Those heading up and over from Garsten today struggled up and over the Hector Mountains to find relative respite in the Upper Nevis Gorge from the wind. It lasted until Duffers Saddle 😎
The lower Nevis Gorge, can you spot the rider on the road?
Brendan on 'gate closing' duty
Kane making the 760 metres up to Duffers Saddle look easy
The vast lower Nevis Valley
Karl summiting Duffers Saddle, highest public road in New Zealand, so says the sign 😏
Andy takes a moment to rest after reaching the top, Duffers Saddle on the Garsten-Nevis Road
Dan and Russell as official summit attempt registrars, brief interview required to determine if appropriate suffering conditions have been met: is it steep? is it hot? is it windy? Summit validated 👍
The Three Amigos (Eileen, Brendan and Guy) pose for the obligatory summit photo
Mark withdrew when he found it difficult riding with a pedal embedded in his calf muscle 😨. But he still managed to get trail side with some treats for the riders at the turn off to Hawksburn Road, cherries, apricots and cold Coke!
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