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McCleans Island – short and fast

The girly legs must go before winter gets here. And there’s not long now. We’ve got a few days of ChCh’s bizarre Nor’wester weather at the moment – so where recently it’s been around 0c in the morning, it was back up to 26c today. Been meaning to head over to McCleans for a while as an alternative to...

Posted to The Life of Sloth (Weblog) by le_sloth on 04-26-2009
Connecting the Dots

Finally got myself out for a ride today – incredible weather, 25c and bright blue skies. As I’d not been out on a proper ride for, erm, let me see, 10 months or so?! I’d decided on a “drive to the top and ride along without too much climbing” type ride. Got back into it so much though, that I ended up...

Posted to The Life of Sloth (Weblog) by le_sloth on 03-29-2009
Beast of a climb

Finally i got myself out riding today. 23c, warmest it's been in awhile here. Actually that was almost too warm on the climb up Rapaki.Damn that's a long, tough mission! Bit like riding the wrong way upThe Gap in Brecon Beacons. Ugh. Still, we made it. From there it'ssingletrack climbing...

Posted to The Life of Sloth (Weblog) by le_sloth on 11-18-2007
Night Rider

Just been out on my first night ride up in the port hills. Borrowed somebody's home-made light, attached to helmet, 2kg battery in camelbak. Think there were about 15 of us, more girls than blokes. Up Rapaki again and godDamn was it a killer this time! Thought it would be easier in dark but no! Ok so...

Posted to The Life of Sloth (Weblog) by le_sloth on 05-23-2007
Trailbuilding at Haven mtb park

Went over to the Banks Peninsular yesterday to help out on a trail building day at Haven Mtb Park . Stopped at the Blue Duck Cafe on the way and got the most ridiculous sized BLT bagel I've ever seen. Taller than a burger from Gourmet Burger Kitchen! Great news. So after that I drove off up into...

Posted to The Life of Sloth (Weblog) by le_sloth on 05-20-2007
Bottle Lake Forest : Update

The other day I wrote about the riding in Bottle Lake Forest - well I went back again this evening for more. Wow wow wow!! So last time I thought this place was wicked fun, but it turns out I'd only been riding about 1/3rd of the place - bit of a problem with the map, thinking I was at the top car...

Posted to The Life of Sloth (Weblog) by le_sloth on 03-01-2007
Bottle Lake Forest and Lyttelton Summer Festival

Started the weekend at the Canterbury Farmers Market , where I for once managed to resist the temptation to buy loads of cheeses (in fact I didn't even try any of them on offer!). Picked up some amazing fresh sauces - pasta, curry etc., finally found some proper ciabatta, and an awesome bacon sandwich...

Posted to The Life of Sloth (Weblog) by le_sloth on 02-25-2007
Godley Head Track, ChCh - Loving that!

Funny how a change in the weather and the other side of the hills can give such a different riding experience. I've just been out on the Eastern side of the Port Hills to ride from Evans Pass to Godley Head and back. Absolute genius. Spot on, perfect, loving it . Quick stop on the way out there at...

Posted to The Life of Sloth (Weblog) by le_sloth on 11-28-2006

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