TARARUA LEAD TRAIL RIDE
was included . That ’ s a bargain in anyone ’ s books . I would have paid the $ 40 and not expected lunch .
RIDE THREE - MANAPARI TRAIL RIDE A classic country fundraiser with the intention to send some kids on a Japanese exchange . This ride was based on a farm around 13km from Martinborough , towards White Rock . A brilliant mix of fast and twisty with some excellent hill climbs . We started the day with wet grass and a little bit of mud . Unfortunately , the Karoo Extreme rear tyre that had been so good in the sand , struggled on this wet farm terrain . On the first hill , the rear was spinning around struggling to gain traction . I had to modulate the throttle to try and keep forwards momentum . There were some other hill climbs I attempted , but failed to conquer . Tucking my tail between my legs I rode back down and took the bypass .
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