Last week I dropped my car at the mechanics, un-loaded our bikes and took off on an adventure along one of the many urban-link cycle ways in Tauranga. We cycled from Birch Ave to the Cambridge Rd BMX track ~5 km return. The kids loved the ride as it was flat, easy and very different from our usual type of mountain bike rides! Firstly we biked through a short stretch of industrial area, under the big highway bridges, whizzed past amazing gratified walls, then along bush corridors and finally past a lovely big wetland full of different types of birds. We rocked up to the BMX track and watched some BMX racing while we has our morning tea, then rode back the same way. Next time I will bring my tag-along so we can explore the trails more and ride a bit further, as my 6 year old had definitely had enough by the end. Note: its a gravel track which my 7 year old thought was fab to practice doing skids on. All I could think of was his bare legs (as he was only wearing shorts) and the fact I’d not brought a single plaster or tissue with us! I’m happy to report that none were needed on this excursion. Happy adventuring!