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A quick clip from today’s cycle. The sun was out with a nice sea breeze cooling us off as we climbed some big hills with stunning views across the Oregon coast.

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Episode 3 is out on YouTube for those of you keen to see what we’ve been up to. Head over to YouTube and search for 4wheels2freedom. Like and subscribe if you want to keep up to date 👍

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Up the mountain we go. #climbing #funday #amazing #newzealand #mounttaranaki #northisland #cycling #bicycle #bicycletouring #camp #adventuretime #adventures #cyclinglife #bikelife #cyclingtheworld #freedom #outdoors #daytrip #adventure #onlyliveonce #nomad #nomadic #crazy #bikelife #adventuretime #surly (at Bell Block, New Zealand)

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We cut our ride short on the South Island and made our way North to spend more time with family before we head to America. That left us agonising close to the 1000 km mark. The last 2 weeks were spent off the bike, but we got back on them yesterday and headed up to Mt Taranaki for the day. Our first 1000 kms down, such a great feeling. #adventure #bikelife #bicycle #1000km #bicycletouring #pedal #onthemove #mttaranaki #adventurecycling #pictures #surly #climbing #outdoors #life #lifestyle (at Mount Taranaki)

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The Catlins Coast, an amazing part of the world but over the last few days the weather has turned to rubbish but we still had fun. #hills #thecatlins #beach #rain #cycling #bicycle #bicycletouring #camp #adventuretime #adventures #cyclinglife #bikelife #cyclingtheworld #freedom #freedomthinkers #minimalism #adventure #onlyliveonce #nomad #nomadic #crazy #bikelife #photography #nature #lifeoftravel #bikelife #bloodycold #windy (at The Catlins)

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A massive thank you to @lindyjcat & partner Mark for hosting us and @nathlovesoutdoors on our bicycle travels through Lawrence, in the Otago region of New Zealand. Being apart of this #warmshowers community is a very humbling experience. Being able to gain knowledge from others experiences greatly enhances your own. #hospitality #hosts #cyclingtheworld #adventure #amazing #warmshowers #newzealand #southisland #otago #bikelife #bicycletouring #bicycle #adventurecycling #outdoors (at Lawrence, New Zealand)

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As we were leaving Alexandra on Day 12, we decided not to follow the Roxburgh Gorge trail because you needed to hire a boat, to transport you 15 min downstream at the cost of $95 per person!That wasn’t going to happen! So we took the main road, fighting crosswinds and traffic to Lake Roxburgh. We joined Clutha gold trail after crossing the hydro dam and stopped to eat. The wind had eased, the sun was out and the trail took us to Pinders Pond where we camped by the lake. #beautiful #lake #windy #traffic #cluthagoldttail #funinthesun #apples #cycling #bicycle #bicycletouring #camp #adventuretime #adventures #cyclinglife #bikelife #cyclingtheworld #freedom #freedomthinkers #minimalism #adventure #onlyliveonce #nomad #nomadic #crazy #bikelife #photography #nature #lifeoftravel (at Pinders Pond)

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Otago Central Rail Trail, tunnel 13. #otagocentralrailtrail #tunnel13 #bicycletouring #opportunity #bicycletravel #newzealand #amazing #cyclingtheworld #southisland #cluthagoldtrail #adventure #adventurecycling #bikelife #camplife # #cycling #bicycle #bicycletouring #camp #adventuretime #adventures #cyclinglife #bikelife #cyclingtheworld #freedom #freedomthinkers #minimalism #adventure #onlyliveonce #nomad #nomadic #bikelife #photography #nature #lifeoftravel #beautifuldestinations (at Otago Central Rail Trail)

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There is something quite funny about Summer trying to skip stones. #lakepukaki #skippingstones #havingalaugh #veryfuny #bicycletouring #bicycletravel #newzealand #amazing #cyclingtheworld #southisland #adventure #adventurecycling #bikelife #camplife #cycling #bicycle #bicycletouring #camp #adventuretime #adventures #cyclinglife #bikelife #cyclingtheworld #freedom #freedomthinkers #minimalism #adventure #onlyliveonce #nomad #nomadic #bikelife #photography #nature #lifeoftravel (at Lake Pukaki, New Zealand)

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Reflecting on our new life on the road. #reflection #mirror #bicycletouring #opportunity #bicycletravel #newzealand #amazing #cyclingtheworld #southisland #cluthagoldtrail #adventure #adventurecycling #bikelife #camplife # #cycling #bicycle #bicycletouring #camp #adventuretime #adventures #cyclinglife #bikelife #cyclingtheworld #freedom #freedomthinkers #minimalism #adventure #onlyliveonce #nomad #nomadic #bikelife #photography #nature #lifeoftravel (at Lawrence, New Zealand)

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The beautiful things you see when you rise with the sun. #sunrise #pond #reflection #calm #bicycletouring #pindersond #bicycletravel #newzealand #otagorailtrail #amazing #cyclingtheworld #southisland #fog #adventure #adventurecycling #bikelife #camplife #cycling #bicycle #bicycletouring #camp #adventuretime #adventures #cyclinglife #bikelife #cyclingtheworld #freedom #freedomthinkers #minimalism #adventure #onlyliveonce #nomad #nomadic #crazy #bikelife #photography #nature #lifeoftravel #lake (at Pinders Pond)

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Day 11, the slow start we needed. We left the campsite around 10 knowing we only had a short day ahead. We jumped back on the @otagocentralrailtrail and the sun was shining, wind at our back and little did we know the trail was littered with wild apple trees. We picked what we needed and it was our snacks for the next 33 km till we got to Alexandra. We stopped at the shop, grabbed a few things, beers of course & headed to the park where we chilled in the evening sun till we decide to head to camp. #funinthesun #apples #cycling #bicycle #bicycletouring #camp #adventuretime #adventures #cyclinglife #bikelife #cyclingtheworld #freedom #freedomthinkers #minimalism #adventure #onlyliveonce #nomad #nomadic #crazy #bikelife #photography #nature #lifeoftravel #lake #bigblue @rollnnomad (at Alexandra, New Zealand)

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After a huge climb the day before, Day 10 started with an easy 30km decent into Waipiata and we joined the Otago Central Rail Trail. We stoped at the pub for a beer and shared a couple of pies. We continued up the trail and waved good bye to our friends who had a host in Ranfurly and myself & Summer pushed on uphill into a headwind for the next 35km. It was tough going till we hit the bend at Oturehua , then everything changed from the wind to the scenery. It was absolutely beautiful as we dipped into the valley and the huge mountains casted shadows whilst the sun was beginning to set. We found ourself going through tunnels and over bridges as we descended into Omakau where we managed to get to the supermarket before it shut. We Rolled into the holiday park,set our tent up in the dark & finished off with beers and chips. #97km #otagocentralrailtrail #windy #uphill #climbing #kingofthehill #cycling #bicycle #bicycletouring #camp #adventuretime #adventures #cyclinglife #bikelife #cyclingtheworld #freedom #freedomthinkers #minimalism #adventure #onlyliveonce #nomad #nomadic #crazy #bikelife #photography #nature #lifeoftravel #lake #bigblue @rollnnomad (at Omakau, New Zealand)

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Lunch time on the trail. #beeroclock #salami #tapas #bicycletouring #bicycletravel #newzealand #otagorailtrail #amazing #cyclingtheworld #southisland #otago #adventure #adventurecycling #bikelife #camplife # #cycling #bicycle #bicycletouring #camp #adventuretime #adventures #cyclinglife #bikelife #cyclingtheworld #freedom #freedomthinkers #minimalism #adventure #onlyliveonce #nomad #nomadic #crazy #bikelife #photography #nature #lifeoftravel #lake #bigblue @rollnnomad (at Alexandra, New Zealand)

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Free fresh apples - so many along the @otagocentralrailtrail just delicious. Feels amazing cycling through nature and finding delicious surprises around the corner. Yummm #theperfectsnack #applesgalore #bicycletouring #cyclingtheworld #adventure #newzealand #southisland #cyclingtreats #surlydisctrucker #ortlieb (at Otago Central Rail Trail)

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Just one of the amazing views/look outs along the @otagocentralrailtrail #bicycletouring #bicycletravel #newzealand #otagorailtrail #amazing #cyclingtheworld #southisland #otago #adventure #adventurecycling #bikelife #camplife (at Otago Central Rail Trail)

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Day 9, It was Easter. Ahead of us awaited Danseys pass, a tough little uphill climb that stretched about 35km and started from the time we left our camp site. The night before we were joined by @fentonthegirl & partner Adam, two well traveled bikers who had 9000km + under their belts and they were all over this climb like a rash whilst myself and Summer brought up the tail. We only managed to catch up with them when they had a break. Once we got back on our bikes they were well gone within 10 minutes. After a tough 5 hours of climbing we made it to the top of Danseys Pass. A tricky down hill decent and we found our mates at the pub already finished their meal. We were all chuffed with our efforts and celebrated with a few beers. Back to the campsite to put them legs to rest, and hold our heads high. #danseyspass #uphill #climbing #kingofthehill #cycling #bicycle #bicycletouring #camp #adventuretime #adventures #cyclinglife #bikelife #cyclingtheworld #freedom #freedomthinkers #minimalism #adventure #onlyliveonce #nomad #nomadic #crazy #bikelife #photography #nature #lifeoftravel #lake #bigblue @rollnnomad (at Danseys Pass)