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Riding from Cape Reinga to Bluff for Lifeline Aotearoa

Auckland

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There is always a long story and a short story. I'll keep it short.

Recently there have been a number of changes in my life which has given me the opportunity to cycle the length of the beautiful country I was lucky enough to be born in.

This is something I have always been drawn to and now the time is right to do it!

The charity I want to raise money for is Lifeline Aotearoa. Lifeline is the final buffer between someone ending their life and making a different decision.

Louis Gordon Green's involvement (page creator)

With New Zealand's horrible statistics around suicide, Lifeline Aotearoa is a service that just simply needs to be here.

Every year approximately 500 people in New Zealand take their own lives (which is almost double our road toll), with many more attempting suicide or experiencing levels of distress that places them at a high risk.

Lifeline receives a call every 5 minutes from someone in need of help and helps people dealing with all types of issues – anger, depression, grief, loneliness and fear.

Calls are answered by trained volunteers and each call costs approximately $22. With no Government funding, Lifeline relies on public donations to offer this valuable service.

Suicide is an issue that has affected my family and friends, it leaves a mark on everyone and it doesn't need to happen, Lifeline is the final buffer between someone ending their life and holding on.

Love to you all!

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You Sir/Madam are a genius 16 March 2017

Hey guys just one final update as Im back in the big smoke, its a bit hard not having to cycle everyday but will get used to it.

just wanted to say a massive thank you to all that donated, Lifeline were very very appreciative when I went and saw them yesterday.

Just under 15k thank and that is all thanks to YOU. In recent years their staff numbers have almost halved and answering all the calls they need to is very challenging. it was a bloody good feeling raising money for Lifeline and the conversations it started were well received.

Thought i would leave you with a few lessons I took from the road.

1) The further you get away from cities the more smiles you receive when walking down the street

2) So cliche but uphills and downhills, they both play their part. enjoy them both, they are so different. plenty of fun to be had between your legs.

3)the hardest hill was the first one from the lighthouse in cape reinga lol.

3)the best yarns happen when you ask a farmer for a glass of water

4)not going to sleep with a laptop near you is a really good thing.

5)if you are staying in a back packers always have slides/sandels

6)write down your biggest fear, its probably bull shit.

7) a lone tree on the side of the road will have a bigger impact on the world than you (most likely) so dont take your self too seriously.

8) be your own best friend and dont be hard on yourself. talk to yourself as you would talk to someone you really care about and want the best for. some of my thoughts can be downright mean so will be kicking them out the door!

9) bike riding is like the best thing and everyone should do it all the time especially in cities lol.

10) today is the only day I need to think about (hard to put into action but hey , i will be working on it)

11)dont watch the news, you cant change anything in Syria, you know all about Auckland house prices and who cares about how much Dan Carter drinks. Or maybe just dont read NZ Herald lol.

Meeting all these people was awesome, learnt something from everyone of them. have written them all down so will see what i can make out of that.

Sold Kev today back to the shop i got him from. Hopefully he will do another tour. He wished me all the best and we respect each others

All the best guys, Im flying to melbourne on Sat so let me know if you are coming there anytime soon.

'See you in a bit'

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