One of the simplest yet greatest joy of riding is the feel of the wind against your face. On a hot day like today, that feeling is priceless.
Kapiti Coast Coastal Route |
The Kapiti Coast is about 50 km away from Wellington city. Compared to Wellington city, the climate is known to be warmer. Despite being only 50km apart, the weather in both places can be quite different. Commuting daily, many times have we board the train along the coast with sunshine yet only to be greeted with downcast and drizzle in the city. Just yesterday, we read about flight delays at Wellington airport due to low fog. We were like "what fog?"
Apple & Buck came out to play |
We rode along Raumati beach, one of the many beaches along Kapiti Coast. There is a flat and wide shared path for both pedestrian and cyclist.
Flat and wide path by Raumati beach |
The island at the back is Kapiti Island. Hence, the area Kapiti Coast. It's a nature reserve that allows a controlled daily number of visitors on the island. You will see lots of native flora and fauna, some endangered, like the Kiwi bird.
It was so warm, we rode in shorts and flip flops. We couldn't lose the helmet. NZ being one of only two countries in the world that require helmets by law.
It was a hot day and the sea was calling out to us. We had no second thoughts on dropping our bikes, especially Gwyn who left in a jiffy.
Gwyn ejected from her Brompton |
The water was cool and refreshing. If only we had our beach gear on us, we would have gone for a full dip. Thank goodness for the year end holidays, we will be back for more.
For the folks at LCSG, Tour de Middle Earth?
One for the LCSG crew |
Just chilling by the rocks |
We wish all our readers a Merry Merry Christmas! Life's a journey, enjoy the ride!
Merry xmas Kevin and Gwyn! Is this ur new home and where u will be based? It looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful up here along the coast. :D
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