Travelled: 376 kms (Total 3,243 kms) Our first destination on leaving Christchurch, was only a short ride to Ohoka to spend a couple of nights with Nick and Sharon who we had met during our first couple of weeks in the Motueka Valley. Not bothering to check any cycle trial routes, we headed out following …
Travelled: 251 kms (Total 2,867 kms) Leaving Tekapo we had a steady climb up and over Burkes Pass and into the delightful settlement of the same name. Leaving Tekapo Heading over Burkes Pass An eclectic collection of historic buildings with a mix of motor themed memorabilia. Burkes Pass settlement Leaving Burkes Pass A lovely downhill …
Travelled: 242 kms (Total 2,616 kms) The Alps to Ocean official brochure recommends to do the ride from Mount Cook to Oamaru due to wind direction and the downhill elevation. But no, we are going to do the Ocean to Alps version. Doing it backwards! Starting our O2A Starting from the campground in Oamaru, we …
Travelled: 139 kms (Total 2,374 kms) We woke to our first frost. Our tent had been touched with the white brush and we’d remained cosy throughout – a promising start for the colder weather to come. A touch of frost A quick trip to the cosy camp kitchen for warmth where we met Martin and …
JG on balance 