic lodge from about 2.00pm after driving the last 9km over a badly

adminJune 26, 2024June 26, 2024 ACTA Blog, Other Events Read more

Northland Loop Tour – 7th to 12th November 2023

Northland Loop Tour – 7th to 12th November 2023

Leader: Peter Arnold Cyclists: Helen Williams, Marlene Hiestand, Maria Jackson, Rob Wylie, Bob Mawdsley, Greer Mawdsley, Bill Clow, Wendy Clow, Matthew Crozier, Mike Harris, Judy Haslett, Ann Anderson, Chris Pyke, Janette Lloyd, Jim Hawkins Day 1.  7th Nov.   73km.      Paihia

adminApril 7, 2024April 8, 2024 Trip Reports No Comments Read more

Featherston Hub Ride 26th February to 3rd March 2024

Featherston Hub Ride 26th February to 3rd March 2024

Leader :Athol Berry Who was there: Athol Berry .Erica Gilchrist, Marlene Hiestand, Janette Lloyd, Graeme McGowan, John and Colleen Patton, Morgan, David P, John Mclean, Peter Arnold, Ellen Wang, Brian Alexander, Jim Hawkins, Ian McLaren, Jan Wison, Bob and Greer

adminMarch 21, 2024March 22, 2024 Trip Reports Read more

How to Pack Your Bike

Colin Quilter has produced a report on how to pack your bike when you travel.

adminJanuary 12, 2024January 12, 2024 Bike Maintenance Read more
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