Eighty and still racing
Print this story Eighty years. It’s a milestone held by a cyclist, his bicycle, and a challenging race across Banks Peninsula. Octogenarian John Winkie is aiming to raise $80,000 for research to help those with debilitating spinal cord injuries get back in the saddle again. John will be cycling on his trusty 1940s bicycle […]
Rat Race: The Pedal Pusher
Print this story Christchurch is well known for its cycling history. Its flat landscape has always been ideal for recreational riding. As far back as the 1870s, cycling clubs encouraged enthusiasts to take to the streets on the new machines. One such group decided one day to ride to the small railway junction of […]
Trailing behind: set about seeing the Southern Lakes by bike or foot
Print this storyAutumn is often rated as the most picturesque time of year in the Southern Lakes region, and Queenstown Trails Trust Chief Executive Mark Williams says it’s the perfect season to explore the area by bike or on foot. With the trees now displaying the full spectrum of golden-bronze to rusty-red hues, mild temperatures […]
