In The Moment | Bikepacking 1100kms across New Zealand (Kōpiko Aotearoa)
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In February 2021, I took part in a self-supported brevet event riding the Kōpiko Aotearoa – a newly created 1,100km bikepacking route across the North Island of New Zealand. This is a summary of my experience and a love letter to bike travel, more generally. Thanks to the Kennett brothers, for establishing such a dope ride and brevet event, and to the many locals and other bikepackers that made this ride so special. Hopefully see you out there on another trail, somewhere.
STRAVA: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6936619
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/greg.hikes/
BIKEPACKING GEAR: https://www.kit.co/greg.edwards