点评:What a great way to see the beautiful scenery of Central Otago - rolling hills, pastures, streams, rivers, bridges, viaducts, cows, sheep. We were a group of 8 friends from university and celebrating a few milestone birthdays. Talk about well looked after by Tony and Trina from start to finish. The accommodation was very comfortable with an excellent breakfast provided to fuel up for each day of cycling. Our morning tea stops were a chance to enjoy home-cooked biscuits and fresh fruit, tea/coffee, top up our water bottles, as well as enjoy the views. We were spoiled by Tony who picked us up and drove us to a different town each night for a pub dinner. A highlight was the curling lesson and game at Tony's home rink. What fun!!! Tony shared his wealth of knowledge about Central Otago, further adding to our experience.
Now to report on the Dunstan Trail (optional ride on day 5). It is very different to the first four days. It is very narrow in sections, a lot of uphill and downhill and the track hugs the cliff in many parts. It can be challenging both physically and mentally, requiring concentration and good use of the e-bike function. However, it is a rewarding experience if you are up to it.
Overall, it was a fantastic five days spent with friends in a beautiful part of the South Island of New Zealand.
PS. I would highly recommend wearing cycle shorts (some also found a gel seat to be a plus.
翻译:欣赏中奥塔哥地区美景的绝佳方式——连绵起伏的丘陵、广袤的牧场、潺潺的溪流、蜿蜒的河流、巍峨的桥梁、高架桥、悠闲漫步的牛羊。我们一行八位大学好友,恰逢几位好友的生日。从始至终,托尼和特丽娜都对我们照顾得无微不至。住宿非常舒适,每天的骑行都提供丰盛的早餐,让我们精力充沛。上午的茶歇时间,我们有机会享用自制饼干、新鲜水果、茶/咖啡,补充水壶里的水,同时欣赏美景。托尼更是体贴入微,每天晚上都开车接送我们去不同的城镇享用酒吧晚餐。最精彩的部分莫过于在托尼的冰壶馆学习和比赛。真是太棒了!托尼还分享了他丰富的中奥塔哥地区知识,让我们的旅程更加精彩。
接下来要介绍的是邓斯坦步道(第五天的可选骑行路线)。它与前四天的骑行体验截然不同。这条路线部分路段非常狭窄,上下坡很多,而且很多地方都紧贴着悬崖。骑行对体力和意志力都是极大的挑战,需要集中注意力并熟练运用电动自行车的各项功能。不过,如果你能克服这些困难,这将是一次非常值得的体验。
总而言之,和朋友们在新西兰南岛这片美丽的地方度过了精彩的五天。
附:我强烈建议穿骑行短裤(有些人觉得凝胶坐垫也很有用)。