Tauranga, New Zealand:
Good:
- excellent weather, year round cycling with range of 0C winter low to 30C summer high
- good terrain, mix of flat coastal, steep mountain hills and rolling hills
- good social riding, active local club and a good bunch of training mates
- cycle lanes and facilities being developed by council due to active cycle action lobby group
- if you want a break from road riding, there are excellent MTB trails and parks
Bad:
- glass, loads of broken glass
- bad drivers
- chip seal
- frosts/ice on winter mornings
- glass, loads of broken glass