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Weekly Rides

Weekly Rides

We do weekly rides to neat places all over Auckland

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New Zealand Tours

New Zealand Tours

During the year we do at least two tours around New Zealand

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Waipawa/Napier HUB tour 2 – 2nd to 8th April 2022

Waipawa/Napier HUB tour 2 – 2nd to 8th April 2022

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

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ROUTE 52 Napier to Martinborough Tour 26th March -1st April 2022

ROUTE 52   Napier to Martinborough Tour  26th March -1st April 2022

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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How to Pack Your Bike

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

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Bay of Island Hub Tour – 16th to 23rd November 2023

Bay of Island Hub Tour – 16th to 23rd November 2023

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   

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Rorotua Hub Tour – 17th to 22nd September 2023

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

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Savai-i in Samoa – A winter holiday in the sun – by Kay Willcocks

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

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Kaikohe Hub Tour – 12th to 15th July 2023

Kaikohe Hub Tour – 12th to 15th July 2023

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:  

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Taumaranui Winter Solstice 20th to 23rd June 2023

Taumaranui Winter Solstice 20th to 23rd June 2023

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

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Mangawhai Weekend – 27th to 29th May 2023

Mangawhai Weekend – 27th to 29th May 2023

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

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South Taranaki Unsupported Tour – 1st to 8th May 2023

South Taranaki Unsupported Tour – 1st to 8th May 2023

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

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Cambridge HUB- 13th, 14th & 15th March 2023. Otorohanga HUB 16th & 17th March 2023

Cambridge HUB- 13th, 14th & 15th March 2023.  Otorohanga  HUB 16th & 17th March 2023

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

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Pongaroa to Wellington Unsupported Tour – 5th to 12th March 2023

Pongaroa to Wellington Unsupported Tour – 5th to 12th March 2023

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

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Bays Lake Supported Tour – 9th to 19th November 2022

Bays Lake Supported Tour – 9th to 19th November 2022

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

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