Date: To be confirmed

Start Time: 9:00am

Start Location: Black and White Coffee Cartel, Waimakariri Junction, Kaiapoi 

Finish Location: The Platform Restaurant and Cafe , Mandeville

Route Distance: 99km

Terrain: Tarmac, Gravel, Dirt

Water Crossings: Yes 2 crossings over the Eyre river , usually dry

Gates: 3

Challenge Grade, 1-easy to 5-hard: 2.5    

What to expect: 

This is a easy-going adventure ride, the route follows public gravel roads, with some sections narrowing down to single-lane, I have also added in a few of the easier side tracks, these are usually 2 tracks with grass in the centre, just have to pick a good line to avoid broken tree branches and rocks.

Ride at Your Own Pace

Download the GPX file in to your navigation device and ride the route at your own pace. No need to sit in someone else’s dust, and you can stop whenever you like to take in the views, grab a photo or have a breather.

With the GPX loaded, you can simply rejoin the route whenever you’re ready, without worrying about losing the group.

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A Few Tips

•  Public roads — keep left.

•  Watch out for wandering stock.

•  Give yourself some space — especially on dusty sections.

• Load the GPX before you head out and let the navigation do the work.

 

Relax, ride your own ride, enjoy the scenery and have some fun!