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Cycling
There are plenty of reasons to get your bicycle dusted off and ride this summer. Get your friends, your kids, your grandma out and enjoy cycling. Try the wonderful tracks in the Hutt Valley including the newly improved Maidstone Downhill Track:
MAIDSTONE MAX DOWNHILL
Seymour Grove, Kingsley Heights, Upper Hutt or Maidstone Park, Park St, Upper Hutt
A 1100m dedicated downhill mountain bike track and a hit with cyclists from all over the region. Designed by local riders the track twists down through a mixture of pine forest and established beech forest.
Other tracks and trails around the Hutt Valley and wider Wellington region: http://www.summerscene.co.nz/cycling_places_to_ride.htm
or give these events a go: summer of cycling
Hire a bike from the Bike Hutt, 808 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt
Sunday 28 Feb, 9am or 10am start.
25 km - Harcourt Park, Upper Hutt start at 9am
or 12km - Eastern Hutt Road in Stokes Valley at 10am
FREE
Bring your friends and family and enjoy an easy flat scenic bike ride down the Hutt River Trail to Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone. Try the 2 & 1/2 hour ride covering 25km from Harcourt Park in Upper Hutt, or the 1 hour 12 km ride starting from Eastern Hutt Road in Stokes Valley.
The ride will be followed by a picnic at Hikoikoi Reserve with live music, giveaways and fun for the whole family. FREE return transport is available for you and your bike from 11am to 1pm.
- Be into win some great spot prizes including some brand new Avanti Bikes!
- Register in advance at www.bikethetrail.co.nz.
- Bring along a well maintained bike, an approved cycle helmet, sunscreen, a water bottle and lots of enthusiasm!
- Under 14's must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or older (1 adult to 3 children)
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The Merida Karapoti Classic 2010 - 25th anniversary
Saturday 6 March, 9am
Karapoti Park, Akatarawa Valley, Upper Hutt
Entry fee applies
This is the longest running mountail bike event in the Southern Hemisphere. Featuring a 50k epic or a 20km challenge through the spectacular scenery of the Akatarawa Valley. For more information visit www.karapoti.co.nz.
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The Big Coast
Raboplus Big Coast
Rimutaka Rail Trail and East Harbour Regional Park
Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 March
$120 Adult, $60 child.
The Big Coast is an entry-level, non competitive and family friendly two day mountain bike ride through some of the Wellington Region's finest scenery.
Recall a bygone era on the Rimutaka Rail Trail then camp overnight next to Lake Wairarapa. The second day is a spectacular journey round the South Coast to Eastbourne.
Entry includes land access, four meals, gear transport to the camp and entertainment. For more information visit www.bikenz.org.nz/bigcoast
