I've just been out on course to hang out with Jeff Lyall, Matt Dewes, Geof Blance and Steve Scott from the summit of the Rimutaka Rail Trail through to the ferry terminal. All in good spirits, taking the blustery wind in their stride. Sounds like there were some feral locals in Masterton throwing shit out of their car at them last night, which is a bit of a shame (but not unheard of, unfortunately).
Jeff assured me his gooch was a "1.5 day" gooch, which I was pleased to hear. No pics, sorry.