Highlight of the week for me was the excellent charity (proceeds to Chch) mtb ride
and bbq organised by Gavin Brock, bikeonmums mechanic of choice (or Mr Brock as
he prefers to be addressed) of Soul Cycle Repairs, Napier.
A good research opportunity to see if a mountain bike is a necessity. Apparently with my
own bike, according to the brochure I can 'dial up the plushness for hitting the trail' whatever
that may mean. I know it doesn't mean I will be able to keep up with an
8 year old or ride over teeny tiny tree roots.
I read in a GT catalogue that has found its way to my desk that some bikes are not capable
of being ridden off road.
Earlier in the week I visited the excellent Maraenui Bilingual School in Napier as part of
one of my day jobs working for Bike On Charitable Trust.
Mum2 works here and she reports that she has lost weight -obviously a huge amount, and that
she is fitter and happier. The happier part is hard to judge as she always seems to be happy.
The kids at this school are fabulous and big fans of the school pump track built by
Dave Gordon, Baywide Dingoes, Napier.
This week Mum1 was taken on her first field trip to Soul Cycle Repairs. I thought it was
time Mum1 had a proper look at all the accessories it is possible to buy. Things started
well but I was soon overcome from a combination of the dreary music and information
about sealants. Mum1 does not notice as she has seen a pink bell. I am of course thrilled
that Mum1 and Gavin discover they share an interest in vampires.
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