KIWI RIDERS fantastic trips in Golden Bay , and there ’ s some wonderful riding both on and off road in the Maniototo and down through Central Otago .”
Any plans to change your current bike ? “ Haha ! No , not at this stage . It ’ s doing everything I want it to do . It ’ s got enough power for me on road to sit comfortably with the traffic , and it ’ s also ideal for what I want to do off road .”
Who ’ s your furry riding companion ? “ That ’ s Alfie ! She ’ s a rescue dog from the SPCA with the biggest personality . We felt guilty that she was missing out when we ’ d go away riding at a weekend . We ordered a bag for the bike to see how she ’ d go . When it arrived I took her round the block on my bike and she didn ’ t want to get out - she loved it ! To the point now we have to sneak out if we ’ re going somewhere she can ’ t come . She attracts quite a lot of attention , and people are always filming her as we ride past .” You can find Nicky and Alfie the dog on instagram @ visor _ down _ nz
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