We do weekly rides to neat places all over Auckland
During the year we do at least two tours around New Zealand
We have a schedule of upcoming rides.
Leaders: Neale and Carol Cyclist included: EBikers: Maria, Wendy, Vicki, Carol T, Chris P, Marlene, Dave W ‘Normal’ bikes: Sue W, Neale, Lyn, Carol G, Reg Four others went home due to Covid Day One: Waipawa Loop Written by Ken
By Liz and Ken Phillips Leader: Athol The East Coast had been experiencing days of heavy rain and high winds when 11 of us met up at the Napier Beach Top 10 on Friday March 25 wondering what the next
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
Leader: Margaret Cyclists: Peter Arnold, Matthew Crozier, Marlene Hiestand, Pieter Holl, Margaret Law, Janette Lloyd, Marianne McNeil, Ken & Liz Phillips, Wolfgang Pohl, Chris Pyke, Reed Ren. 9th November. Papamoa Author: Pieter The 12 intrepid cyclists booked into the tour
Leader: Sue Woolnough Cyclist Friday 10th: Lyn J, Neale S, Richard, Ellen, Maria J, Helen W, Dave W, Carol G, Bruce R, Nancy R, John B (Sloop), Sue W Cyclist Saturday 11th: Maria J, Helen W, Dave W, Carol G,
Leader: Maureen MacRae Cyclists: Louise, Simon B, Ron J, David P [up from Wellington], Allen S, Ken, Annette, Steve, Marianne, Sue W, Margaret E-bikers: Liz, Susan J, Marlene, Marianne, Peter A, Gaye, Roz [from Hamilton] Authors: Maureen and David Monday
Leader: Ron Jackson Cyclists: Helen W, Bruce R, Nancy R, Carol G E-Bikers: Marlene M, Dave W, John (Sloop) B, Sue J Ongarue Epic Base. Motorhomers stayed the Friday night in the carpark. Others arrived Saturday morning in time to
Leaders: John McLean and Wolfgang Pohl Cyclists: John McL, Pieter H, Ian S, Bill P, Sandra K, Sarah L, Simon B, Maureen McR, Carol G
Leader: Simon Bucherer Cyclists: Non E-bikes: Sarah L, Louise, Andrew, Ron J, Sue J, Sandra, Athol, Erica, Marianne, Catherine E-bikers: John [Sloop], Paul C, Deb P, Christine, Maurice, Roz, Graeme McG