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South Island Tour – Nelson Leg

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In March 2022, a group from Ebike Social Riders Hawkes Bay, embarked on a tour of New Zealand’s South Island. The tour was devised by Charlie and Robyn Davey, aided by others from the group. Pippi Wells, a rider in the group, has graciously allowed me to use her Facebook posts to recount the trip. First stop Nelson. Three rides in three days.

Ride One: Motueka back to Nelson Ride Two: Wakefield up to and thru Spooners Tunnel and on to Kohatu. Ride Three: Motueka to Dunbar Estate.

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Taradale to Zeffer Cider

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This 50kms circuit starts from Anderson Park in Taradale. There are sections of road riding to connect to the Hawkes Bay Trails as we wind our way out into Zeffer Cider country. Today we were lucky to see clearly the snow covered distant Ruahine Ranges and the peak of Mount Ruapahue (Taupo, Central North Island) from the trail. At this time of year, the countryside is looking splendid in it’s fresh, green spring colours and the apple orchards are in blossom.

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Clive and a Hastings circuit

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This 45kms circular route starts at Clive riverbank and follows the coastal pathway to Black Bridge before turning inland to Havelock North and the perimeter of Hastings. It takes in the coastal scenery and then through farmland and orchards, stopping at Serendipity Café for a refreshment break. The return route is via the Hawkes Bay Showgrounds and Whakatu. At this time of year, the fruit trees are in blossom. For a little bit of fun, you may wish to ride the BMX track at Romanes Drive, Havelock North.

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Waipawa Loop via Argyll and Otane

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This country roads loop from Waipawa via Argyll and Otane in Central Hawkes Bay, takes in beautiful hill scenery along the 38kms length. At present the trees are beginning to show their autumn colours and many of the hills are still brown due to lack of rain. There is one very long sweeping downhill on Argyll Road, which riders may wish to whiz down or you could take your time and stop along the way to enjoy the views.

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Fourth Anniversary

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Four years ago, the Ebike Social Riders Hawkes Bay group was formed. Since then, membership has grown as more people discover the joy of ebiking. To mark the anniversary, a ride incorporating the very first ride (the Puketapu Loop) was celebrated. We rode from the Boat Ramp Eatery (formerly Jandal Bar) in Ahuriri along the Hawkes Bay Trails, to The Puketapu Hotel return. Distance 62kms.

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Night Ride to Bayview

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The forecast was for fine weather and a full moon. Ten E-Bike Social Riders Hawkes Bay members assembled at the Jandal Bar, Ahuriri, for snacks and drinks before setting off at 7.20pm. 25kms approx. return from the Boat Ramp Eatery (formerly Jandal Bar).

Our route took us past Pandora Pond and onto the northern end of the Water Ride, past the airport. The sun quickly set (at 19.57 hours). And a little while later, after about 15 minutes, we watched the moon popping up over the horizon on the coast. Magic! All was quiet on the Water Ride as we watched in awe.

Returning via the Coastal Path, the sound of waves kept us company, as the moon watched over us. The night-life sounds of Napier returned all too soon.

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Pauatahanui Inlet Loop (Te Ara Piko) – Wellington

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This Pauahanui Inlet Loop ride was first suggested by Bill Wilson as a possible ride for the Ebike Social Riders Hawkes Bay group when we visit Wellington in Feb 2021 as an add on the Remutaka Trail Tour. The origins of the route come from the “Chain Gang” Cycling Group Wellington.
The ride itself is a loop that includes Paremata – Gear Homestead – Bothamley Park – Whitby – Pauatahanui – The Te Ara Piko Trail. Est distance is 24 kms.
This initial navigational ride was ridden in a clockwise direction and we started from Pautahanui.
It is intended to start the group ride from Marina View Paremata Beach.

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