About ellierob
urban and touring cyclist
slow walker and even slower runner
twice a week swimmer
7,342 km
531:02 h
Recent Activity
ellierob went for a bike ride.
about 12 hours ago
A fun start to the day white water rafting on the Buller river! After coffee and cake we followed the Makatiki river to avoid the highways. We cycled through the New Zealand bush with lots of ferns and streams to cross. Beautiful! We got to the pass, Maria Saddle, and headed down the main road with the mountains in view all the way to the tiny village of Maruia.
04:15
59.9km
14.1km/h
890m
700m
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 went running.
November 15, 2025
Run along the seafront in Crotone with still and relaxing sea, opposite to my racing heart beat and sweaty face.
00:29
5.00km
5:46/km
10m
30m
ellierob went running.
November 9, 2025
10 km Ravenna fun run for the marathon weekend.
01:01
10.1km
6:00/km
20m
30m
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