DAY SIXTY FIVE

It's all about another ride today. ( I apologize to non cyclists.) Parked the truck in the pretty village of Wakefield about 17km from our camp. They have a very nice bakery which we remembered from a previous visit. So the bikes were unloaded and along the road we went.. 😋 Coffee and treat later we were on the saddle. We were keen to ride Spooners tunnel as its pretty special being the longest unused railway tunnel in the country. It was quite an experience riding 1.4km in the dark with our bikes lighting up the path in front of us. We rode to Kohatu historic Flat Rock Cafe for a lunch break then turned around and rode home. On the way we had a steady 5km gradual climb to the tunnel and that meant on the way back we had a fun downhill ride. Wheeeee 😁
Roger actually went 5.5k without peddling. It was another fabulous day with lots of variety.
Forest trails, beside rivers, through some bush, alongside a little bit of road and also farm paddocks. (Roger liked the chickens) Great to be able to enjoy rural countryside, smells and all 🤭 Did I mention it was another 55km today. Giving our bikes a rest for a few days now. We are staying at the A&P Show Grounds in Richmond, and it also incorporates the trotting club. We went for a walk earlier and I noticed someone is very good with a paint brush. Had to share with you. Also there is a small memorial garden surrounded by this chain from the Wahine. The 3 ladies are over the men's urinals. 🤣Read more