I was mentally preparing myself for the day ahead. Not knowing what to expect, I prepared for the worst. Long distances, steep inclines, cold weather and a hard day. I was really feeling the cold toda… more →
The Riders Talewrote 16 minutes ago: I was mentally preparing myself for the day ahead. Not knowing what to expect, I prepared for the wo … more →
wrote 52 minutes ago: We packed up and left early in the dark with our headlamps on. After our rest day my legs felt great … more →
wrote 13 hours ago: We rested before we walked down to the Glacier Centre to catch our Heli-Tour of the Fox Glacier. Wit … more →
wrote 13 hours ago: We tried to make an effort to wake up earlier as there was much to do. We needed to visit the Franz … more →
wrote 13 hours ago: I woke up this morning frozen. I needed a sleeping mat to provide insulation. We had an early start … more →
wrote 14 hours ago: We had quite a late start today and after our big bowl of porridge and collecting our dried out clot … more →
wrote 14 hours ago: What a shock. The bike was heavier than first thought, the hills were more intense. Then I started t … more →
wrote 14 hours ago: I landed at 1.30am in the morning. I was wrecked. I managed a quick pass through immigration and cus … more →
wrote 14 hours ago: I finished work at 12pm and headed straight for home in our new car. Immediately I needed to pack up … more →
wrote 15 hours ago: After our Indonesian adventure Dylan and I were yet to ride on another cycle tour together. We had t … more →
wrote 18 hours ago: Cycling soon became more than a means of transport but a way of life – simpler, cheaper, easie … more →
wrote 1 week ago: Before we get to how gorgeous South Island is, I thought I’d give you a little background into … more →
wrote 1 week ago: Hello everyone, it’s the time you’ve all been waiting for, the time where I show picture … more →
wrote 1 week ago: This waterfall, near the village of Arthur’s Pass, is high in the Southern Alps of New Zealand … more →
wrote 1 week ago: Another Instalment It’s been a while since I last posted on this topic, and since there is sti … more →
wrote 2 weeks ago: This is a picture taken in Arthurs Pass. The train travels between Christchurch and Greymouth on the … more →
wrote 2 weeks ago: Alarm clocks went off early Friday morning and somehow we were able to stumble out the door. We met … more →
wrote 3 weeks ago: Lucas and I have driven past signs pointing to the Cass Lagoon track hundreds of times. For some rea … more →
wrote 3 weeks ago: Day 1: After a long-awaited day, it finally was time to catch the shuttle and head to the Auckland A … more →