We Survived the Hurley
All I see is a huge, brown, furry face staring back at me from the shrubs 10 metres in front … Continue reading We Survived the Hurley
Category: cycle touring
Cuba: A Cycling Paradise
Cuba is a paradise for cycling. Little traffic, cheap accommodation, great people and gorgeous countryside make Cuba a great place for independent travellers. Continue reading Cuba: A Cycling Paradise
The Dempster Highway
La Carretera Boreal The weather forecast sounds ominous: cold, rain and snow at higher elevations. We have just arrived at … Continue reading The Dempster Highway
Island Time
Having cycled around 7,200 km in nearly six months, it was time to slow things down a bit. We had … Continue reading Island Time
Rails and Timber
The views of Mount Ruapehu in Tongariro National Park dominate the landscape around Ohakune in the centre of New Zealand’s … Continue reading Rails and Timber
Kowhainui Station
From Mangaweka, we picked up the Gorges to Sea Cycleway that runs from Taihape to Himatangi Beach on the west … Continue reading Kowhainui Station
Back Roads and Rail Trails
The weather over Christmas was atrocious but we were happily ensconced with our friends Enid and Richard in their Plimmerton … Continue reading Back Roads and Rail Trails
Queen Charlotte Track Washout
After crossing the Molesworth, we made our way to the coast at Havelock, a nice ride through vineyards until the … Continue reading Queen Charlotte Track Washout
Molesworth Muster Trail
After nearly three full days in Hanmer Springs waiting for better conditions, we give up and leave. A steady drizzle … Continue reading Molesworth Muster Trail
Wild West Coast
We figured out a route from Queenstown. Not much to figure, though, as there is just one road going north … Continue reading Wild West Coast
