After 2 months of planning and training, finally arrived in Christchurch where I would first spend a night and then catch the Tranz-Alpine to Greymouth for my first day of cycling. The photo shows my luggage for the next 7 days on a bike. Exactly 8kg of stuff, including all clothing, rain-gear, tools, tires, tubes, and snacks. Everything fit into two bags--one on the rear of the bike behind the seat, the other on the handlebars. I decided I would rather pack light and use a large seatpost bag, rather than panniers; which helped me maintain speeds of 25-30 kph all day. The bike is a Surly Cross-check--nice sturdy and comfortable steel framed bike. I have mapped out my entire course using google maps and have reserved B&B's all along the way. I brought the bike here in a sturdy bike-box, which the owners of this B&B have kindly offered to let me store it with them for a week. Their B&B is very nice, and they offer free rides to/from the airport and train stations. As a special bonus, the B&B is located next to a large shopping mall with a pretty good bike shop within 5 minutes walking distance.
Christchurch B&B web-link:
www.anselmhouse.co.nz
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