First item on the agenda today is sorting the broken bike... The bike problem I took Giro Rob (with yesterday's broken rear gear shift) down to Highland Bike Hire, in the Highland Pharmacy, to see if they had any suggestions. Alastair (Pharmacist, bike hirer, hire bike technician) said
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After a huge, included in the rate, breakfast at Granny Stringer's Cottage my first Roxburgh Ride was going to be up the gorge. Every Roxburgh ride was fuelled by a lovely breakfast of muesli, fruit, toast and muffins, and coffee. Was loading my gear bag when realised I
Today's agenda was simple; relocate from Alexandra to Roxburgh, just 41km and a 30-minute drive away. To fill in between morning checkout and afternoon check in I took the chance to revisit St. Bathans and places in between in the region around the Otago Central Rail Trail ride.
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Whenever I've driven, or been driven, along SH8 between Cromwell and Clyde could not help but gaze at the bits of farm and access trail on the other side of Lake Dunstan (right of photo below) thinking they'd be good to ride. In 2021, after some
Friday was a good day to move, weather cool (for time of year) and wet so wouldn't have been riding. After the past few days the legs needed a break anyway. Because I had to fill time between motel check out/in took the long road to Alexandra,
Today was time to try the Cardrona Ski Field climb. Plan was to ride the road up and then take the 'Peak to Pub' mountain bike trail descent. The Crown Range Getting there requires a drive over the Crown Range; a road I've driven and cycled
After yesterday's efforts I had a lazy morning and leisurely breakfast at the motel. Decided on more of a rest day with a ride out to Moke Lake, just 15km from Queenstown. it's about 8km along the lakeside Queenstown-Glenorchy Road, then 7km into the mountains on
Got a text, late yesterday afternoon, that Torpedo7 had finished servicing En-Trance so first activity was a walk to collect it. On the way I passed this awesome Tahuna Mural being painted on a construction site hoarding around the carpark in Stanley St. Fresh from its first full service at
Before I could go anywhere today I had to get rid of one bike. En-trance, my Giant Trance, was due for its first service and had booked it at Torpedo7 Queenstown. It's just a short roll down the hill and ten-minute walk back. It was a stunning day,
After about a week at home it was time to fly South again. Was easier, and cheaper, to leave AHBART in long term parking at Auckland Airport than other options to get there. I always take a few car photos before leaving (proof OK in case of damage) and, much
The plan for today was drive to Christchurch for an afternoon flight home. The Bravo would be staying with a friend until I returned for the next leg. The problem was I woke up with a scratchy throat. Was listening to National Radio while I drove, and they said if
I had to change motels today, but only had to pack a small overnight backpack so not a big deal to move. Found it good for overnight stays when driving; just the basics so could leave my main gear bag in the car. The day wasn't great; not
