Crocodile Track NZ

Scotty had planned a ride for us in the Port Hills of Christchurch. We were starting on the Crocodile track then up Kennedys and then onto the single track accross the top of the hills. The warning was we start with a little climb, well after 35 mins we had racked up 600 vertical meters and were on top of the Hills. We rode some great tracks on top of the hills and they were fast and flowing.
Me trying to look fast for the camera, on top of the port hills

This track was awesome fast and flowing on the way down, and a technical climb with plenty of switchbacks as you make your way down to the creek at the bottom and up and over the other side.

Flowing single track kiwi style


Scotty was looking good chewing up the climb with no drama, which is good training for a ride he is tackling towards the end of this year which has 18,000mts of climbing.

As we were on private land we had to deal with the local residents which did not blink an eye as we rode past.

There are some great views from the top of the hills which go with the great trails. We climbed all the way up to Mt Vernon and then turned around and rode back.

The beautiful city of Christchurch

The view down to Llyetton harbour, on the south side of the port hills

The ride down was less enjoyable for me at times, as Scott's hardtail was really a full rigid as the front forks had kinda siezed up. So it was a bumpy ride in sections. But when you have climbed up 600mts you must have a good downhill.

An awesome way to finish a ride

On the way down we got a fantastic view of the sunset. We arrived back at the car with big smiles after the wicked descent. We then headed off to the Speights Ale House for dinner where they hold the post race party for the Coast to Coast.

Another Adventure to tick off the list.