Christchurch - Little River - Christchurch

12.1. - 13.1.

As a 'test run' to check everything again (bike settings, if we forgot anything, etc.), we decided to drive towards Akaroa on the east coast. However, the weather was very bad. Unfortunately, we couldn't enjoy the view and we also had a few experiences that made us realize we need to make some changes to the bike. That's why we made it a shorter trip and drove back to Christchurch the next day.

But of course, Mex chose the route to Little River in a way that we wouldn't go around, but go straight over the first mountains (the first pass^^).

It was quite exhausting - but what an amazing experience!

Unfortunately, the trip back to Christchurch wasn't as nice! To be honest, it was hell for Pezi!

It started out well! The landscape was a dream and we could ride relatively fast because the 'rail trail' was quite well-prepared. But then, at about halfway, my (Pezi's) knees started to hurt sooo much!! And it didn't stop - on the contrary! It got worse and worse!!

But we knew - we had to make it to the city by 5 pm, because otherwise the bike shop would close. So we just kept riding - the absolute hellish pain - but we kept riding!

Then, we finally arrived at half past 4.... only to realize that the shop closes at 2 pm on Saturdays!

Great!!!!

Well, at least we earned ourselves a day off!