Tag Archives: Cycling in New Zealand

New Zealand Cycling Summary

Posted on Feb 10, 2014 by

new zealand cycling, a set on Flickr. So to conclude the New Zealand blog here are a few stats Total distance cycled : 1065.2 KM (slightly less than planned due to a couple of days sick) Total metres climbed : … Continue reading →

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Final day in New Zealand Day 22

Posted on Feb 7, 2014 by

Last day here and sat in Auckland airport waiting to fly out to Brisbane then Dubai and finally Geneva. In no particular order here is a list of the good and less good of New Zealand. THE GOOD 1. Super … Continue reading →

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Day 7 – Sit back and read the most exciting blog ever !

Posted on Jan 21, 2014 by

New Zealand Road signs. On todays 20 km loop between the rain made me very aware of the road signs in New Zealand. A rather lovely yellow and black colour. Here are a few examples for you look at. I … Continue reading →

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New Zealand Cycling Day 6 Sky Tower and the suburbs of Auckland

Posted on Jan 20, 2014 by

New Zealand Cycling Day 6, a set on Flickr. Good coffee day, bad weather day. Started with an excellent coffee at the base of the Sky tower. It was not an ideal day to climb the Sky Tower but with … Continue reading →

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New Zealand Cycling Day 5 Journey to the Tane Mahuta – Kaihu – Northlands

Posted on Jan 20, 2014 by

new zealand cycling day 5 Tane Mahuta, a set on Flickr. Its just a short journey by car to the start of this ride. I think you will like it and there will be a surprise at the end – … Continue reading →

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Day 2/3 New Zealand Cycling – Dubai to Brisbon to Auckland

Posted on Jan 17, 2014 by

Not sure what day it is or what time zone i am in. Picked up by Chris from NZ Road Cyclist today. Had a quick tour of the area including a very windy One Tree Hill (Yes the U2 song … Continue reading →

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Day 1 New Zealand Cycling – Geneva to Dubai

Posted on Jan 16, 2014 by

Thoughts and observations in numbers for the day. 1. Saw 2 bike boxes go on the plane. 1 of which was mine  (see left hand of photo under tail). Hopefully at least one bike will reach New Zealand on Friday … Continue reading →

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New Zealand Cycling Schedule

Posted on Jan 11, 2014 by

Only a few days left now before departing and my current schedule is looking something like this 15/01/2014 Transfer Plane 16/01/2014 Transfer Plane 17/01/2014 Transfer Auckland 18/01/2014 Ride Auckland 19/01/2014 Ride Auckland 20/01/2014 Ride Auckland 21/01/2014 Rest Auckland 22/01/2014 Bus/ … Continue reading →

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The steepest street in the world – Baldwin Street Dunedin New Zealand

Posted on Dec 2, 2013 by

So your father sends through some BBC focus magazines for you to read, and while you are browsing through the magazine you find that the steepest street in the world happens to be in New Zealand and more precisely the … Continue reading →

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