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The Angel Tandem: Two 70+ year olds riding 7,500km around NZ for the Bald Angels

  • April Update

      27 April 2024
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    We debated whether to start fundraising with the first stage of our ride as it was going to result in a long period of apparent inactivity before our main stage starting on 12 October. We are in that quiet period but behind the scenes there is plenty of activity - the bike has been tweaked to make it safer on the gravel - some bookings have been completed and we have our first guest riders on Ruth's Angel seat. One is 85 and is going to ride 250km the other is 76 and also going to ride 250km. We have been off-bike for a few weeks due to some health niggles but getting back into some light training again. Will update again next month.

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  • 575km 'test ride' around Te Tai Tokerau completed

      22 February 2024

    Well we have proved our concept with this ride - now to plan the next 7,000 starting on October - thanks to those who have already supported us. Visit detours.co.nz for updates on the next stages.

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  • Our first 7 days around Te Tai Tokerau

      16 February 2024
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    We have been on the road for 7 days, cycling 427km so far. This has taken us around many of the remote areas of Te Tai Tokerau that is the focus of The Bald Angels, the charity that we are cycling for.We aimed to get out of our comfort zone to try and get a taste of what it is like for the vulnerable kids up here. We have done that in spades but it does not come close to describing the challenges. Thanks to those supporting our ride and don’t forget to follow us on our blog or on social media.

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