Rapaki Track is the gold standard for grading your fitness against others, when it comes to Mountain Biking in Christchurch!  Don't be dissappointed with your first couple of rides up this track, becuase there are some very fit individuals out about, and you are guaranteed to be over taken by at least few old hands that ply this route.

Fit individuals race up this gravel road in just just fourteen minutes, while a respectable time is anything under twenty four.

This is a very good and popular  track for getting fit on, as it is a non-technical ride up and an exhilarating ride down.  In the summer months Rapaki turns into a virtual thoroughfare with walkers, riders and runners all getting out in the Sun. 

All official times are taken from the first gate to the last gate

Pictures

Heading up the first hill

The second climb

Looking North down Rapaki towards Christchurch

The last of three bike friendly cattle crossings

Terrain Graph

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Rapaki Track - Height Profile

This graph starts at Centaurus Rd and shows the climb from the bottom of Rapaki Road to the Summit Road.

The first section is sealed, the rest is gravel road

Ride Options

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• Down: For a fast ride
• The Mount Vernon track starts on the other side of the road and runs up to the right of Rapaki.
• Continue right along the road to and hoon down The Farm Track.
• Left, along the Witch Hill track. 5 mins bike.