Just about 31 years ago. South Island, New Zealand. Westport south down to Greymouth along the west coast. This was the last riding day of a Sierra Club two week riding and camping trip. This stretch is well known for rain and wind and generally wretched weather. That day was gloriously sunny with a tailwind to boot. With the ocean on my right and hills climbing up to mountains on my left I cruised right along. Didn’t stop for the tourist traps at Pancake rocks so I was by myself from there south. Whew, what a day! Did you know a TA front bag fits a Steinlager six pack of cans almost perfectly? That was my reward, along with the great feeling from a wonderful trip.