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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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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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Wineries Trail

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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

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Water Ride to Bayview

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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

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Dartmoor Rd – Apley Rd Loop

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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

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