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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. 7:00am 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

2026 SPRING/SUMMER:    
2026 AUTUMN/WINTER: Saturday 8:00am

MEETING PLACE

25th April, Bridge Pa Chapel
2nd May, Aorangi Rd, Maraekakaho
9th May, Red bridge Cafe
16th May, Pukehamoamoa School 


23rd May, CHB College, Waipukurau
30th May, Bridge Pa Chapel
6th June, At Ees Cafe, Hav Nth
13th June, Omahu School

20th June, K-Mart, Napier
27th June, Bridge Pa Chapel

4th July, Red Bridge Cafe
11th July, Pukehamoamoa School


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