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Brian Brown

I'm a 75 year old obsessive cyclist, I've been cycling all my life, competing in my early years. Now the riding is all about enjoyment and exploring the amazing back roads and tracks of New Zealand. I make videos of most of our rides to try to show case the beautiful countryside, looked after by our amazing farmers. These videos can be found here
youtube.com/@backcountryridingfriends?si=WnczQ3kHCDjlzz7z
Cheers Brian

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went gravel riding

4 days ago

Waipawa to Waipukarau then a loop on the cycleway.

This was a pleasant if not scenic ride.At the Station cafe we had a lovely morning coffee and lunch. We had to double back on the way home as the swing bridge had been washed away.

Time

5h08m

Distance

49.7km

Speed

14.7km/h

Ascent

210m

Descent

200m

, and like this.

went gravel riding

5 days ago

Havelock North to Waipawa Day 2 of 2

I thought this ride was going to be Ho Hum after yesterday's ride, but I was completely wrong. It was beautiful.

Time

5h10m

Distance

51.4km

Speed

15.5km/h

Ascent

450m

Descent

340m

likes this.

went gravel riding

6 days ago

Waipawa to Havelock North Day 1 of 2

A lovely, lovely ride apart from the last 10 kn into town. The shoulder on the road disappeared.

Time

6h15m

Distance

66.6km

Speed

15.5km/h

Ascent

610m

Descent

670m

, and like this.

went gravel riding

June 19, 2026

Waikiti Valley with a couple of extensions.

This was a nice if cold ride doing the 2 no exit roads we've never done before. Very nice.

Time

2h13m

Distance

30.6km

Speed

18.1km/h

Ascent

300m

Descent

290m

and like this.

went gravel riding

April 25, 2026

MTB ride Rotorua, Sulphur Point and some forest tracks.

I had to drop the car off to the garage so took the opportunity to ride to the first via Sulphur Point. Did my favourite track Paddy's Run and some of Homeward Bound and the last bit of Old Chevy. Then coffee with the Rinklys before riding back to collect…

Time

2h04m

Distance

31.6km

Speed

20.1km/h

Ascent

250m

Descent

250m

and like this.

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