Rural Bachelors crack on at Fieldays

The rural bachelors have started their quest for love on day one of the 2013 Fieldays.

2013 Rural Bachelors: Back: Dan Korff, Fergus King, Middle: Monty Bamford, Tom Biesly, Glen Hammond, Andrew Blake. Front: Sam Treathewey, Simon Washer. Photo: Lee Li — **2013 Rural Bachelors:** Back: Dan Korff, Fergus King, Middle: Monty Bamford, Tom Biesly, Glen Hammond, Andrew Blake. Front: Sam Treathewey, Simon Washer. Photo: Lee Li

So much so, they’ve already asked this reporter if she’s on the lookout for a husband.

Wearing their blue shirts, black jackets and moleskins provided by Fieldays, you can tell they’re all rural blokes.

The bachelors arrived at Mystery Creek on Tuesday evening after winding their way up the country from Wellington Amazing Race style in their Kea campervans.

Aussie bachelor Andrew Blake is astounded by the beautiful New Zealand countryside.

“Seeing all the little quirky townships along the way was so fun, and the countryside is beautiful,” he said.

The eight bachelors, who have all been hooked up with phones and clothing from sponsors, are hoping to find themselves a wife.

Sam Treathewey, 29, from Victoria Australia thought the competition would be a good opportunity to see the New Zealand countryside, and maybe find a Kiwi lass.

“Since we’ve arrived, there’s quite a focus on the girls of the competition and finding a wife,” said Treathewey.

The first heat saw the blokes asked five questions from Classic Hits promotions guru Morgan Croasdale, one of which was what would their mother change about them.

Cantabrian Glen Hammond said his mum wouldn’t change anything about him. “She tells me I’m perfect, but on a daily basis she reminds me that she’s really looking forward to having grandchildren,” he said.

The rural bachelors will compete in four events each day including fencing, wood-chopping and a bit of cooking to heat up the event.

The winner will be announced on Saturday.