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Location : Waddington Mission
Location : Waddington Mission
Date : Wednesday, 7th January, 6:30 pm + BBQ
Ride type: Wednesday Wander
Grade/Time: 3-4/About 1.5hrs-2hrs
Meet: At Graeme's place : 71 Norton park Avenue, Lower Hutt
The plan is to ride Waddington Winder, possibly up & down with other bits in between...
Graeme has kindly offered his place up for a BBQ after the ride, so be sure to pack something to slap on the grill and quench your thirst!
Location : Porirua from Camp Elsdon (Note location change)
Location : Porirua from Camp Elsdon (Note location change)
Date : Sunday, 11th January, 9:00 am
Ride type: Sunday
Grade/Time: 3-4/About 4hrs (bring your lunch)
Meet: at the Camp Elson parking area on Raiha St.
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A last minute change, we'll make it up on the day.
Location : Palmerston North, Arapuki
Location : Palmerston North, Arapuki
Date : Sunday, 11th January, 9:30 am (for several hours - and note that later start time!)
Ride type: Sunday
Grade/Time: 3-4/About 4hrs (bring your lunch)
The park is located on the back doorstep of Palmerston North. Meet at the end of Kahuterawa Road, Palmerston North. Note that it takes a couple of hours drive to get here from the Hutt.
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We'll do an explore of the Arapuki MTB, apparently the "Premier mountain bike destination in the lower North Island".
Location : Colonial Knob, Porirua
Location : Colonial Knob, Porirua
Date : Wednesday, 14th January, 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'll make our way over to Colonial Knob, then depending on the weather attack the Elsdon tracks, or checkout the latest Colonial Knob trail pixie's work... (but will likely decide on the night)
Location : Belmont Regional Park From Oakleigh St
Location : Belmont Regional Park From Oakleigh St
Date : Wednesday, 21st January, 6:30 pm
Ride type: Wednesday
Grade/Time: About 1.5hrs-2hrs
Meet at the carpark in Oakleigh St, Belmont.
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We're going to do an explore of Marco's Maze - but let's be honest, we're just going to wing it :-).
Location : Palmerston North, Arapuki (might be deferred again)
Location : Palmerston North, Arapuki (might be deferred again)
Date : Sunday, 25th January 9:30 am (for several hours - and note that later start time!)
Ride type: Sunday
Grade/Time: 3-4/About 4hrs (bring your lunch)
The park is located on the back doorstep of Palmerston North. Meet at the end of Kahuterawa Road, Palmerston North. Note that it takes a couple of hours drive to get here from the Hutt.
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We'll do an explore of the Arapuki MTB, apparently the "Premier mountain bike destination in the lower North Island".
Location : Pollhill Waimapihi Reserve, Aro Valley
Location : Pollhill Waimapihi Reserve, Aro Valley
Date : Wednesday, 28th January 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 change! Porirua, possibly East
Location change! Porirua, possibly East
Date : Wednesday, 4th February, 6:30 pm
Ride type: Wednesday
Grade/Time: About 1.5-2hrs
Meet: at the parking area to the north of KFC, Hagley St in central Porirua.
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We'll possibly go East... (but will likely decide on the night)
Location : Skyline
Location : Skyline
Date : Sunday, 8th February, 9:00am
Ride type: Sunday
Grade/Time: 3-4 (a bit of climbing), about 4hrs (bring your lunch)
Meet at the Ian Galloway park, off Curtis St and opposite the school.
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The plan is to ride part of Skyline, depending on numbers and weather.
Location : Stokes Valley, Bruce's track (Deferred again)
Location : Stokes Valley, Bruce's track (Deferred again)
Date : Wednesday, 11th February, 6:30 pm
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 : Newlands Wander
Location : Newlands Wander
Date : Wednesday, 18th February, 6:30pm
Ride type: Wednesday Wander
Grade/Time: 3, about 1.5hrs-2hrs
Meet at the Car Park across from the Newlands New World.
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Someone (Tony &/or Karen's bike spirit, or Mark) aims to take us on a merry wander through the MTB delights that Newlands has to offer...
Location : Belmont Dress Circle
Location : Belmont Dress Circle
Date : Sunday, 22nd February, 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 : Mt Vic
Location : Mt Vic
Date : Wednesday, 25th February, 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 :Ohakune Club Away Trip
Location :Ohakune Club Away Trip
Date : Thursday 26th February - Monday 2nd March
Ride type: Away trip
Check the membership email for details. If you're not a member, please consider joining, it's only $25!
Location : Tunnel Gully
Location : Tunnel Gully
Date : Wednesday, 4th March, 6:30pm ride starts
Ride type: Wednesday Wander
Grade/Time: Grade 3-4. About 1.5-2hrs
Meet on Kaitoke Loop Road, Pakuratahi, Upper Hutt.
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We'll do an explore of the Tunnel Gully tracks, including K-flow etc.
Location : Whareroa Farm Explore
Location : Whareroa Farm Explore
Date : Sunday, 8th March, 9:00am
Ride type: Sunday
Grade/Time: 4-5, about 4hrs (bring your lunch)
Meet in the Queen Elizabeth Tram museum car park. Take the Queen Elizabeth Park exit from SH1 at Mackay's Crossing just North of Paekakariki, go through the gates and park in the car park near the tram museum.
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The plan is to do a big exploration in Whareroa Farm...
Location : Porirua, Game of two Halves (Kēmu O Rua Haurua)
Location : Porirua, Game of two Halves (Kēmu O Rua Haurua)
Date : Wednesday, 11th March, 6:30 pm ride starts
Ride type: Wednesday
Grade/Time: Grade 3+. About 1.5hrs-2hrs
Meet: on Raiha St at the foot of Colonial Knob in Porirua.
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We'll make our way over to the Game of Two Halves (Kēmu O Rua Haurua) & back again.
Location : Miramar
Location : Miramar
Date : Wednesday, 18th March, 6:30pm
Ride type: Wednesday Wander
Grade/Time: Grade 3+. About 1.5hrs-2hrs
Meet at the Strathmoore local Pub, 3/5 Strathmore Ave, Strathmore Park
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Another chance to give Steve an enjoyable ride out in Miramar. Depending on the weather and how Graeme feels on the night, we might head south (but also hopefully a loop or two of Conviction, Jailbrake, Repeat Offender).
Location : Rivenrock, Mt Holdsworth, Masterton
Location : Rivenrock, Mt Holdsworth, Masterton
Date : Sunday, 22nd March, 10am (for several hours - and note that later start time!)
Ride type: Sunday
Grade/Time: 3-4/About 4hrs (bring your lunch)
The park is located on the road to Mt Holdsworth, the turnoff for which is between Carterton and Masterton. Note that it takes about 1.5hrs drive to get there from the Hutt.
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We'll do an explore of the Rivenrock MTB park, apparently a purpose built and professionally designed Mountain Bike Park for all levels of mountain bikers. Rivenrock also offers a shuttle to transport riders to the highest point of the park, which we're planning to make use of. Note that entry to the park is a gold coin, and shuttle uplifts are $10 each.
Location : Belmont Regional Park
Location : Belmont Regional Park
Date : Wednesday, 25th March, 6:30 pm
Ride type: Wednesday
Grade/Time: Grade 3+; about 1.5hrs-2hrs
Meet at the top of Hill Rd, Belmont.
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Let's be honest, we're just going to wing it :-) - but most likely climb to the top, then Electric Avenue & 4 degrees back up to the top...
Location : WTP, Wainuiomata
Location : WTP, Wainuiomata
Date : Wednesday, 1st April, 6:30 pm
Ride type: Wednesday
Grade/Time: 3-4, about 1.5-2hrs
Meet: WTP carpark, Wainuiomata - Drive over the Wainuiomata Hill, turn left at the first roundabout, then left into Waiu st and drive down until you reach the WTP carpark.
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The plan is to do some riding in WTP.
Location : Belmont Western Loop From Tawa
Location : Belmont Western Loop From Tawa
Date : Sunday, 5th April, 9:00am
Ride type: Sunday Ride
Grade/Time: 3-4, about 4hrs (bring your lunch)
Meet at the Takapu Road Train Station car park near the Tawa Motorway exit.
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From here we'll ride up the hills to Horokiwi and possibly get lost along the way...
Location : Colonial Knob, Porirua
Location : Colonial Knob, Porirua
Date : Wednesday, 8th April, 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'll make our way over to Colonial Knob, then depending on the weather attack the Elsdon tracks, or checkout the latest Colonial Knob trail pixie's work... (but will likely decide on the night)
Location : Pollhill Waimapihi Reserve, Aro Valley
Location : Pollhill Waimapihi Reserve, Aro Valley
Date : Wednesday, 15th April, 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 : WTP including Rata Ridge
Location : WTP including Rata Ridge
Date : Sunday, 19th April, 9:00 am
Ride type: Sunday
Grade/Time: 4+/About 4hrs (bring your lunch)
Meet: WTP carpark, Wainuiomata - Drive over the Wainuiomata Hill, turn left at the first roundabout, then left into Waiu st and drive down until you reach the WTP carpark
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The plan is to do Rata Ridge in reverse, then finish off with Labyrinth Down in the Wainuiomata Trail Park.
Location : Newlands Wander
Location : Newlands Wander
Date : Wednesday, 22nd April, 6:30pm
Ride type: Wednesday Wander
Grade/Time: 3, about 1.5hrs-2hrs
Meet at the Car Park across from the Newlands New World.
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Someone (Tony &/or Karen's bike spirit, or Mark) aims to take us on a merry wander through the MTB delights that Newlands has to offer...
Location : Moores Valley, Wainuiomata
Location : Moores Valley, Wainuiomata
Date : Wednesday, 29th April, 6:30pm
Ride type: Wednesday Wander
Grade/Time: 3+/About 1.5-2hrs
Meet in Moores Valley Road. Drive over the Wainuiomata hill and go straight through at the first roundabout, veer right at the second roundabout and turn left at the third into Moores Valley Road and park near the shops outside the Palliser Hotel.
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Ride a bunch of tracks, including Sunny Grove track.
Location : Southern Loop
Location : Southern Loop
Date : Sunday, 3rd May, 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 do a big Southern loop including Tawatawa reserve to the golf course to Rugby League Park, Prince of Wales park, then Car Parts and finish with Red Rocks.
Location :Rotorua Club Away Trip
Location :Rotorua Club Away Trip
Date : Friday - Monday, June
Ride type: Away trip
Check the membership email for details. If you're not a member, please consider joining, it's only $25!
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