Bike the Bays

One of my favourite events of the year is the Bike the Bays bicycle ride around the various bays outside of Wellington. Hundreds of people come out for the 28-KM ride and enjoy the morning. Last year this event was held in February (see link to my entry last year).

The ride this year was beautiful because the Pōhutukawa trees were in full bloom. (NB: the Pōhutukawa is sometimes referred to as the New Zealand Chrsitmas tree because of its brilliant red flowers and green leaves, and because it blooms just in time for Christmas. Here is a video clip from Scorching Bay (one of the bays with a beautiful small beach) and a couple of photos from the ride.