Monday, November 22, 2010

Random Facts... and the not so factual

Number of times bike had to be lifted over styles: 28
Most unpopular part of course: Bike push at Lake Ellesmere outlet
Favourite part of the course: Flying down Rapaki at the end
Best meal had: Fish'n'chips at Okains Bay
Biggest navigational nightmare: Riding over Fitzgerald with zero visibility
Grimmest part of ride: Bossu Rd between 10pm and 5am
Most historical point: We rode the course of the first ever mountainbike race in New Zealand (Harmans Track) Of course we did it backwards
Dollars raised for Hinewa Reserve: 500
Altitude gain: 7500m
Best accomadation: Toilet at Little River (Tim and Michi) / Barn on Big Hill Rd (?) / Marqee in Akaroa (Hamish & Scott) / Nowhere (Ollie & Charles) / Okains Bay Backpackers (Simon & David)
Best rest stop: Coffee at Sign of the Kiwi after 10km (Jeff)
Most intersting bike setup: Would have to go to mfw's bar protected bike