Why?

Why have I decided to do this ride from Cape Reinga to Bluff? 
I like cycling but haven't done enough to look like a cyclist.  In fact, I think I look like someone who has led a rather sedentary life and who enjoys food. 
When I decided to retire I thought that I did not want to just slide into retirement and vegetate. I needed a plan. 
I had been going to the gym and on the loop of songs there was one about living a life you will remember. It was written by Nicholas “RAS” Furlong.
What was I going to do in my life that I would remember. I certainly didn't want to do the same as the video, which involved a lot of jumping off very high places. 
So ride New Zealand it was. And if I was doing it then it needed an even greater purpose. If I can raise some money for the Gore Refuge then that will be a bonus. 
My husband, Ron, is going to be my support. We start the journey south on the 7th January.