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Entries from January 27th, 2009

Fourth Time Lucky

January 27th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized

It took a few goes, but I’ve done it – I’ve completed the Tongariro Crossing. Not that I was stopped by my own limitations before – it was always the weather. No such problems this weekend, with superb weather across the country for the long weekend. Clear skies, 25-28 degrees during the day, light winds [...]

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Christmas at home

January 20th, 2009 · Comments Off · Uncategorized

The Christmas just been was the first one that I have spent with my family in the last four years. The previous three Christmases had been spent in three different countries, usually with friends, but not with family. So it was a nice return to a more traditional Christmas. Especially since I really couldn’t say [...]

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More bikes, more biking

January 11th, 2009 · Comments Off · Uncategorized

I know, it’s been ages since I’ve posted anything. Plenty of things to catch up with, but I’ll break that into a few posts. This one will just stick to bike-related stuff. Prior to leaving NZ, I rode a Marin hardtail mountain bike for several years. On returning, I took up mountain biking again, and [...]

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