Like many people associated with cycling, I too am heartened by the development of the national cycleway concept as announced yesterday. However, I believe we have the greatest opportunity that at present is being missed. This is the opportunity to build a truly National Cycleway from North Cape to Bluff...
Today dawned fine with the sun shining through. However it was a doozer of a frost. So well clad, we set out on the last 29km to Bluff. While very cold itwas also very beautiful with the frost and fog around. Interesting hearing the deer calling out..........not the straight gutteral sounds of Red Deer...
After a hearty breakfast, we hopped on the bikes and headed from Balclutha to Clinton. Temps were low and we felt cold. Rain was threatening and we were prepared. Clinton is in the death throes. Not much left there unfortunately. At this point we took the Old Coach Road from Clinton to Mataura. The idea...