A Biker's Tale

If you love a good laugh, a wild adventure and a story told with total honesty, this one’s for you. This is a hilarious, heartfelt account of one rider’s epic attempt to take on the Tour Aotearoa — New Zealand’s legendary 3,000 km mountain‑bike brevet that stretches the entire length of the country.

Riders have 30 days, no support crew, and nothing but their own gear, grit and questionable decision‑making to get them through. In 2018, our storyteller jumped in expecting a challenge… but what he got was a full‑blown odyssey. Think getting lost in the middle of nowhere, battling weather that seems personally offended by your existence, dealing with aches, pains and loneliness — and still finding time to daydream, reflect and let the imagination run wild.

This book isn’t just about the ride. It’s about the ups, the downs, the weird thoughts that pop up after hours on the trail, and the joy of pushing yourself further than you thought possible. If you’re young at heart, love adventure and enjoy a good chuckle, saddle up and join the journey.