On flat ground, that is. Parts of New Zealand are mountainous; and I might have a very tough time in those regions! Let’s see what New Zealand has to offer us two-wheelers.

The A2O trail is the country’s longest; and is ranked Easy to Intermediate on the difficulty scale. You can enjoy beautiful views of lakes; mountains; and plains. Off-the-bike activities, such as wine-tasting, are also available along the way. The trail is divided into nine segments, so you can ride just part of it; or take five to seven days to tackle the whole route.

Is mountain biking more to your liking? Choose from MTB trails ranging from easy to blue square. Ride through stunning scenery; watch for local wildlife; and enjoy the outdoors!

As always, don’t forget about safety. In New Zealand, cars are right-hand drives; and are driven on the left-hand side of the road. I, for one, would have a hard time remembering that; but cycling on motorways is a no-no in New Zealand. So it’s possible that we won’t have to worry about it.

Let’s get back to the trails. It is said that some people live to eat; so how about riding to eat? There are several routes for the cycling foodie.

But travel seems to be in upheaval. I’m not holding my breath about going anywhere; whether to go riding with the kiwi or to another country.