About Paola
6,020 km
425:14 h
Recent Activity
Big day in saddle! Lots of grimacing on my part and lots of smiling on Paola's. Followed Great Taste Trail which connected to a silent secondary road / bike route all the way to saint Arnaud and the Nelson Lakes. Lots of sheep on the way! Quick stop in Lake Rotoroa and a steep climb on the Braeburn Track. Fun descent down crossing over streams. White water rafting tomorrow!
09:23
149km
15.8km/h
1,780m
1,750m
After a few days in Wellington we hopped on the ferry across the Cook Strait. The route coasted along the bays to Havelock, home of the NZ mussels. We then followed the main road, not the best road – some crazy drivers. Once in Nelson we followed the Great Taste Trail and the Old Railway line bike path all the way to Richmond which was perfect way to finish. Clouds in morning but finally a very sunny day!
07:20
124km
16.9km/h
1,460m
1,450m
Big day on the bike! We took the main highway and then connected to the Old Coach road, a 15 kilometre track which goes through the bush, really fun ride. Got supplies in Okahune, famous for Carrots, and had a picnic at the big carrot adventure park. Then, we had 60 kilometres of uninterupted nature, along the River Road and he Whanganui river, all the way to the Coolest campsite, the Flying Fox. You have to get a cart which crosses the river, the best!
06:57
113km
16.3km/h
1,260m
2,120m
One of the most famous day walks in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing crosses an active volcano. It's a suitable walk for most levels - quite steep towards the top. We saw lots steam coming out from the craters and beautiful lakes. Very very windy on the way up and then the surroundings opened up on the other side of mountain with much less wind. The final three kilometres are through the bush, a perfect ending. Would highly recommend, make sure to book shuttle bus before.
04:46
19.6km
4.1km/h
810m
1,170m
After a very sunny Christmas day we headed off towards Tongariro National Park. Views over Lake Taupo and Lake Rotoaira. The rain came in and we got to campsite drenched but in good spirits. Would recommend Discovery Lodge for accomdation. Tomorrow Tongariro Crossing hike!
04:19
59.0km
13.7km/h
1,100m
630m
ellierob and others went for a bike ride.
November 2, 2025
Final day of the Molise Trail! Stunning 360 views and fun riding! Excellent organisation from the Molise Trail team!
06:45
98.3km
14.6km/h
1,990m
2,570m
ellierob and others went for a bike ride.
November 1, 2025
Epic day in the saddle! Arrived at top of the mountain in the dark. Wild horses and cattle along the path. Great riding on and off road!
09:24
118km
12.6km/h
2,650m
2,630m
ellierob and others went gravel riding.
October 31, 2025
Molise! Brilliant first day of the first edition of the Molise Trail. Lots of great gravel and super climbs. One completely unforgettable hike - 1.75 kilometres with 200 metres climbing. Great company Great to explore this region. Excellent event organisation.
06:36
97.8km
14.8km/h
1,730m
1,430m
An annual 5k fun run to raise funds for breast cancer research.
00:33
5.59km
5:53/km
20m
20m
ellierob and others went for a bike ride.
September 7, 2025
Brilliant second day of Bike Boobs Trail. https://www.bikeboobstrail.it/ Great ride through the Maremma to Talamone and on to Monte Argentario. We improvised first day as there was a train strike but luckily there was a shorter version of the Trail which we were able to thoroughly enjoy. Excellent swim spots. Would highly recommend cycling around this region if you haven't yet explored. Super to see everyone at the finish line! Thanks to Bike Boobs! Excellent event and organisation!
03:34
60.8km
17.1km/h
280m
280m