Round the Mountain Cycle - Sun 2nd Feb

Two Options - Std & Tuffies

• Std - 32km Off Road Cycle Circumnavigation of the Maungatua Range with 700m of climbing in total. A real adventure ride for those who enjoy a bit more than a standard tourist or commuter trail

Stunning riding experience over varied terrain and views

• Tuffies - 38km Off Road Circumnavigation, with option to climb to the top of the range at north and south ends. For those looking for a bit more of a challenge.

More details here

If you find the Lake Dunstan trail, or climbing the Karatai track on the Otago Peninsular is challenging enough, then this ride is not for you.

While most of the route will be across firm grass paddocks and gravel tracks, be aware

• There are two steep descents and climbs on a rocky track where the route traverses the Verter Burn watercourse. Be prepared to dismount and walk your bike.
• There are some rutted sections which will be slippery if there are wet ground conditions.BUT, if you are up for
• pushing your bike about 100m up a steep slope a couple of times.
• know how to use both brakes to creep slowly down a steep grade.
  
  Then this will be a marvelous riding experience over country you will otherwise never see.
  A reasonable level of fitness and riding ability is therefore required.