I'm also going to do my first real event ever in the Round Taupo ride. 160k and only 5 weeks away. Can't decide if I'm nervous or excited.

The Brummer ride looks good too. Pity in Sth Is.

There is also a ride around mt Taranaki just after new year http://www.roundthemountain.co.nz/ trying to convince my DH that i should be able to go for that. Mmmm....