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After the headwinds yesterday the trip from Oturehua to Clyde was a gem. The weather was sunny but not too hot, the breeze was gentle and cooling, the gradient was gentle and downhill{i}. We began the day chatting with a reporter over breakfast. Then after appropriate photos were taken, we set off.
Progess was slow despite the perfect cycling conditions. This was caused by frequent stops to photograph spectacular scenery and enjoy riding through the rail tunnels.
This time we really enjoyed the rail trail, the distance between towns were short as well, which gave us more rest opportunities. Lunch happened at Omakau. Because of the perfect conditions we were ridinfg closer together, so lunch was a group affair.
For the final legs Tony, James and Roger stopped at Alexandra to check email before finishing their journey. hans, nick and sean arrived in Clyde just as connie delivered Ken, who had suffered at tyre failure. Since we finished riding in the early afternoon we had plenty of time to relax before dinner.
Our accomodation at hartley arms was snug but comfortable, a lovely end to a great day's riding.
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