

The Royal send-off by King Arthur from Kaiapoi on Saturday 13th November |
Ken arriving with essential supplies (Green man Radler (sorry Cyclist) beer). Very welcome after a hot days cycling across the North Canterbury plain to Ashley forest. |
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Running repairs in Oxford. Nothing a hammer can't fix. |
Arrival at Homebush. The old stables etc. and water tower shown here had fared remarkably well in the September earthquake. The Homestead unfortunately did not survive the earthquake and the site had been cleared. |
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Tuppence getting some attention. |
Line up at Homebush of the Tour participants |
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Preparing for the descent into the Rakaia Gorge. |
The Royal Huamoana cycle club horsing around at Winchester. |
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Donna with Tuppence |
and Oliver with Jesus |
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| Whenever possible we stop off at schools en-route to entertain and educate. John Davey is a skilled rider. His whip cracking routine and juggling skills (while riding) have the rapt attention of the children. |
Mr. O'Brien knows how to get the children wound up. Oh Oh Cee Cee.... |
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