Name: Glider Road
Rating: 2.0

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Riders will get a good workout on this doubletrack that climbs to the glider launch point. If gliders are taking off, it makes a nice excuse for a break to watch the action.

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Land Manager: Nelson City Council - Parks and Reserves

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Eric Ashley

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Looking east to Mt. Malita from the top of Barnicoat Road.

Oct 14, 2017 near Richmond, NZ

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Glider Road

“A punchy doubletrack that climbs to the top of a glider launching point. ”

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1,963' 598 m

542' 165 m

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