[MTB] Rotorua Whakarewarewa Forest Loop Ride

This ride is aimed at MTB regulars and people who have not yet ridden the mountain bike trail network at Rotorua. It is a social ride on grade 2 and 3 trails. On Saturday we will ride the trail network and on Sunday we’ll do the famous Loop.

We will probably take the shuttles during the Saturday ride. Passes can be purchased from the shuttle driver with a bank or credit card.

Where And When

We will meet at the Waipa carpark out the front of the information centre/bike hire/cafe just to the left of the changing rooms and toilets at 9:30am for a quick group introduction and ride briefing, please be ready to ride as we will head off straight after the briefing. If you wish to have a coffee and a snack before we head out on the ride please do so before the 9:30am briefing

The Rides

As is the nature of mountain biking there will be a bit of climbing involved as well as descending but nothing that a moderately fit beginner rider won’t be able to comfortably deal with.

The loop ride on Sunday is 35km from the Waipa carpark on the Forest Loop (grades 2 and 3) out to the Tawa Hub where we will stop for half an hour for lunch. There are two cafes there to purchase coffee and food if you don't want to bring your own. We will then continue on the rest of the loop finishing up back at the Waipa carpark before 3pm

What To Bring

This ride is for mountain bikes, e-mountain bikes or gravel bikes and
please ensure your bike is in good riding condition and is functioning properly. Also please ensure that YOU are also of moderate fitness and able to ride around 35km for 3-4 hours over moderate terrain.

Besides your usual riding gear bring a tube, pump and tools to make basic repairs if required and enough water for about 3-4 hours of riding plus snacks during the ride as well as a packed lunch (in case you don't want to buy it while riding). There are many cafes/bakery's in Rotorua if you want to grab something before the ride commences.

Accommodation and dinner: you will need to book your own accommodation and there will be an optional group dinner on Saturday night.

Any questions? Please ask away thru the comments section below (if something is unclear to you it’s likely to be unclear to others - no such thing as a silly question).

I'll see you there!

Linda 0212257155