Bryce was part of a team (with Carl-who organised the Colorado trip that Bryce went on in June, Warwick and Josh) in the 12 hr MTB relay on Saturday on Mt Victoria in the heart of Wellington. (Brian-on the left-is from Colorado but was visiting last weekend and rode for another team, still wearing the Colorado shirt and supporting Carl's business).
It was nice to be close to the city and essentially, close to home. We have always had to drive to Rotorua to do these types of races so it was nice to not have 5 hours drive home "the day after" the race. Bryce and his team came 2nd, only 1 lap behind the 1st place team, who were essentially made up of pro-elite riders (but not a full lap, the boys worked hard to make sure they weren't "lapped"). Bryce's team was actually in 1st place about 6 hours into the race (not for the whole of the 1st 6 hours, but for a little bit during 1 or 2 laps)! So all in all, they did quite well, although he was shattered the next day, he is ready and waiting for the big 320km ride this weekend.
I am doing 160km and therefore only 1 lap of Lake Taupo (like most people) but Bryce will be heading around the Lake, riding through Taupo township and then riding out of town for ANOTHER LAP!!
Looking forward to the weekend, and to how we both will do and to the jacuzzi we have at the house we have rented!
On another note, it is less than a month until we travel back to Canada for Christmas and I am so excited! So many people and new babies to catch up with, and new pregnant bellies to view (Kristie, Laurie and Andrea!!)
School is going well, wrapping up for the end of the year so busy getting the new ones for next year tested and organised. Volleyball season is just finishing up and the Senior girls won the finals and the Junior girls won the semi-finals tonight so we shall see how they go next week. I have been coaching both teams this year, but feeling quite proud of the successes we have been having, so it's been worth it. Our Tuesday night Volleyball Club (community) has been going well too. I did get yellow carded two weeks ago, but I swear, I was just kidding. I didn't mean to throw the ball at that girl's head. Truly.
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