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# NZ Uphill
- URL: https://vaughan.ai/blog/nz-uphill/
- Published: 2009-01-20T04:57:19.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-07T23:19:51.000Z
- Author: Vaughan Fergusson
- Tags: Life, Bike Riding New Zealand, New Year Resolution, Nzuphill, #medium-import

My major new year resolution came to me a little late this year. Well to be honest, I made it on New Years Eve, but kept it under my hat for a bit, just to make really damn sure I wasn’t just drunk and it is something I might like to do.

To show that the recession is less of an uphill battle than people think, I’m doing my bit by riding NZ uphill on a bike. A push bike that is. And on the way I am going to do many detours to meet some interesting people and places, and I will be sharing the whole experience through yet another blog called [nzuphill.8degrees.co.nz](http://nzuphill.8degrees.co.nz/?ref=vaughan.ai), where you will get good lengthy posts about my prep and journeys, plus I will be updating the world via Twitter, and any other damn social media channel I can find. Also by starting at the bottom it is more of a challenge (cause it is uphill you know ;) ).

Really it is to get myself in better condition, and to do something interesting with my life. Here is [my first post on why the hell I am doing it](http://nzuphill.8degrees.co.nz/2009/01/19/just-popping-out-for-a-quick-bike-ride/?ref=vaughan.ai), over on [nzuphill.8degrees.co.nz](http://nzuphill.8degrees.co.nz/?ref=vaughan.ai). Have a read or visit [http://nzuphill.8degrees.co.nz](http://nzuphill.8degrees.co.nz/?ref=vaughan.ai) anytime for updates. If you can share any tips or advice, then do get in touch via email or [@rowsell](http://www.twitter.com/rowsell?ref=vaughan.ai) on Twitter.