Grape Ride Profile
Renwick - Blenheim - Picton - Havelock - Renwick
vs Taupo
60% the distance
Route
From the Forrest Estate Winery stone wall, Renwick, it’s a flat route to Blenheim. Riders then head north and gently climb into Picton with an exhilarating descent into the centre of the town. Climbing out of Picton, the route follows the picturesque Queen Charlotte Drive around the head of Queen Charlotte and Pelorus Sounds, literally a ride through nature’s photo album. The stunning scenery of Ngakuta and Momorangi Bays passes as the ride winds and twists to The Grove.
A flat ride to Linkwater leads onto Mahakipawa hill and more breathtaking scenery, followed by a descent to the outskirts of the mussel capital, Havelock. Left turn onto SH 6 and it’s homeward bound across gently rolling terrain, hopefully with the prevailing breeze at your back and home to Renwick.
Organiser
Top of the South Cycle and Sports Events Ltd
Hazards
Scenery on Queen Charlotte Drive
Data contributed by Team Perry