Dunc’s Big Bike Ride FAQs – part 2
Here are some more of the questions I get asked about my upcoming bike ride around the coast of New Zealand (See here for part 1):

When do you leave?
Don’t be fooled by the advertised start time of 9am on 2nd January, 2015; it’ll probably be more like 9.15am on 2nd January, 2015. Mission Bay Fountain is my designated start and finish line. Yes, maybe in the fountain.
When will you finish?
10.33am, 2nd January 2015. All being well. Just in time for brunch. I like brunch! (See also: How long will it take?)
Are you doing it alone?
No, I’ll be doing it with seven other Duncans and I just messed up the apostrophe on the project title. What’s even better is the introduction of “Guest Legs”, meaning you can come and ride a section, if you’re not called Duncan, and get all sweaty and out of breath and tired!
Will you ride two abreast?
Only when I’m riding alone. Otherwise, ten abreast.
Will you go to [insert place on New Zealand’s coastline]?
Actually, despite my route following the coast, no. Last night, I made the executive decision to bypass that particular place on New Zealand’s coast for no reason other than it would make the answer to this question more interesting.
Which way round are you going to go?
Facing forwards, with the front wheel and handlebars at the front. Add in the Earth’s rotation and orbit around the Sun, and the answer starts to get a little trickier. In terms of the hands of a clock, round New Zealand, I’ll be heading clockwise.
Are you using a special bike?
Oh yes, all the lights and sirens. Actually, it’s a fairly mid-range mountain bike offering from Bike Barn. It’s got two wheels, a seat and a chain. It has been adapted slightly by Bike Barn to allow me to carry some belongings and shred sand simultaneously. I haven't got it yet, mind, so I could be all wrong on that. It might be a 1986 racer.
How far will you ride each day?
Probably as much as one day allows, until I get to my next stop-off point or until it gets dark. I’ve based my route plan and allotted time on an 80km per day average, cycling five days on, one day off. So a total journey of 8,000km should take approximately 100 days, plus 20 percent for my days off. This is not taking into account any time dilation that may occur as I get further away from you. Maths.
You’re crazy!
Thank you.