Takaka Stage 3 Profile
Richmond, Reay, Tapawera, West Bank, Takaka Hill
vs Taupo
¾ of of the Lake but Takaka Hill puts Hatepe to shame.
Route
Leave Richmond heading South on SH6, turning left into Wai-iti Valley Rd at Belgrove and on Stock Rd past Reay, turning onto Valley Rd at Golden Downs and right into North Rd to rejoin SH6 until turning right onto Main Rd Tapawera. After leaving Tapawera on the Motueka Valley Highway, riders turn left into Peninsular Rd at Ngatimoti and continue towards Motueka on the West Bank Rd before joining SH60 West of Riwaka for the climb to the top of Takaka Hill.
Organiser
Wheelers Cycling Club, Richmond
Hazards
Altitude sickness and pacemakers fail going up Takaka Hill
Data contributed by Team Perry