[ROAD non E-bike] Auckland 105km Maraetai/Clevedon loop
Details
Meeting at Greenlane Woolworths, we will head out through Newmarket, Tamaki Drive, Glendowie, Point England, Panmure, before heading out to Howick, Whitford, Maraeti back through Flatbush, Botany, Panmure and back to Greenlane. We will stop at Clevedon for the essential coffee and chat. This ride is a hilly ride as we take in the hills up to Whitford (Whitford Rd), the hillclimb out of Clevedon (Twilight Road) and the last hill up Sandstone Rd.
This is a non-drop ride – we will re-group at intersections/top of hill climbs/stick together as a bunch so no-one is left behind.
What to Expect
All riding will be on normal roads with some riding on main roads although at earlier than peak times. This is a good opportunity to improve ones fitness especially for those that are planning on doing any road events/Round Taupo Cycle Challenge.
If it turns out to be heavy rain the event will be cancelled.
What to bring
Spare tube, tools, pump/CO2 cylinders, snacks and water
Level of Fitness
A good level of fitness is required. You should be able to ride for 4 - 4 1/2 hours and we will be looking at an average speed of around 24 - 26 km/hour. Because we are riding on roads that are in use, a good level of comfort riding in traffic is required.
Strava link
https://www.strava.com/routes/3335169434928728932