No expense spared in signage but the signage is pretty poor in delivery the message. I took a wrong turn and went down the Pike29 memorial trail carpark which left me having to call out the police to get a lift back to Punakaiki.
Luckily this is in my back yard. How far was the ride. Just stunning and you couldn't of had a nicer day. I have an ebike so just wondering what distance it is.
Lucky you living in such a lovely region. From the start of the track its about 14km to where we turned around. Because it's out and back you should be able to Guage your battery life pretty well. I would have liked an ebike on the main climb as it was tough. Thanks for watching and I hope you get a day like we had for your adventure
Hi thanks for watching. Super happy to hear videos are helping in planning of adventures. That's the reason we do them even if we both dislike being on camera. Happy travels.
Thanks for this great video - it inspired me to visit Queenstown, and I did this trail last week. Awesome scenery, so glad that I did it, it's a great back-country trail. Highs - well, the scenery, the flow the sense of achievement for finishing a great ride. The lows - well, there's essentially no shade for 95% of it, and those climbs are long in full sun. Take some chain lube, all those water crossings and dusty climbs had my chain dry and crunchy by the time I got to Arrowtown. Oh, and Macetown road is a pretty disappointing trail to end to such an epic ride
I did the trail back in the early 90s. It was a tough climb out of the car park, a partial ride along the trail's contour and then onto Spooner Lake and then another climb before the full on descent. In those days, there were parts of the trail that had various home made repairs where it had fallen away and it was quite tricky to navigate. I remember at one point someone had put an old iron bedframe to cross a gap. It was also the days before disc brakes and so the deep sandy descent from Spooner Lake always required constant braking. When you got to the bottom, you had to prise your fingers off the brakes handles!
This is such a great video of a stunning ride. Thanks for sharing! I was doing some research into the track and your footage and commentary have helped a lot. I don't think I'm skilled enough for the Grade 4 section (which I believe starts at around the 5 min mark in your video), so I was planning on doing the Skippers Pack Track or Skippers Road detour. As far as I can tell, that should rejoin the loop trail somewhere near Greengates Hut (12 min). I was wondering if you could confirm whether this is true, and whether there is any signage for the detour? Thanks so much.
Hi, yes I'm sure you can go down skippers road which is also stunning then at the bottom lookout for a turn right and climb back up the pack track a bit to the turn. Unsure if it's marked at the bottom of skippers road as I'm not a local. I would imagine it wouldn't be that hard to find if you can get trailforks map or similar. Hope that helps and you have an amazing ride out there....it is stunning and very rewarding. You'll probably sleep very well after doing it. G
Hi there, would it be okay to use this footage for a new safety video MSC is producing for the Paparoa Track? We filmed in autumn and winter prior to any snowfall but want to show people what it can be like in winter! This looks epic!
Hi Bevan, sure thing as long as we're not portrayed poorly. Our Canadian friends laughed when we called it snow and forecast was thoroughly checked many times before heading out. Regards gary
Hi Elliot, I can't say I looked behind us sorry when exiting the bush section. Can u get a GPS route to follow as you wouldn't want to wing it around there. Good luck and be safe...it was pretty rugged carrying a bike through there.
Nice video! I have to admit when Americans and particularly Californians build a scenic highway i.e. RT. 1 and here around Lake Tahoe we do it right and well- beauty, scenic views and the thrill of Danger altogether!!
great video, explanation, thanks for sharing. you think adding 10mm to 130mm would be even better?? or may cause problem. i have a scalpel 2013 with 100 mm also , want to upgrade its fork. from 100 to 120 is just adding 0.78 inch, to 130 mm is 1.2 inches. 2023 scalpel has 120 mm lefty, but also has 30 mm handlebar rise. driving position in cockpit is about the same 120mm fork plus 30mm rise vs 130mm fork
Hey there yes you're exactly right, using a gopro10 and a stuntman chest mount. Did use a plug in microphone to cut down wind noise but lost the sound a couple times... like a true amateur.
@@getoutside519 Good one, I just did the same run 6 weeks ago with my new GoPro 9 & as you say, amateur, but at least we are trying ah. are you on messenger as I could send you my small article. Stay safe & keep cycling.
that looks great. thanks for posting all the vids. i have been binging on them. they are really inspiring me to get back into mtb post injury/s and go on a camper van based trip.
Hey Laura distance wise not very long probably 35km or so but I was out side enjoying it four 4 5 hrs. Are you planning a visit ? It's an amazing location.
@@getoutside519 yes. Planning an epic South Island trip starting later this month doing many of the Great Rides. Watched all yr videos n will be riding most of them. Would be grateful if you are willing to share the Gpx of this ride.
@@lauraliong If you have trailforks then you can see my ride here and click save to a gpx or send to device www.trailforks.com/ridelog/view/46132246/ I don't have Strava sorry but let me know how trailforks goes. You shouldn't need any pointers at Bike Glendhu as theres only one way track up to the top of eagle nest but many ways down all leading back to the cafe/exit. Sounds like a wacked trip you have planned. Glad to hear the videos have helped plan your trip. G
Wow, you guys. I've been interested in getting up Borland Saddle by bike or car, but you've gone the whole hog. Great country in there. Most impressed with your videos.
