Wheelin’, Dealin’, and Feelin’ Fifth: Leeston Showdown + Euro Pro Tow! Christchurch, Canterbury ☀️

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Makes you realise the level those guys are dancing at.\n\nTo cap it all off, my lovely wife met us for a cheeky beer in Rolleston. Then Greg, Sarah Patrick , Adam Heard and I rolled back into town. Greg had a hill climb to conquer, so we gave him moral support, Adam did the leadout, and I played director from the summit with my phone.\n\nBack home, straight to bed. 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