Why would I pick a place like Wanaka to train? Because. That's where the action is. 2/3rds of the B.P.R. NZ Chapter live in this area. Which means I have free tour guides.
Anyway, we shall see if I actually line up on Saturday morning for the Brevet. I've been off the bike for a month and don't exactly have the endurance that I did a few months ago. I could suffer through the ride - but if I convince myself that it'd take 4 days when I only have 2 days - then I'll go for Plan B. Yes, Plan B is the leisure route. I could ride all the killer trails on the Brevet with Dan, enjoy the views and watch Jasper suffer like only a Kiwi can suffer. So I'll decided in a few days whether or not to execute Plan A or Plan B.
So, before the pictures of the 1st two days on the New Zealand adventure check out a few pictures from Antarctica.
THE ULTIMATE ADVENTURE:
The South Pole. Wow! When I return to the great U.S.A I'll post INSANE video and pictures of my adventure to the South Pole. Until then - the proof... if you haven't checked out these pics on the B.P.R. Facebook Page.
Talk about an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experience. I wish I could go back. Then again I don't.
The Ceremonial South Pole
The Judd @ The Geographic South Pole
sporting the Black Sheep gear - of course
The Final Days in McMurdo:
the final cruise on the snow chopper
I like to call McMurdo...
the 'World's most southern prison camp with a work release program"
Headed to the Adventure Capital of the World:
headed to Queenstown then Wanaka, checking out Mt Cook in the distance
New Zealand Bungy:
the before. is that a smile or just fear leaving the body?
not an option - had to do it - pure insanity!
a fan club? a gallery?
nope, just tourists hoping for a big SPLASH!
I'm all upside down
when you stay with Dan and family - you get rally car driving lessons
in the back yard... of course
on the 1st night... of course
on the 1st night... of course
The Mountains & The Bike & The Sheep:
the 1st ride - Arrowtown to Macetown with Henry and Dan
only took out one thorn bush with my face
the West Wanaka trail around Lake Wanaka
big bad Dan crossing a raging river
the POWER in PLAID is proven once AGAIN!
just taking a break near the end of the ride
Cows MUST STOP, Sheep MUST GO
The Judd, The Black Sheep and The Black Sheep
"don't go half-pie, go all out, eh, and earn yourself some Maori Roast, a handle or some hokey-pokey"....ha...Ctmadre
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