So I drew on this map where I biked and added it all up.
Amazingly I did about the same amount of kilometres on each island; all up... 2,498.7km!
I also recorded some reflections along the way...
Although I was pretty happy with the gear I took, if I did it again here are some things I would take/not take...
- A more fuel efficient stove
- Smaller sleeping bag/tent (along with sleeping mat these take up a lot of room!)
- More than 1 spork!
- Fuel tank bag (for phone/wallet)
- A dry bag for the tent (big black rubbish bags get a bit holey after awhile. Can't believe the same one lasted me 2.5 months!)
- Get a really good bike stand on the bike
- Herbal tea bags - no one feels like herbal tea when they're cycling! Hot chocolates and sugar all the way!
- Depending where you're going...paper maps - everything is online, (and when you have reception that's great!)
Things I learnt...
- Kiwis are KIND!
- 2 months is a good amount of time to cycle tour by myself.
- I LOVE travelling by myself!
- Take only what you need - everything counts.
- $1500 per month would be a more realistic budget ($25-$50 per day)
- I don't think I could solo bike tour in a different country?
- Travelling by bike is the best kind of travelling.
"I'm not an avid cyclist, but I'm an avid traveller who has realised that cycling is the best way to see the world."
~ Willie Weir
~ Willie Weir
