Tekapo here we come

The day dawned cloudy and cooler after a nights rain. Peewee was all set for a cycling adventure. Our main reason is because there was a 42 km hike along the canals that needed to be completed in one day! Needless to say that is a long way with a heavy pack in the South Canterbury heat.

The cycle of choice is a electric bike. Another first for  Peewee.  We rocked up early at Cycle Tours to collect our bikes and drop of our packs.

The Te Araroa route follows the Alps to Ocean cycle trail. There was a fast section over the Pukaki Flats with several rabbit proof gates. Then a short but steep climb on to the Tekapo B power station. There is were we first appreciated the electric bike. Yes Peewee did have to pedal but the electric motor meant you did not arrive at the top puffed.