I AM very happy with the result, so pleased to have crossed the finish line. Many memories from the day, people and places around the course. Congratulations Whaka100 team, a superb event. A huge thanks to all the supporters of this cause, without you there would be no fundraiser. Much love to all.
Roadtripin done, registration complete, base camp setup, and short spin on bike. Check it all out on Instagram at kiwimagic70. All set to go for the toughest.
A huge thanks to Craig, and team at Dunshea's Deli in Khandallah at Wellington. Delicious food for the Whaka 100, tomorrow. Look forward to seeing them again for a hit of caffeine, next Wednesday 😎.
That's all folks...last training ride for Whaka 100. Thank-you for all your support, very much appreciated.
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Lots of gratitude to Shane, and team at Kiwivelo Wellington. Much time, and effort to get my older bike ready for the Whaka 100. Five more sleeps to the toughest day. Look forward to seeing them again, next Tuesday 😎.
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I AM...so happy in my new kit from Black Sheep, last big training ride before the Whaka 100. Thank-you Onslow Tarbabies for your companionship out on the road #blacksheepcycling #whaka100 #iamhope #onslowcollege #onslowtarbabies
For Mike King to visit the students at Onslow College https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/mental-health-and-wellbeing-whaka-100
Thank-you to Brie at Black Sheep, soon I will be wearing/ riding in their I AM Collection kit. All the best to the team for their initiatives.
For their (annual) Man Ride 2019 the Mental Health focus is on an early-stage intervention. The answer to a question. That question: 'How are you?'. Simple. But complicated.
This year the kit had a few symbols that resonate with Mental Health. The strong blue and yellow colour palette certainly has a deeper meaning and was created by Black Sheep Co-Founder John Polson. The blue symbolises the worldwide mental health awareness movement – a colour that displays power and confidence, but also vulnerability. The fluorescent yellow flag is for you to define everyday. A reminder to acknowledge how you feel, and potentially a symbol of activism. You can read more at link below:
Wow! Counting down the days, now less than two weeks until the big day. Beginning final preparations for the 100 km ride. First my bike, then nutrition and support. I have started an Instagram account, for communications around the event, you can check it out at: magickiwi70
Go well, ride well.
A goal set, the challenge now to exceed $2,000. Precious funding to support Mike King for his visit to talk with the students at Onslow College. A huge thanks to donors, and in advance. Go well.
That is the question/challenge - to be hairy or not to be hairy?
The first $250 donation to this great cause will see me remove the hair from my legs. I will go hairless for the Whaka 100!!!
That's a big deal 😳👍😊.
I am super chuffed with all the support and encouragement. Thank-you so much for all your donations. Now less than 6 weeks to ride day, training is going well. And now, I have a new cycling vest. Thank-you my sponsors, Shane Collett (Kiwivelo Wellington) and Craig Dunshea (Dunshea's Deli & Automat).
So happy to get more support. Thank-you to Craig Dunshea at Dunshea's Deli and Automat Restaurant in Khandallah. Automat is a regular Sunday favourite of the Onslow Tarbabies after a long training ride.
Hot off the press, spreading the word to the Onslow College community. A mention in the Bulletin this week. Thank-you Sheena, Principal Onslow College.
So happy, and really appreciate the support from Shane Collett at Kiwivelo Wellington. A bike fit in preparation for the Whaka 100. We're doing it, on our way to promote, and fundraise for a great cause - Mike King, I AM HOPE - to visit Onslow College.
Here is an image from one of my training rides, often I visit the trig at Mt Kau Kau. This is my trail to happiness - get cycling, get good health - mental, and wellbeing.
