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The ride of their lives
Sport, Community Dan Hutchinson Sport, Community Dan Hutchinson

The ride of their lives

Six riders from the Taupō BMX Club are heading to Brisbane, Australia, to compete at the UCI BMX Racing World Championships from 17–24 July at Sleeman BMX — one of the largest contingents the club has sent to the event in recent years.

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Still spinning the wheels
Community Dan Hutchinson Community Dan Hutchinson

Still spinning the wheels

They may be getting long in the tooth, but the cogs keep turning smoothly for a couple of keen cyclists, awarded inaugural life memberships to the Taupō Cycling Club (road cycling). 

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Locky Docks bring cycle security
Community Nicola Carter Community Nicola Carter

Locky Docks bring cycle security

Road bikes, mountain bikes, e-bikes, BMX bikes - no matter the bicycle, people can now lock up and charge for free in the Taupō CBD. The days of lugging a bike lock around are over with Locky Dock stations popping up all over New Zealand. The new stations being installed in Taupō are a first in the Central Plateau.

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