Really nice climb out of the Manawatu into the Wairarapa. Great views to the north and east, with kinetic sculptures (power windmills) to boot. Quieter now that the main road through the Gorge is open.

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Distance 10.2 km

Uphill 290 m

Downhill 260 m

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Location: Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

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Saddle Road: Climb and Descent

#1.

Ashurst Domain Campground – Bledisloe Park loop from Playground Station

#2.

Roadbike loop from Woodville

#3.

Dugald MacKensie Rose Garden – Bledisloe Park loop from Palmerston North

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