Described as a hard core of four, all but one rider about to embark on the Tour of Aotearoa was 59, and about to turn the big 6 0. That inner voice telling them all to “get on your bike” had been a loud one, and the proof was to be in the pedalling.

Read about Mary's journey from Cape Reinga to Bluff - 3000km in 30 days - and let it inspire you to take on your next Great Ride.