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
Organisers: John McLean & Wolfgang Pohl Cyclists: 40 +/- which is probably the biggest trip that ACTA has ever run. Camp Life Day 1 – Sun Afternoon Arrival We all made our own way to Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park on
Photos are the bottom Sitting around in Auckland in the cold, a light bulb moment, let’s go somewhere warm. Nuie was an option, but then the Air New Zealand sale with cheap fares to Samoa came up. Coupled with the
Leader: Marianne McNeil With Mike and Nita Harris, Julie Hiton, Sandra Knight, John McLean and Marianne McNeil, who all laughed morning, noon and night Author: The Group Wednesday 12 July – Night ride for Matariki Thursday 13 July Overcast:
Leader: Louise Sinclair Cyclists: Louise Sinclair, Maureen McRae, Sarah & Simon Bucherer, Matt Crozier, Marlene Hiestand, Janette Lloyd, Ron & Susan Jackson, Reg Churton, Athol Berry, Erica Gilchrist, Paul Cook, Rebecca Heap, Pieter Holl The name Taumarunui originated in the
Leaders: Carol Gilbertson and Sue Woolnough Author: Lyn Jobbins Saturday 27th May Kevin, a local trackie, led our small group on an afternoon’s hike through the Tanekaha Tracks Complex. The tracks are on Department of Conservation land and vary from
Real bikers: Athol Berry, Reg Churton, Matthew Crozier, Carol Gilbertson, Pieter Holl, Lyn Jobbins, Margaret Law, Janette Lloyd, Maureen McRae, Neale Soper, Sue Woolnough. E-bikers: Peter Arnold, Roz Chadwick, Wendy Clow, June Cripps, Rebecca Heap, Marlene Hiestand, Maria Jackson, Chris
Cambridge – Leader Simon Cyclists : Simon, Dave, Carol, Helen W, Lyn, Neale, Maureen, Louise, Rob W, Clair, Bruce, Nancy. E-Bikers: Roz, Sarah, Wolfgang, Paul C DAY ONE: Te Awa ride, 55km Author: Louise Fine weather greeted our first day
Leader: Athol Real bikers: Athol Berry, Terry Chubb, Matthew Crozier, Erica Gilchrist, Pieter Holl, Bill Pepler, Bruce & Nancy Rankine. E-bikers: Marlene Hiestand, Christine Lawson, Graeme McGowan, Liz Phillips, Paddy & Brian Stafford-Bush. 5th March – Pongaroa Author Christine History
By Margaret Law and Maureen McRae Day 1, Saturday 7th August Thirteen keen cyclists met in the Main Street of Huntly at the end of the pedestrian bridge over the mighty Waikato River. Strong winds battered us right from the
By Maureen McRae and Ann Anderson Day 1, Friday 11 June Woke up this morning to perfect mild and dry weather. Being such a large group, we were split into two. Then off out the gate a couple of twists
By Reg Churton In February I rode this, a 1080 km ride from the East Cape to Cape Egmont. This took me 12 days. It would have been 11 days, but I was on my own for the last 5
Friday 16th to Sunday 18th April 2021 Potluck dinner, 6.30 pm at Maureen and Peters’ home. 1090 Rangiatea Road, Otorohanga. Saturday ride 80 km. We will meet at Maureen’s house and drive out to the start. Morning tea provided at