Taupo

We drive into Taupo, passing a giant bicycle that commemorates the annual Taupo cycling challenge. The lake is 160km in circumference and about 7,000 cyclists participate in the challenge to ride either 1/4 (40km), 1/2 (80km), 1 (160km), 2 (320km) or 4 (680km) laps of the lake, or to challenge themselves to one of the many MTB rides held at the same festival. It inspires me to plan some more long rides when I return home.

We stop in town for cake and tea at Cafe 99. It’s a cute cafe.Читать далее