So when I left off I had just started to get back into training, and was finally feeling reasonably normal again.  I am pleased to report that my health is still considered healthy and I am well and truly back into the swing of training. With only 4 or so weeks till Spring Challenge, the […]

Choosing the Velothon Sunshine Coast as my main event for 2017 was an awesome decision, for so many reasons. The past five months have been filled with fun, satisfaction, adventures and gratitude, and I am still buzzing from the whole experience. The Challenge was Superb! Having never completed a stage race before this was an […]

So I will apologise now for the lengthy gaps between blogs,  I have no real excuse.  I had a good few weeks of training, although this weekend has definitely been the best, but I’ll get to that.  I think when I left off I was still recovering from a chest infection and we were about […]

So the last 10 days have been very quiet.  After being able to slowly get back into exercising, my lungs decided to pack it in and I developed a chest infection, which I am only just getting over now.  I did however get out for my first mountain bike ride with my brother and it […]

Team CP Backroad 100 North Canterbury, 8/9 April 2017. After a week of wet and stormy weather, I was super excited to see a clear sky and the stars shining when I got up on Saturday morning, ready for our 100km back road cycling adventure. We set off bright and early from Christchurch in two […]

Peak #34 was enjoyed with a VIP guest, Scott’s Opa all the way from South Africa joined us on the local Devonport quest. At age 92, he has many tales of walking adventures to tell, I can only hope at 92 my body still works that well! It was a Thomas family outing up the […]

Mauri ora, Peak #35 is our highest local peak, From sea level to 919m, my mum and I are were transported by our feet. Well fuelled by a rather stunning breakfast of homemade bread, mushrooms and spinach, We only need one (maybe 3) licorice all sorts to power us to the finish (read nearly to […]

Mauri ora, Peak #33, Enjoyed with the fine company of new ChCh resident; Mary. This brought back memories of the good old days, When Mary and I would road ride together in Dunedin; Hills or hot pace, twas Mary you could never phase. Very excited she once again lives near by, And also that I […]

The bright company of Margo and Jamie made this so fun! Twas rather a steep incline all the way to the top of Peak Hill, Rather strong winds on the ridge line at times saw us come to a stand still. This gem of a peak is just 1.5hrs drive from where I live, The […]

This large ‘hill’ peaks at 1335meters, Beautiful bush and a hut with a fire are two of it’s finest features. The bush provided great shelter from the water constantly falling out of the sky, And the beaut fire in Black Hill Hut allowed our boots, socks coats and hats to dry. Again it must be […]