Cycling for fun, fitness and friendship – since 2007
Sunday morning rides. The ride courses vary from week to week and generally are along cyclist friendly routes that avoid main roads. Suitable for road bikes and e-bikes. Depending on numbers and fitness levels, there will be one or two groups.
Distances vary, but usually around 40 to 60 km.
Rides may start from various locations, so if you are considering riding with the group please phone to check where the start location will be.
Jenny 0274 353 669 or Wim 022 173 4988, email:cyclebop@gmail.com
Ride Schedule
Date/Time/Place |
Ride Details | |
| Sunday 12 Sept, 9.00am, Paengaroa Hall |
Rangiuru Road Via Cycle path, young Rd, Pah Rd, Te Puke Highway, up Rangiuru to Casurina Rd, and beond maybe, down Rangiuru to Gridley, maybe to end of Pah Rd as an extra.Trading Post for Coffee. |
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| Sunday 19 Sept, 9.00am, Meet at the end of Ridge Road |
Mountain Bike Ride Ride from the start of Ridge road track to Okere Falls, lunch coffee and return. |
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| Sunday 26 Sept, 9.00am, Paengaroa Hall |
Te Matai Road - From Paengaroa Hall. Via Cycle path, young Rd, Pah Rd, Te Puke Highway, up Rangiuru and onto Brown Road then left onto TeMatai, then up as far up as group wants to go – the school would be a good aim.Trading Post for Coffee. | |
| Sunday 03 Oct, 9.00am, Paengaroa Hall |
Rotoehue – Via Old Coach Road to Rotoehhu Road, to end of the seal and return. (plus side road options)Trading Post for Coffee. | |
| Sunday 10 Oct, 9.00am, Paengaroa Hall |
Maketu in reverse. Via Cycle path, young Rd, Right onto Pah Rd to the end and back, left on to Young Road again, then left on to Maketu Road, left on to Te Temu Road, right onto Kaituna Road,to the Cut, then on to Maketu Surf Club, returning little Waihi, Arawa Ave and Wilson Road.Trading Post for Coffee. |
How to get to Paengaroa, Directions from Tauranga: Take the Eastern Link toll road, at the Roundabout exit at the second exit (Rotorua). Drive 2 km and turn left into Paengaroa village. Take the first right and the hall is at the start of Old Coach Road. Allow 30mins drive time.
Information about Paengaroa.
above: Paengaroa Hall
Our History
The group was started in April 2007 and is based on other successful cycle clubs like Manukau City Veterans Cycle Club and Matamata Peddlers.
Our Shirt
In December 2015, we created our cycle shirt. The image above shows some of the group modelling the shirt on it’s first outing. Visit here to see where in the World our shirt has been spotted.
Our Sponsors
First Mortgage Trust – latest newsletter – view
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