Top 16 rides of 2006

16. Go to Buggary! -- This was supposed to be a top 15, but nobody can ride over Mt Buggary and not include it on their list.

15. Computerless Coasting -- so who needs a bicycle computer?



14. Trans-tasman century -- First imperial century outside Australia. What are the odds of seeing palm trees just 70km after standing on a glacier?

13. Duck Creek Road -- I waited a long, long time for this one.

12. Procrastination and Opportunity -- This was actually the scene of the number 1 ride in 2005. While this ride happened by accident, it didn't disappoint.

11. Mountains and Lakes -- New Zealand's high country.

10. Otago Peninsula -- So you expect big hills and spectacular coastlines in New Zealand -- but a Castle??!!

9. Getting dirty -- in Central Otago.

8. Wondrous Wollumbin -- A stunning little unexplored corner of the Tweed Valley.

7. Coasting -- If the century in New Zealand was good, this ride the very next day shaded it.

6. Crowing Glory -- Crossing New Zealand's Crown Range.

5. Back on the Borderline -- Back to the Border Ranges, probably the most underrated cycle-touring destination in Australia.



4. Dashing -- Finally making it to the ASH Dash in Southern Tasmania.



3. Ships Stern - Lamington NP -- walking 24km, and riding 105km.

2. Milford Road -- Milford Sound is self-aware! Ride to Milford Sound and enter Nirvana. For a closer look at Milford Sound, click here



1. Haast Pass My number 1 ride in 2006, or any other time.