After four days on the road by bike, we took a break for the vow reneval of Sigrid and Kevin.
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Back to the hills and redwoods.
Back to the Pacific
Beautiful railroad trail
An impressive family of cyclists
After a little over a thousand kilometers on the tandem, a few days of ferries were now on the agenda.
Another ideal bike day with construction site.
On the Tok Cut-Off to the beautiful Red Eagle Lodge
100km Richardson Highway
After the exhausting double first day of touring, we treated ourselves to a short stop at the next lodge.
Due to the bad weather we visited the railroad museum in Bergün and rode the tandem only a little.
On the second day of the tour we passed the Columbia Icefield and Sunwapta Pass in strong winds.
To make planning a little easier for copycats, we have summarized some facts and tips about our tandem tour.
On our first stages we got to know Norway in the rain.
We supplemented the sporty weekend tour over the Lukmanier and Oberalp passes from the tandem club with the crossing of the Nufenen pass the day before.
Last days through the Canterbury Plains.
We are stuck as a result of forest fire.
The tandem tour continues!
Back in Christchurch we prepare for the onward journey.
Something for the poor for a change! A kayak tour.
Fast through the rain! 225km in three days.
Capital visit and crossing to the South Island
First south island stages, partly with a lot of rain :-(
We close our first conclusion after 1759km of tandem riding on the North Island of New Zealand
Two rest days - city sightseeing and a Gannet Beach Adventure Tour with tractor and trailer.
East Coast driving style and breadcrumbs
Again over 90km, but with a lot of tailwind!
Small day trip to Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach.
School is finished and the exams are written!
How do you attract Swiss people in New Zealand? One (or woman) bakes a "Bärner Züpfe" and serves it at school during the big break.
Today we attended the Canterbury vs Northland rugby match together with other language students.
Yesterday we finally arrived in Christchurch in the early afternoon. On our trip we have put together some quiz questions for you: 1. from which airport do you get the best catering? - Zurich - London airport - Hong Kong - Auckland 2. where is the best place to clean shoes? - at the recruit school - when entering New Zealand - at the scout camp 3. why is one hour not enough to change planes in Auckland? - about 1km distance between the domestic and international terminal - The people from Biosecurity clean/check the tent and the shoes too long - At the beginning there were only 3 customs officers to check the passengers at the counter 4. how many times will the luggage be checked in case of 2x change of planes? - 2x - 4x - 6x - 8x 5. which airplane emergency info film is the best? - Swiss A330 - AirNZ B777 - AirNZ B737 6. where did we get the first landing for a visit incl. pool use? - in London - in Hong Kong - in Auckland - in Christchurch The answers and our comments are then in the article....