R and R Rush Track
This is a new trail and is at this point "fresh" and a bit soft. It has not been entirely completed, but there has been a temporary exit cut at the bottom to allow the track to be ridden now.
Expect this track to be finished in the near future.
This is a flowing X-Country track for experienced riders
This ride can be combined with other rides in the area, and is being given here as a "Section" of what could be any number of combinations in the area.
To get to the new "R&R Rush" track, ride out from Nelson up the Maitai Valley road until you get to the turn off to the Hira Forest which is the start of central and Sharlands roads.
Turn off from the Maitai Road (S41 16.552 E173 19.733)
From here travel up the road a short distance until you come to the turn off to Sharlands Road.
Start of Sharlands road (S41 16.408 E173 20.069)
Turn left into Sharlands Rd and cross the concrete ford. From here it is a 8km moderate uphill ride to summit of the road at the intersection with Thomas Rd
Thomas Rd Turnoff (S41 14.895 E173 20.099)
Turn left here into Thomas Rd and ride about 200m to just past where the road goes off to the right. On your left look carefully and you will see a trail dropping off from the road, This is the start of the track
Waypoint 1 on map: Start of track (S41 15.025 E173 21.887)
The track follows just below the road for a while, then starts to follow a stream down the valley. There are a couple of small uphill bits and a couple of switchbacks, one of which is quite sharp and may require a dismount. Other than that this track is a good challenging X-Country with a lot of variety. Eventually you come out just above the quarry at the start of the upper Bob≠s Fern Road turnoff.
From here you can ride up Bob's Fern Road and do the other Tuckers trails.
Waypoint 2 on map: End Of track (S41 14.597 E173 21.287)
Expect this track to be finished in the near future.
This is a flowing X-Country track for experienced riders
This ride can be combined with other rides in the area, and is being given here as a "Section" of what could be any number of combinations in the area.
To get to the new "R&R Rush" track, ride out from Nelson up the Maitai Valley road until you get to the turn off to the Hira Forest which is the start of central and Sharlands roads.
Turn off from the Maitai Road (S41 16.552 E173 19.733)
From here travel up the road a short distance until you come to the turn off to Sharlands Road.
Start of Sharlands road (S41 16.408 E173 20.069)
Turn left into Sharlands Rd and cross the concrete ford. From here it is a 8km moderate uphill ride to summit of the road at the intersection with Thomas Rd
Thomas Rd Turnoff (S41 14.895 E173 20.099)
Turn left here into Thomas Rd and ride about 200m to just past where the road goes off to the right. On your left look carefully and you will see a trail dropping off from the road, This is the start of the track
Waypoint 1 on map: Start of track (S41 15.025 E173 21.887)
The track follows just below the road for a while, then starts to follow a stream down the valley. There are a couple of small uphill bits and a couple of switchbacks, one of which is quite sharp and may require a dismount. Other than that this track is a good challenging X-Country with a lot of variety. Eventually you come out just above the quarry at the start of the upper Bob≠s Fern Road turnoff.
From here you can ride up Bob's Fern Road and do the other Tuckers trails.
Waypoint 2 on map: End Of track (S41 14.597 E173 21.287)