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Ever wanted to cycle the South Island of New Zealand? Rebecca Gross shares an honest update from her time bikepacking the South Island. It was a bikepacking trip shaped by relentless rain and freezing summer temperatures. This led to long days of riding chasing weather windows that would allow for side quests such as hiking around Mount Cook.  From Te Araroa sections and west coast gravel to the high mountains around Mount Cook, the final days of riding saw her and partner Javi ride into...

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Bikepacking the South Island of New Zealand | Rebecca Gross

Bikepacking the South Island of New Zealand | Rebecca Gross

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