Texas: Bordering on the bizarre With its Mex-testing, mountain lion warnings and aggressive flora, Southwest Texas is a destination a little out of the ordinary as Russell Baillie discovers On the gentle morning drive out of Big Bend, a park ranger's truck… Mar 16 17March 16, 2017Article at NZ Herald
Book review: Epic Bike Rides of the World, Lonely PlanetMountain bike enthusiast Russell Baillie reviews the dangerous new tome from Lonely Planet. I don't think I have ever read a more dangerous book. Inside its 300-plus pages are the makings of some very entertaining travel insurance claims ("My wife… Aug 30 16August 30, 2016Article at NZ Herald
Why? Well, it's an interesting - and tough - way to get to the pubHerald entertainment editor Russell Baillie rode the 125km Contact Epic at Lake Hawea last weekend. Here's his survivor's tale ... 6:58am: As the start time approaches, the opera which has been blasting from the starting line above the Lake Hawea dam… Apr 28 12April 28, 2012Article at NZ Herald
And for the off-road brigade ...This is the third year the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge has offered a parallel mountainbike event. I did the first one in 2008. As I spent more time on the 74km course of the Huka MTB Challenge than some 90 per cent of the competitors, I feel I am an… Oct 17 10October 17, 2010Article at NZ Herald
Tour de NiueIt was time for the last big push. Days had been spent pondering maps, calculating distances, ensuring the gear was good to go. Now it was time for the mission: circumnavigate this country by bike. As I pedalled out into the warm morning, questions… Apr 27 10April 27, 2010Article at NZ Herald
Art dodger's downhill rideA late summer's morning in the Maitai Valley on Nelson's southeastern side. The sun is already high above the ridge. The pine-clad hillsides are steaming with the humid fragrance of conifer and clay. The cicadas are in deafening chorus. And just to… May 20 06May 20, 2006Article at NZ Herald
