The Hawkes Bay Trail alongside the Tutaekuri River on both sides, to and from Puketapu is a popular route. This ride can be extended to approx. 50 kms, starting from the carpark beside the Boat Ramp Eatery in Ahuriri, and taking in the Water Ride from Watchman Road to Park Island, suburban streets and the Iways. This makes a diverse and satisfying e-bike ride.
Distance 50kms
The Waitangi Regional Park to Lappuccino Cafe in Hastings ebike ride is one of our shorter loops at 35 kms. The first part of route begins on the Hawkes Bay Trails along the stop bank of the Ngaruroro River. From this trail it is easy to see why the Plains are so fertile.
Four members of the E-bike Social Riders Hawkes Bay Group spent a day exploring the Kapiti Coastal Trail, just north of Wellington, on the west coast. Much of the trail is concrete which makes for a smooth cycling experience.
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.
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.
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.
The sunny spring weather reverted to being winter-like for our Ebike Social Riders Hawkes Bay excursion to Ashley Clinton. It was only a brave four who completed the optional loop ride along the undulating country roads. We were lucky to miss the heavy rain that came down when we returned to the start. Through the clouds and low mist, we caught a glimpse of snow on the Ruahine Ranges. Distance 24 kms.
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 destination for this loop is to the well-known Patangata Tavern. The route from Waipawa is along quiet, undulating country roads. The scenery is gorgeous, especially at this time of year (early spring). The glimpses of the Tukituki River are magic. Make sure that your battery is fully charged to cope with the uphills and any head-winds. Est. Distance: 41kms
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
Hawkes Bay Ebike Rides 