Tag Archives gravel road

10 posts

Karangahake Gorge

An easy, interesting ride dotted bits of history and a very long dark tunnel.

9May '14

Edge and Luge

A great small loop taking in excellent varied terrain.

23Feb '14

Clarence Valley

As far as the col above Quail Flats. On a mix of gravel, clay and river bed 4wd track.

3Jan '14

Blue Spur

A small set of mountain bike trails of varying difficulty above Hokitika.

28Dec '13

Mt Karetu

A very long climb on gravel roads and 4wd tracks before ending with some unrideable tussocks on the very top. The descent is fun, but still has a lot on gravel roads.

8Dec '13

Mt Thomas

A big gravel road climb followed by a fast steep descent. The views over the Ashley Forest and towards the Port hills are good for the top half of the ascent

30Nov '13

Monument Track

A nice little loop with superb views but unrelenting big climbs

24Nov '13

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

Mt Grey

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

21Sep '13