Nicky Dryland from Ashburton tells Kiwi Rider why she loves getting off the tar-seal , what she loves about her current ride and how Alfie the dog is more popular than her bike .

WHY I RIDE ...

How did you get into riding ? “ I grew up on a farm where riding bikes was second nature . As a kid I was lucky that we were allowed to jump in or on anything as long as we could reach the pedals or the ground . When it was time to get a job in town , a motorbike was the practical and cheapest option to get to work . I did that for quite a while before I could afford a car , then went away from bikes as life moved on .”