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We’ve been developing a few adverts that we’ll start to circular via various media. They’re worth a look for a giggle.

Our renvotation of shebikeshebikes HQ is underway. Consents are in with the council, the new roof is going on this week, the double glazing has been ordered and we’ve even chosen a colour scheme…. whewww!!!  The new Ford transit is on order from Ford NZ (we’ve ordered the silver one if colour is important to … Continue reading »

We’re privileged to be able to technology sponsor Nick Woods as he undertakes an extreme John McGlashan challenge to run, bike and paddle the length of the South Island.  When we heard what Nick and his Dad Denis were going to do we thought it would be great to be able to follow their progress … Continue reading »

I guess when you think about Queenstown and buzz then you think adrenalin filled adventures. Carol and I spent three days in the adventure capital enjoying our wedding anniversary, taking in some of the sights and getting a bike ride in. It really was totally comical because we set off up the hill, intending to … Continue reading »

I was lucky enough to be asked what I’d like for Christmas by Carol (… I wonder when the boxers and socks will come) and I asked for an iRULE Invest cycling vest.  My brother-in-law Mark had told me that it was the best cycling vest that he’d ever worn so that was good enough … Continue reading »

Wow! We’ve just returned from a family holiday at Lake Tekapo. The goal for the week was to get away with the family and get in some good training at the same time. We left on the Sunday and to make it all interesting, Carol cycled Thompsons track (part of the Gold Rush Course) from … Continue reading »

On Saturday, Carol was due to have a haircut in Ranfurly (49 Km away) so the plan was that I’d head off earlier on the road bike and meet her and the boys there and Carol would ride home. At some stage while getting her hair cut, Carol asked Fynn (our 7yr old) if Dad … Continue reading »

We’ve just setup a cycling group in our local community. Initially it was called the Ida Valley Cycling group but we’ve injected a bit of fun into things and renamed it “Riders of Rohan” since scenes from Rohan in “The Lord of the Rings” were shot here. We’re also making use of www.mapmyride.com to help … Continue reading »

If you’ve got a young family then everything you do for yourself is a juggling act. However the worst thing you can do is not “juggle” so that you get time to move your body. Carol and I have organised it now that we ride independently.  For example at the end of the work day, … Continue reading »