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What makes a good Rando ride?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Do you have it in ya? some would call it a holiday…others would say you need to get a life….
Where does your thinking sit? Long distance carbonised haulage is a fast growing trend in cycling and I cannot think of a better mob than the ‘Kiwi Randonneurs’ …and no I am not referring to a new breed of sheep…hmmm actually now that I think of it, and using a long bow some of our randomised thinking could arrive at that very conclusion….Chickens in Choppers! …why not “Sheep on Carbon?

Enough with the verbal diarrhea …lets just jump to an expert take on all this, by an expert Randonneur…

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What makes a good Rando ride?

Hills or flats? Quiet narrow roads or main roads with wide shoulders?

The bottom line is it doesn’t matter. Randonneuring is a catch bag for cycling: some speed racers like to smash themselves on the aero bars and some social riders like to taste the cream buns at every cafe. But as we all know, the most important thing in life is cycling and any route can be an adventure regardless of the terrain or cafes.

So what is your favourite route? Map it out with RWGPS, pick any Saturday that you’re free and the team at KR will help you organise the ride. It’s really that easy. What are you waiting for?

Contact simonswim@live.com for more information.

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The Fiji Islands are very much defined by the vastness of the South Pacific Ocean which for a long time have provided both isolation and protection. Made up of 332 volcanic islands, 110 of which are permanently inhabited Fiji is most famous as a tropical resort holiday destination. But beyond the friendly faces in the upmarket resorts is a land of big hearted, laid back and genuinely welcoming people. With deep traditional values both the Fijian and Indo-Fijian cultures are alive and kicking.

Picture subsistence villages, rain-forested mountains and quiet roads winding around a coastline of an unbelievably clear blue ocean edged with swaying coconut palms. This is the Fiji we are heading for.

‘Vanua ni Sega na Leqa’ takes us to three of Fiji’s main islands, starting in Viti Levu with a two day village based trek in the Koriyanitu National Heritage Park (revisiting friends – Mandy worked with over a decade ago). A short flight takes us to Vanua Levu for six days of cycling across the island and on to Taveuni, aptly named the Garden Island. Add into the mix overnight village stays, reef snorkeling and plunging into crystal clear waterfall pools and you have the perfect mix for for a real tropical adventure.

And yes, you may find an occasional pina colada along the way…

Comment from Steve

This is a great fit ….and more than a little tempting particularly with some of the “off the bike” time… What catches my eye not surprisingly is these pics