Along the skyline a patchwork of skyscrapers sits perched upon the rolling hills of San francisco. Down at the port our bicycle wheels roll peacefully along the waterfront.. Pedalling away from the luxurious ferry terminal with its tempting food stands, we head towards the hustle and bustle of Fisherman’s wharf. Our cycle route is partContinue reading “A Golden Cycle in San Francisco”
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Biking Beautiful Brisbane – Australia
I like surprises and Brisbane city is certainly a box of treats. We arrive at the Youth Hostel in the late evening. The constant deluge of rain has followed us up from Surfers Paradise and I wonder what this city can offer us in the next few days? Lucky for us the rain is goneContinue reading “Biking Beautiful Brisbane – Australia”
Cycling before the Storm in Surfers Paradise
A roaring storm is rolling in to hit the sandy white beaches of Surfers Paradise in Queensland, but as the sun is still shining the Boyfriend and I are going to beat it before it hits. Having just arrived in Australia we discover two rickety bicycles in the garage below our rented apartment at BiggeraContinue reading “Cycling before the Storm in Surfers Paradise”
Revisiting the Hauraki Rail Trail – New Zealand
I am not usually one to re-trace my steps and go where I have been before, but last week a second visit to the Karangahake gorge turned into a pleasant surprise! I had first visited the area a year ago with my sister and her family on a short cycle ride. Back then the Hauraki cycle trail wasContinue reading “Revisiting the Hauraki Rail Trail – New Zealand”
Continuing along the Otago Rail Trail – Day 3
It felt good to be back on the bicycles as we pedal away from Ranfurly. The morning gives us big rolling grey clouds and the air is chilly on our skin. We adorn our warm clothing before disappearing from civilization into the quiet isolation of the Otago Rail Trail. The gravel trail lead us throughContinue reading “Continuing along the Otago Rail Trail – Day 3”
Pedalling the Otago Rail Trail – Day 2
A fresh blue sky awaits us as we mount our bicycles to leave the town of Lauder while it has a lazy lie in. Our legs quickly spring into action as they continually spin the pedals taking us further into the Otago region. We feel relaxed and enjoy the morning sunshine on our backs asContinue reading “Pedalling the Otago Rail Trail – Day 2”
Love thy bike 