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Well done on doing the ride and these video's, I found them entertaining and informative, Thanks. I turn 60 next year and am planning on doing this TA North Island route next Feb/March, and South Island the following year. Will be a bit slower than you guys.

Where did you buy your bikes? Me and my girlfriend are cycling NZ in october and forward. Do you have any good stores for bikegear as well, so we dont have to bring evrything from Sweden? Hehe

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Sooo good loving these videos.

Watched the series. Just awesome. Loved the banter. Really enjoyed the narration, you did a great job. Thanks for sharing.

Nice video. I was bought up in Opua but left 50 years ago and now live in Australia. It was nice to watch a trip down memory lane. Can remember when diesel and steam trains ran on the line to Opua . Thanks again for the memories

Are you allowed to hire kayaks to go solo?

Pity you weren't able to link up with the train - as I understand they run on their advertised schedule to ensure they're able to transport cyclists over the bridge. I think its just a gold coin because they're not taking you far - but of course you have to time the ride right :)

Great content

Great video!

What canera are you using?

Nice work on these Carl - definitely worth the effort. Can’t wait for your SI journey when you get to it! Thanks! I hope more people take the opportunity to view these.

I don't think I can do these particular trails 😭 I'm a begginer and that looks so challenging

Hey mate. Cool video. What model Garmin are you using? Thanks.

Beautiful

That first climb in the Timber Trail is probably my favorite climb of all time

Oh this is my dream trip and destination!

Loving the TA series. Really enjoying your sense of humors and videography... a winning combo. Keep up the good work. Any plans to do the South Island section ?

Hi Carl what an awesome cycle series with the perfect mix of humour, history and trail storytelling. Probably making every kiwi ex-pat homesick!

Looking for something to ride to on the bike trainer during our cold Canadian winter, great videos. Having bike toured NZ both Islands, this has brought back so many great memories and familiar places,. I'll ride all to the end before we can get outside again in the spring. Many Thanks.

From Oz … have binge watched the set … congratulations … very informative. Easy to watch! I’d like to get Big T on contract, delivering cold beers…. 😁😁

Lucky he was on a full suss

Hey Carl great video, I'm pretty sure I went to high school with you on the shore. I'm planning on doing the TA in the next few years and you've got some great details here, cheers Perry 👍

Excellent gear talk through.

Excellent coverage of the power and water storage areas of the North Island. I have seen some of those 'lean' shots before. Look forward to the South Island version. Pedal on. Thanks Carl.

Great record of your North Island adventure. Very informative and interesting. Look forward to the South Island. Thanks :-)

Oof, the peanutbutter washer!

Best tour filming I've sceen. Definitely do South Island.

I enjoyed your thanking the cows for giving way. That's good manners! Thanks for posting your adventures!

Nice!

New Zealand

Hi Carl just watched all of your videos over here in the UK and enjoyed them all. Its got me wishing that Spring arrives here asap. You rode some great routes but boy those suspension bridges would get my heart beating faster. Looking forward to future videos. Stay safe out there. Ted

what model trek bike are you using?

Enjoyed your videos good to see some humour.

what model trek bike are you using?

how did you get to cape rienga?

Might see you out there, I’m starting in the 2nd wave. Sweet setup, love the mixture of high end and budget 👍🏼

Another great video Carl. I like the way you've wrapped your tent, pillow and sleeping mat together in a roll. Gonna steal that little gem. Just the other day I got a Smart Tag and I also had the same puffer jacket and jones bars. I tried some aero bars as well but found that they took up too much real-estate and probably wasn't going to use them enough to warrant the extra weight. I regret buying 14L apidura saddle pack now instead of the 17L. Need to figure out how to squeeze it all in.

What was the total weight of the bike and gear Carl? I’ve just done my final pack and mine is 25kg 😳 (bike, food, tent, three water bottles and similar gear list to you). I’m now looking at it thinking about what I don’t need 😀

Can you please work on your Maori pronunciation?

Nice set of videos.

Binge watched all Eps last night. Best TA videos I've seen to date and I seen them all. Thank You. I start my TA adventure 19 Feb 24 and my planned schedule is the same as yours, so perfect viewing. Loads of bike leaning places , great to see.

Well done fellas!

Glad you enjoyed our trails - guessing we still need more signage. The new Waipuna Trail (the bit you missed) signs are going up shortly.

Liked the video, I’m doing the TA this year and it’s nice to see what the trails look like. Would you do the Hunua traverse again or go around the coast road? I’m originally a North Shore boy (born in Devonport so nice to see that) so have explored Hunua and the coast before, but not on a bike.

Great videos mate. Well edited. No need to apologise for wind noise as not once did it intrude!

hold my beer I’m an experienced mountain biker!😂

Much appreciated, mate. I'm looking at doing the TA north island in a few weeks. A friend suggested it necessary to change your bike chain after 90 mile beach. Do you reckon that's necessary? Cheers.

Very nice video my friend, Thank's my Friend! 💚✨

Sadly some idiot shot the kingi with a spear gun..weak as..