Tested: Merida Scultura 8000e
IT WAS THE LAST REAL RIDE before lockdown, one that will linger in memory for months and a wonderful way to recall how life used to be.
The legendary West Head / Akuna Bay area was the testing ground and, as is often the case, hundreds of riders were out. Singles, small bunches, larger groups .. most smiling, happy and enjoying one of the nation’s great road rides.
A few short days later we were living in a different world … one where bunch riding, that activity that keeps so many of us fit, fast and accountable, was banned and
