Here's the third of a few videos showing off how we have equipped ourselves for the Tour Aotearoa. This one is on the technology gadgets we are using, that get in the way of us being at one with nature!
Gear geek - The techno gadgets from Robert and Marianne on Vimeo.
Sunday, 15 March 2020
TA day 25: Makarora to Wanaka
TA day 25 - Makarora to Wanaka from Robert and Marianne on Vimeo.
Today was a breeze compared to yesterday in terms of effort. Although there were a few hills to and from The Neck between Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea to slowly pedal up!
I travelled with three other TA riders - lovely gents who are all well into their 60s. Such an inspiration to hear their stories and wise words, and a joy to travel with.
Just down the road from my accommodation, I was delighted to pass by the Wilkin Valley River and see Mount Awful and Mount Dreadful. Years ago Robere and I tramped the Wilkin Valley and passed over the pass between these two mountains. Not sure why they have such terrible names - they are truly beautiful!
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| Mt Awful and Mt Dreadful |
The views of both lakes were glorious, which took my mind off the hill climbs.
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| Lake Wanaka |
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| Lake Hawea |
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| Lake Hawea |
From Lake Hawea, the ride was simply gorgeous as it followed a walk/bike track across some grassy plains between the mountain ranges, across the Hawea River Bridge and then along the Clutha River.
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| Photo Checkpoint # 26: Hawea River Bridge |
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| Clutha River |
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| The point where the Clutha River meets Lake Wanaka |
TA day 24: Lake Paringa over Haast pass to Makarora
Today was my longest ride in a day - 132km! The Haast pass was spectacular but a brutal climb to begin with, especially in the heat
I've made another wee vid of the day for you to enjoy!
TA day 24 - Lake Paringa over Haast to Makarora from Robert and Marianne on Vimeo.
I've made another wee vid of the day for you to enjoy!
TA day 24 - Lake Paringa over Haast to Makarora from Robert and Marianne on Vimeo.
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