Rotorua Gravel Riders
A place for Rotorua / BoP gravel riders to organise group rides, talk s**t and swap route notes (not bikepacking; plenty of other pages for that).
21/06/2024
I may not post much here... but when I do it's a banger! Rotorua gravel jerseys now available! Made and designed here too!
Rotorua Underground Gravellers Turakina Gravel Grind Merino Wool Cycling jersey
28/01/2023
Shocktop Suspension Stem | Trade Me Marketplace If you haven't got one of these on your gravel bike yet - what's taking you so long? Absolutely brilliant at ironing out the gravel buzz and making you feel le...
27/11/2022
Two spots still available for this weekend's away ride. Contact [email protected] if you're up for it. If you're reading this you probably know most of the guys already going
24/09/2022
Anyone keen on 90km Mamaku gravel goodness tomorrow meet us at Mamaku Primary school 10am
17/09/2022
Rode in the Kaingaroa Forest today. Really good, a lot like Whaka with good signage and roads.
30/07/2022
Explored Mangarangi Rd between Paengaroa and Kaharoa today. Fantastic gravel riding all the way!
25/07/2022
Going to the Turakina Gravel Grind in October? Check out the jersey for it - made in Rotorua!
https://www.soigneur.co.nz/product/Turakina_Gravel_Grind_Merino_Wool_Cycling_jersey
Turakina Gravel Grind The annual Turakina Gravel Grind epitomises what we love about gravel riding. It's one of New Zealand's most popular gravel rides and it's grassroots at its best. No entry fees, no prizes, just fun, bikes and friends. We are proud to be able to make this special jersey for the ride, and $10 from eac...
Gravel riding - perfect when your favourite MTB trails have been completely fu**ed for the next few months!
02/05/2022
If it's less than two hours drive away does that count as Rotorua? A few pics here from the Caves to Coast loop, west of Otorohanga, just ridden this weekend
23/04/2022
Sweet little graveller to the coast today. Good gravel, views and company
22/04/2022
Anyone keen on joining some of us on a good 80km graveller tomorrow pm us. Leaving Rotoma 8.30
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/3331781992/
Pikowai Gravel Loop Route from MapMyRide
06/04/2022
Took the missus exploring out the back of Rotoiti for our Anniversary. You know you chose well when she doesn't complain after an hour of unexpected hike a bike. That's another 'road' crossed off the topomap!
21/02/2022
A great weekend of gravel riding you can do close to Rotorua is the ride to Lake Waikaremoana. Starting from Murupara it's 95km to the campground at the Lake, and with a shop and cabins available you can travel very light. About 45km gravel each way, with some epic climbs but easy gradients to take the sting away. Pro tips: leave your car at the Murupara campground or motel for safekeeping, and check the campground shop's hours beforehand.
12/02/2022
Drizzly days are gravel days. So good having this on our doorstep.
15/01/2022
For a change, a legal route today so I can share it. A shorter variation on the classic Mamaku loop. Lots of variety. https://www.strava.com/activities/6524626254
Mamaku Gravel loop with Nicky - Jonathan Dodd's 69.7 km bike ride
23/12/2021
Found an excellent new gravel loop up by Lake Tarawera today, in the Highlands Block
13/11/2021
Wet wet wet. Muddy tracks but awesome Rotorua gravel. How lucky are we?
07/11/2021
Some pics today from a ride to the Otenawainuku Trig track. About 20km good gravel on a 40km return trip. Excellent bush.
01/11/2021
Cheeky after dinner graveller
12/09/2021
Some pics from yesterday's trip to ride the Motu Rd - Pakahi Track route. So much funner on gravel bikes!
11/08/2021
Gravel ride this weekend, 100km starting and finishing at Mamaku township. Tunnels on the menu! A great route we've done before. PM us for deets and to tell us your preferred day
31/07/2021
When you're not doing Karioi as a race - time to take a pic
22/07/2021
Computers are good but these make route planning a lot easier!
18/07/2021
Had a few more join this page of late. Feel free to post your pics, events and routes. Here's a few random ones from some recent rides.
Mamaku Meander group ride this Saturday
https://www.facebook.com/events/292681409246623/?sfnsn=mo
14/06/2021
Own up, who was it??? We have strava routes you could have used! https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/mountain-bikers-found-15-hours-after-going-missing-near-rotorua/G7BY6GQ5VWX5OZSWV4JXFYZTPI/
Mountain bikers found 15 hours after going missing near Rotorua - NZ Herald Two people were missing from Sunday evening.
Brisk Saturday mission around the Mamakus, a few routes in mind, mostly gravel, 75-00km. L:et me know if you're keen. Jon
16/04/2021
ANZAC weekend bikepacking ride - anyone keen?
Hey folks, I’m planning to do this ride over ANZAC weekend, weather permitting. As described in the Kennetts’ book with a further extension to get a decentish distance on day 3. Mid-morning start from Otorohanga, planning to camp at Kiritehere (day one 96km; toilets and freedom camping) and PioPio (day two 106km; Kara reserve camping), making day 3 a little shorter (75km) so it’s easier to get back home that day.
PM me if you’re interested; Jon
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/4307986495
20/02/2021
Where did you gravel today?