If you’ve ever thought about going on a summer bike park tour, this is your ticket. The Loam Passon sale for $249 now, giving riders access to two days of riding at each of 30 participating US bike parks. “With so many iconic bike locations, from Bend to Bentonville to Kingdom Trails, we wanted to … Read more
Congestion on the Hewletts Rd crossing on Monday morning. Photo / Alex Cairns Congestion is building around the city’s road network this morning with commuters warned of major delays. Google Maps live traffic shows congestion around State Highway 29A and the Tauranga Harbor Bridge. Tauranga The City Council has urged motorists to avoid all unnecessary … Read more
File photo: Jeff Barber Trace flow is a summary of all the week’s news related to mountain bike trails, including new trail construction, advocacy and planning. Do you have trail news? E-mail [email protected] for possible inclusion. Advances of the house EXPLORE, BOLT Act Lawmakers on the House Natural Resources Committee unanimously approved the Expanding Public … Read more
One night camping in mainland Antarctica with Hurtigruten. Photo / Thomas Bywater In the second part of Travel’s Top Trips of 2023, we look back at the year that was – when normality returned to the travel industry, tourism flourished and the world became accessible once again. Here are some of our highlights and tips … Read more
You can move your entire garden, plants and soil when you move as a tenant. Photo / 123rf When you live in a rental propertyit can feel disheartening to start your own garden – knowing that when you eventually move on, you’ll have to leave behind… All that work, time and dedication! But I am … Read more
There will be amazing houses and gardens that you will have the pleasure of seeing. Fordell School’s third Home and Garden Ramble is back on Saturday 11th November, with 12 gardens to view, with a mix of styles. This is a biennial fundraising event for the school. About six years ago, a group of parents … Read more
A man due to appear in Nelson District Court said he could not attend because he had to surrender his passport. Photo / 123rf A British man has been banned from traveling overseas as his surname is deemed too rude to be written on a passport. A few years ago Kenny Kennard decided to change … Read more
Fox and RockShox forks for service. Photo: Aaron Chamberlain Dropping nearly 5 figures on a mountain bike is not out of the realm of possibility. Visit most any trail and you will see many bikes above that mark. Adding frame protection, cleaning the drivetrain and lubricating the chain after each ride are great ways to … Read more
