Worlds steepest street… aka Baldwin Street in Dunedin
I ran a wonderful 55km today, such spectacular views along the coast road then over Mt Cargill pass, though only 400 mts the climb was still a toughie! It was worth it as the descent was… C’est magnifique! Before that and after my host from last night Andrew dropped me back to yesterdays finish in Palmerston I stopped for breakfast in his house with his wife Cherie. Andrew took my pack onto Dunedin where he is a teacher. Heidi who is Andrew’s colleague in the school and her husband Derek are spoiling me tonight here in Dunedin. I appreciate this so much as they have their hands full with 3 month old Luca! At km 54 of today’s 55 I ran by the foot of the ‘ worlds steepest street ‘ aka Baldwin Street. 135 metres long it has a 1 in 3.5 gradient and at it’s steepest section is a 1 in 2.5 gradient. During the towns festival there is a race up and down the hill called the ‘ gut burster ‘ Remember this was at km 54 of 55, did I run up and down the gut buster? Well wait till I eventually get caught up with the blog proper to find out. Total: 26,712km for 632 road days. 32 consecutive since Auckland.
My route for the rest of the South Island press HERE
February 18th, 2013 at 4:20 pm
I reckon you didn’t run up and down the gut buster at the time unless you were going to count the kms because I still wont forget you knocking on my car window for a lift across the road to my house at Christmas laughing saying those steps didn’t count
February 18th, 2013 at 6:04 pm
Yes, I agree with Ann – I dont think he ran up that gut buster. Let’s wait and see! All this sounds great – well done so far in New Zealand.
February 19th, 2013 at 3:06 pm
tony, i think ann and fergus are not giving you enough credit………..i say you talked some local on a bike to give you a crossbar up and down, so you did it…..but without much exertion!!!!! keep up the great work. kevin
February 22nd, 2013 at 4:20 am
Well done it look like you have earned a rest. You have about 60 Km to go at 5 pm today.