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Welcome to today’s daily kōrero!

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Anyway, it’s just a chance to talk about your day, what you have planned, what you have done, etc.

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[–] luthis@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I'm off to Rotorua today for another weekend of mountain biking. I can't freakin wait.

Also, anyone know of potential IT roles? I may be out on my ass soon, and will be looking for work. I'm pretty decent at Linux and networking. Probably 'advanced' level but after so many years (almost 2 decades) doing this, I am continually reminded on how much I still don't know. The more you know, the more you don't know.

[–] absGeekNZ@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The tracks in Taupo have just opened back up after months of closure since the cyclone.

Enjoy the tracks in Rotorua.

[–] luthis@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Gotta try those this summer! Whats the loop around the lake like? Gravel and flat?

[–] absGeekNZ@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I spend most time in the craters mountain bike park.

I have ridden the cycle path near town with the kids, it is wide and paved.

See: Great lake trails; and Bike Taupo for some good tracks. I have done a lot of these over the years, W2K and K2k are nice medium level rides. There is a lot of riding in craters, at various levels....I'll be going this weekend with the kids.

Not really gravel or flat, a lot of pumice and a little mud, some decent climbs on W2K and K2K, but once on the top is flows from up to down nicely.