On a North Island cycling trip, Mike Doig, of Dunedin, suffered a fatal injury when he came off his bike in gravel.
Nearly a year later, the Phantom Riders — a Dunedin-based cycling group — will come together to celebrate what he enjoyed most in life.

"Some of us will probably buy an extra flat white along the way for Mike," he said.
"He’d be happy we’re doing this. He would not want us to be doing anything but enjoying the outdoors, as he enjoyed the outdoors so much."
The Phantoms embarked on their first and only national tour ten years ago.
Mr Doig had always wanted the group to do another.
The group of 10 cyclists would set off from Cape Reinga on March 2, pedalling their way down south to Bluff by March 23 — a 22-day trip.
The tour would include passing through destinations they were not able to make last year due to Cyclone Gabrielle including highly anticipated Herbertville, near Napier.
They had set a goal of $10,000 and a sponsorship target of $10 per kilometre, and would give all funds raised to the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Service.
Prof Blaikie said members had required aid from the rescue helicopters in the past, so the service was the perfect sponsor for this year’s tour.

"We were going to do this regardless.
"He was our oldest member of the group, but was the most enthusiastic I’d say — that’s why we want to do this."
Mr Milne said three members had required the aid of the rescue helicopters for other incidents.
Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Service paramedic team leader Ross Kirkpatrick said incidents involving road cyclists and mountainbikers were a "frequent occurrence" and advised cyclists to wear a helmet and ride sensibly.
- Anyone wishing to make a donation in support of the Phantom Riders can do so via their Givealittle page.