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Lynne's Ride

  • Lynnesride completed!

      25 October 2022
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    Proud to say I just completed lynnesride my quest to cycle from the top of New Zealand to the bottom. Cape Reinga to Bluff. This ride was inspired by my late mother (Lynne) and was a chance for me to honour and remember her and her battle with lung cancer. I’m also proud to say I have almost achieved my fundraising target for the @lungfoundationnz. A bit of trivia from my trip

    1. 2813.76 km

    2. 129 hrs and 40 mins of riding time

    3. 26,938 meters of climbing ( over 3 x ascents of Everest)

    4. 1 broken spoke

    5. 1 replacement tyre

    6. Zero punctures!!

    Thanks everyone who has supported me along the way especially Tiffany Scott David Boardman Mo McKenzie Andy Hodges The Barry Family Andrew Kininmonth and Jo Kininmonth Diane & Ross Annand

    Sponsorship still open if you are interested

    Thanks again to those who have already donated

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  • Approaching Bluff

      21 October 2022
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    Well folks I’m in Fox Glacier and aim to reach Bluff on Tuesday next week. Thanks everyone for the support so far. I’m close to my fundraising goal so please spread the word if you can 🤩

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    • 23/10/2022 by Deborah

      Looking great conditions for Bluff next Tuesday - sunny but cool :) Enjoy & good luck as you near the end of your North to South epic ride...!

  • In Murchison

      18 October 2022
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    Well I have made it to Murchison an amazing ride today from Hope just outside Nelson. Brilliant trails and gravel with some super challenging climbs and a headwind to boot! Great to see the donations coming in and thanks everyone so much for your support 🤩

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  • Making good progress

      13 October 2022
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    Well I’m 2 days from Wellington. All going well and surprised how easy today felt after an epic 230 km day from Tokoroa to Ohakune. Looking forward to getting to Welly!

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  • Departing Auckland

      10 October 2022
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    Hi after a weekend replenishing in Auckland following the ride down from Cape Reinga I’m now on route from Auckland to Bluff! Sponsorship tracking well, thanks to all donors to date feel free to share this page in your networks thanks again

    Dave

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  • Lynne’s ride underway

      4 October 2022
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    Kia Ora

    Well the ride has begun just arrived in Opononi 210 km from Cape Reinga. Only 2890 km to go 🤪

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    • 05/10/2022 by Deborah

      Great start! Wishing you all the very best for the next 2890km... Have fun!

    • 06/10/2022 by Deryn

      Great start David, thinking of you 😊

  • Fundraising reset

      1 September 2022
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    Thanks, everyone for your support - fundraising is going well and with a month before I start I thought I would see if I can raise the bar a bit higher.

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  • OK so time to reset the goal!

      1 September 2022
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    Well, first of all, a massive thank you to all the donations to date - I feel very humbled by the generosity of everyone to date, and I am still a month away from starting (4 October). Preparations are going well, and I am really looking forward to getting out on the road. Because of the support to date, I have decided to reset my fundraising goal and have reset this to $7500. As a social media novice, I have set up an Instagram account and plan to upload to this each day on the trip; you can get hold of this by scanning the QR code shown below. Thanks again everyone for your support.

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  • Epic Gravel Training Ride

      22 August 2022

    Fantastic weather on Sunday with a little 112 km ride that included 2000 m of climbing. I ran out of water and was sure glad that the Puhoi shop was open, where I smashed about 3 cans of Freshup and a pie!

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  • Goals are made to change!

      15 August 2022
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    With over a month until I start the ride the sponsorship is going well and I have decided to alter my goal and try and raise a little more for The Lung Foundation NZ.

    Thanks, everyone for your support so far and I look forward to thanking other in the near future!

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  • Training for Lynne's Ride

      11 August 2022
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    Even with terrible weather, training has to continue. Check out my recent 90 km Gravel Ride around Puhoi in the rain. Thanks for your support, everyone!!

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