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Flock Hill Station Adventure Ride

Saturday 21st February 2009

Mountain bike the spectacular South Island high country at YOUR pace. You start any time between 10am and 10.30am, you will not be timed, so there is no pressure. If you want to race your mates, that is fine, otherwise ride at your pace and enjoy the scenery.

This ride, through privately owned Flock Hill Station, is the only opportunity for mountain bikers to experience the stunning and varied terrain without being a guest of Flock Hill’s lodge. Striking rock formations, craggy hills, pristine rivers and wide open spaces make up this 14,000 hectare working station – film set for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

The tracks on this challenging but not technical 32km (approx) loop include grass, gravel, clay and seal. Hooting downhills are matched by some huffing, puffing, even pushing steeps. A reasonable level of fitness is required, but most of the trails are ridable, and wide enough for safe passing.

Fast experienced riders can expect to complete the ride in two hours, reasonably fit recreational cyclists in three and a half, and totally social meanderers and scenery soakers about five.

For those that wish to make a weekend of it ,there will be camping allowed at the station.

After the ride there will be a "High Country BBQ" put on by the station. Near the BBQ will be a bar for those needing to quench a thirst.

When

Saturday 21st. February 2009.
Registration from 7:30am; Riders Briefing 9:45am.
Spot prizes will be drawn at 3.00pm

Where

Flock Hill Station on SH73 (the road over Arthurs Pass,) about 90 minutes drive from Christchurch.

Okoroire Mid Winter Fun Ride

Sunday 26th July 2009

This is a road ride which we have been running since July 1999, with rider numbers increasing each year to around 800 cyclists. We are based at the Okoroire Community Hall which gives us shelter and the ability to provide hot Tea and Coffee after you finish. Porta-Loos are available here also. We have limited parking in the immediate hall area, so please be prepared to park along the road verges, having consideration for other road users and ride participants.

The 40km option is predominantly flat with undulating hills for the last 10km or so. A perfect ride for those new to cycling or those who take the winter off from training. Riders in this section typically take between 1hr.15min through to 3hr.30min.

The 70km is also flat for the first half, with undulating hills in the last half. The fast riders are back in around 2 hours with the more social taking up to 3hr.30min. arriving back just in time for the drawing of spot prizes at 1.30 pm. This is a great ride for those who need a goal during winter or just to kick start your training for around Taupo in November. We provide a "Tail End Charlie" for this ride, just in case you have a mechanical problem that can not be easily fixed and need a ride to the finish.

We have experienced the occasional wet day (especially 2007) and some quite cold ones, but the riders have always enjoyed the event. Please come prepared for all weather conditions as it is winter and can be cold or even wet.

Remember this is a FUN RIDE. I am sure you will enjoy the roads and the scenery.