Social ride: Eastbourne to Ngauranga

This is a social ride checking out the two newest Wellington Harbour shared cycle paths: Eastbourne to
Point Howard (Tupua Horo Nuku shared path) and Petone to Ngauranga (Ngā Ūranga ki Pito-One).

Two groups will ride from different directions and meet somewhere along the trail. I will lead the group from Eastbourne; Mark will lead the group from the Ngauranga end.

About the shared paths:
Tupua Horo Nuku
Tupua Horo Nuku is a 4.4-kilometre seawall and shared path along Marine Drive between Ngau Matau/Point Howard and Eastbourne.

Ngā Ūranga ki Pito-One
The Ngā Ūranga ki Pito-One section of Te Ara Tupua is built on the harbour’s edge from Ngauranga Interchange to Honiana Te Puni Reserve in Petone and connects with the new Pito-One to Melling section.
There are several landscaped areas known as Ūranga or landings that we can check out on the way.

Will be approx 30kms return and maybe time for lunch/coffee at the end.

What equipment will I need?

• A well-maintained hybrid bike or MTB
• Helmet
• Bike gloves
• Spare tube, tube repair kit, pump and basic bike tools.
• First aid kit
• Water and snacks
• A light wind/rainproof jacket
• Binoculars or a telescope if you have them
• Emergency Contact Card (see below for details)

EMERGENCY CONTACT CARD
This is a laminated card with the following info:

• your full name
• your emergency contacts name and phone numbers
• your date of birth
• your blood group
• any medical history or allergy that you may have

I can provide you with a blank card if you don't already have one.

When and Where will we meet?
Tim's group
We’ll meet at Mā-Koromiko (the start of the path which is off Marine Parade) at 9.15am leaving at 9.30am.
Mark's group
Start from the corner of Wakely Road and Spenmoor Street and go down the Wakely Road trail. Leaving at 9.30am.

Anything else I need to know?
This is a shared path so look out for walkers, scooters and stray dogs!

Still have questions?
Call/text Tim 021 160 9614 or Mark 022 600 9103 or leave a comment below.

And…
…let some one who might be interested in beginner and intermediate level social mountain bike riding know about this group.

Who are we?
We are a social mountain biking group, offering Saturday/Sunday, plus mid-week (after work) rides throughout most of the year. We try to cater for both beginner and intermediate riders (with mountain bikes), with a range of regular rides throughout the Wellington Region.