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12 | THE REVIEW MAY–AUG 2023 Yasmin’s ride for Kiwis living with CP Cycling the length of NZ was an opportunity to share her brother’s story. By MELANIE LOUDEN Wrong turns, early starts and long days, steep hills, long hills, sandflies, mud, driving rain, a frozen tent, feeling alone and isolated. It may not sound appealing, but for Yasmin Wessels it was all part of an eight-week mission to cycle the length of New Zealand, raising money for the Cerebral Palsy Society. Forget about the lows, says Yasmin - there were plenty more highs to treasure. From seeing amazing landscapes, stunning sunrises and unbelievable views to meeting lovely people, overcoming fears and anxieties, and learning to trust herself. The icing on the cake was raising $4225 for the Cerebral Palsy Society along the way. Yasmin, 21, is a self-confessed lover of anything adventurous and outdoorsy and decided to cycle from Cape Reinga all the way to Bluff in honour of her older brother Matthew, 22, who lives with Cerebral Palsy.