The rain stops before we start cycling. In no time we are out of the city and on a quiet country road with a tailwind pushing us. A short stretch on the busy Highway 3 with strong winds (not a fun stretch).
As we change direction following the country roads the wind sometimes becomes a crosswind which is very strong and challenging.
At the motorcamp in Bulls the wind blows our tent over before we get it staked out.
On my birthday, it is election day in New Zealand. We lunch at a school which is a polling station and chat with a couple locals. On the way to Ashhurst, we take the Stoney Creek road that is initially a good road until it turns into big rolling hills with fast cars.
The last 10KM into Ashhurst are challenging with strong headwinds and some traffic. As we approach we see the wind turbines on the hill.
In town we have some Takeaway and then cycle to the Domain camping. Once sheltered out of the wind it is a lovely spot.
Day 22 cycling 75KM
Day 23 cycling 61KM
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