Today’s photo of the week is from the Heaphy Track in the Kahurangi National Park.
A three year trial of winter mountain biking on the Heaphy Track has recently finished. The subsequent Kahurangi National Park mountain biking trial 2011-2013 report supports mountain biking continuing.
The Heaphy Track passes through diverse landscapes, from beautiful beech forest to expansive tussock grasslands, to lush forests, nikau palms and roaring seas.
It’s a tough ride, and not to be underestimated. It requires advanced mountain biking skills, being ranked Grade 4 rising to Grade 5/expert in wet or otherwise difficult riding conditions.
It takes 2 – 3 days to ride (4 – 6 days to walk) depending on fitness, skills and conditions.
This photo was taken by Jono B.
Beautiful photo, definitely beats going to the gym
It sure does Liza!
Would love to do this! Thanks for sharing