Category Archives Mountain bike

Stour River Track – longer route

A long-ish route with a lot of matagari, some nice 4wd track and some bumpy singletrack

23Nov '13

Traverse of D’Urville Island

Catherine Cove to Greville Harbour on D’Urville Island is great ride. The views are a bit hidden by bush, track a little boring in places and the hills re steep. But despite that its somehow really fun. Also the beach is superb!

16Nov '13

Wither Hill

A really great little bike park near Blenheim. Near perfect tracks on a near perfect surface. Its just a pity there isn’t more.

15Nov '13

Comyns Hut Via Turtons Saddle

A nice there and back ride with a great wilderness feel. Lots of matagari bushes ready to puncture tyres though.

2Nov '13

Clarence Valley Climb

A huge climb up to Blind Saddle on a 4wd track with a great surface. The main way into the Clarence Valley.

27Oct '13

Half Moon Bay

A 4wd track over 2 passes with some fantastic views.

26Oct '13

Mt Grey

A great short route with plenty of technical bits and some great views.

21Sep '13

Twizel River Track

Pleasant, flat singletrack. Easy enough for all abilities.

7Sep '13

Mt Dewer

A great little circuit with a savagely steep initial hill, but brilliant views and some fun descents.

3Sep '13

Hakatere long route

15Aug '13