01 October 2013
Predictably, I'm a disciple of the post-modern, neo-classical school of minimalist cycle touring. Take good quality, lightweight gear and leave behind all but the essentials - you can always buy an emergency toothbrush en route. This may seem a little masochistic but the common image of foreign cycle tourists struggling to pedal their over-laden juggernauts around New Zealand roads should reassure you of the inherent wisdom in this ascetic approach. Some take the lightweight thing to its indulgent extreme... linking up the classic Tour de France cols with just a single change of clothes and credit card for hotels and restaurant meals. Nice if you've got the coin. For the more fiscally constrained, we need to bolt our trip together using camping equipment.
Ernie
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