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Description: A return to the fantastically flat, Hauraki Rail Trail (only 788m of climbing). They have replaced some of the more butt breaking cattle stops with a smoother version.
Starting in Kaiaua, for an easy 20km road ride along the coast to Waitakarururu, before starting the train proper. Ride the trail all the way to Waikino for a stop. Then on to Waihi and hit the return trail, with a short detour into Thames, before riding back home to Kaiaua.
About 170kms of gravel, 30kms of seal.
Easily doable in under 13.5 hours, which means a chance to have a good feed at the Kaiaua takeaways.
This ride is a BRM ride, with a time limit of 13.5 hours.
Photo:
Start and finish is at the Kaiaua boat ramp.
Checkpoints:
Waikino: 86kms.
Thames: 149kms.
Kaiaua: 200kms.
Map:
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31308062
Event Type: 202 km on gravel track. There is 30km on tar seal.
Deadline for Registration: Time and date
Ride Organiser:
Kelvin Spicer, kelvinrspicer@gmail.com. 027-368-7266