Member Name: Nikki Baker                                                                                                                                            

 

How Long Have you been a Member:  I joined BN in 2011.  Sometimes I am a regular rider with BN (usually Tuesdays).  However there are other periods where you may not see me for some months (like 2025) but it’s always lovely to return & see familiar faces.
What do you like about Bike North:   I like the variety of rides that BN has available and the rides take me to places that I would never have discovered otherwise.  Riding in a group provides great encouragement to improve – I always seem to be on the comeback trail for fitness (either because of injury, or being off the bike for a period of time for non-cycling holidays). 

What type of Bike North Rides do you prefer and why:  My preference is for rides that are 19-22kph average that are more free-flowing.  One of my favourite routes is Turramurra, McCarrs Creek & Beaches loop.  It has a bit of everything – Pittwater views, ocean views, some hills and also the option to shorten the ride with a ferry back to Circular Quay…. And of course the whole ride allows for real estate envy viewing!

Did you ride through Winter or are you Activ8ing:  I did ride during winter, but it was much harder to get motivated so now trying to increase my activity.

Outside of cycling, what other hobbies or interests do you have:  Jigsaws, cryptic crosswords & reading are some of my non active interests and I do try to walk regularly.  In 2016 another BN member (Gerry Both) introduced me to Navigational Car Rallying and since then I have been hooked with the challenge of using the maps & following obscure instructions in various events with me as the navigator, whilst my husband drives.

Given the choice, what cycling related activity would you love to do:   I have been fortunate to do a lot of overseas & domestic cycle trips over the years.  Some have been with cycle touring companies & some have been with other BN friends.  The trips have varied with some solely road riding from a few days to 5 weeks, and other trips self-supported cycle touring.  I would like to do some more off-road gravel touring in Aus – but with the luxury of overnight accommodation rather than camping.