Continued on from Ride 1, Ride 2, Ride 3, and Ride 4 ALPS 2 OCEAN RIDE 5 The beds in the glamping tents were so comfortable, many of us had the best nights sleep. Although saying that every time I woke up, all I heard was rain, rain and more…
Continuing on from Alps 2 Ocean Ride 1, Ride 2 and Ride 3 ALPS 2 OCEAN RIDE 4 Riding out of Omarama is on a off road trail at the side of the road for a few Km then a little section of uphill to get to Chain Hill. After catching…
Racing the Ruapehu Express The Ruapehu Express is one of NZ’s biggest races. There were 800 odd competitors for the 58Km MTB alone! We (Bernadette, Dwain and I) rocked up to registration at the Powderhorn Hotel, in typical Aucklander style, with 5 mins to go until closing (the traffic was…
NZ’s longest single track all in native bush! Moerangi Track. It’s remote, it’s all in the bush, there are amazing trees, beautiful rivers, a tough technical downhill, fun flowing downhills, good honest climbs, huts for lunch, a summit ….. need I say more to make you want to ride it?! About…
Great Lake Trail There are 3 sections to the Great Lake Trails around Lake Taupo. Waihaha Bridge to Waihora Bay [30km Requires a boat shuttle or it’s out and back 60Km] Whangamata Road to Kawakawa Bay then onto Kinloch [20Km of peddly downhill] Kinloch to Whakaipo Bay with the option…
The Timber Trail The Timber Trail is a classic 2 day ride (or 1 day if you’re keen) through fantastic native bush. Partly following an old tram trail and crossing many impressive swing bridges. In fact crossing one of New Zealand’s longest swing bridges. We wanted to take our time,…
Rodney Coast Challenge We really like the Rodney Coast Challenge! Because it’s a enjoyable race in many ways. It goes from a roaring West Coast beach to a beautiful estuary on the East Coast (truly a mini Coast to Coast experience) It raises money for a great cause – the Scouts itinerary…