CycleTours.co.nz
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All the info about the Cycle Touring Company and it's self-led biking eco-tours for all ages in Northland, New Zealand, tailored to suit with own route-guide. Northland - Best seen by bike - healthy, sustainable and fun!
Description
My name is Paul Doherty. I grew up in New Zealand, studying surfing at high school and Civil Engineering at Auckland University. On completion of my degree in 1987 I travelled to the United Kingdom to broaden my experience and outlook on life. In New Zealand we call it our ‘Big O.E.’, or Overseas Experience. New Zealand is a tranquil, far-away and idyllic place to live – it is just that one has to travel to realize this!
My interest in cycling was born in the UK. I bought a mountain-bike and used it to commute to work. I discovered wonderful tow-paths along the canals and rivers in Berkshire. My weekends were filled with memorable rides through the countryside, pub-lunches and warm pints! In fact I became so attached to my bicycle that I took it with me on a trip through Asia and back to New Zealand, including cycling in Nepal, India, Thailand and Malaysia!
I met my wife, Carole, in London. She is a physiotherapist who has travelled the world with professional sport. She too has a love of cycling and has cycle toured much of the UK and France. We bought a 32ft yacht in Greece and together sailed south-west back to New Zealand. We had a wonderful adventure meeting many interesting people from different cultures around the world.
