Riverhead Gravel Ride 40km with Coffee Break in Waitoki
Details
DESCRIPTION
Meeting is at Forestry Road/Deacon Rd and we will be heading on gravel towards the northern boundary of the forest.
We follow Longbush Road all the way to the intersection with Spinley Road where we head along to exit to Blackbridge Road into Dairy Flat towards Waitoki to the new 'Gather and Graze' cafe'.
The way back will be via Blackbridge Road and Bald Hill Road. The entry into the forest will be at Rahanui Road.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Riverhead boasts a network of gravel roads. There will lots of hills and around 700m of elevation in total. Great downhill rides too. A good opportunity to improve ones fitness.
If it turns out there will be heavy rain the event will be postponed.
WHAT TO BRING
Spare tube, tools, pump, snacks and water.
LEVEL OF FITNESS
This is not a beginners ride! A good level of fitness is required or E-bike.
WHAT KIND OF BIKES
Mountain and gravel bikes or E-bikes with gravel tires because due to logging operations and the recent rain the roads might be rough in places.