Cycling in New Zealand
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Cycling in New Zealand
Postby chris641 » Mon Nov 17, 2008 2:14 pm
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Postby timbo » Mon Nov 17, 2008 8:37 pm
As for routes, Hmmm. Perhaps fly in to Christchurch, catch the Tranz Alpine railway to Greymouth, and commence your tour down the west coast via glacier country. There is basically only one road down the west coast, going via Haast Pass, Wanaka, and stop in Queenstown for a couple of days.
Then you could head across farming country to Dunedin and head up the east coast before turning inland and following a river valley (can't remember its name) where you end up near Mt Cook. From there you could ride back to Christchurch where if you have a few days spare you could do a tour of the nearby Banks Peninsular.
This is only a basic suggestion, but one I did in a car last year.
Wherever you go it will be well worth it so arm yourself with some maps and a Lonely Planet guide and have fun planning.
Just a reminder that it will be peak season when you are going over, so it may be better to book some accommodation in advance at places like Queenstown.
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Postby chris641 » Tue Nov 18, 2008 8:41 am
In reference to accommodation I have relatives and friends who live in various parts eg. Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland so I should be ok for most of it.
Very much looking forward to riding in another country!
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Postby toolonglegs » Tue Nov 18, 2008 6:53 pm
NZ roads give you a good work out as they are as heavy as hell!.
As there aren't that many main roads in NZ,especailly in the South Island they could be quite busy at that time of year.(Busy for NZ that is!).
Waikato has small roads going everywhere with some nice hills.Hamilton to Mt Manganui is a good ride with a good climb over the Kaimai's.Make sure you have the wind at your back thou.
Turangi to the top of the Road at Ruapehu is also a nice ride with lots of climbing.
Round Lake Taupo is a nice 100 mile ride with a few bumps.
It is good everywhere...but I still think the best parts are found with hiking boots on!...some of the best walking routes in the world.Make sure you do Tongariro Crossing if you can...personally the most amazing walk in NZ.
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Postby chris641 » Sat Nov 29, 2008 8:26 pm
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Postby Patto21 » Fri Dec 05, 2008 10:06 am
Just did the lake taupo challenge and you will love it. The ride is fantastic going anti clockwise is the direction the race takes.
I did it in 5.45 but if you do 100 as quick as your sig says then you will smash it.
Watch out for Hatape Hill. About 130km in and a world of pain but then a great descent.
Let me know what you think.
IMHO the best event in either Aust and NZ is the Challenge.... and i'm not a kiwi...
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Re: Cycling in New Zealand
Postby pooja84 » Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:10 pm
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Re: Cycling in New Zealand
Postby trin67 » Wed May 27, 2009 7:31 pm
down into milford is the ultimate challenge - just watch for the potholes in the homer!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Cycling in New Zealand
Postby BandedRail » Wed May 27, 2009 11:41 pm
...and the tour buses, and the loopies who forget which side of the road they are supposed to be on, and the tour buses, and people in a hurry who overtake on blind corners, and the tour buses....trin67 wrote: down into milford is the ultimate challenge - just watch for the potholes in the homer!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Cycling in New Zealand
Postby toolonglegs » Thu May 28, 2009 12:34 am
...and the dark wet tunnel...don't worry...OP took this trip months agoBandedRail wrote:...and the tour buses, and the loopies who forget which side of the road they are supposed to be on, and the tour buses, and people in a hurry who overtake on blind corners, and the tour buses....trin67 wrote: down into milford is the ultimate challenge - just watch for the potholes in the homer!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Cycling in New Zealand
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Re: Cycling in New Zealand
Postby Aushiker » Tue Jun 02, 2009 12:51 am
Since this thread has been dug up from the dead, I would suggest the K2 (192 km and 2300 metres of climb) is a far more serious day ride (race) than the Taupo Challenge. I am "thinking" of riding the route in November if I get over to visit mum.
Edit: Go here and scroll down for a video of the 2008 race.
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Re: Cycling in New Zealand
Postby toolonglegs » Tue Jun 02, 2009 2:50 am
If you think one lap of Taupo is too easy you could do the Enduro (320 km) and the Maxi Enduro (this year 640 km).2 or 4 laps.Aushiker wrote:G'day
Since this thread has been dug up from the dead, I would suggest the K2 (192 km and 2300 metres of climb) is a far more serious day ride (race) than the Taupo Challenge. I am "thinking" of riding the route in November if I get over to visit mum.
Edit: Go here and scroll down for a video of the 2008 race.
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Re: Cycling in New Zealand
Postby crazycanuck » Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:21 pm
When we did it, the weather was great! I felt sorry for the souls that had a crash in the first 1km..
Would love to do it again but would rather do the Colville Connection MTB event or go mtn bikin in Rotovegas
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Re: Cycling in New Zealand
Postby shaneinfrance » Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:18 pm
South island is safer, locals a lot friendlier in south than North, All roads around Queenstown is great. MTB in Queenstown is very cool. As for the north island, Around Taupo, Taupo to Tauranga is ok.
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