Alps to Ocean Part Two

Following on from a weekend riding the lake sections of the A2O Trail late last year, section 8, Duntroon to Oamaru was the mission for Sun 13th April.

Most of us only wanted to ride one way, but Uwe set off at 7am for Duntroon arriving just as we were unloading the bikes from the trailer, nice timing. Bron was already there doing warm up laps up and down Duntroon’s main street.

The team of seven left Duntroon at 9am in overcast conditions, stopping to visit the Maori rock drawings and other information panels on route. Bill who had intended to ride so far with us then return to bring the car back to Oamaru, got a work call, and so returned earlier than expected.

As we pedalled past the limestone cliffs of Island Cliff I gained a new appreciation for this very scenic natural feature, followed by panoramic views of North Otago as we rode the high section of Peaks Road. A nice long downhill bought us to Windsor township where lunch was had on the step in front of the old Windsor store.

With riders refuelled we were on our way to complete the last section of our journey which included a bumpy ride on the trail next to the Weston Ngapara Highway and a short section of the old railway line ending the journey for most riders at Grasmuecks for coffee and hot-cross buns. Jane and I made the last dash down the railway and the new trail to Oamaru via the picturesque Oamaru Public Gardens to the waiting vehicles.

Thanks to, Bron, Silvia, Phyllis, Bill, Uwe, Jane, – Maurice.