No lycra in sight for Tweed Riders in Rotorua
By Leah TebbuttMultimedia Journalist·Rotorua Daily Post·
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Save "You don't have to be in lycra to be on a bike."
These are the words from Harm Zuidmeer as he stands with blazer and vintage bike in tow.
Zuidmeer then pedalled off with many other vintage bikes taking part in this year's Tweed Ride around Rotorua.
Tweed Rides are
a London tradition since the '90s. Participants are expected to dress in traditional British cycling attire, particularly tweed.
Rotorua's Tweed Ride keeps fun at its heart but Rotorua Lakes Council sustainable journeys co-ordinator Narelle Brown said safety was entwined, too.