Coppermine Saddle 38km
We have now been back in Nelson for just over 7 weeks and still spending plenty of time on the bikes. Although we do miss the freedom and adventure of cycle touring. It was time to ditch the slick touring tyres to the knobbly Mountain bike tyres.
Today it was time to challenge myself as we tackled the Coppermine Mountain Bike trail (Andy has done it before). Now I know it is only 38km but with this ride classed as intermediate-advanced I was pushing my limited Mt biking ability!
A solid 3 hour climb with a few rest stops along the way to the Coppermine saddle where it was blowing an absolute gale and was too cold to even stop and get a snap as proof! Although the tired legs now know it was tough slog.
Then it was onto one of the longest single track descents in NZ where I can truly confirm no speed records were broken.
Great to have ticked the Coppermine box and be home safely in one peace. The beer is going to taste good tonight!
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Just AMAZING Lynnie and Andy!! You don’t cease to impress! Wonderful!
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Thanks Nicolette. Was an awesome day and loved getting your text along the journey about tennis today.
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How was the descent Lynnie? It’s pretty rough and rocky I imagine. You would have been please to get down to the lake. Well done.
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Well I won’t be entering the time trial descent in Feb put it that way. All good though only got off a couple of times.
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