I knew that this one was going to be the hardest ride for my whole trip and the Strava results below definitely prove it. I gave myself 9 hours to arrive in Ohakune, including breaks, and there were three reasons it was so tough: Ridiculous elevation; more than a quarter of Everest, essentially it was going to … Continue reading Day 09: Riding Wanganui to Ohakune (cyclist version)
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Day 09: Riding Wanganui to Ohakune (tourist version)
This was the most scenic ride so far, I rode along and over various rivers and streams, saw multiple waterfalls and gazed upon mist covered mountains in the horizon. Most of the locals have said that it's a shame that I'm only seeing the North Island, since the South Island is so much prettier. To … Continue reading Day 09: Riding Wanganui to Ohakune (tourist version)
Day 08: Wanganui, rest day
I was looking forward to this day, but unfortunately the weather didn't agree with me. It rained a fair bit, so I decided to keep myself (and my bike) dry and enjoy some indoor activities. First off was a beginners' yoga class, which was very refreshing but challenging at some points. To begin with, my legs … Continue reading Day 08: Wanganui, rest day
Day 07: Riding Palmerston North to Wanganui
This was a beautiful ride, the first half was sunny and still, so I was able to get some speed behind me and even use my top gears. I was keen to keep up my momentum, so I didn't stop to take photos, I just sang to myself and stared at the endless rolling meadows. … Continue reading Day 07: Riding Palmerston North to Wanganui
Day 06: Riding Masterton to Palmerston North
This was a tricky one, I was riding against the wind and towards a potential thunderstorm (according to my overly pessimistic weather app), so I had to put my head down and get a wriggle on. I managed to get a few photos and arrived on schedule, which was a huge improvement on yesterday's effort. … Continue reading Day 06: Riding Masterton to Palmerston North
Day 05: Riding Wellington to Masterton (tourist version)
The day didn't start off great, with three hours of sleep the night before (courtesy of a very loud snorer in our dorm), but I was eager to hit the road and conquer the 110km ahead of me. It was smooth sailing all the way to Upper Hutt, with generous road shoulders to ride in and … Continue reading Day 05: Riding Wellington to Masterton (tourist version)
Day 05: Riding Wellington to Masterton (cyclist version)
My first ride out of the eleven I have planned for New Zealand. I'm currently doing the Mount Everest challenge, where I aim to climb 8848m in June and it looks like I'm on track. I followed the Rimutaka Trail from Kaitoke to the intersection of Cross Creek and Featherston Creek, and it was a lot more … Continue reading Day 05: Riding Wellington to Masterton (cyclist version)
Day 01-04: Wellington, the Windy City
I arrived in Wellington, safe and sound, along with my bike and pannier bags. On the plane I sat next to a local, who was polite enough to keep a straight face as I incorrectly pronounced several of the cities on my cycling route. He suggested that I went upstairs after collecting my baggage to … Continue reading Day 01-04: Wellington, the Windy City
Packing for NZ
While I love booking flights and finding accommodation, packing is my least favourite part of holiday preparation. I don’t think I’ve ever been good at it, I’d like to think I get it from my mum. When I was eight I had to get my tonsils out, which required an overnight stay at the hospital. … Continue reading Packing for NZ
My Bike and I
I’m riding a Cross City 4, which I bought in 2012 to commute to work and replace my old mountain bike. The first day I rode in, it was -5 degrees and I was too stubborn to quit and drive, so I toughed it out instead. I did the same for the rest of winter … Continue reading My Bike and I
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