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Epic Camp NZ10 – day 9 – Regroup

Thats at least £100,000 worth of bikes racked up on the Wellington to Picton Ferry. The North Island is finished. In the first 8 days I’ve covered 1,326 KM at an average pace of 29.9km/h together with 28.2km of swimming … Continue reading

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Epic Camp NZ10 – Day 8 – Mechanical

The picture is of me on Annettes bike, god knows how many sizes too small, having got over todays big climb on it. I’ve had every emotion today and got pretty close to losing my sense of humour luckily only … Continue reading

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Epic Camp NZ10 – Day 7

We’re in Masterton this evening with one day before we finish the North Island. Another storming day. The highlight was at the swim this morning. Look at the picture above does that or does that not look like a proper … Continue reading

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Epic Camp NZ10 – Day 6

Jo and I lucked out tonight and got the honeymoon suite (above). Scott nearly choked on a carrot he was eating when I came in to the communal area and said to Jo “ come on sweetheart, we’ve got the … Continue reading

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Epic Camp NZ10 – Day 5

What an absolutely awesome day. So enjoying this environment. Firstly todays photo – we were issued with Chamoix Cream and this tub above at the start of the camp to try and help keep are arses aok with so much … Continue reading

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Epic Camp NZ10 – Day 4 – My Day In Yellow

Firstly something I forgot to mention. The “Ripster” has had problems with his bike so yesterday he couldn’t ride whilst it was taken to a bike shop in Aukland. Keen to not lose any points he got in the pool … Continue reading

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Epic Camp NZ10 – Day 3 – Back In Yellow

Yeh baby ! Like last time here’s a piccie – not sure I’ll be in it for long so will be sure to get a picture tomorrow. Anyway … to keep the tension I’ll write it chronologically (even though you … Continue reading

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Epic Camp NZ10 – Day 2

Here’s Jo looking happy just before heading out on todays ride. Last night laid in bed with my legs aching like b@£!ards and keeping me awake I pondered whether I’d overdone it that day. That running that hard was unwise. … Continue reading

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Epic Camp NZ10 – Day 1

Here’s Jo and I at Cape Reinga for the start of our End to End challenge across New Zealand. Everyone was happy and raring to start our 15 day challenge. When the schedule for the camp was first circulated and … Continue reading

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Defending The Yellow

The photo is a brand new Yellow Jersey and as current holder of if I’ve the pleasure of starting this camp tomorrow in Yellow. Should get a photo in it just in case it’s my only day in yellow ! … Continue reading

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