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)
Touring
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
Jenny on Wheels 