Tag Archives mountain bike

10 posts

Wharfedale return

Instead of doing the whole Wharfedale loop, its well worth just going to the saddle and back for a short singletrack fix. The route on to the hut isn’t worth doing at present.

11Jan '14

Mahinapua Tramway

Easy flat single track on gravel, grass and boardwalks with a more technical diversion to a pretty beach.

29Dec '13

Kaniere Water Race Walkway

A good track marred by the presence of lots of pointless unrideable steps.

28Dec '13

Blue Spur

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

28Dec '13

Hanmer Springs

Some of the best custom built single track in south island!

14Dec '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