-- Organisers say, “Hello ladies”
A small tightknit group of bicycle enthusiasts is hoping to bring an air of conviviality to Auckland’s cycling scene, organising a ‘Gentlemen’s’ ride along Auckland’s iconic Tamaki Drive.
Spokesperson of event organiser The Glendowie Bicycle Club (GBC), Chairman Mike, describes the planned ride as “slow riding at its best” and wants participants to forsake lycra for more crowd pleasing attire.
“The bicycling movement has been enslaved to garish fashion, accessorising and fleshy contours. We want to reclaim the glory of the bicycle and celebrate its raw understated beauty – everything that is good and right,” he says.
But ladies shouldn’t be put off by the name. “Quite the opposite, “ says Chairman Mike, who is married. “We say, in the best possible taste, hello to all ladies.”
GBC treasurer Steve, also married, and dressed in brown flannel shorts, concurs. “Ladies, hello,” he says.
Departing Parnell’s Paddington pub, 5:00pm, Friday, 20 February, the Gentlemen’s ride will wind its way along the Tamaki Drive cycelway, stopping at regular intervals, and ending at La Vie En Rose bar in St Heliers. The $3.49 event entry fee also provides lifetime membership to the Glendowie Bicycle Club.
Chairman Mike says the ride was originally planned to follow the road. However, following lengthy public consultation and concerns expressed by motorised road users, the ride was rerouted to the cycleway.
A small tightknit group of bicycle enthusiasts is hoping to bring an air of conviviality to Auckland’s cycling scene, organising a ‘Gentlemen’s’ ride along Auckland’s iconic Tamaki Drive.
Spokesperson of event organiser The Glendowie Bicycle Club (GBC), Chairman Mike, describes the planned ride as “slow riding at its best” and wants participants to forsake lycra for more crowd pleasing attire.
“The bicycling movement has been enslaved to garish fashion, accessorising and fleshy contours. We want to reclaim the glory of the bicycle and celebrate its raw understated beauty – everything that is good and right,” he says.
But ladies shouldn’t be put off by the name. “Quite the opposite, “ says Chairman Mike, who is married. “We say, in the best possible taste, hello to all ladies.”
GBC treasurer Steve, also married, and dressed in brown flannel shorts, concurs. “Ladies, hello,” he says.
Departing Parnell’s Paddington pub, 5:00pm, Friday, 20 February, the Gentlemen’s ride will wind its way along the Tamaki Drive cycelway, stopping at regular intervals, and ending at La Vie En Rose bar in St Heliers. The $3.49 event entry fee also provides lifetime membership to the Glendowie Bicycle Club.
Chairman Mike says the ride was originally planned to follow the road. However, following lengthy public consultation and concerns expressed by motorised road users, the ride was rerouted to the cycleway.
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4 comments:
I never said half that stuff. Which I had though.
Keep up the good work. Chairman Mike
I, for one, am beside myself with excitement at the prospect.
Sounds fantastic. Count me in.
I would just like to add :
"Hello ladies"
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