As I studied the entry forms for the two 2019 cavalcade bike rides, I noticed the easier option was called ''The Push Bike Trail''. Photos: John Fridd But during three days in the mountains, I discovered something about the Cavalcade Push Bike Trail. The ironic name was a hint from trail boss Tim Hawkins that we could expect to be pushing our bikes for extended periods as we encountered steep hill after steep hill. However, one hill in particular was not so delightful, as it seemed to climb forever as we arrived on Shirlmar Station. The fastest cavalcade riders started arriving about an hour later raving about the tracks they had ridden.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 17, 2019 14:26 UTC