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12th of June Ngawi excursion

May 29 2022
Another "slight" rearrangement to the schedule - as the the 1st weekend was a public holiday, the Alternative "Over the Hill Ride" is pushed out a week (weather permitting).Meet Martinborough Square 9am to head down Lake Ferry rd, pick up those that take the "shorter" option from the Land Grill ...

Friday 20th May @ 6pm - KTC social evening

May 16 2022
It's been a long time since the "new norm" allowed us to catch-up in a social formatThis Friday evening, 20th of May we're scheduled @ 6pm to meet up and discuss your recent trips & adventures, the Spring classics, the Giro, upcoming events and excitement - super interesting and motivatingGet ...
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Sept 2022 Martinborough TTT

May 9 2022
The most beautiful team event on the planet - the cycling Team Time Trial.  If you've watched the class and style of the pro's and wondered how you'd go with your ragtag mates then Sept 2022 it's time to find out.   The prestigious OC TTT trophy is up for grabs, the past is littered with those ...
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Alternative "over the hill" ride, 9am Sunday 15th May

May 9 2022
Meet 9am at the Gladstone Pub, 60km or 80km loops taking in the scenic Kourarau hill, Wharau valley and Limeworks before cruising back into a refreshing lunch at the Gladstone pub.Ride the hills at your own pace regroup at the summits and look after each other through the valleys (leave no one ...
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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 ...