The best road cycling routes in Nelson
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Last updated: October 20, 2025
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1. View of the River Estuary – View of Cable Bay loop from Tāhunanui
54.1km
02:49
540m
540m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
28
riders
2. Cycle Path Mural Tunnel loop from Bishopdale
90.1km
05:09
1,470m
1,470m
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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29
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3. Cycle Path Mural Tunnel loop from Wakatu
39.7km
01:47
270m
270m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
23
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4. Gentle Annie Saddle loop from Tāhunanui
35.5km
01:44
350m
350m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
14
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5. Cycle Path Mural Tunnel loop from Annesbrook
59.8km
02:44
460m
460m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
12
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6. Cycle Path Mural Tunnel loop from Grove Station
14.4km
00:39
130m
130m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
12
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7. Cycle Path Mural Tunnel loop from Nelson South
21.6km
01:01
170m
170m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
8
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8. Roadbike loop from Bishopdale
21.6km
00:57
150m
150m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
8
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9. Gravel Trail loop from Richmond
28.5km
01:39
90m
90m
Intermediate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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