TASC profile — Dean Brennan

I’m a pom and immigrated to NZ in 1990. I had a freak accident in 1997 and as a result am a C4 incomplete tetra. Initially I had a hard time dealing with the huge change in my life and certainly being told by a specialist I would just be a “head on a pillow” made accepting that…

Route Thu 28 May — Leigh to Mangawhai Heads

After being hosted by Team Torkington in Ti Point and well fed, I took the back roads to Mangawhai Heads which involved gravel roads, wild cows, and blue blue skies. I only got lost once, well not exactly lost but took a wrong turn following what…

TASC profile — Murray Cohen

Here is the first of a few profiles I will be putting up on people involved with TASC and who TASC has helped out. They are all super stars!

Murray Cohen

Rhys Darby — Vaughan’s big ride

Rhys Darby gets in behind the ride. He got off his arse and became a TV and movie star. What impossible thing are you going to do?

Getting into the swing of things

I had almost made it to Dunedin and been through a couple of hard days adjusting to life on a bike. Taking a rest day in Mosgiel was essential as my body was sore and mentally I was shot. I was spent and couldn’t believe I had got so far. I was happy but exhausted. I knew…

Route Tue 19 May — Tokoroa to Te Aroha

Today I had a nice downhill run from Tokoroa to Tirau then flatish to Te Aroha. 91km but didn’t know this until looking back and counting the Ks.

Almost got taken out by an anger problem on wheels. Some young guy who came back for a…

A very special TASC profile — Pam Fergusson

Pam Fergusson is vice-president of TASC. She brings with her over 25 years of…

Route Wed 13 May- Taihape to Ohakune

Heading into the mountains! Hopefully the snow keeps away for a bit longer while I climb up and cycle around Mt Ruapehu. Brrrrrr.

Walk, run, cycle with me across the Auckland Harbour Bridge

Who wants to join me and those involved with TASC cross the Harbour Bridge by wheel or foot?

Transit has reneged on it’s promise to open the Harbour Bridge to pedestrians for one day on it’s 50 year…

Route Thu 14 May — Ohakune to National Park

A very short day today. Only 35km but uphill :) Was trying to find the mountain around these parts but as yet no sign.