Kind of a long ride today but I had a tailwind for most of the last half. It was tough to find a campsite but once I did it was all right. It IS a little bit out of the city, but hey, tomorrow I start up Arthur's Pass. I think it will take two days to get to the top.

Today my elbows and shoulders are peeling and my blisters look MUCH better. Today was hot and clear in the morning and overcast in the afternoon.

Training Diary Comments: Hot & windy. Signs say I went about 100 km (5 hrs). Sneezing & runny nose today.