South Canterbury Mountain Bike Club
North Opuha Club Ride – Sunday March 8th 2009 – Report
Leaving Timaru about 8am, 13 keen Mountainbikers headed to North Opuha on what promised to be a stunning day.
Starting off with a short climb to get warmed up, the spectacular North Opuha basin loomed into view 
after a few kilometers, showing why it is now a conservation area.
On arrival at the historic musterers' hut we had a poke around, a bite to eat then back onto our trusty steeds for the ride back out.
A great ride on a great day - many thanks to Kelvin and Paul for organizing it.
Well worth a look if you're up that way. Total distance to the hut and back is about 19km.
Here's a ride profile:
after a few kilometers, showing why it is now a conservation area.
On arrival at the historic musterers' hut we had a poke around, a bite to eat then back onto our trusty steeds for the ride back out.
A great ride on a great day - many thanks to Kelvin and Paul for organizing it.
Well worth a look if you're up that way. Total distance to the hut and back is about 19km.
Here's a ride profile:
May 3, 2009
Chocolate Fish Race/Rides
KELVIN, PAUL and SIMON are continuing the Chocolate Fish Race/Ride series (fitting in around other races and events) using various short-loop tracks in the Scenic Reserve which take around 3–6 minutes riding per lap. The Race/Rides last for 30 minutes. The Race/Rides are a great way to keep up some fitness, and practice those off-road riding skills. They are all about participation – you go as hard or as steady as you like. See the Chocolate Fish Race/Ride page for upcoming Race/Rides.