Monthly Archives: March 2012

Looking for info on where to ride in Auckland? Check out our recently updated quick links page… Info on where the trails are, how to get there, what grade, distance and a few maps. As well as info on the … Continue reading →

Last year we put a survey for riders in Auckland, thanks for the responses!  We sourced some valuable information to support our trail advocacy activities, and improving the club rides and events. Main messages:  Many of you ride with friends, … Continue reading →

Totara Park – South Auckland There has been a flurry of activity out at Totara Park. If you have ridden there recently you would have noticed the 100’s of survey flags marking out some 2km of new trail.  The guys … Continue reading →

In an interesting development, the club has been approached about a potential area for trails. Waikumete Park is located along Great North Road near Te Atatu. More well known for the cemetery, there is actually a large forested area surrounding … Continue reading →

The team assembled for the first working bee of 2012. We started with a pre-ride with a difference… a photoshoot! The council are updating their maps and asked us for some photo’s. Prez, Krusty and Doova were the models for … Continue reading →

In February a team of 15 odd riders took on the brand-new Beveridge Track (a tribute to Bill Beveridge) in the Waitakeres. It is a walking and cycling track that climbs from the western end of Exhibition Drive in Titirangi, … Continue reading →

The last working bee of 2011, the team finished off on a high with the opening of a new trail extension on the Farm Loop – “Fred Flinstone”, aptly named as it traverses an old quarry. It’s after the Freaky Styley … Continue reading →

A group of 17 hardy riders turned up for a ride that would be more than they bargained for. The Wires Road ride starts 16km north of Paeroa, approx 25km grade 2-3, best avoided in the wet. After a week … Continue reading →

BikeNZ are presenting their 5 Year Plan on Monday the 19th of March. Committee representatives will be attending, but they also want your feedback, no matter what you ride or ability they want to hear your feedback, all welcome to … Continue reading →

Saturday 17th March – Wires Road This is one of the closest back-country rides to Auckland, starting from near Paeroa. Great challenging riding in the Coromandel Range with a mix of rough climbs and tricky descents, plus there are great … Continue reading →