Category Archives: HB Rides

These rides are within the Hastings and Napier areas. Starting points are varied.

Clive to Havelock North and beyond

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A new loop route for the E-bike Social Riders Hawkes Bay, starting from Clive and going to Havelock North. The forecast was fine but with strong WSW winds gusting between 31 and 39 kph. The first 25 kms proved to be tough in the head winds. No time to stop to take photos of the beautiful countryside as the focus was on moving forward. We also had roadworks to contend with. This interesting ride will have to be revisited on a less windy day. Distance 36 kms.

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Short Local E-bike Rides

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Charlie and Geoff from the E-bike Social Riders Hawkes Bay group, have compiled a series of ten short local E-bike rides. These rides would suit people who are new to Hawkes Bay and want to find their way around, people who want to get back on a bike and build up fitness, people who may be recovering from a health issue or accident, or people who just want to have a short ride. All the rides include a coffee stop.

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Park Island to Napier Hill

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Make sure that your battery is fully charged for the challenging hill climb starting from Park Island to Napier Hill.  The climb is worth it for the view over Napier Port and across the Bay.
Cafe: Café Ahuriri , 18 Mahia St Ahuriri.
Distance approx 30 kms

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Clive to Clifton along the Coastal Pathway

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One of the most popular Hawkes Bay Trail rides, is the Coastal Pathway from Clive to Clifton Bay. You may wish to make the ride longer (est. 26 km return) by starting at Napier iSite. As you head south, your destination is mostly in view – the landmark of Cape Kidnappers. The route takes you past the beautiful wetlands of Clive, where water birds seem to reside all year round; and apple orchards, farmland and vineyards. The Hawkes Bay sky looks vast.

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Ohiti Road – Crownthorpe Loop

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If you enjoy quiet country road and hills with beautiful scenery, then the Ohiti Road – Crownthorpe Loop is a must. Be sure to start with a fully charged battery as the hills are quite steep. There are vast vineyards mostly owned by Delegat Wines (one of New Zealand’s largest family owned and managed winemakers producing super-premium NZ wines for over 50 years), as well as farmland, orchards and rolling hills. Estimated Distance – 47 Kms

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Aquarium to Fire Station Cafe

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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

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Park Island to Bayview via hills

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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.

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