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#211 It’s a wrap: my first Paracycling camp and lots to think about

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 17/10/202117/10/2021
  • amputation
  • Video

Today I show you how I managed to not break my neck (or my only good leg!) in that crazy motel bathroom! I also reflect on the weekend and the take aways, where to from […]

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#210 Happy Birthday to me!

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 17/10/202117/10/2021
  • amputation
  • Video

Day 2 of the paracycling camp: more bike handling skills plus a watt bike testing session! My birthday ended with a cool invite to a bbq!

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New year in Timaru: 1000km road trip!

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 07/01/201807/01/2018
  • Canterbury

We set off on our road trip on the 28th December, heading to our favourite campsite, Lake Wanaka Outlet. We got there, of course, via the beautiful five rivers cafe and the Devils staircase, which […]

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Danseys Pass getaway: off the grid!

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 27/10/201728/10/2017
  • Canterbury

We used the long weekend (Labour day) for a rare getaway and chose camp sites that were remote and totally off the grid. First stop: Danseys pass. The Vlog of the weekend is at the […]

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Christmas break: camping up west 

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 02/01/2017
  • Canterbury

We don’t tend to get away much: being self employed means no work = no pay. Christmas closure is normal in Southland so we tend to use that period for a break if we can. […]

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