2020

02 Sept Walk the steps on Napier Hill

09 Sept Cycle in CHB

Leader will decide closer to the time whether it’s an easterly ride from Otane or in a westerly direction to Argyll. Hills on both routes.

16 Sept Beach Walk

TBD:  maybe north to Waipatiki or Tangoio or south to Waimarama or Aramoana; tide-dependant.

23 Sept Cycle Tour of the Bay Circuit

A fair number of hills to be covered in the Raukawa/Valley Road area.

30 Sept Bell Rock

A walk through lovely bush with singing birds to the iconic limestone formations near the top of HB’s Maungahararu Range.

07 Oct Cycle to Camp David and Beyond

South and east on the roads near Havelock North; Chocolate Fish Hill is a challenge which the ebikers will make short work of.

14 Oct Te Mata Park

Let’s have a look at the new tracks, plantings and upgrades. Always something to see in this treasured reserve.

21 Oct Mystery Cycle Ride

Another chance to get lost with Mr Lyn.

28 Oct Fred’s Farm Maraetotara

A chance to see what’s going on at Fred’s place in Maraetotara; we hope to be able to see the trees he has been planting for the last few years.

04 Nov Cycle from Waipawa to Waipukurau

Go along the cycleways between these two towns – the suspended bridge is always a treat. No hills.

11 Nov Sunrise Hut, Ruahine FP

Smartest hut in the ranges after its recent renovations; a graded walk through different forest levels to the tops; shorter trip available on the Swamp Walk. Fast people could even duck over to Waipawa Chalet.

18 Nov Cycle Apley Road

Start at Park Island in Taradale, go along Puketitiri Road to Apley and down to Puketapu settlement. A number of big hills this time.

25 Nov Yeomans Track, Ruahine Forest Park

Over the Makaroro River and through lovely forest to Murderer’s Hut if you want to go that far. Hopefully some flowers will still be out.

02 Dec Cycle in CHB

A road trip in the Tikokino area – a bit of hill work.

09 Dec Clover Patch, Kaweka Forest Park

Will we get there this time? Bring your contorta -slaughtering tools!

16 Dec Cycle Seafield Road to Bay View

You can avoid the hills by riding around the estuary if you like. End-of-year Christmas cheer at the caff or on the beach.