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.
By: Reed Ren. The first trip which I joined as an ATCA member. I was impressed by everyone’s warm welcome. We got morning tee at a Café near the airport, where the quality of coffee was not so good, but
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
By Reg Churton Five of us (Kathy, Reg, Allen, Sue and Janette) met at Kathy’s house at Mapua and found that Kathy’s husband Ian was an excellent cook. After consulting Metservice and seeing the rain forecast and the gale force
Day 1. Monday 10th May, 2021. Raetihi to Whanganui. Distance 80km, climbing 1030m. Sunday was a day of drizzle as we drove south to Raetihi. Thirteen keen cyclists checked into the Raetihi Holiday Park either in cabins or motorhomes. Next
By Lyn Jobbins, Maureen McRae and Louise Sinclair Day 1. Tuesday 13th April Today we split into two groups. Maureen leading the way. Off out the gate of the lovely Top 10 holiday park along the street for a short
By Deb Payne & Alan Small Day One: Monday 8th March – Otorohanga to Kawhia. 70 kms. 1078 m climbing https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35326539 Due to Auckland going into lockdown for a week, our trip was pushed out by two days which required
Colin Quilter In mid-March 2021 nine of us went to Aotea (Great Barrier Island) for five days. The trip was intended to be less of a conventional cycle tour, and more of a camping, walking and swimming holiday using bikes
Written by Janette Lloyd, photos from Sarah Ley-Bucherer Day 1 – 2nd February 69.3k, +254m Everyone decided on a 7.30 start because of the hot weather – there were 24 riders so we broke up into two bunches. First puncture
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
Tuesday 13th to Sunday 18th April Join us for 6 days great riding in beautiful scenery in these great locations. Cambridge section: Arrive Mon 12th April to start riding on Tuesday 13th at 8.15am from Cambridge Top10 Holiday Park Bring own morning Tea for
By Pieter Holl with photos from Annette, Margaret, Pieter & Sarah Day 1 – Tuesday 24 November 2020 – Auckland to Helensville. Distance 47kms It was with a twinge of apprehension that I made my way to the Auckland Domain
Wednesday 25th November Dargaville to Pouto Marae 68km. By Sarah Ley-Bucherer Marlene, Paul and Sarah started out in heavy rain heading south from the Band Rotunda, wondering what we were letting ourselves in for as much of the country was
By Lyn Jobbins This East Coast ACTA tour had been rescheduled from March to November 2020 due to the Covid 19 lockdown. On the Monday evening 11 keen cyclists gathered for a meeting in the dining area at Opotiki Holiday Park
By Lyn Jobbins and Maureen McRae It has been June since the last organized tour and with the Auckland August lockdown many ACTA cyclists were ‘chomping at the bit’ to get out and about again. Simon Bucherer, our tour coordinator,
65 km on the Saturday and 40km on Sunday. Half gravel, half tarseal. Staying at Raglan Holiday Park .16 bunks booked. There are 9 places left to fill on the trip. Leaders Athol Berry and Erica Gilchrist Email atholdberry@gmail.com
Come and join us for a great afternoon of Petanque! Even with the current level 2.5 restrictions of gatherings of 10, we will still be able to enjoy our afternoon. Each terrain holds 6 players, and the club room for
The first (Rides 2020 May – Oct version 2) is a summary of rides for that period. There have been so many Covid cancellations recently that it’s possible some confusion might have arisen; if so, you can print off the
Come and join us for a great afternoon of Petanque! Saturday 26th September – 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm The Stanley Bay bowling club in Devonport has 8 piste available as well as clubrooms. Bring along afternoon Tea to share.