NQ Cycle Journeys

11/05/2026

Autumn colours

30/04/2026

Porirua Grand Traverse 2026. Summary by Julz as Ian's version is probably just a series of expletives.
We trained bloody hard for this race so it deserves some kind of summary...
We both completed the duathlon, which included a 32k "mtb" and 21k "mountain run", each with 1000m elevation gain.
The course would best be described as fully f@$%d and the rain from the cyclone did not help.
Times were much slower than expected and when we finally rode home after the event (at 5pm) there were still people out on course with the Marshalls still standing out in the rain. The creek was flooding and ducks had taken over the bike path.
Somehow my endurance training enabled me to pass a lot of people in the run and i ended up beating everyone else (including teams) which was pretty cool but i did not realise until 2 days later when results were finalized.
There were some positives:
The area where the race was had some lovely native bush, one nice mtb loop and some great walking trails.
The run course traversed a private station with amazing scenery which was a special opportunity.
New world Tawa is possibly the best supermarket in NZ

And that is all.

25/04/2026

More magical Autumn weather in Aotearoa

24/04/2026

Cracker of an autumn day at Taupo

06/03/2026

15/02/2026

Big day out yesterday at the . Julz ran the 50k and Ian cycled around providing drinks, cheers and all around good vibes as always. It was wet and muddy and Julz struggled the last 10k or so but managed to hold on for 3rd female and 1st 40-44 female.
Big thanks to all the volunteers, event organisers, other competitors and friends and family for the well wishes.
Not sure what is next but definitely some easy rides and hot springs in the short term!

30/01/2026

New Year, new website!

Check it out at www.nqcyclejourneys.com.au

14/01/2026

Todays "training" checking out the local sights

09/01/2026

Entered for 2026
I have learnt a lot in this race over the last 2 years and feel there is still room for improvement... let's see what round 3 brings!
Guaranteed there will be amazing scenery, great vibes, birds singing and it will be brutal spectacular.

02/01/2026

Rainy long run in Whakarewarewa forest.

6 weeks until and Julz is lining up for the 50k event and Ian the 14k.

Who else is racing?