A relentless Uphill

Wednesday Part II

      Back in Havelock its time to get the bikes and gear packed up again for the short drive to Pelorus Bridge where we set off on the next ride - Pelorus Bridge to Nelson. Some of us are feeling a little anxious at this point as the description of this ride goes something like this: " The ride is not a doddle ( thats a good thing I think? ) it's a relentless climb ( what! I dont' like the sound of that ) and in a couple of places requires bike pushing ( that's alright I'm good at pushing my bike ) the reward is the awesome downhill. The ride is not technical.    ( hmm...we'll see )

Pelorus bridge to Nelson - 45km

Pelorus Bridge

Full size sculpture made of corrugated iron

Believe it or not this is not a sculpture.

Yep a relentless climb.

Looking back towards Pelorus Bridge

A welcome rest stop at the top.

Jane expressing just how much she enjoyed the ride up the hill.

 A smiling Julie knows it is all down hill from here 

On the last stretch along the beautiful foreshore heading to the Motel in Nelson. Terry very kindly met us at the Motel and drove Andrew, Phil and Julian back to the cars.

A well deserved feast at Smugglers. Julian received the sacred Tiki for being the most valuable member of the team.

I  receive the Queen of the Mountain Crown, which I was very reluctant to take off, I just love a good princess crown.

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