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1,100 km Across the North Island with GG
January 9 2021
Looking for some motivation or an “off the beaten track” adventure for the bucket list – here’s an idea from Gill Gray. Ride from New Plymouth to East Cape (or the East to West direction) on the Kennetts Bros created KŌPIKO AOTEAROA, a 1,086km ride primarily on back roads and gravel ...
What are you doing for your 2021 break ?
January 1 2021
Check out Gill's progress I’m always amazed at what our friends get up to in the name of rest and relaxation. I expect most of you know about the Tour Aotearoa (3,000km North to South of NZ) well there is a sister ride/route Kopiko Aotearoa which goes East Cape to New Plymouth or East to West ...
2020 WFA Donation
December 26 2020
While 2020 delivered some “interesting & challenging” times (disrupting all sorts of plans) Onslow Cycling still managed - with the generous support of OTB originals and a tax refund – to donate $4,860 to our charity, Wellington Free Ambulance.We should all feel proud that we can provide ...
1st outting for Onslow Cycling kit
December 5 2020
The 6th of December heralded what felt like the 1st day of summer for Wellington, beautiful clear sky and balmy temperatures. It was also the 1st chance for Onslow Cycling to get out in the new kit - we looked pretty Pro and were highly visible - it's a fantastic design (loved the way the stripes ...
Onslow Cycling "kit" Design
July 30 2020
Our designer, Lisa Holmes has with the help of Neil Pardington, created some great designs and these have been progressively narrowed down to the final 3 – which we would like you to vote on. If you vote we expect you to be happy to wear the kit with pride and to reflect the OC communities ...
OTB Domain Change to OC
July 5 2020
With the change of name comes the associated changes to domain (and new kit ) - fortunately it's easier to register the new domain and basically re-skin the site than it is to sort the strip.The new domain is www.onslowcycling.nz the old OTB domain will be "relinquished" at the end of ...
Onslow Cycling
June 17 2020
‘Comes a time . . . . . we become Onslow Cycling
A belated (oh how the world has moved in 6 months) update on the outcome of our December 2019 survey and vote around our name – over 25 years OTB has grown and developed as a community and as a group of friends - from the original few ...
3 Day Hawkes Bay Tour
June 17 2020
16th - 18th of October 2020 - expression of Interest
At time of writing we have approx 50 expressions of interest for riding the 3 Day Tour in the glorious Hawkes Bay - 16th to 18th Oct 2020 (week after the start of the school Term 4 and the weekend before Labour Day).
If ...
2019 OTB Martinborough Team Time Trial
October 3 2019
OTB Team Time Trial delivers – great enjoyment and a proud group of worthy winners On a fantastic sunny Wairarapa Saturday afternoon 40 lean racers left the starters blocks with the aim of ripping up the tarmac – and generally having a fun time. There were some cunning tactics, ...
August Winter Warmer - running Hot !!
August 26 2019
Great day's riding, - 20 degrees, sunny, friendly with a bit of banter - is there a better way to enjoy the company of your OTB mates.Gregors OTB 130km Alternative Winter Warmer ride from Masterton to Castlepoint heralded what we hope is a brilliant start to Spring. 17 committed riders headed ...