“Ha! You used ‘cycling’ and ‘luxury’ in one sentence!!! Impossible” howls a Facebook commenter. Some see this as a paradox – but they have failed to see how many people are recognising the extraordinary benefits cycling has for mind, body and soul. People of all …
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Bamboozled by bamboo bars!
This is a first person review of Passhier bamboo handle bars. Passhier were kind enough to supply a set of bars to Green Jersey Explorer Tours to try. We gave them to our friend DB, we knew he would get our with them! Here are …
Gravel Roads – take us away from home
We all dream, of getting away, the road less travelled, into the blue! Freeedom is not an illusion, when you discover gravel riding. Wairarapa is full of opportunities to release yourself into the wild, quiet unsealed roads leading to lost beaches and bucolic wonder. Green …
August Newsletter 2022
Newsletter August 2022 Hi Wet! Wet! Wet! July and early August have delivered a deluge and hindered our Winter Warmer programme! But all is not lost! We are looking forward to going riding in Spring! Upcoming Trips Spring Flings – August and September 2022Our …
The Rambling Rider – Episode 5
This is the episode where we talked for way too long with one of New Zealand’s true e-bike converts, Daryl Neal about his journey from just wanting to give his family a lift up a hill to their house, to developing a small multi-national empire …
The Rambling Rider – Episode 4
In this episode, Patrick Morgan explains how he gives a voice to cyclists and what we can do to get into advocacy! Stu’s mate, Will Smart is the Random Rider and he talks cycling touring as a young lad, and what riding a bike means …
The Rambling Rider – Episode 3
“The Bike Lady” – Marilyn Northcotte talks about her life cycling, women and bikes and what she is doing now (I think we might hear from Marilyn again!). Stu weezes through the interview due to technical difficulties then talks to Lesley MacGibbon about riding in …
The Rambling Rider – Episode 2
This is the episode where we ramble along with Bob Tosswill (pictured with Jenny), about getting the Greytown Trails Trust established the journey from trails to bridges. Peter Graham speaks about growing up on a bike and how it has been coming back to riding …
The Rambling Rider – Episode 1
This is the first episode where we meet Stuart Edwards, the rambling rider and he rambles on about himself and why he has started the show – we also meet Spanner Boy!Click on the Audio Link below to find out more!
2 Minute bike maintenance tip
Adjust a loose headset A loose headset is a common problem you might encounter when riding your bike.If you drop your front wheel to the ground from a low height does it “clunk”?When you apply the front brake and move the bike back and forth …