The Coromandel is growing in reputation as a centre for adventure, thanks in a large part to Andy Reid.
Andy co-founded Adventure Racing Coromandel with his mate Keith Stephenson, creating lots of events including the K2 bike race and the Kauri Run.
Now Andy has written a book taking us behind the scenes of 20 years of Adventure Races. It's called 'Are You Trying to Kill Us?' He talks to Jesse.
'Are You Trying to Kill Us?' by Andy Reid encapsulates 20 years of adventure racing. Photo: ARC