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2,539 ft
Distance
-366 ft
Descent
00:04:56
Avg time
-366 ft
Altitude change
217 ft
Altitude min
585 ft
Altitude max
583 ft
Altitude start
217 ft
Altitude end
-14.4%
Grade
-53.5%
Grade max
2.2%
Grade min
43 ft
Distance climb
2,438 ft
Distance down
59 ft
Distance flat
00:04:56
Avg time

Formula 1 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cable Bay Adventure Park
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #117224 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80742 in E-Biking
    • #141518 in Trail Running
    • #137657 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    Cable Bay Adventure Park

Probably the easiest trail in the park. A whole lot of berm goodness connected by open straights lines to pick up a bit of speed if wanted. Beginner and family friendly. Makes a good warm up lap and great to gain a bit of confidence to build up for the more demanding trails. A quick and easy 10 minutes pedal up the DH climb brings you to the start of this one. Enjoy

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Formula 1 Trail Reports

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Jan 2, 2026 @ 12:23pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 1, 2026
 reporter Minor erosion (trail braiding, small ruts developing, brake bumps)
Jan 2, 2026 @ 12:21pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 1, 2026
 reporter Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Dec 14, 2025 @ 8:16pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 13, 2025
 Completely overgrown.
Jan 7, 2025 @ 2:05am
Jan 7, 2025
May 3, 2024 @ 4:23pm
May 3, 2024
 Fully reshaped and good to go - bigger berms and corners lengthened out
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on Jan 2, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Formula 1

        ▼ Where is Formula 1 located?
        Formula 1 is located in Cable Bay Adventure Park, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Cable Bay Adventure Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.20539, 173.42058.
        ▼ How hard is Formula 1?
        Formula 1 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 14.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Formula 1?
        The trail has 366 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 217 ft to 585 ft.
        ▼ Is Formula 1 a point to point trail?
        Formula 1 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Formula 1?
        Formula 1 is 2,539 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Formula 1?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Formula 1. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Formula 1?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Formula 1 are:
        • January (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Formula 1? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Formula 1 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Formula 1?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Formula 1. The trail is 2,539 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Formula 1?
        Formula 1 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 202 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 243 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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