The actual was 5,013 - close enough in my book.
The Kopiko section (Cape Egmont to Gisborne - West to East across the North Island) was 877 km's in seven days with 11,643 meters of climbing - an average of 97 km's with 1,294 meters per day
The Tour Aotearoa section (Cape Reinga to Bluff - North to South the length of New Zealand) was 2,788 km's in 29 days with 28,077 meters of climbing - an average of 96 km's with 968 meters per day
Overall, including the bit to get me from Gisbourne to Cape Ringa was 5,010 km's in 59 days with 54,898 meters of climbing - an average of 85 km's with 930 meters per day
I had five rest days and not once in the 59 days of riding my bike did I encounter rain that had me get my raincoat out of my kit and wear it.
Thanks to Rob and Ruth, my two great riding buddies for the Tour Aotearoa and once again to all my friends who have accommodated and supported me along the way (note to reader's - if you ever say to me "you must come and stop sometime" then I probably will.
A big thank you to Anita and Garry (Fern's other Mum and Dad) who always say yes to when I say "I'm off again, is there any chance Fern can come and take over your home again" - She absolutely loves her time with you and Hazel that's for sure.
Time for quiet celebration now before our drive home from Invercargill tomorrow - a final Blog will follow - sometime.
What a fantastic achievement Uncle Chris. Really enjoyed reading your blogs and following your progress. You are such an inspiration.
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