Auckland Cycling Group - (MTB, Road & Urban Rides)

About Te Miro

The Te Miro MTB park is a smallish trail network, but well designed, built and maintained by the Te Miro MTB club. It is between Cambridge and Morrinsville - about 150km from Auckland, so close enough for a day trip from Auckland and there is at least 3-4 hours of riding to make it worth the trip. There are trails from grade 2 to grade 4.

NOTE: Te Miro is no so good when wet/winter, so if the Waikato summer ends soon, this ride may be cancelled. If weather's looking dodgy next week, I'll post in comments about my thoughts on go/no-go decisions...

What to expect

We will be meeting at the Te Miro Mountain Bike car park. You should aim to arrive at a time that allows you to get ready to ride by 10am. It is a good idea to try and car pool where possible since the car park is relatively small. Post comments below to offer, accept or request rides.

Depending on the size of the group we may break into 2 or more groups of similar skill/fitness levels. Each group will stop to regroup at intersections and at the start and end of all trails.

What to bring

Bring enough water for about 3-4 hours of riding. Bring snacks to keep energy levels up.
Lunch - we will keep riding till 1:30/2PM-ish, taking small rest & snack breaks, then meet for lunch back at the picnic tables just below the car park.
EITHER: Bring a packed lunch.
OR: We will use their built-in BBQ. BYO food & drink. Post comments below if you can bring items for the group e.g. BBQ utensils.

Spare tube, pump, tools etc., are always a good thing to carry on any ride...

Suitable for mountain bikes.

Meeting at Hobsonville Countdown, we will do a 90km west/north circuit in a clock-wise direction taking us through Kaukapakapa, Dairy Flat, Coatesville and back through Riverhead. We will stop en-route in Kaukapakapa for an ice-cream and then a much deserved coffee/beer/burger/chat at the end of the ride in Hobsonville Point

This is a non-drop ride – we will re-group at intersections/stick together as a bunch so no-one is left behind. Whilst it is a non-drop you need to ensure that you are capable of the indicated pace of 24-27 km/hr sustained pace

What to Expect
All riding will be on normal roads with some riding on main roads although at earlier than peak times. This is a good opportunity to improve ones fitness especially for those that are planning on doing any road events/Round Taupo Cycle Challenge later this year.

If it turns out to be heavy rain the event will be cancelled.

What to bring
Spare tube, tools, pump/CO2 cylinders, snacks and water

Level of Fitness
A good level of fitness is required. You should be able to ride for 4 - 4 1/2 hours and we will be looking at an average speed of around 24-27km/hour. Because we are riding on roads that are in use, a good level of comfort riding in traffic is required.

Strava link

https://www.strava.com/routes/3186464096817383196

This a social ride. It is perfect if you have just done Rick’s course and want to work on those skills. It is also suitable for beginners, building up your fitness/confidence or if you just want a social ride.

We will warm up on on an easy trail and then head up into the hills and may split into groups depending on ability and inclination. The pace ranges from quite slow to nearly intermediate and the ride atmosphere is relaxed and everyone is welcome.

The ride can be between 1 and 2 hours long, with turn around points if you decide you’ve had enough.

Entry to Woodhill is $15 or less with a pass

Look forward to riding with you.

Linda

DESCRIPTION
You are invited to join ACG on Sunday the 28th of April for a social trail ride at the Redwoods in Rotorua. Come down for the day or make a weekend out of it.
There is an organized ACG ride on Saturday at Te Miro and I'll be heading down to Rotorua afterwards, if anyone is keen to join me. I'll be staying at the Thermal Holiday Park campsite.

SKILL LEVEL
This is an intermediate ride and will be on grade 3-4 (and some 5) trails representing a blend of Intermediate to Advanced riding. We may split up into two groups later in the day (depending on numbers) to accommodate different skill levels with some doing intermediate level while some may do more challenging trails. Not suitable for complete beginners and you should be familiar with the trails (or similar trails elsewhere).

TRAILS
Mix of grade 3-5 through out the day. Will likely include a few shuttle uplifts as well.

FITNESS
We won’t be treating these as uphill races, the ride is more focused on the ride downhill so your uphill climbing speed is not critical though you must be fit enough to ride for 4 hours.

ACG operates a no drop policy which means we regroup at trail heads and trail ends to ensure everyone is safe and accounted for.

We will be out there for a few hours but it will be at a comfortable pace and will regroup for each other at junctions and top of hills.

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MEETING POINT

Arrive and meet up at the main car park on Waipu State Mill Rd at the Whakarewarewa mountain bike park by or prior to 10:15 am so everyone can have time to purchase park passes and get their equipment ready to ride by 10:30am.

Arriving early means you won't be left behind - you can always grab a coffee and socialise with the other riders while we wait for the start time.

Shuttle prices:
1 Lift Pass - $15
5 Lift Pass - $60
10 Lift Pass - $90
20 Lift Pass - $150
50 Lift SOLO RIDER Pass - $240 (10 runs shareable)
50 Lift Pass - $300