An ebike ride from the Aquarium to the Fire Station Cafe Whakatu with a pick up at Waitangi Park.
The Guppy Road (Taradale) loop takes in Waitangi Regional Park, Coastal and River Trails (Hawkes Bay Trails), via Pakowhai, Whakatu and Clive.
Cafe: Fire Station cafe, Whakatu. Estimated Distance: 40 kms
The route from Park Island to Bayview via the hills, is a good way to not only test your fitness, it also gives you an opportunity to test out your gear changing and getting the best out of your e bike’s power levels. There are several hills and one hilltop with wonderful views out to sea. And then there are the amazing downhills if you are a speed hound. The roads are usually quiet but you may come across the odd logging truck. Be sure to keep over to the left.
Coffee Stop: Berry Tasty or Snapper Café. Estimated Ride distance 40-50 kms.
This loop ride takes in not only the wine growing area called Gimblett Gravels, but you can view other crops growing in the fertile Hawkes Bay Heretaunga Plains, such as corn, apples, onions and asparagus depending on the season.
This flat ride can be very hot in summer and very cold in winter, so choose when to ride wisely. Estimated distance 30 kms
There are multiple points where you can begin the Water Ride out to Bayview. You can choose to do the complete Water Ride starting from Park Island, or you may choose to start from Ahuriri. The return ride is from Bayview along the Coastal Path. This is a flat ride, and the scene is forever changing, so keep an eye out for something new. Stay clear after heavy rain. Be sure to check the tides to ensure access under the road bridges if riding from Park Island. Est. distance: 45kms
For e bike riders who are used to riding along the flat pathways of the Hawkes Bay Trails, the Te Mata Peak climb can be challenging. Learning how to use your gears and adjust for pedal assist power are great skills. It is all worthy of achieving. Not only are the views amazing from the top of the Peak, you can also experience the thrill of the long downhill. Rewards for the long steady climb upwards. Est Distance: 35 kms
Cafe: Havelock CBD
The loop shared pathway between Waipawa and Waipukurau (called the Tukituki Trail) has been made possible due to the construction of a new swing bridge at the northern end, thanks to the local Rotary Club, community and Council as part of the Hawkes Bay Trails. It was completed November 2017.
We started our 21.5km bicycle ride from the CHB Settlers Museum at Waipawa. As the pathways are fairly new, there is a lack of signage in some sections. Also some sections are on a gravel road, while other sections are a road track.
This is another one of the E-bike Social Riders Hawkes Bay on-road, super loop, hilly rides, so be sure to start with your battery fully charged. This eBike loop ride from the Taradale Rugby Club, Guppy Road, (with an option to start from Puketapu Pub) to Apley Road via Dartmoor Road and beyond has stunning views, great downhills and a well-deserved coffee/lunch stop. Majestic snow covered ranges to see in the winter. This will test your skills changing gears to take in the ups and downs. Very rewarding. A great ride to do in spring and autumn.
If you have not yet attempted riding uphill and learnt how to use the gears and power on your e.bike, then getting some practice in before doing this ride is strongly advised.
Cafe: Puketapu Pub Distance: 27/47 kms
Havelock North is a thriving village near Hastings, Hawkes Bay. It is surrounded by farmlands and orchards. Distance 30kms.
This loop ride from Napier to Bayview takes in wetlands, farm land and coastal views. Distance about 30kms.
Start from the iSite in Napier, head north past the Port, following the coast.
Waitangi Regional Park is a beautiful place to start and finish a ride. It looks magnificent whatever time of day, and whatever the weather. Distance 30kms.
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