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Posted on October 10, 2015 by Debs and Jo (brakesandcakes.org)

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#tbt to camping in New Zealand whilst cycling around the South Island a couple of years ago now. We hit peak lupine time and there were areas that looked like purple fields. Finding a small clearance to pitch the tent right by the Ahuriri river was one of our most picturesque spots. Though the pictures don’t show that it was also peak sandfly time which made for in unpleasant morning packing up the next day with as much skin covered as possible to fight the black cloud that had gathered in the tent porch. Spot the tent in picture 4. . . It’s getting a bit warmer here in the UK so we are starting to think of adventures for this year. Despite owning a campervan, the tent will still see its fair share of action, as it brings the freedom and peace of exploring the outdoors from cycle paths, walking trails and rivers (there’s definitely another SUP tour on the agenda for this year!). . . #cycletouring #cycling #bicycletouring #womenscycling #cycletheworld #ridetheworld #newzealand #cyclenewzealand #newzealandcycling #nz #nzcycling #southisland #nzsouthisland #southernalps #omarama #otago #ahuriribridge #kiwilove #surly #surlylht #surlydisctrucker #ortlieb #wildcamping #freedomcamping sleepoutside #camping #trangia #trangiacooking #lupines

New Zealand is one of the few countries we have cycle toured twice. On our last trip in 2017 we repeated one of our favourite days of riding ever, from Tekapo to Mount Cook (Aoraki) village via Lake Pukaki. Part of the route is on a small gravel road alongside a canal. The water is unbelievably bright turquoise. Looking back at the pictures it looks photoshopped, but I remember as if it was yesterday staring at the colour, soaking it up. . . The two pictures show firstly our loaded bikes as part of a world tour in 2017, and secondly the second hand bikes and (definitely not waterproof) panniers we bought for our six week cycle tour there in 2012. We sold the bikes and all of our gear before flying out. We were definitely better prepared for the hills and the extreme weather in 2017. . . As with everyone, we were horrified and deeply saddened at the recent mosque shootings in Christchurch. We have nothing but good memories of a beautiful country (and city) with beautiful people in a small corner of the world. When we visited Christchurch in 2012 the city was less than a year on from the devastating earthquake that destroyed large swathes of the centre and killed 185 people. Back then we were warmed by the repurposing of affected spaces for community use, and the determination of the city to rebuild and come back stronger. Our thoughts are with our kiwi friends and the rest of the country. NZ we love you - we will be back. . . #cycletouring #cycling #bicycletouring #womenscycling #cycletheworld #ridetheworld #newzealand #cyclenewzealand #newzealandcycling #nz #nzcycling #southisland #nzsouthisland #tekapo #laketekapo #lakepukaki #southernalps #mtcook #aoraki #mountcook #christchurch #lovechristchurch #kiwilove #surly #surlylht #surlydisctrucker #ortlieb

Back from a great couple of days with the Ordnance Survey #GetOutside team. Here’s to another year of supporting people to spend more time in the outdoors. Even a short bike ride can give a satisfying boost to your day. . . #getoutside #osmapping #cycling #cyclecommuting #biketowork #cycletowork #stamford #lincolnshire #ukcycling #cycletouring #surly #ortlieb #surlylht #surlydisctrucker #outsideisfree #getoutsidefeelalive #exploreyourbackyard

Got the SUPs out for the first time this year on the stretch of the Welland that passes right by our flat. . . Had to deal with a territorial swan when getting on the water, portaged around a weir, slalomed around plenty of reeds, dealt with shallow water and Debs took on some huge rapids 😃 all fun, it meant we didn’t paddle far but had quite the workout. . . #exploreyourbackyard #supping #sup #standuppaddle #standuppaddleboard #standuppaddleboarding #stamford #riverwelland #paddling #visitstamford #getoutside #osmaps #exploremore #adventureweekends @twobarefeetcouk @eastofenglandpaddlesports2018

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