The start of our Sounds to Sounds adventure was not going to be easy. 45km on the Queen Charlotte Track plus 50km of gravel and sealed roads to make it to Picton. Add a forecast of torrential rain to the mix and we really weren’t sure what to expect.
With both a section of Alps 2 Ocean trail from Lake Ōhau and the Omarama saddle, this 122km / 1700m elevation day proved to be one of the most challenging yet beautiful days of our tour.
With a sore body and mind I make the tough decision to end my Torino Nice Rally adventure. Some huge highs and some huge lows in only two days of riding. Do I regret it? No way.
With the famed Colle delle Finestre and Colle dell’Assietta on the cards, today was always going to be challenging, especially on a fully loaded mountain bike. But I was up for the challenge, and the views certainly did not disappoint.
With 2200m of elevation including the Colle del Colombardo, the first 90km of the 650km Torino Nice Rally route is far from easy. Throw in jetlag and a general lack of fitness and it sure makes for a long, challenging day out. Worth it? Definitely.
Picturesque views, refreshing waters, gravel roads. Waiheke has a lot to offer riders who are after a short escape from Auckland.