Wairarapa Day 1: Winery Tour and a new word
Staying closer to home this time, it was over the hill to Martinborough, and four days of cycling on the Wairarapa “trails” (the quote marks reflect the fact that the […]
Category Archives: Cycling discussions
Anything about cycling in general: discussion, gear, cycleways, events
Wellington City Cycling Plan
Better late than never: as enthusiastic – but frequently slow – recreational riders, Wellington City Council’s recent decision to invest in improved cycling networks is welcome news to 5Men. As […]
One Man in North America
Our intrepid traveller, Kev, recently spent two weeks travelling in North America. While his main purpose was to catch up with his brother in Vancouver, he took the time to […]
More reflections on riding mirrors
Our last post suggested that while there was considerable merit in riding with some form of rear view mirror to increase awareness of approaching traffic, few riders in New Zealand […]
Reflections on cycle mirrors
In a recent online article on the development of commuter cycleways in Wellington a commentator indicated that in the interests of self-preservation he never rides without using a rear view […]
Wellington Cycleways: Passing thoughts
The main purpose of this site is to provide a record of the activities and interests of 5Men, as we pursue our recreational cycling in Wellington and on the New […]
Five Men on Bikes 