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Danijel
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 Posted: Wed 22/Oct/08 11:00am Post subject: Riding From Picton To Nelson |
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Hi guys
i am planning my christmas holidays and would like to know what the ride from picton to nelson is like.
comments appreciated
cheers
Danijel
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YANKEEHOTELFOXTROT
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| Posted: Wed 22/Oct/08 11:17am Post subject: |
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Choice road ride. I did it last summer on a fixed gear---well, actually I carried on to Golden Bay. It's a great ride with few downsides apart from the occasional large truck. Decent road surface, little traffic, rolling terrain, no major climbs, etc. Be sure to stop for water and food at the Pelorus Bridge as there ain't nothing after that til Nelson.
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way_downsouth
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| Posted: Wed 22/Oct/08 11:23am Post subject: |
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 As long as you are comfortable you can do 110Km each day and deal with the few hills, should be a good ride.
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Danijel
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| Posted: Wed 22/Oct/08 11:28am Post subject: |
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thanks for the replies guys
i will be on my mtb single speed, most likely in commuter mode
i willl be stopping in nelson overnight and then to upper takaka the next day.
is the best route using queen charlotte drive? or going on sh6?
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YANKEEHOTELFOXTROT
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| Posted: Wed 22/Oct/08 11:31am Post subject: |
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QC drive has little traffic and is a beautiful ride. You'll spend lots of time on SH6, enjoy the 40k or so to Havelock. What takes you to the bay?
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stuartm
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| Posted: Wed 22/Oct/08 11:57am Post subject: |
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I'm doing that ride for the first time on the 27th December. I've never ridden more than 50km in a day so I need to get some training in before then, but should be fun. I mapped out the route on mapmyride.com in case you're interested - it gives the elevation too (not much.)
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/new-zealand/nelson/477914281752
(Also, if you're travelling from Wellington, the ferries are booking out already.)
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Danijel
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| Posted: Wed 22/Oct/08 1:39pm Post subject: |
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i am taking 2 weeks off to do some healing work with a friend in golden bay,
i have never ridden more then 50km either but i figure if i start early in he morning and rest when i need to it will be just fine.
thanks for the link will definatly use it.
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Danijel
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| Posted: Wed 22/Oct/08 2:03pm Post subject: |
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i have never before seen that site but it absolutely rocks!
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Fango
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| Posted: Wed 22/Oct/08 2:15pm Post subject: |
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How about going over the Maungatapu track (see Kennett Bros book) - I did this last year From Picton to Nelson (and back) - sent our tramping gear by carrier company - cost about $35 - and rode with just usual day riding gear. Highly recommended.
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