<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[UK 2 NZ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share the journey from the UK to New Zealand with loved ones!]]></description><link>https://chrisp3112.wixsite.com/uk-2-nz/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:38:30 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://chrisp3112.wixsite.com/uk-2-nz/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Cycling Georgia: Humidity and Heartbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was hungover for only the second time on this trip, so a day of chilling at the hostel was all I could really manage. I did make it out...]]></description><link>https://chrisp3112.wixsite.com/uk-2-nz/post/cycling-georgia-humidity-and-heartbreak</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bbc0864fa11aed6ffc3fa1</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2025 06:04:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chris null</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cycling North East Turkey: Sights, Stings and the Sea]]></title><description><![CDATA[I haven’t woken up at 5:00 a.m. once this whole trip, but this morning was worth it. 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I still managed to wake up to the...]]></description><link>https://chrisp3112.wixsite.com/uk-2-nz/post/cycling-into-turkey-a-journey-of-heat-hospitality-and-hills</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68983d231b5d45172bbb92e5</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 03:37:11 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chris null</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Adriatic and Ionian coast: A  Ride to Athens]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cold Drink and Coastal Cruising I set off fairly early from my campsite and after a bit of riding, someone waved me down outside a café...]]></description><link>https://chrisp3112.wixsite.com/uk-2-nz/post/the-adriatic-and-ionian-coast-a-ride-to-athens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686bd500457b7b8dbfbbece1</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2025 09:08:13 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chris null</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Week Off in Dürres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pancakes, Punctures, and a Reunion in Tiranë I arrived early doors in Durrës and, after unsuccessfully trying to find a bike shop to sort...]]></description><link>https://chrisp3112.wixsite.com/uk-2-nz/post/a-week-off-in-d%C3%BCrres</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686bd3cb457b7b8dbfbbebc8</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2025 09:05:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b2b31b_9bf3de213c124352b40b9bd692dc3294~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris null</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rome to Bari, A Coast to Coast Adventure]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Roman Rest Day I was tempted by Daniele’s offer of joining him on a 10K run around Rome, but I decided it was best not to overdo it and...]]></description><link>https://chrisp3112.wixsite.com/uk-2-nz/post/rome-to-bari-a-coast-to-coast-adventure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685005718792748ca456e797</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:04:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b2b31b_68e0d8e3c145484285207280398e7fdf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris null</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Florence to Rome - Rolling Hills, Hot Springs, and the Eternal City]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decent to Florence I set off from my campsite at the top of the mountain and descended nearly 1,000 metres in about 30 minutes. From...]]></description><link>https://chrisp3112.wixsite.com/uk-2-nz/post/from-florence-to-rome-rolling-hills-hot-springs-and-the-eternal-city</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684347eca4ac827c4ad7aa71</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 13:18:53 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chris null</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Alpine Peaks to Italian Piazzas - A Week of Climbs, Camaraderie and an Amazing Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crossing Into Italy and the Bustle of Milan I set off from the campsite in Lugano and weaved through the final Swiss town, Mendrisio,...]]></description><link>https://chrisp3112.wixsite.com/uk-2-nz/post/from-alpine-peaks-to-italian-piazzas-a-week-of-climbs-camaraderie-and-an-amazing-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683dfcc0566c788190270957</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:08:57 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chris null</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Into the Alpes: Birds, Glacial Dips, and the Big Climb]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaving Zurich — Buzzards, Vineyards, and Friendly Faces Rolling out of a busy Zurich , I cycled along the north side of the river ,...]]></description><link>https://chrisp3112.wixsite.com/uk-2-nz/post/into-the-alpes-birds-glacial-dips-and-the-big-climb</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68393df9424af359d7dc869d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 05:33:55 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chris null</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Into Switzerland: Along the Rhine and a Warm Welcome in Zurich]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Kehl to Kembs — Lizards, Laundry, and a Slower Pace After reaching a campsite across the river from Strasbourg  in Kehl, Germany , I...]]></description><link>https://chrisp3112.wixsite.com/uk-2-nz/post/into-switzerland-along-the-rhine-and-a-warm-welcome-in-zurich</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682ddaeaa76a59b4f310edd7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 14:01:03 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chris null</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Roetgen to Strasbourg: Swimming Pools, Riverside Camps, and a Country Crossing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swimming Breaks and Squealing Brakes I started early from my campsite just outside Roetgen , and only 18 km later — after a glorious...]]></description><link>https://chrisp3112.wixsite.com/uk-2-nz/post/from-roetgen-to-strasbourg-swimming-pools-riverside-camps-and-a-country-crossing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6829955463eec939bd5e1182</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 08:35:57 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chris null</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[To the Fort and Beyond: Cycling through the Netherlands, Belgium and into Germany.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Setting Off from the Ferry After a massive buffet meal on the ferry and a fairly good night’s sleep in the cabin, we set off toward...]]></description><link>https://chrisp3112.wixsite.com/uk-2-nz/post/to-the-fort-and-beyond-cycling-through-the-netherlands-belgium-and-into-germany</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6820603bf4c179dfaa0afaa8</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2025 08:44:06 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chris null</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Days on the Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Easing Into the Adventure The first five days were a real success — with great weather and lovely cycling to ease me into the adventure....]]></description><link>https://chrisp3112.wixsite.com/uk-2-nz/post/five-days-on-the-road</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681a2f970df3ca0cb5fff3b0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 15:56:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b2b31b_7254a338ffba4c98aedea83ba4bf7cf5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris null</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kit List]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bike and bags Vitus Substance VRX-HT Thule back panniers (2) 25L Rogov fork bags (2) 10L Rogov feed bags (2) Ortlieb Handlebar 9L Ortlieb...]]></description><link>https://chrisp3112.wixsite.com/uk-2-nz/post/kit-list</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6817baed0e4f97133070730b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 19:18:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b2b31b_2caa1223d7b940ba86e0652931b1f9ae~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris null</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>