1000 km ride tough with injury

Erika Venter | Wednesday, January 25, 2012 11:01

John Woodward arrived in Taranaki after biking from Nelson to raise funds for to help find a cure for his son Blayke, who suffers from a as yet unidentified illness.

Erika Venter

John Woodward arrived in Stratford last Friday around 15:00 after biking from Nelson to raise funds to help find a cure for his son Blayke, who suffers from a as yet unidentified illness.
His 1000-kilometre trip ended in New Plymouth later the day. John says he had to fight a strong headwind in the
160-km stretch from Whanganui to New Plymouth and a strained Achilles added to the challenge.
''All in all it was an amazing week. We have been humbled by everyone's generosity and support.''

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