The beach beckons in New Zealand’s sunniest corner. Alex Crisp packed up the family to ride the new trail to get there. Kids love adventures. Rio and Mia buzzed with excitement as we loaded our bikes and donned helmets to explore the Great Taste Trail. We planned to ride 69km along the coastal section of
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Georgie Fyfe-Jamieson had long dreamed of touring the south island of New Zealand, and it didn’t disappoint. We woke up to beautiful birdsong and a rainbow, and when the clouds high up in the mountains started to clear, we could see fresh snow sprinkled on the peaks. It was the boost to the spirits that I
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After a restful night in Nelson, the participants of the RACV Great Vic woke to a mercifully drizzle-free morning. Although still overcast, news quickly spread that the worst of the weather looked to be over and we’d have sun and blue skies for the start of the Great Ocean Road proper in a couple of
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They’re a resilient lot, these RACV Great Vic Bike Ride participants. Under a dispiriting grey sky, alternating between a constant light curtain of drizzle and heavier falls, more than 5,000 riders arrived, set up and bedded down for the night. Despite the trying conditions, there was hardly a grumble of complaint to be heard; spirits
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