Manukau Veterans Cycle Club Inc.

What a magical day in Auckland today 🤩 almost as good as our Sunday ride last weekend. Riding from our home base at Karaka each Sunday, we have rides to suit all abilities and offer 3 distances to suit. If you would like to spin your wheels with a great bunch, send us a message. We roll from between 8am and 8.30am on some of the best roads south of Auckland.

What’s better after a Sunday ride along some of South Aucklands best country roads with a great bunch? Of course the coffee at the end 🤩 If you would like to see how we roll, come and have a go, each Sunday from Karaka. Check us out on www.cycleclub.co.nz

Riding is about the journey, the company, and great coffee at the end 😃 If this sounds like you and you want to ride on some of the best country roads south Auckland has to offer, check us on www.cycleclub.co.nz and see how we roll 🚲.

Today is International Bike Day !! We hope you managed to get out today and spin your wheels 🫶🏻

With rides located over some of south Auckland's best country roads, MVCC is a recreational cycling club catering for all levels of riders aged over 25+. Camaraderie is key with the club, and our motto "no one gets left behind" is the success which ensures all riders are felt supported, especially if first timers. With 3 ride distances each week, take your pick and enjoy a great ride, with great company, followed by a friendly chat and coffee from our home base in Karaka. E-Bikes are welcome, so get your wheels spinning, come along and join us as a guest for what is always a great morning out. Just flick us message first so we can be sure to greet you on the day. 😀

Happy Valentine’s Day to all
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Let us know what cycling event(s) you are thinking of entering this year and we'll add them to our online Events Calendar.

https://cycleclub.co.nz/events-calendar/

This Sun 11 Feb, we will be doing an Away Ride from Te Kauwhata.

There is such great riding to be had in the north Waikato - we love it.

It's Auckland Anniversary Weekend. If you haven't gone out of town, why not come for a ride before the worst of the rain passes through?

This Sunday 28 January 2024, we'll be riding from our home base (Karaka War Memorial Hall) out around Waiau Pa.
There are three rides on offer (62km, 51km, and 40km). Our rides are suitable for road bikes and e-bikes.

If you'd like to join us as a visitor this weekend, use the Send Message button below to make an enquiry.

Auckland sure has been turning on the cycling weather recently! Great for riding bikes!

This Sunday 21 January 2024, we'll be riding from our home base (Karaka War Memorial Hall) out around Patumahoe and Puni.
There are three rides on offer (64km, 50km, and 39km). Our rides are suitable for road bikes and e-bikes.

If you'd like to join us as a visitor this weekend, use the Send Message button below to make an enquiry.

Welcome to the Manukau Veterans Cycle Club's 2024 season.

We will hold our first rides of the year this Sunday 14 January 2024.

We'll be riding from our home base (Karaka War Memorial Hall) out around the Patumahoe and Buckland.

There are three rides on offer (63km, 50km, and 30km). Our rides are suitable for road bikes and e-bikes.

If you'd like to join us as a visitor this weekend, use the Send Message button below to make an enquiry.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all
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This Sunday 26 November 2023, we're riding from our home base (Karaka War Memorial Hall) out around the Hunua Gorge, Bombay, Opaheke, Ramarama and Drury.

There are three rides on offer (73km, 49km, and 40km). Our rides are suitable for road bikes and e-bikes.

If you'd like to join us as a visitor this weekend, use the Send Message button below to make an enquiry.

This Sunday 19 November 2023, we're riding from our home base (Karaka War Memorial Hall) out around the likes of Aka Aka, Patumahoe and Drury.
There are three rides on offer (60km, 53km, and 34km). Our rides are suitable for road bikes and e-bikes.
If you'd like to join us as a visitor this weekend, use the Send Message button below to make an enquiry.

It is with sadness that we share the news of the passing of one of our Life Members, Denis Lindesay.

Remembering Denis Alan Lindesay
http://www.willettsfuneralservices.co.nz/upcoming-services/ -funeral-notices/view-funeral-details2/6530281f198295002a0bb18d/
Lindesay, Denis Alan. On Wednesday 25th October 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by his family, aged 87. Treasured and loved husband, father and grandfather. In accordance with Denis' wishes a private cremation has been held. Communications to the Lindesay family, C/- PO Box 2070 Whakatane or online at willettsfuneralservices.co.nz

This Sunday 08 October 2023, we're riding from our home base (Karaka War Memorial Hall) out around the likes of Patumahoe, Waiuku, Mauku, Puni and Te Hihi.

There are three rides on offer (30km, 56km, and 70km). Our rides are suitable for road bikes and e-bikes.

If you'd like to join us as a visitor, use the Send Message button below to make an enquiry.

This Sunday 01 October 2023, we're riding from our home base, the Karaka War Memorial Hall out around Opaheke, Hunua, Runciman and Drury.
There are three rides on offer (38km, 50km, and 65km). Our rides are suitable for road bikes and e-bikes.

Want to know more about our club? www.cycleclub.co.nz
*** If you're not a member, but would like to join us as a visitor, please use the Send Message button below to contact us. We're only too happy to help with any questions you may have.

Our club will be participating in the Counties Cycle Classic on Sun 12 Nov 2023 in support of the Rotary Club of Pukekohe.

Hope to see you there!

Check out full details of the event and enter online at

2023 — Counties Cycle Classic — Counties Cycle Classic Otaua Hall Maioro Road, Otaua, New Zealand - With more and more cycle events pulling out of open road… - November 12, 2023

This Sunday 24 September 2023, we're riding from our home base, the Karaka War Memorial Hall out towards Patumahoe, Aka Aka and Puni.
There are three rides on offer (34km, 56km, and 65km). Our rides are suitable for road bikes and e-bikes.

Want to know more about our club? www.cycleclub.co.nz
*** If you're not a member, but would like to join us as a visitor, please use the Send Message button below to contact us. We're only too happy to help with any questions you may have.

Why should you join a cycling club?
Reason Four: NEW KIT
One of the coolest things about joining a club is accessing quality kit at discounted prices.
Look sharp, feel great! Rolling out in matching kit with your cycle club mates fosters feelings of belonging, camaraderie and pride. If you know, you know.

*** If you're not already a member, but would like to join us as a visitor, send us an email to: [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you.
www.cycleclub.co.nz

Why should you join a cycling club?
Reason Three: REFRESH YOUR MOTIVATION
Committing to ride with a club motivates you to get on your bike.
We all know how easy it can be to make excuses not to get on the bike, but committing to riding with your club mates makes it more likely that you will achieve your fitness and wellness goals.

*** If you're not already a member, but would like to join us as a visitor, please use the Send Message button below to contact us; or send us an email to: [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you.
www.cycleclub.co.nz

Riding a bike isn’t always as easy as just riding a bike.
If you experience discomfort or pain on the bike, it may be that your set up needs adjustment.
A few millimetres up or down on the seat height, a millimetre back or forward, or a degree or two in or out on the cleats etc… it all sounds so insignificant.
But when it’s right, it’s so right!
Few recommendations are more glowing than those for Benny of Bennys Bike Shop to sort out your bike fit.

Always nice to get some feedback on our bike fits. 25+ years experience does pay off sometimes. Road, time trial, track, mountain bike, gravel or Bikepacking. We do it all. Look us up if you need some help, this time of year is easy to get sorted for summer. .

This Sunday 09 July, we're riding from our home base, the Karaka War Memorial Hall out towards beautiful Clarks Beach (pictured).
There are three rides on offer (43km, 56km, and 74km). Our rides are suitable for road bikes and e-bikes.
Want to know more about our club? www.cycleclub.co.nz

*** If you're not a member, but would like to join us as a visitor, please use the Send Message button below to contact us. We're only too happy to help with any questions you may have.

Why should you join a cycling club?
Reason Two: LEARN SOME NEW ROUTES
Cycling clubs do the ground work to map out suitable rides. By going on rides with a cycle club, you'll likely learn some new roads, and alternate routes to spice up your regular training rides.
Enjoy the journey of discovery.

*** If you're not already a member, but would like to join us as a visitor, please use the Send Message button below to contact us; or send us an email to: [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you.
www.cycleclub.co.nz

This Sunday 02 July, we're riding from our home base, the Karaka War Memorial Hall. There are three rides on offer (37km, 47km, and 62km). Our rides are suitable for road bikes and e-bikes.

Want to know more about our club? www.cycleclub.co.nz

*** If you're not a member, but would like to join us, please use the Send Message button below to contact us. We're only too happy to help with any questions you may have.

Why should you join a cycling club?
Reason One: MAKE SOME NEW LIKE-MINDED FRIENDS.
A cycling club is a great place to meet new people with a common interest.
You'll meet people from diverse backgrounds at different ages and stages of life, of varying levels of fitness and experience, but all with a love for riding their bike.

*** If you're not already a member, but would like to join us as a visitor, please use the Send Message button below to contact us
or send us an email to: [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you.
www.cycleclub.co.nz

This Sunday 25 June, we return to home base, the Karaka War Memorial Hall. There are three rides on offer (40km, 49km, and 73km).

*** If you're not already a member, but would like to join us, please use the Send Message button below to contact us for details.

(photo credit: admiralty.com)

We're riding from the Rangiriri Hotel this Sunday 18 June.
We have three rides mapped out (37km, 48km, 65km). Fabulous cycling in the northern Waikato, returning to the hotel for lunch afterwards.

If you're not already a member, but would like to join us, please use the Send Message button below for details.

This Sunday 09 April 2023, our two longer rides are going from the Karaka War Memorial Hall out to Puni and back (64km and 50km loop rides). The short ride is heading to Patumahoe and Paerata (37km loop ride).
Our rides are best suited to road bikes and e-bikes.
If you're not currently a member, but you'd like to come along for a trial ride, please touch base with our Membership Secretary ([email protected]).

This Sunday 02 April 2023 our two longer rides are going from the Karaka War Memorial Hall out to Patumahoe and back (63km and 50km loop rides). The short ride is staying local (30km loop ride).

Our rides are best suited to road bikes and e-bikes.

If you're not currently a member, but you'd like to come along for a trial ride, please touch base with Blythe, our Membership Secretary.
Email: [email protected]