Riding

Up early to catch a plane at 7am to Rotorua, client meetings in Taupo and Ruapehu this week.

I decided last minute to take my bike, given I have a race in less than 4 weeks and need to get fit, so literally I had work clothes, bike gear and ski gear!

Rather than head to Taupo for tomorrows presentation, I decided to stop in Rotorua, work on my presentation, and squeeze in a ride in the Whakarewarewa Forest. Its legendary MTB terrain, but had never ridden it.

Wow, awesome is all I can say. Lots of access roads up and then a web of downhill trails. Fantastic.

Unfortunately however my bike suffered some minor damage on the plane, so after the ride I shot into town and had it fixed ($18). Bonus was, got to talk to the bike mechs, and got the bestt rack for tomorrows ride.

Then back the hotel, dinner, and sleep!