Lake Wairarapa Cycle Challenge Profile
Featherston around Lake Wairarapa and back via Martinborough
vs Taupo
½ the distance with gentle gradients and the possibility of quick times with the right peloton.
Route
South-West out of Featherston down Featherston Cross Creek Rd. Continuing along Western Lake Rd until turning left into East West Access Rd towards Kahutara Rd. The 64km ride turns left up Kahutara Rd towards SH53 and left back to Featherston. The 80km ride turns right into Kahutara Rd and then left into Martinborough-Pirinoa Rd to Martinborough where you join SH53 for the return ride to Featherston.
Organiser
Wellington Veteran's Cycling Club
Hazards
Not a closed road event
Wairarapa Northwesterly winds or a biting Southerly
Large bunches
Data contributed by Team Perry