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  Topic Name: 2016 - Tour Aotearoa (New Zealand) on: March 19, 2014, 06:13:52 PM
Christopher R. Bennett


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« on: March 19, 2014, 06:13:52 PM »

In Feb-March 2016, Jonathan Kennett will be running Tour Aotearoa - a 3000 km brevet from Cape Reinga to Bluff. It will follow a similar route to the one described at the back of Classic New Zealand Cycle Trails. The route will be updated at the end of next year to include several sections of new cycle trails that are currently being constructed.

This length-of-New-Zealand brevet will be organised along the same lines as the Kiwi Brevet, and will probably be a one-off event (who would be crazy enough to do this ride twice?). No entry fees, no prizes, just an unforgettable ride that will take from 15 to 30 days.

Tour Aotearoa will also have two brevette options: the North Island section and the South Island section (both around 1500 km long).

http://touraotearoa.blogspot.co.nz/
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  Topic Name: 2016 - Tour Aotearoa (New Zealand) Reply #1 on: March 19, 2014, 07:35:26 PM
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« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2014, 07:35:26 PM »

Wow. I wish I had time off then-- sounds incredible! I dont have the book handy (just ordered it), how much of this ride is on asphalt roads, dirt roads, or singletrack?
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  Topic Name: 2016 - Tour Aotearoa (New Zealand) Reply #2 on: March 19, 2014, 10:20:33 PM
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« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2014, 10:20:33 PM »

OH. WOW. FREAKIN. WOW........
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  Topic Name: 2016 - Tour Aotearoa (New Zealand) Reply #3 on: March 20, 2014, 10:33:44 AM
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« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2014, 10:33:44 AM »

Definitely something for the top three of my bucket list. But my wife ... ??  nono
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  Topic Name: 2016 - Tour Aotearoa (New Zealand) Reply #4 on: March 25, 2014, 07:45:34 AM
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« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2014, 07:45:34 AM »

This is now on my radar, would be nice to be able to come down and meet you as well Christopher.
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  Topic Name: 2016 - Tour Aotearoa (New Zealand) Reply #5 on: March 26, 2014, 02:03:39 AM
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« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2014, 02:03:39 AM »

Are there bears in New Zealand?

Ok, serious question - which one would would be the better route?  Also, what is the route composition?  I saw some rail-trail, but is there singletrack, gravel, or is it mostly road riding?  If one were to ride one route or the other, which would be the one you would pick?  I'm REALLY interested in this...interested enough to skip a winter trip to Alaska for this, haha.  If I can get the days off, I'm almost certainly in!
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  Topic Name: 2016 - Tour Aotearoa (New Zealand) Reply #6 on: March 27, 2014, 11:52:33 PM
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« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2014, 11:52:33 PM »

Yeah... I want in on this!
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  Topic Name: 2016 - Tour Aotearoa (New Zealand) Reply #7 on: March 28, 2014, 02:46:33 AM
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« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2014, 02:46:33 AM »

Also, what is the route composition?  I saw some rail-trail, but is there singletrack, gravel, or is it mostly road riding? 

I don't think anyone has done the analysis on this yet. There's going to be a bunch of gravel road, quite a bit of tarmac, some very good single track, quite a few cycle trails in awesome locations, a few ferry rides and at least one beach ride. I chatted with Jonathan the other day and he's still tossing up on the details.... hike-a-bike or not? Not decided yet......
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  Topic Name: 2016 - Tour Aotearoa (New Zealand) Reply #8 on: March 28, 2014, 09:20:41 PM
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« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2014, 09:20:41 PM »

I am a definite on this one. I am planning to pre ride separately both North and South Islands over the next 18 months in preparation.  Having previously ridden the length if the country via road a few years ago, I can assure anyone contemplating this it is every bit as challenging and scenic as the GDR.  It won't have the same altitude and it's hard to get more than 50 miles from a point of civilisation in NZ, but we don't have guns, we don't have bears and in February and March the chance of snow is pretty small.  If you are contemplating it, make it a family affair.  Bring the spouse and kids and let them enjoy the best time of the year down under and soak up a culture and environment very different to Nth America.

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  Topic Name: 2016 - Tour Aotearoa (New Zealand) Reply #9 on: April 01, 2014, 01:09:16 AM
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« Reply #9 on: April 01, 2014, 01:09:16 AM »

If you want an idea of the type of terrain that will be likely at least in parts of the Tour Aotearoa Brevet, then check out some of the bloggage from the Kiwi Brevet site. There are stories from people that did this years one in 8 days, and one that did it in 3 and a half. 1100kms.

Dave Sharpe's Brevet 2014http://restroomraider.blogspot.co.nz/2014/03/a-high-waitride-ratio-kiwi-brevet-2014.html
Dave Ryan's Brevet 2014http://grumpyridesagain.blogspot.co.nz/2014/02/id-taken-130-bluebridge-ferry-friday.html
Martin's Brevet 2014 http://mtbmartin.blogspot.co.nz/2014/02/kiwi-brevet-2014.html
Niel's Brevet 2014 http://niel-the-wheel.blogspot.co.nz/2014/02/the-kiwi-brevet-2014.html
Brett's Brevet 2014 http://kiwibrettsadventures.blogspot.co.nz/2014/02/kiwi-brevet-2014-event-report.html
Jeff's Brevet 2014 http://jeffsbike.blogspot.co.nz/2014/02/kiwi-brevet-2014-long-player.html
Calum's Brevet 2014 http://calumchamberlaincyclist.blogspot.co.nz/2014/02/it-doesnt-get-any-easier-in-morning-it.html
Richard & Mark's Brevette 2014 http://www.velocrazy.blogspot.co.nz/2014/02/the-conception-idea-of-participating-in.html

http://kiwibrevet.blogspot.co.nz/
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  Topic Name: 2016 - Tour Aotearoa (New Zealand) Reply #10 on: April 03, 2014, 01:09:42 AM
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« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2014, 01:09:42 AM »

Thank you for the links, it looks absolutely amazing!
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  Topic Name: 2016 - Tour Aotearoa (New Zealand) Reply #11 on: August 05, 2014, 06:55:49 PM
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« Reply #11 on: August 05, 2014, 06:55:49 PM »

Hey all a sample of what's on the trails sth of Auckland to Wellington http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/13885 .
I did this a couple of months ago with a group of mates , bloody wicked week ...
I'm going to talk them into doing the 2016 full distance ..
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  Topic Name: 2016 - Tour Aotearoa (New Zealand) Reply #12 on: August 28, 2014, 05:48:00 PM
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« Reply #12 on: August 28, 2014, 05:48:00 PM »

El Jefe,

I'll be there in 2016, for sure.  Tour Aotearoa is going be epic.

Should be in Welly for a beer at Revolution in January 2015.

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  Topic Name: 2016 - Tour Aotearoa (New Zealand) Reply #13 on: September 08, 2014, 02:13:03 PM
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« Reply #13 on: September 08, 2014, 02:13:03 PM »

Oh yeah! This is the dream for sure! With the AZT, CTR, TD, Idaho Hots springs route, and now this, I've got my bike life mapped out for the next four years!

What could go wrong!?
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  Topic Name: 2016 - Tour Aotearoa (New Zealand) Reply #14 on: September 10, 2014, 08:40:49 AM
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« Reply #14 on: September 10, 2014, 08:40:49 AM »

Lol, Andrew... wanna carpool? Hehe
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  Topic Name: 2016 - Tour Aotearoa (New Zealand) Reply #15 on: September 10, 2014, 08:47:57 AM
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« Reply #15 on: September 10, 2014, 08:47:57 AM »

Lol, Andrew... wanna carpool? Hehe

Done and done! Or we could turn this into a real Bike-"paddling" EPIC and throw our bikes on an inflatable dinghy and make our way south! I mean, you would need one after all to go from island to island right? That's the only truly "pure" way to race this race I would think...

Anything else would be touring... Wink
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  Topic Name: 2016 - Tour Aotearoa (New Zealand) Reply #16 on: July 08, 2015, 03:50:27 AM
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« Reply #16 on: July 08, 2015, 03:50:27 AM »

I thought it was about time that this thread got bumped up again for a central discussion point.

I'm now concentrating on organising my transport to the start of the ride and true to form, not giving a second thought to how I will get home... that's for exhausted Adam to think about in March.

I would be keen see some of the rigs being used, etc.  Personally, I'm trying decide if the cyclo set-up will be more advantageous than the rigid MTB tourer.  Will slow trails and fast roads be easier than fast trails and slow roads?
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  Topic Name: 2016 - Tour Aotearoa (New Zealand) Reply #17 on: July 09, 2015, 12:27:35 PM
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« Reply #17 on: July 09, 2015, 12:27:35 PM »

Booked my flight today so I will be there.
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  Topic Name: 2016 - Tour Aotearoa (New Zealand) Reply #18 on: September 30, 2015, 06:38:40 AM
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« Reply #18 on: September 30, 2015, 06:38:40 AM »

Anyone know whether there are still slots available for this ride?

After my recent 16 days on the great divide trail I feel like getting another trip lined up.
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  Topic Name: 2016 - Tour Aotearoa (New Zealand) Reply #19 on: September 30, 2015, 06:59:47 AM
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« Reply #19 on: September 30, 2015, 06:59:47 AM »

maybe try and contact the Kennet Brothers on the Tour Aotearoa 2016 General Forum on facebook?
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