After a successful introduction of a gravel ride program last year we are happy to confirm another series of gravel rides for 2026.  Once again, each ride will be limited to a maximum of 10 riders per group; when necessary, we will split into smaller groups with staggered start times to minimize our impact on other trail users.

Ride Group Organisation and Support
Ride groups will be self-organised with a pre-ride discussion to introduce new riders and confirm the group size. The discussion is the time to ensure everyone understands the route, including identification of any regrouping points and most importantly the location of the post-ride café stop.

Ride Schedule
We will schedule a couple of rides each month, primarily on Sundays, starting at 8:30 am. Registered participants will receive email confirmation of the start time and route before each ride. Below is the initial draft ride schedule. If you would like to join, please email Steve to register your interest. Details for each ride will be confirmed via email a few days in advance. Note that rides may be cancelled if there is insufficient interest.

If you have an idea for alternate ride routes please get in touch.

Upcoming Ride Schedule
 G1: 18 January – Waikanae Beach to Paekakariki
via river trail, Awatea Lakes, EW path, Queen Elizabeth park. (40km, ~2 hours)  
  Route Link https://www.strava.com/routes/3427842039411803044

 G2: 1 February - Waikanae Beach to Whareroa
via river trail, EW, QE Park, Whareroa, Campbell Mill Rd (53km, ~2.5 hours)  
  Route Link https://www.strava.com/routes/3427885326076279656

 G3: 15 February - Paekākāriki to Pāuatahanui
via inlet, Whitby, Bothemly, Plimerton (52km, ~2.5 hours)  
  Route Link https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6313371748

 G4: 1 March - Waikanae Beach to Paekakariki
via river trail, Awatea Lakes, EW path, Queen Elizabeth park. (40km, ~2 hours)  
  Route Link https://www.strava.com/routes/3427842039411803044

 G5: 15 March - Waikanae Beach to Whareroa
via river trail, EW path, QE Park, Whareroa, Campbell Mill Rd (53km, ~2.5 hours)  
  Route Link https://www.strava.com/routes/3427885326076279656

 G6: 29 March - Colonial Knob Porirua,
via Te Ara Utiwai, Spicers Forest, Kiwi Crescent (25km, ~4 hours)  
  Route Link https://www.trailforks.com/ridelog/planner/view/567961/

 G7: 19 April - Waikanae Beach to Paekakariki
via river trail, Awatea Lakes, EW path, Queen Elizabeth park. (40km, ~2 hours)  
  Route Link https://www.strava.com/routes/3427842039411803044

 G8: 3 May - Waikanae Beach to Whareroa
via river trail, EW, QE Park, Whareroa, Campbell Mill Rd (53km, ~2.5 hours)  

  Route Link https://www.strava.com/routes/3427885326076279656

 G9: 17 May - Mangahao Dams, Shannon (30km, 2.5hr)
  Route link https://www.trailforks.com/ridelog/planner/view/570474

 G10: 31 May - Maymorn to Cross Creek, Remutaka Rail Trail (50km, 2.5hr)
  Route link https://www.strava.com/routes/3437265177363566818

We look forward to seeing you out there! Register early to secure your spot.

Article added: Monday 08 December 2025