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Ride Safe. Ride Well.  Be Seen!

2026  HAWKES BAY RIDES 

All rides include shorter ride options for Novice or FRESH/beginner riders.  Rides and courses are flexible to be adjusted depending on numbers, rider's skill level's and the weather on the day.
AUTUMN/WINTER RIDES 8:00am start time. Rides take into account weather and light conditions.  Winter rides will take up to 1.5- 3 hours maximum duration.  LIGHTS and warm clothes are essential.

SPRING/SUMMER RIDES Daylight savings starts. 7am start time.  
Earlier 7:00am day-light savings starts allows flexibility to add extra kms and include a few more hills as well.  They build on the work done during winter by some riders, while other riders will coming out of winter and making a fresh start.  These rides are great for preparing for fun rides, tri events, and just staying in good shape.  

​CANCELLATIONS Check our facebook page on Friday evening prior to the week end ride or 6:00am on Saturday morning 
MID WEEK RIDES:
5:30pm Monday from Bridge Pa Chapel or Maraekakaho School.
5:30pm Thursday rides, location alternates, message us for details on Facebook - USO Bike Ride

WEEKEND BUNCH RIDES

 MANUIA LE TAUSAGA FO - HAPPY NEW YEAR -  HARI TOU HOU 2026!
2026 SUMMER/AUTUMN :  Saturday 7:00am 

MEETING PLACE

3rd Jan, Bridge Pa Chapel
10th Jan, Torpedo 7, Napier 

17th Jan, Pukehamoamoa School
24th Jan, Red bridge Cafe
​31st Jan, Taradale Clock
7th Feb, At Ees Cafe, Hav Nth
14th Feb, Aorangi Rd, Maraekakaho

21st Feb, Torpedo 7, Napier
28th Feb, Red bridge Cafe
7th March, Pukehamoamoa School - (IRONMAN Taupo 2026)

14th March, Taradale Clock
21st March, Bridge Pa Chapel
28th March, At Ees Cafe, Hav Nth

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