The National Tweed Ride is our very own annual event inspired by, and steeped in, leisure cycling traditions from the United Kingdom. It celebrates the British heritage of the hand-built bicycles we offer and the gentle ‘slow motion’ lifestyle associated with them – but with a Kiwi twist or two. We are principal sponsor of the Tweed Ride, which brings hundreds of participants and thousands of supporters into town over the Easter weekend. We love promoting an event that showcases our town’s beauty, it’s cycle-friendly lanes and roads and creates an afternoon of unique entertainment for participants.

South Wairarapa is spectacular cycling country. But routes like the beautiful Rail Trail from Greytown to Woodside don’t maintain themselves. That’s why we donate to the Greytown Trails Trust, whose members keep the path in tidy shape for the enjoyment of everyone. We will continue to support the Trust as the region’s network of trails widens.

Millie and I believe that the future of our planet’s health will be partly determined by relinquishing industrial food production and returning to an ultra-local food supply, like we had only 80 or so years ago. That’s why we brought Crop Up to Greytown (oh, and it’s because we both really love Farmers Markets!). Crop Up kicked off in December 2023 and runs for the summer and early autumn seasons at Truckstop on Saturday mornings. Locally grown organic vegetables, seafood, artisan bread, eggs and meat are regularly offered through farmers and back yard growers at Crop Up. It’s also a place to meet for an easy coffee and brunch on Saturday mornings. We have sponsored Crop Up so that Greytown families can enjoy local food and build it into their regular weekly shop.