Saturday, November 12, 2016

New Zealand - Nov 12

Richardson to Murchison
It was day three of the rain.  It started raining about mile 10k of the 115 kilometers that we rode.  
It rained almost all throughout the day.  We stopped at a cafe at kilometer 39 where everyone got hot drinks and warm scones.  It was raining hard and the temp was 50 degrees.  The van carrying our suitcases was there and everyone changed into dry clothes and warmer rain gear to continue on with the ride.  I put on my rain pants for the first time ever...
 
I saw very little of the beautiful scenery as I was head down and pounding my way through rain and clouds.  I even had the fortune of breaking a chain.  It was fairly uneventful in that I repaired it and was back cycling within 5 minutes.  We have had the misfortune of riding through some unusual weather for NZ at this time of year.
We came upon this herd of deer that appeared to be kept in the fenced in area.
The road cut through the mountains.  As you can see the clouds and mist that was the source of the constant rain of the day.


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9 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 12, 2016 at 2:31 PM

    Check ur email, i forgot condo code number, all is ok i used key

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  2. Jeff KinneyNovember 13, 2016 at 7:40 AM

    Mike, Rough start, hope the weather gets better. Let us know how you're doing with the earthquake. Hope everyone is safe. Enjoy the meatpies.

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    1. UnknownNovember 20, 2016 at 12:26 AM

      Jeff, I hope you guys are settling into your new city. You are by far warmer than I am. It is so cold and wet here. I have come to think I will never be warm again... 😳

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  3. ImanawesomegirlNovember 13, 2016 at 8:45 AM

    Mom & I just read your blog. As usual, you get all the great adventures. I could do without the rain though.
    We agree with Jeff......we hope you have gone to high ground and are not affected by the earthquake or tsunami.
    Ride on, my friend.
    Pam

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    1. UnknownNovember 20, 2016 at 12:27 AM

      Pam, I too could do without the rain. I have never ridden through so much rain, ever! 😳

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  4. UnknownNovember 13, 2016 at 9:27 AM

    Such beautiful country, i bet it is unbelievable on a sunny day

    Be safe

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  5. UnknownNovember 13, 2016 at 11:38 AM

    Hi mike, can you post a map of your route like you did with other trips, it helps to visualize where you are going.

    Luv the blog pam and dan

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  6. UnknownNovember 13, 2016 at 2:14 PM

    Heard abt earthquake near christ church, i have been looking at map, it appears to be abt 3hr away, but thats not much in earthquakes miles, let everyone know you are safe as soon as you can. Also heard abt tsunami warnings, are you up in the elevations now? Luv pam and dan

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  7. ShirazMomNovember 14, 2016 at 7:49 AM

    Torrential rain is bad enough and now an earthquake! At least you're in the mountains but it looks like Murchison is close to the earthquake zone. As per your other commenters, we are concerned! Looking forward to hearing you're ok. Debra

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