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