Queenstown mountain biker Simon Noble (left) and Makingtrax founder Jezza Williams. PHOTO: CASS MARRETTQueenstown mountain biker Simon Noble successfully biked the vertical height of Mt Everest in one day, finishing up at 11pm on Wednesday last week. On Thursday, Mr Noble said he was "pretty tired" but had been awake by 6.30am. Makingtrax founder Jezza Williams said Mr Noble’s effort was "very touching". Mr Noble’s Givealittle page — "The Longest Long Day" — will remain open until the end of the year.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 26, 2021 15:57 UTC