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Brian Brown

I'm a 75 year old obsessive cyclist, I've been cycling all my life, competing in my early years. Now the riding is all about enjoyment and exploring the amazing back roads and tracks of New Zealand. I make videos of most of our rides to try to show case the beautiful countryside, looked after by our amazing farmers. These videos can be found here
youtube.com/@backcountryridingfriends?si=WnczQ3kHCDjlzz7z
Cheers Brian

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went gravel riding.

March 24, 2026

Seddon to Lake Grassmere on Whale trail

Another lovely ride even though it was overcast all day and very windy. It was a delightful ride especially though Yealand's vineyard. The newly laid gravel for about 7km want much fun. We rode the grass verge for about a km. The trail is mostly on public roads and the Yealand white road tour roads, which makes you feel like your riding the white roads of Tuscany.

Time

5h04m

Distance

45.9km

Speed

12.7km/h

Ascent

610m

Descent

560m

and like this.

went gravel riding.

March 23, 2026

Ward Beach Rd to Lake Grassmere on Whale trail

This was a lovely ride. They've done a great job of the trail. We can't wait for more of it to be finished.

Time

3h42m

Distance

36.0km

Speed

14.8km/h

Ascent

140m

Descent

140m

and like this.

went gravel riding.

March 18, 2026

Geraldine 28km loop

This was one of those rides that was a lovely ride but the scenery didn't have that wow factor. It was a great mix of roads from a 2 short stints on the main road to tiny gravel roads with grass growing up the middle.

Time

3h25m

Distance

39.0km

Speed

14.7km/h

Ascent

360m

Descent

350m

, and like this.

planned a gravel ride.

March 18, 2026

Time

2h48m

Distance

38.3km

Speed

13.7km/h

Ascent

310m

Descent

310m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

went gravel riding.

March 16, 2026

Cave 38km loop

The weather wasn't as nice today. Overcast and cold, so I'm not sure if it was the weather or just the ride wasn't as good as the others. If I died it again I'd do it in the reverse direction. I think it would be better for the hills that way. Anyway it was a day on the bike exploring new roads, so it must be good.

Time

3h34m

Distance

38.0km

Speed

14.1km/h

Ascent

490m

Descent

450m

likes this.

went gravel riding.

March 15, 2026

Cave 43km loop taking in Edwards Crossing Rd

This was a beautiful ride great scenery, the climbs were delightful and we even had a Ford with water in it.

Time

4h44m

Distance

43.3km

Speed

14.5km/h

Ascent

410m

Descent

420m

and like this.

went gravel riding.

March 14, 2026

Cave 42km Loop taking in Moa Pass Rd

This was a lovely ride, which involved riding Moa Pass Rd, just because of the name. The rest of the ride was lovely, old stone buildings and bridges through beautiful farmland.

Time

5h03m

Distance

43.9km

Speed

14.8km/h

Ascent

360m

Descent

300m

likes this.

March 15, 2026

Hi Brian is there a camp ground and shop at Cave looking to possibly stat there ? Rather than back track to Pleasant point when over there in 2 weeks time I just could not found much info when sorting a route out

planned a gravel ride.

March 14, 2026

Time

3h10m

Distance

42.5km

Speed

13.4km/h

Ascent

320m

Descent

320m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

planned a gravel ride.

March 12, 2026

Time

2h48m

Distance

38.2km

Speed

13.6km/h

Ascent

470m

Descent

470m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

planned a gravel ride.

March 12, 2026

Time

3h07m

Distance

42.0km

Speed

13.5km/h

Ascent

400m

Descent

400m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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