Tag: cycling in christchurch

New Zealand Cycling Day 21 Akaroa to Christchurch, a set on Flickr. On probably the hottest day of my stay my final day riding here in New Zealand and I took the (slightly) easier return route from Akaroa to Christchurch. Before I set off in earnest I stopped for some poached eggs and toast in…

Le Race is a tough sportive held in March between Christchurch and Akaroa.  I decided to follow the course on today’s ride and stay overnight in Akoroa described in the brochures as a little bit of France. Apparently French citizens at the turn of the last century were sold land in the area to encourage…

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/ Ride Ohakune 23/01/2014 Ride Turangi 24/01/2014 Bus New Plymouth 25/01/2014 Ride New Plymouth 26/01/2014 Rest…