Sensational Cycling – Selwyn District
Road Cycling in Selwyn
Whether you're a serious road cyclist, downhiller, cross country
enthusiast or a family looking for an easy going weekend excursion
the Selwyn
District has you covered when it comes to sensational
cycling.
Rural side streets provide long and car sparse training grounds
for lycra clad cyclists running 100 plus psi. The little River Rail
trail is perfect for families of all ages to enjoy some wide and
well maintained lakeside mountain bike trails. Those looking for a
little more adrenalin can find a rage of high country tracks
including the renowned Craigieburn and Helicopter Hill beech clad
single track.
Road Cycling
The Selwyn District is renowned by road cyclists for its long
straight and picturesque rural roads. Whether you're looking to
stretch your legs after work or pound out the kms in the weekend,
the roads around Lincoln and Lake Elsemere are perfect for all
levels of road cyclists. Those looking to test themselves can
follow the 161km Aquados tour of Selwyn route, available
here:
http://www.mapmyride.com/s/routes/view/bike-ride-map/new-zealand/christchurch/5825166
Little River Rail Trail
The Christchurch to Little River Rail
Trail connects Christchurch to Little River via a pleasant and
purpose built cycle trail following a 19th century rail
route. The majority of the trail in now complete with the most
popular sections, Motukarara to Birdlings Flat and Birdlings Flat
to Little River, suitable for cyclists of all abilities. Take your
time and enjoy boutique shops and cafes along the way in
Prebbleton, Lincoln and en-route at TaiTapu. The lakeside
trails also offer breath taking views of Banks
Peninsula. For up to date track information visit: http://www.littleriverrailtrail.co.nz
Craigieburn Valley
The Craigiebun track joins Craigieburn Valley Ski Area to the
Broken River Ski Area access road. It's suitable for adventurous
intermediate riders to serious cross-country or downhill riders.
Just a quick note, it's a shared use track but you could easily be
fooled into thinking it was purpose built as it's that good.
http://www.newzealand.com/int/article/sensational-single-track-craigieburn/
Other MTB Tracks in Selwyn
Hogs Back Track - Castle Hill (Intermediate)
Poulter Valley - Cass (Intermediate)
Trig M (Coach Stream to Starvation Gulley) -( Intermediate)
Avoca Hut - Cass (Easy)
For more information on tracks visit the Department of
Conservation website
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