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Horrock's Highlights - a Mountain Bike Odyssey

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WELCOME

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Duration

6 Days

Date

27 February 2027

Difficulty

Moderate-Challenging (1000m+ climbs some days)

Fitness

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Experience Required

Self-paced but must achieve distances

Rider / Participant Cost:

$1170

Back-up
Cost:

n/a

WEATHER EXPECTATIONS

30°C+ to -5°C. Typically warm/hot but southerly storms possible

HIGHLIGHTS

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Scenic Highlights

Rivers, mountains, gold mines, amazing wilderness

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Special Events

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Unique Features

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TRAIL DETAILS

ALL YOU NEED TO BE PREPARED FOR YOUR NEXT CAVALCADE ADVENTURE

Itinerary

SUPPORT LEVEL -

Fully supported with repair capability (except hydraulic brakes/cracked frames)

MEETING DATE & TIME :

27 February 2027

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MEETING LOCATION :

Tarras

RIDE OUT TIME :

8:30 AM

RETURN  TIME :

3:30 PM

TERRAIN :

High country/farm 4WD tracks

On friday we continue on through the gorge to a farm for our last night together as a trail.Saturday is a short ride to Tarras for the parade and market day and meal and Hoedown,a time to celebrate a week of traversing spectacular country.

Important Information:

ACCOMMODATION:

Tents (camping)

Sleeping bag & mat, Tent (sharing encouraged 1 per 2-3), Toiletries, Plate/cutlery/mug, Period costume for parade

CATERING:

Fully Catered

HORSE REQUIREMENTS:

N/A

PACKING LIST:

CLOTHING

Cycle gloves, Warm gloves, Warm hat/Buff (helmet compatible), Thermal underwear, T-shirts, Fleece/merino tops, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket

OTHER ESSENTIALS

Bike (26-inch+ wheels, recently serviced), Helmet, Spare tubes/repair kit, Day-pack for 1L water

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

Bike rentals available if required

VEHICLE TRANSFER:

Park at Tarras in safe paddock

TRAIL BOSS

Mark Horrocks

CONTACT PH:

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EMAIL

BOSS BACK-UP

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CONTACT US

Only send me information regarding:

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52 Erris Street

Cromwell, 9310

Central Otago 

+64 3 4450111

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