Amy Kwong - Akina Foundation (Bikes in Schools)

The Tour of NZ has become my dream race/multi-day ride ever since I first heard about it. Can't wait to soak up the jaw dropping scenery down the North Island, lie in the sun after each stage and drink coffee with cyclists from all over the world. Fingers crossed for good fitness leading up to it. Struggling with some kind of chronic stomach pains for a while and training has already been thrown off-track. It would be awesome to ride with some fast pelotons; feel the adrenaline, the heart race, the sound of slick tyres gliding on the road and be part of the camaraderie.