January
Yes I got to ride a manned missile but...
...January's absolute highlight was going to Warbirds over the Wairarapa and seeing the only flying Mosquito in the world (restored to flying condition here in NZ) putting on a fabulous show. You have to see this aeroplane flying to truly appreciate how stunningly beautiful it is!
February
The TT2000 takes out February. It's a great event and I'm looking forward to this year's ride already...bring it on!
March
My Top of the South Adventure on the DL is my favourite adventure from March. It was great to visit the Marlborough Sounds and Tasman region and explore some South Island gravel.
April
Reviewing April's Blogs I didn't have a major bike excursion but I did have a memorable ride out to Castle Point with a bunch of Kiwi Biker mates.
May appears to have been a bit less interesting than some of the other months but at least I was able to make use of a Gap in the Weather.
June
In June the Connie got a nice ride around a few mountains but the monthly BRR ride on the DL was such a highlight that it was spread over a couple of blogs.
July
July's BRR ride rates as the highlight for July because we got such a nice day for it and got to see some really nice country.
August
The August BRR ride nearly takes top spot for August too but we couldn't have three in a row so I'll have to pick getting a new skid lid.
September
September's highlight was the change of season giving me the chance to enjoy a great day out on the Connie.
October
Getting new peepers was a personal highlight but the riding highlight was a highly anticipated trip through the Forgotten Highway - a fantastic day out on the bike!
November
The C1KC takes out November - my first decent long distance ride since the TT in February! Always a good ride!
December
December usually brings some decent weather and there always seems to be plenty of rides and things on - so what was the highlight? Well, the Coast to Coast was good and so was my last Adv ride of the year but I think the Boxing Day races have to take it out. It was cool to have Guy Martin over and it's always fun to see the maniacs tackling the cemetery circuit.
Happy New Year! And here's to plenty of great riding in 2014 and beyond!
Happy New Year! And here's to plenty of great riding in 2014 and beyond!
Good recompilation of the year! Happy New Year to you and yours.....
ReplyDeleteCheers, same to you!
DeleteTerrific month by month memories ... Happy 2014!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Same to you!
DeleteHappy New Year Andrew. Looks like a pretty good take on the year. You did quite well riding wise.
ReplyDeleteWe should be in Christchurch on the Friday before the TT2000. Be good to say G'Day mate in person.
Thanks! There is a change this year to the TT in that there are North Island checkpoints as well so I'm planning on starting here on the Friday night and crossing the ditch on Saturday night. Any chance you'll still be around Chch on the Sunday night?
DeleteAh dang it, we fly out on the Friday arvo. Looks like we will miss out by the proverbial.
DeleteMaybe, maybe not...there is a possibility that I may also be in the South Island (possible ADV ride) the weekend before. No idea what your plans are but feel free to email me if you need any info etc.
DeleteMaybe, maybe not...there is a possibility that I may also be in the South Island (possible ADV ride) the weekend before. No idea what your plans are but feel free to email me if you need any info etc.
DeleteA great review Andrew.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like life was good to you in 2013, and I hope 2014 is even better.
Cheers! All the best to you two too.
ReplyDeleteAndrew:
ReplyDeleteYou sure had a full year of riding and enjoying yourself. Hard to top for 2014. Hope you had a very Happy New Year too.
bob
Riding the Wet Coast
Thanks Bob, looking forward to here of that new adventure you're planning.
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