Helen KingHelen King

Helen King is a Mt Albert resident and avid bike rider.

Riding my way through depression

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There’s something about the feeling of wind whipping my face that brings me out of my head and into the moment. Once a month we pedal as a group: recreating the feeling of childlike glee riding our bikes together, writes Helen King. The first bike I learned to ride belonged to my friend’s older sister. … Read more

The insider’s guide to cycling Auckland’s inner west

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Mt Albert isn’t exactly known as a cyclist’s paradise, but it has some good rides if you know where to look. Local rider Helen King shares her secrets to cycling in the suburb. Being a bike enthusiast in Mt Albert can feel like being a Labour voter in Epsom: you know you’re in the minority … Read more