The blog
The end of Patagonia
A comically disastrous day Abstractly, my trip has two primary
First days bikepacking, extreme highs and lows
Day 1: Great start Though it was chilly and drizzling
Chile, let’s go!
Santiago So, quickly through Santiago. It’s cool. I can imagine
My first “oh shit” moment and a few more random reflections
What have I gotten myself into? I flew to Coyhaique
The plan for phase 2 of the sabbatical
Phase 2: South America Phase 2 of my sabbatical has
New Zealand: still haven’t seen a kiwi
NZ: Auckland, Tongariro, Wellington, Wairarapa, Rotorua, Coromandel, Bay of Islands
Some photos
If it’s not on Strava, it didn’t happen
- Morning Ride w StuOn September 27, 2026 went 56.30 km during 02:05:32 hours climbing 312.00 meters burning 1,408 calories.
- Spätsommer glory ☀️😍On September 26, 2026 went 52.60 km during 02:14:27 hours climbing 354.00 meters burning 1,277 calories.
- Enjoying the after work rides while they last!On September 23, 2026 went 56.18 km during 01:52:00 hours climbing 191.00 meters burning 1,138 calories.
- Gorgeous late summer eveningOn September 15, 2026 went 36.47 km during 01:13:52 hours climbing 230.00 meters burning 884 calories.
- Croatia‘s "fjord"On September 3, 2026 went 65.00 km during 02:25:06 hours climbing 796.00 meters burning 1,556 calories.