Guy's Surly Bridge Club

Guy: “I’d like to buy a bike for work. I’ll pick it up in store next month.”
We proceed to ask where he works.
“Auckland,” he replies.

Right... Just the small matter of 600+ kilometres between home and the office.

With his sights set on the Surly Bridge Club 27.5 in Green - an excellent choice for turning a commute into a cross-country adventure - Guy’s taking the scenic route from Wellington through Whanganui and up to Auckland, mixing motorway miles with bikepacking trails along the way.

Outfitted with an Old Man Mountain Pizza Rack, Ortlieb Gravel Packs, and a full suite of Restrap bags, he’s got room for everything but excuses. A Brooks Cambium C17 keeps things comfortable, while Voile Straps, a Sea to Summit Big River Dry Bag, and an Osprey Escapist Frame Bag keep his kit locked and loaded for the long haul.

Turns out some commutes just take a little longer than others.