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Good, but not great. My energy was low and fatigue was causing some issues. It was ok, and the achievement was really in being there while it was so busy.

But, an ok ride and I’m also pleased to be sticking with it.

It’s been 100 days since I got the bike and started riding. I have ridden only 17 of those 100 days. Some of those days have included several rides, but I think I’d rather be pessimistic in my assessment.

It may only be 200 days until I find myself on a multiday ride, in the middle of nowhere.

Note to self: ride more. A lot more. Please.

High winds in Wellie… I need to get riding everyday and I am a tad nervous about my lack of activity….

No riding, partly due to a week in Fiji.

No riding 🙁

So much going on. I hope that tomorrow, Day 15, does involve a Red Rocks visit.

My hand wound is healing well, and has been particularly noticeable when shaking hands.

I also learned of a great track out in Wainuiomata which is a short 8km or so round trip, through bush. I shall be checking it out as soon as I can after the Fiji trip.

In Auckland, no riding 🙁

Ugh. No riding. In Auckland tomorrow so probably no riding either…. A colleague who was a top rate competitive cyclist was excited by my new hobby and asked when I last learned a new skill. I struggled to answer, going back to snowboarding. But in fact, most recently I’d say:

1. Next level photography
2. Rediscovering public speaking
3. Walking and hiking
4. Swimming

I am excited about the new experience, but conscious that it will be very challenging.

No riding today due to Halloween. I didn’t even think about the bike until I saw this journal!

No riding – had to stay home and look after the kids after dinner. Probably a good idea. I’m not sure that I’ll get out tomorrow as it’s Halloween, but I shall try.

Realised my stomach was bruised from a hard stop yesterday, and I had managed to bash my shin. And my left shoulder is a bit stiff, probably from holding the handlebars so tightly. No biggie – it is not bugging me.