The ride along Lake Hawea and Lake Wanaka is a cyclist’s and photographer’s dream. Many regard this route as one of the most beautiful roads in New Zealand. It passes long and narrow glacial lakes carved from prehistoric glaciers. In the background, you have the majestic New Zealand mountains. The ride starts in Hawea, a small town next to Lake Hawea. The ride offers many short climbs that are rewarded with stunning views of the lake and the mountains. Altogether you climb more than 500 meters / 1700 feet. As you leave Lake Hawea you cross a small piece of land called ‘The Neck’ to get to Lake Wanaka. Lake Wanaka is a favorite among Kiwis and no wonder. With Mount Aspiring National Park in the background, you feel like riding your bike in Lord of the Rings. As you leave the stunning lakes you ride into a beautiful valley with sheep grazing on the meadows. The last five kilometers are fairly easy and perfect as a cool-down. The ride ends at Makarora Country Cafe. The perfect place to 'fuel up' after an amazing ride.
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Adding music to the ride:
Most cyclists would agree that the ride to Col du Tourmalet is awesome. But when it comes to music opinions are very mixed. This is why we do not add music to our rides. We simply do not want to spoil your ride with music you do not like. But it is quite simple to add it yourself. Open an extra browser tab. Find a site that offers music (Spotify, RU-vid, etc…) and pick the music you like and enjoy the ride...
12 дек 2019
