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2022 "Alternative" Winter outing

May 2 2022
OK, it's official - time to dust off the social skills, pack the suntan lotion and head over the "hill" to enjoy some of  that legendary Wairarapa climate.   1st Scheduled excursion is the 15th of May, subsequent outing will be 1st Sunday of the month (weather dependent), with the 2nd Sunday ...
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25th April 2021 ANZAC day Alternative Wairarapa jaunt.

April 26 2021
The commemorative day rolled around and a group of 20 OC riders turned up in Martinborough on a beautiful sunny Sunday to pay respects to all those that sacrificed for our magic lifestyle – past and present.  The pace out of town was as social as advertised and there was a lot of catching up ...
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Pedal for Pleasure

April 20 2021
80km of relaxed & car free scenic NZ  - with the Marton Harvest festival as an added bonus.It’s late March and you need a weekend away, what could be better than heading up to the Rangiitikei to ride the 2nd running of the Pedal for Pleasure.  We stayed in Fielding for the night then lined ...
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Capital Cycles WMCC 2 Day Tour - out of Martinborough

February 11 2021
Wellington Anniversary weekend 23rd Jan/24th Jan  Here’s a summary from a super “little” racer that should stand as inspiration for all of us couch potatoes who don’t always get to the start line.A weekend of laugh’s, pain, success and OC comradery from Andrew Campbell “This is the ...
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Gravel and Tar – Classic and La Femme - UCI 1.2

February 11 2021
23rd January, Fielding to Palmerston North via decent stretches of gravel !!If you’re looking for a good local day out, with close up action of NZ’s top riders on an epic and novel circuit then you need to get along – there is also a “fun ride” event over the same circuit that I WILL be ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...