23.2 miles
Distance
3,555 ft
Climb
-3,551 ft
Descent
2,260 ft
High Point

EVENT 2 FOR THE CYCLEZONE WINTER MTB SERIES 2017

Detailed Description
Cyclezone Winter MTB Series 2017, #2 is a 23 mile intermediate race route located near Rotorua. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 106 trails. This route climbs 3,555 ft with a max elevation of 2,260 ft then descends -3,551 ft.
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65 Reviews & Comments

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Dowser22 (Oct 6, 2022 at 23:35)
Trail Split Enz
I met a bunch of really nice riders calling themselves the Wrinkly Riders. I tagged along with them and they selected Split Enz! The trail is a lot bumpier than then I first used to ride it (before any harvesting at all). But it has handled the weather well and I had a huge smile at the bottom!
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Dowser22 (Oct 6, 2022 at 23:35)
Trail Split Enz
I met a bunch of really nice riders calling themselves the Wrinkly Riders. I tagged along with them and they selected Split Enz! The trail is a lot bumpier than then I first used to ride it (before any harvesting at all). But it has handled the weather well and I had a huge smile at the bottom!
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Dowser22 (Oct 6, 2022 at 23:35)
Trail Split Enz
I met a bunch of really nice riders calling themselves the Wrinkly Riders. I tagged along with them and they selected Split Enz! The trail is a lot bumpier than then I first used to ride it (before any harvesting at all). But it has handled the weather well and I had a huge smile at the bottom!
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donalduck (Jun 26, 2022 at 16:53)
Trail Kung Fu Walrus
Pretty good argument for making this a G5. It’s just as technical, maybe even more so than it’s G5 neighbour Te Ahi Manawa, and overall steeper.
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donalduck (Jun 26, 2022 at 16:53)
Trail Kung Fu Walrus
Pretty good argument for making this a G5. It’s just as technical, maybe even more so than it’s G5 neighbour Te Ahi Manawa, and overall steeper.
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donalduck (Jun 26, 2022 at 16:53)
Trail Kung Fu Walrus
Pretty good argument for making this a G5. It’s just as technical, maybe even more so than it’s G5 neighbour Te Ahi Manawa, and overall steeper.
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mtb-tech-geek (Jun 25, 2022 at 21:16)
Trail Paddy's Run (A Trail)
Smooth and fast track with uphill and downhill
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mtb-tech-geek (Jun 25, 2022 at 21:05)
Trail Ball and Chain
Open easy singletrack
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mtb-tech-geek (Jun 25, 2022 at 19:34)
Trail Creek Alternative Exit
Good alternate former road out
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mtb-tech-geek (Jun 25, 2022 at 18:23)
Trail Creek, alternate line through Baker's Hollow
To an intersection in the open with different sometimes muddy lines
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mtb-tech-geek (Jun 25, 2022 at 18:23)
Trail Creek, alternate line through Baker's Hollow
To an intersection in the open with different sometimes muddy lines
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mtb-tech-geek (Jun 25, 2022 at 17:51)
Trail Grinder
Rough trail with many lines and some drops
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mtb-tech-geek (Jun 25, 2022 at 17:51)
Trail Grinder
Rough trail with many lines and some drops
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CManning76 (May 27, 2022 at 17:49)
Trail Taura
Great wee track, and an excellent short cut back to Waipa Carpark from the Forest Loop. Don't know which trail user thought it is a grade 5 (maybe somebody who has never ridden a grade 5?) I would consider it a solid 3.
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CManning76 (May 27, 2022 at 17:49)
Trail Taura
Great wee track, and an excellent short cut back to Waipa Carpark from the Forest Loop. Don't know which trail user thought it is a grade 5 (maybe somebody who has never ridden a grade 5?) I would consider it a solid 3.
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Buzzynz (Apr 28, 2022 at 20:20)
Trail Turkish Delight
Tried to ride this from the top of Pig Track, but it looks like it's been destroyed as part of recent logging work. The same with Soakhole. A shame, they were great tracks.
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Buzzynz (Apr 28, 2022 at 20:20)
Trail Turkish Delight
Tried to ride this from the top of Pig Track, but it looks like it's been destroyed as part of recent logging work. The same with Soakhole. A shame, they were great tracks.
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Buzzynz (Apr 28, 2022 at 20:20)
Trail Turkish Delight
Tried to ride this from the top of Pig Track, but it looks like it's been destroyed as part of recent logging work. The same with Soakhole. A shame, they were great tracks.
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Buzzynz (Apr 28, 2022 at 20:20)
Trail Turkish Delight
Tried to ride this from the top of Pig Track, but it looks like it's been destroyed as part of recent logging work. The same with Soakhole. A shame, they were great tracks.
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Pete31 (Apr 10, 2022 at 1:53)
Trail Split Enz
So far this is the most fun downhill track I've done in the park, flows really nice with great speed, rutted sections add to the smiles as you hold on tight. Legs definitely are feeling the burn by the end though.
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Pete31 (Apr 10, 2022 at 1:53)
Trail Split Enz
So far this is the most fun downhill track I've done in the park, flows really nice with great speed, rutted sections add to the smiles as you hold on tight. Legs definitely are feeling the burn by the end though.
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Pete31 (Apr 10, 2022 at 1:53)
Trail Split Enz
So far this is the most fun downhill track I've done in the park, flows really nice with great speed, rutted sections add to the smiles as you hold on tight. Legs definitely are feeling the burn by the end though.
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Ridgedidge (Apr 1, 2022 at 19:48)
Trail Bush Road
Where Bush road joins Buchanan Road it was very difficult to spot. Rode past it twice before having a really good look and then managed to find it. At this intersection it is a very narrow track. (You couldn’t drive a vehicle up it. It’s very narrow and definitely wouldn’t describe it as a Road! Further up it did widen to an overgrown 4x4 track.
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Samwak (Jan 30, 2022 at 11:44)
Trail Taura
Really good fun and great way to get back into the thick of things
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Samwak (Jan 30, 2022 at 11:44)
Trail Taura
Really good fun and great way to get back into the thick of things
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andy766c (Jan 14, 2022 at 22:03)
Trail Pig Track
The track is now rated as grade 3.
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andy766c (Jan 14, 2022 at 22:03)
Trail Pig Track
The track is now rated as grade 3.
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andy766c (Jan 14, 2022 at 22:03)
Trail Pig Track
The track is now rated as grade 3.
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andy766c (Jan 14, 2022 at 22:03)
Trail Pig Track
The track is now rated as grade 3.
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Baykiwiscot (Jan 3, 2022 at 15:12)
Trail Soakhole Climb
The climb section should be marked as closed. It has been disrupted by quarrying and is unrideable for large sections.
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Baykiwiscot (Jan 3, 2022 at 15:12)
Trail Soakhole Climb
The climb section should be marked as closed. It has been disrupted by quarrying and is unrideable for large sections.
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Tully01 (Dec 18, 2021 at 21:40)
Trail Frontal Lobotomy
Rode this today while on our way to Shark v Eagle.
Posted as Grade 2 but I would not recommended to anybody who cannot manage grade 3. It is a knarly climb and challenging in places and probably should be a G3 when you looking at Grade 3 description. The track was otherwise in good order
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Tully01 (Dec 18, 2021 at 21:40)
Trail Frontal Lobotomy
Rode this today while on our way to Shark v Eagle.
Posted as Grade 2 but I would not recommended to anybody who cannot manage grade 3. It is a knarly climb and challenging in places and probably should be a G3 when you looking at Grade 3 description. The track was otherwise in good order
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Tully01 (Dec 18, 2021 at 21:16)
Trail Challenge Uphill
Rode the challenge block of trails today, all in good order and fun to ride. We did take the wrong turn where trails cross so deep idea to do it again
. Average G3 track ride.
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Tully01 (Dec 18, 2021 at 21:16)
Trail Challenge Uphill
Rode the challenge block of trails today, all in good order and fun to ride. We did take the wrong turn where trails cross so deep idea to do it again
. Average G3 track ride.
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Teresashailer (Dec 24, 2020 at 17:19)
Trail Challenge Uphill
Nice climb uphill, not many roots at all, just a steady climb up. Good for Grade 2 who want to try a Grade 3
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Teresashailer (Dec 24, 2020 at 17:19)
Trail Challenge Uphill
Nice climb uphill, not many roots at all, just a steady climb up. Good for Grade 2 who want to try a Grade 3
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Gonezo (Jul 22, 2020 at 22:52)
Trail New Exit
The trails has really good flow, especially the smooth berms in the top section. Some of the corners in the lower section are pretty tight, but also large and well bermed. I just wish this trail was longer, it's over too quickly.
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BecSimmonds (Jul 7, 2020 at 14:27)
Trail Forest Rd/Link: Moerangi to Tikitapu Rds
Note: the second half of this route (also known as Pondy Skid) is completely overgrown as of 7/7/2020. Accessible going down from the end of Pondys elevator (just) but impossible going up.
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GeneralNumpty (May 16, 2020 at 12:58)
Trail Yellow Brick Return
Free and fast flowing... Made the trip out on the Yellow brick road worth it.
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GeneralNumpty (May 16, 2020 at 12:58)
Trail Yellow Brick Return
Free and fast flowing... Made the trip out on the Yellow brick road worth it.
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Gonezo (Mar 26, 2020 at 2:51)
Trail Creek
Great length and variety on this trail. Some nice flowy short downhill sections and short climbs as well. Flat overall though, and a real labyrinth of a section on the last 1/3 through the redwood trees.
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Gonezo (Feb 5, 2020 at 19:57)
Trail Yellow Brick Return
Mostly downhill, fast flowing rolling lines. Fun fun fun, for new and intermediate riders alike. Better than Yellow Brick Road itself, our 2 year old was giggling with joy the entire way down (on his front mounted "Do Little" bike seat. Can't wait to do it again.
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Gonezo (Feb 5, 2020 at 19:57)
Trail Yellow Brick Return
Mostly downhill, fast flowing rolling lines. Fun fun fun, for new and intermediate riders alike. Better than Yellow Brick Road itself, our 2 year old was giggling with joy the entire way down (on his front mounted "Do Little" bike seat. Can't wait to do it again.
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MaximusM (Jan 14, 2020 at 20:45)
Trail Yellow Brick Return
Loads of fun, did it on my first time mountain biking so good for beginners. Worth the way up.
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MaximusM (Jan 14, 2020 at 20:45)
Trail Yellow Brick Return
Loads of fun, did it on my first time mountain biking so good for beginners. Worth the way up.
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GrantO (Jan 3, 2020 at 18:12)
Trail Tikitapu Road
Nice wide road, some hilly bits but some great views of Green lake..
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GrantO (Jan 3, 2020 at 18:12)
Trail Tikitapu Road
Nice wide road, some hilly bits but some great views of Green lake..
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Ridgedidge (May 25, 2019 at 21:08)
Trail New Exit
This is a really enjoyable trail, great for me that enjoys cruising !
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MattWhitbyNZ (Apr 23, 2019 at 23:39)
Trail New Exit
Regarded end of April, 2019. Runs like a dream!
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Sammyp86 (Apr 8, 2019 at 14:41)
Trail The Tickler
I really enjoyed the top(downhill) section of the tickler. After about 2.5-3 minutes or so the trail starts to flatten out in sections meaning you need to get those legs pumping again. Felt a bit tedious after 5 hours of riding.Would be a good ride if you still had ample energy in the tank or where after a quick fix
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caseyking (Feb 21, 2019 at 17:35)
Trail Rockdrop Climb
Cleared ready for the weekend. Enjoy!
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Farrar (Jan 19, 2019 at 18:04)
Trail Sandy Skid Road
Sandy skid road is pond elevator, there is no road here.
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Farrar (Jan 19, 2019 at 18:04)
Trail Sandy Skid Road
Sandy skid road is pond elevator, there is no road here.
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Farrar (Jan 19, 2019 at 18:04)
Trail Sandy Skid Road
Sandy skid road is pond elevator, there is no road here.
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karen222 (Nov 14, 2018 at 22:34)
Trail Turkish Delight
What has happened?! Roots removed from the trail, now a smooth flow trail, likely a Grade 2 now! Such a shame!
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karen222 (Nov 14, 2018 at 22:34)
Trail Turkish Delight
What has happened?! Roots removed from the trail, now a smooth flow trail, likely a Grade 2 now! Such a shame!
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karen222 (Nov 14, 2018 at 22:34)
Trail Turkish Delight
What has happened?! Roots removed from the trail, now a smooth flow trail, likely a Grade 2 now! Such a shame!
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karen222 (Nov 14, 2018 at 22:34)
Trail Turkish Delight
What has happened?! Roots removed from the trail, now a smooth flow trail, likely a Grade 2 now! Such a shame!
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Ketzal (Jul 29, 2018 at 9:53)
Trail Yellow Brick Return
Superb trail. Ride it at warp speed and it's fantastic fun.
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Ketzal (Jul 29, 2018 at 9:53)
Trail Yellow Brick Return
Superb trail. Ride it at warp speed and it's fantastic fun.
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trojan-ganja (Jun 8, 2017 at 20:51)
Trail Pig Track
It's one way, the opposite way now.
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trojan-ganja (Jun 8, 2017 at 20:51)
Trail Pig Track
It's one way, the opposite way now.
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trojan-ganja (Jun 8, 2017 at 20:51)
Trail Pig Track
It's one way, the opposite way now.
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trojan-ganja (Jun 8, 2017 at 20:51)
Trail Pig Track
It's one way, the opposite way now.
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  • Race Course
  • Riding area
    Whakarewarewa Forest
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    20
More Stats for Cyclezone Winter MTB Series 2017, #2 mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    1,107 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,113 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,119 ft
  • Grade max
    -57.2%
  • Grade min
    43.4%
  • Distance climb
    12 miles
  • Distance down
    10 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
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Soakhole Climb
Mar 23, 2023 @ 7:32am
2 days
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Mar 23, 2023 @ 12:32am
3 days
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Mar 22, 2023 @ 2:09pm
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