Ready to Rock n Roll

THE BEAST OF BURDEN had its front luggage rack removed, along with its heavy stand and the panniers. But I did take the handlebar bag, packed with bananas and muesli bars and a camera - not that I used the latter once the race started.

LAKE TAUPO CYCLE CHALLENGE - HOT TIP TO SURVIVE

November 30th 2009
A friend texted me with some advice on how to survive the 160 kilometre Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge. It went like this,"find a really nigel shaped arse and follow it closely." I puzzled over it. Nigel? Could he have meant nice? But the keypad letters on my cellphone suggested it wasn't nice. I texted back seeking clarification but got no response. Maybe I missed something. It Works Both Way ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Taupo

The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more

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