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
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,
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
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
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
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
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,
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,
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Colin Quilter has produced a report on how to pack your bike when you travel.
Leader: John Briers Who was there: Motorhomers: Simon & Sarah, Bruce & Nancy, Lyn & Neale, John B & Jackie, Wolfgang, Margaret L, Carol & Dave. Cabins: John B & Lyn, Annette & Steve Day 1. Friday 17th November