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Distillery Daze <26/03/22>

Something a little different,

Another great introduction to non-traditional riding, it is flat 47ks with a little bit of road, sand, single-track, gravel and highway.

Surface (approx.):
Paved – 29 km – 62%
Unpaved – 17.7 km – 38%

This will be a semi-supported, no drop, guided ride with a couple of café stops and a distillery tasting at the end!

Perfect for the person who hasn’t ridden off-road on a road bike before and wants to in a no pressure group. Or just a social play with friends new and old. It’s not a race!

Road bike, adventure bikes, fat bikes, mountain bikes, e-bikes and everything in between welcome.

The cost will be $20 per person.
Here is the link to the payment portal > https://itu.co.nz/shop/dd/
You need to register and pay before your place is secured.

Register now as there are limited places.

 

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Hurunui Highlights <19/03/2022>

Gravel Fondo – it’s the new golf.
 
Take it easy with us or ride it at your own pace *cof* race it *cof*, it’s up to you, we will have very easy to follow cue sheets for you!
 
Designed to be a step up from our popular intro Gravel rides – Grins & Gravel and Baby Roubaix, this is 102kms with that includes some climbing but plenty of fun, views and photo stops. This is on a mixture of gravel and sealed roads.
Surface (approx.):
Paved – 56.9 km -56%
Unpaved – 45.1 km – 44%
The cost will be $20 per person.
Here is the link to the payment portal > https://itu.co.nz/shop/hh/
You need to register and pay before your place is secured.
Register now as there are limited places.
 
What you need:
A sense of adventure & fun!
Be an intermediate level rider however we can help you make the
transition (you should be comfortable riding a bike for 4-6 hours)
A well maintained bike, spares and gear sufficient for a day of riding.
Any medication you require and food/water for the day.
 
A detailed ride guide and gear list will be sent to registered riders.
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GravelFondo R <26/02/2022>

Gravel Fondo – it’s the new golf.
 
Take it easy with us or ride it at your own pace *cof* race it *cof*, it’s up to you, we will have very easy to follow cue sheets for you!
 

Designed to be a step up from our popular intro Gravel rides – Grins & Gravel and Baby Roubaix, this is 125kms with no significant climbing but plenty of fun, views and photo stops. This is on a mixture of gravel and sealed roads.

Surface (approx.):
Paved – 53.2 km – 43%
Unpaved – 71.7 km – 57%

 
The cost will be $20 per person.
Here is the link to the payment portal > https://itu.co.nz/shop/gravelfondo-r/
You need to register and pay before your place is secured.
Register now as there are limited places.
 
What you need:
A sense of adventure & fun!
Be an intermediate level rider however we can help you make the
transition (you should be comfortable riding a bike for 4-6 hours)
A well maintained bike, spares and gear sufficient for a day of riding.
Any medication you require and food/water for the day.
 
A detailed ride guide and gear list will be sent to registered riders.
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Leithfield Saunter <19/02/2022>

A gentle introduction to the joy of gravel grinders with a number of café/bars to relax, rejuvenate and rest at.

This is a great introduction to gravel riding, it is mostly flat 50ks with a bunch of gravel sections, one steady climb, a bit of highway and a number of quiet rural roads.

Surface (approx.):
Paved – 35.6 km – 68%
Unpaved – 16.5 km – 32%

This will be a semi-supported, no drop, guided ride with a café stop at the start and at the finish.

Perfect for the person who hasn’t ridden on gravel before and wants to in a no pressure group. Or just a social play with friends new and old. It’s not a race!

Road bike, adventure bikes, fat bikes, mountain bikes, e-bikes and everything in between welcome.

The cost will be $20 per person.
Here is the link to the payment portal > https://itu.co.nz/shop/leithfield/
You need to register and pay before your place is secured.

Register now as there are limited places.

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Grins & Gravel <12/02/2022>

A gentle introduction to the joy of gravel grinders with a number of café/bars to relax, rejuvenate and rest at.

This is a great introduction to gravel riding, it is mostly flat 65ks with a bunch of gravel sections, a bit of highway and a number of quiet rural roads.

Surface (approx.):
Paved – 35.1 km – 53%
Unpaved – 30.9 km – 47%

This will be a semi-supported, no drop, guided ride with a café stop at the beginning and end. We have an awesome picnic lunch spot, but you have to bring it along with you!

Perfect for the person who hasn’t ridden on gravel before and wants to in a no pressure group. Or just a social play with friends new and old. It’s not a race!

Road bike, adventure bikes, fat bikes, mountain bikes, e-bikes and everything in between welcome.

The cost will be $20 per person.
Here is the link to the payment portal > https://itu.co.nz/shop/gg/
You need to register and pay before your place is secured.

Register now as there are limited places.

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Baby Roubaix <29/01/22>

A gentle introduction to the joy of gravel grinders with four cafe/bars to relax, rejuvenate and rest at.

This is a great introduction to gravel riding, it is mostly flat 60ks with 13 gravel sections, there are a couple of easy climbs, a bit of highway and a number of quiet rural roads.

Surface (approx):
Paved – 34 km – 56%
Unpaved – 26.3 km – 44%

This will be a semi-supported, no drop, guided ride with plenty of cafe stops.

Perfect for the person who hasn’t ridden on gravel before and wants to in a no pressure group. Or just a social play with friends new and old. It’s not a race!

The cost will be $20 per person.
Here is the link to the payment portal > https://itu.co.nz/shop/br/
You need to register and pay before your place is secured.

Register now as there are limited places.

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Velo Vino <22/01/2022>

Wheels and Wine
Wine and Cheese
Tastings and Trails
A perfect pairing

45 kms of easy, fun cycling on gravel roads, sealed roads, farm tracks and of course plenty of wineries to taste the local fare with views a plenty.

Surface (approx.):
Paved – 43.1 km – 90%
Unpaved – 4.6 km – 10%

This will be a semi-supported, no drop, guided ride with plenty of stops, finishing at a wine restaurant, and a lift back to Christchurch

You can ride this on a gravel bike, CX bike, mountain bike and most things in between.

Perfect for everyone!

The cost will be $40 per person.
Here is the link to the payment portal > https://itu.co.nz/shop/velo-vino/
You need to register and pay before your place is secured.

$ includes guiding, transport, musette and some goodies.
Bring some cash and a backpack for any wine that takes your fancy.
Bring some cash for lunch or sneak in some sammies..

Register now as there are limited places.

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The Bermuda PieAngle <15/01/2022>

A gentle introduction to the joy of gravel grinders with a number of café/bars to relax, rejuvenate and rest at.

This is a great introduction to gravel riding, it is rolling 60ks with a bunch of gravel sections, a few steady climbs, a bit of highway and a number of quiet rural roads.

Surface (approx.):
Paved – 21 km – 36%
Unpaved – 37.3 km – 64%

This will be a semi-supported, no drop, guided ride with plenty of café stops.

Perfect for the person who hasn’t ridden on gravel before and wants to in a no pressure group. Or just a social play with friends new and old. It’s not a race!

Road bike, adventure bikes, fat bikes, mountain bikes, e-bikes and everything in between welcome.

The cost will be $20 per person.
Here is the link to the payment portal > https://itu.co.nz/shop/pie/
You need to register and pay before your place is secured.

Register now as there are limited places.

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Oxford Gravel Picnic Ride <08/01/2022>

A gentle introduction to the joy of gravel grinders with a few stops to relax, rejuvenate and rest at.
 
This is a great introduction to gravel riding, it is mostly flat 55ks with a bunch of gravel sections, a bit of highway and a number of quiet rural roads.
Surface (approx.):
Paved – 19.5 km – 36%
Unpaved – 34.9 km – 64%
 
This will be a semi-supported, no drop, guided ride with a café stop at the beginning and end. We have an awesome picnic lunch spot, but you have to bring it along with you!
 
Perfect for the person who hasn’t ridden on gravel before and wants to in a no pressure group. Or just a social play with friends new and old. It’s not a race!
 
Road bike, adventure bikes, fat bikes, mountain bikes, e-bikes and everything in between welcome.
 
The cost will be $20 per person.

Here is the link to the payment portal > https://itu.co.nz/shop/oxford/
You need to register and pay before your place is secured.

Register now as there are limited places.

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Velo Vino <27/03/2021>

Wheels and Wine
Wine and Cheese
Tastings and Trails
A perfect pairing

49 kms of easy, fun cycling on gravel roads, sealed roads, farm tracks and of course plenty of wineries to taste the local fare with views a plenty.

This will be a semi-supported, no drop, guided ride with a musette of goodies, plenty of stops, finishing at a wine restaurant, and a lift back to Christchurch

You can ride this on a gravel bike, CX bike, mountain bike and most things in between.

Perfect for everyone!

The cost will be $40 per person.
Here is the link to the payment portal > https://itu.co.nz/shop/velo-vino/
You need to register and pay before your place is secured.

$ includes guiding, transport, and some lunch.
Bring some cash and a backpack for any wine that takes your fancy.

Register now as there are limited places.