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These are the rides that we have scheduled so far for September & October 2025!
(For details of the grading scheme, go here)
NOTE!!! Scheduled rides may change at the last minute due to weather and other factors. For the absolute latest on ride information, join the club and get the rides newsletter!
Location : Stratton St, Belmont (& Horokiwi)
Location : Stratton St, Belmont (& Horokiwi)
Date : Sunday, 2nd November 9:00am
Ride type: Sunday
Grade/Time: 4/About 4hrs (bring your lunch)
Park at the end of Stratton Street - Coming from Wellington on SH2 turn left at the second set of lights (the Maungaraki turnoff) stay on the main road which is Dowse Drive until about 500m past the top of the hill, then turn left into Stratton Street at the Church. Follow Stratton Street down hill to your left - we meet at the carpark right at the end which is about 3 km away.
The plan is to hit Belmont (perhaps the Dress Circle) & Horokiwi...
Location : Pollhill Waimapihi Reserve, Aro Valley
Location : Pollhill Waimapihi Reserve, Aro Valley
Date : Wednesday, Remember, Remember, the 5th of November, 6:30 pm
Ride type: Wednesday
Grade/Time: 3-4, about 1.5hrs-2hrs
Meet on Ashton Fitchett Drive near the intersection of Hawkins Hill Rd.
We'll head up the tracks to the Wind Turbine, then probably include Barking Emu and Car Parts before descending back to Aro Valley.
Location : Cannon Point, Totara Park
Location : Cannon Point, Totara Park
Date : Wednesday, 12th November, 6:30 pm
Ride type: Wednesday
Grade/Time: Grade 3/About 1.5-2hrs
Travelling North from Wellington turn left over Totara park bridge. Meet at Tulsa Park at the end of Totara Park Rd, straight through the first roundabout.
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The ride climbs to the trig through either gentle 4WD tracks or steeper single track. From there is up to the ride leader to select a choice. There are some tracks around the summit that have been built in the seedlings by Hutt riders and there are other options to head over towards the Karapoti gorge and the tracks beyond. It's been a while since we were last out here, so who knows what we'll find...
Location : Red Rocks
Location : Red Rocks
Date : Sunday, 16th November, 9:00 am
Ride type: Sunday
Grade/Time: 3-4, About 4hrs (bring your lunch)
Meet at the car park at the end of Happy Valley Rd in Owhiro Bay.
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The plan is to enjoy the delights of Red Rocks, but going via Aro Valley first.
Location : Porirua Explore, possibly Elsdon tracks
Location : Porirua Explore, possibly Elsdon tracks
Date : Wednesday, 19th November, 6:30 pm
Ride type: Wednesday
Grade/Time: Grade 3+. About 1.5hrs-2hrs
Meet: at the parking area to the north of KFC, Hagley St in central Porirua.
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We might make our way over to Colonial Knob, then depending on the weather aim for climbing Utawai and possibly attack the Elsdon tracks, or checkout the latest Colonial Knob trail pixie's work, or even go East... (but will likely decide on the night)
Location : Mt Vic
Location : Mt Vic
Date : Wednesday, 26th November, 6:30 pm ride starts
Ride type: Wednesday
Grade/Time: Grade 3-4. About 1.5hrs-2hrs
Park near the Wellington Harrier Athletic Club on Alexandra Road, Newton.
A chance to get lost amidst the Mt Vic trails.
Location : Belmont Trig from Porirua
Location : Belmont Trig from Porirua
Date : Sunday, 30th November, 9:00 am
Ride type: Sunday
Time/Grade: 3-4, somewhere between 3-5hrs (bring some lunch)
Meet at the Porirua Mobil on Kenepuru Rd, Porirua.
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The plan is to ride up to Belmont Trig.
Location : Stokes Valley, Bruce's track
Location : Stokes Valley, Bruce's track
Date : Wednesday, 3rd December, 6:30pm
Ride type: Wednesday Wander
Grade/Time: 4+, about 1.5-2hrs
Meet at the carpark next to the roundabout at the entrance to Stokes Valley.
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The plan is to do Bruce's track.
Location : Tawatawa Reserve, Owhiro Bay
Location : Tawatawa Reserve, Owhiro Bay
Date : Wednesday, 10th December, 6:30pm
Ride type: Wednesday Wander
Grade/Time: 3-4/About 1.5hrs-2hrs
Meet at the car park at the end of Happy Valley Rd in Owhiro Bay.
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From here we'll either ride up and over in Houghton Valley/Tawawawa Reserve, or if we're feeling particularly sadistic perhaps do the tip track & down into Red Rocks...
HVMBC Members' Christmas Special!
HVMBC Members' Christmas Special!
Epic rides + BBQ + optional overnight camping
Epic rides + BBQ + optional overnight camping
Location : Paekakariki
Location : Paekakariki
Date : Starting *SATURDAY*, 13th December, 12:00pm - Sunday 14th December
Did you read that? We start on *SATURDAY* at 12pm (ride starts at 1pm), with (maybe) another ride Sunday morning
Ride type: HVMBC Members' Christmas Special
Time/Grade: Usually a mixture, probably tough, plus an overnight camp
Staying at: Paekakariki Holiday Park
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Exact ride details to be confirmed (i.e. made up on the day), but will be epic and will include Whareroa Farm (including Capt. SMeeres track) and beyond.
__NOTE__!! For those wishing a cabin for the Saturday night, you *MUST* pre-book your accommodation at:
http://www.paekakarikiholidaypark.co.nz/
(or call them). They have a minimum number of cabins available, plus some tent sites.
We won't be making any bookings, and the place books up quickly, so if you want to stay Saturday night then make sure you log-in or call them and book ASAP.
Bring a change of clothes and something to sleep in if you plan to stay over.
Non-members are welcome to join the club!
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