Guppy Road Riverbank End to Whakatu via Puketapu

The Guppy Road Riverbank End to Whakatu via Puketapu loop is an alternative to a similar ride that heads east to Waitangi Regional Park. The long loop takes in the Hawkes Bay Trails riverbanks, light industrial areas, country roads and urban roads.

Starting from the Taradale Rugby Grounds Guppy Rd, car parking available at the Taradale Rugby Grounds or Guppy Rd.

Estimated Distance 50kms.

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Timber Trail

The Timber Trail is a grade 2 / 3 off road trail in the heart of the Pureora Forest (west of Taupo). The trail is generally ridden from Pureora to Ongarue as this offers an easier ride. The attraction of the ride is its remote location, with plentiful native bush and the opportunity to ride over some of the longest cycleway suspension bridges in New Zealand.

Ebike Social Riders Hawkes Bay group rode on various brands of ebikes. Knobbly tyres recommended. 

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