"Only" 80km but today's ride from Hicks Bay included 3 hills, going from 0 (sea level) at Te Araroa, to 220m on the last stinker. I'm not good at stomping on the pedals on my heavily loaded bike, so i walked up sections of the climbs many times. The downhill rolls, are, however, exceptionally good fun. A hilly, rural ride through places that are little more than a point on the map. Cafes and shops are very sparse here in remotest East Cape, so logistics are a major issue. But tonight's accomodation has a rowdy pub and a private hot pool, tied into the sulphur springs deep under the ground of this reserve.
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