Day 15 Manutahi to Oakura ( 105 km)

Day 15

Day 15

With Spinnakers Set!

Shirley & Hazel 6am

Yesterday was a rest day which was just as well as the riders were pretty stuffed after the past two days. We stayed in Hawera slept in, went to the Ta Whiti museum then on to Dawson falls on Mount Egmont.  We had a very relaxing day.  Our host, Shirley Horner, Hazel and I went to Morrirons restaurant for tea. This amazing lady, well into her eighties then got up at 6am this morning to send us off with bacon and eggs for breakfast.



The start at Manutai



Today’s ride was our largest yet. Seventeen riders of all shapes and sizes set off for Oakura. It wasn’t long before the group split again, as, with a brisk southerly tailwind, the serious riders slipped away. Hazel had a great day and stayed with the lead pack until the last 2 km. It was her fastest average  yet.

Riding to Oakura

Riding to Oarura

Tonight, all of us are staying in the family bachs on the beach in Oakura. Tomorrow is our longest ride of the tour. With rain predicted, Haze is already dreading the 176 km to Te Kuiti.



Beautiful Mt Egmont