<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <!-- generator="MYOB" --> <?xml-stylesheet href="/plugins/system/jce/css/content.css?d8fdd8667160de05516c0530c117e805" type="text/css"?> <feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xml:lang="en-gb"> <title type="text">Projects</title> <subtitle type="text"></subtitle> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz"/> <id>https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects</id> <updated>2022-07-08T12:24:16+12:00</updated> <author> <name>Bike Taupo - Do not reply</name> </author> <generator>MYOB</generator> <link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects?format=feed&type=atom"/> <entry> <title>No major projects just now!</title> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/1292-no-major-projects-just-now"/> <published>2020-11-11T17:33:13+13:00</published> <updated>2020-11-11T17:33:13+13:00</updated> <id>https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/1292-no-major-projects-just-now</id> <author> <name>Clyff Harrington</name> </author> <summary type="html"><p>Both the new car park at The Hub and the GLT Otaketake loop are now complete. Lots of rebuiding work going on in Craters after logging around the Connection.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/85223892_3018389784882429_2537286600297276742_o.jpg" alt="85223892 3018389784882429 2537286600297276742 o" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/107736145_3111795335541873_3372695528874684939_n.jpg" alt="107736145 3111795335541873 3372695528874684939 n" /></p> <p>We have a new access way at Whakaipo - the old e-bikers were having trouble with the stile!</p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/W2kyard.jpg" alt="W2kyard" /></p></summary> <content type="html"><p>Both the new car park at The Hub and the GLT Otaketake loop are now complete. Lots of rebuiding work going on in Craters after logging around the Connection.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/85223892_3018389784882429_2537286600297276742_o.jpg" alt="85223892 3018389784882429 2537286600297276742 o" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/107736145_3111795335541873_3372695528874684939_n.jpg" alt="107736145 3111795335541873 3372695528874684939 n" /></p> <p>We have a new access way at Whakaipo - the old e-bikers were having trouble with the stile!</p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/W2kyard.jpg" alt="W2kyard" /></p></content> <category term="Projects" /> </entry> <entry> <title>Otaketake Loop Final Stages January 2020.</title> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/20-otaketake-trail-build/1281-otaketake-loop-final-stages-january-2020"/> <published>2020-01-07T09:30:26+13:00</published> <updated>2020-01-07T09:30:26+13:00</updated> <id>https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/20-otaketake-trail-build/1281-otaketake-loop-final-stages-january-2020</id> <author> <name>Clyff Harrington</name> </author> <summary type="html"><p>With the completion of the section from Kinloch to Kawakawa Rd Bike Taupo track crew are developing an off road track beside the road. There was no off road option through the cutting on Whangamata Rd so a concrete path has been laid on the road verge.</p> <p>&nbsp;<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/map012020labeled.png" alt="map012020labeled" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;">The new Otaketake track is the right hand section of track between the arrows.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/79776474_2624242537630491_3645232507546238976_o.jpg" alt="79776474 2624242537630491 3645232507546238976 o" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Concrete path through the cutting.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/Whroad2c.png" alt="Whroad2c" />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/Whroad1c.png" alt="Whroad1c" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;New sections beside the road.</p></summary> <content type="html"><p>With the completion of the section from Kinloch to Kawakawa Rd Bike Taupo track crew are developing an off road track beside the road. There was no off road option through the cutting on Whangamata Rd so a concrete path has been laid on the road verge.</p> <p>&nbsp;<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/map012020labeled.png" alt="map012020labeled" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;">The new Otaketake track is the right hand section of track between the arrows.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/79776474_2624242537630491_3645232507546238976_o.jpg" alt="79776474 2624242537630491 3645232507546238976 o" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Concrete path through the cutting.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/Whroad2c.png" alt="Whroad2c" />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/Whroad1c.png" alt="Whroad1c" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;New sections beside the road.</p></content> <category term="Otaketake Trail Build" /> </entry> <entry> <title>An on-road section of the GLT!</title> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/20-otaketake-trail-build/1277-an-on-road-section-of-the-glt"/> <published>2019-11-21T11:37:26+13:00</published> <updated>2019-11-21T11:37:26+13:00</updated> <id>https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/20-otaketake-trail-build/1277-an-on-road-section-of-the-glt</id> <author> <name>Clyff Harrington</name> </author> <summary type="html"><p>As we get toward completing the Otaketake loop there is a neccesary on-road piece through the cutting on Whangamata Road, between Kawakawa Road and the Orakau shelter car park. Photo shows the site ready for concreting.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Whangamacutting.png" alt="Whangamacutting" /></p></summary> <content type="html"><p>As we get toward completing the Otaketake loop there is a neccesary on-road piece through the cutting on Whangamata Road, between Kawakawa Road and the Orakau shelter car park. Photo shows the site ready for concreting.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Whangamacutting.png" alt="Whangamacutting" /></p></content> <category term="Otaketake Trail Build" /> </entry> <entry> <title>Last leg of the new Otaketake Loop.</title> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/20-otaketake-trail-build/1276-last-leg-of-the-new-otaketake-loop"/> <published>2019-11-05T07:53:32+13:00</published> <updated>2019-11-05T07:53:32+13:00</updated> <id>https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/20-otaketake-trail-build/1276-last-leg-of-the-new-otaketake-loop</id> <author> <name>Clyff Harrington</name> </author> <summary type="html"><p>The new Otaketake loop is getting close to completion! As at November 3rd, the gap between the two tracks is about 500 meters in a direct line which will mean around another 600 meters of track to be constructed.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Annotation_2019-11-05_075029.jpg" alt="Annotation 2019 11 05 075029" /></p></summary> <content type="html"><p>The new Otaketake loop is getting close to completion! As at November 3rd, the gap between the two tracks is about 500 meters in a direct line which will mean around another 600 meters of track to be constructed.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Annotation_2019-11-05_075029.jpg" alt="Annotation 2019 11 05 075029" /></p></content> <category term="Otaketake Trail Build" /> </entry> <entry> <title>Western end of Otaketake extension - 16/08/19 </title> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/20-otaketake-trail-build/1271-western-end-of-otaketake-extension-16-08-19"/> <published>2019-08-16T08:43:09+12:00</published> <updated>2019-08-16T08:43:09+12:00</updated> <id>https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/20-otaketake-trail-build/1271-western-end-of-otaketake-extension-16-08-19</id> <author> <name>Clyff Harrington</name> </author> <summary type="html"><p>The digger has arrived at the western end of the new Otaketake extension. The crew will build the trail to join the completed section on the Kinloch end. Rock on lads!<img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/IMG_1802.JPG" alt="IMG 1802" /></p></summary> <content type="html"><p>The digger has arrived at the western end of the new Otaketake extension. The crew will build the trail to join the completed section on the Kinloch end. Rock on lads!<img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/IMG_1802.JPG" alt="IMG 1802" /></p></content> <category term="Otaketake Trail Build" /> </entry> <entry> <title>Extension crew shifting to Kawakawa Road end</title> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/20-otaketake-trail-build/1268-extension-crew-shifting-to-kawakawa-road-end"/> <published>2019-08-05T17:02:26+12:00</published> <updated>2019-08-05T17:02:26+12:00</updated> <id>https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/20-otaketake-trail-build/1268-extension-crew-shifting-to-kawakawa-road-end</id> <author> <name>Clyff Harrington</name> </author> <summary type="html"><p>July 5th - The Otaketake Extension has reached around halfway from the Kinloch end, so it is time to move the construction team to the Kawakawa Rd end. There are a few inconvenient rocks to be removed first so expect some action on the western end in a week or so. The picture will answer your technical questions.</p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Annotation_2019-08-05_163913.png" alt="Annotation 2019 08 05 163913" /></p></summary> <content type="html"><p>July 5th - The Otaketake Extension has reached around halfway from the Kinloch end, so it is time to move the construction team to the Kawakawa Rd end. There are a few inconvenient rocks to be removed first so expect some action on the western end in a week or so. The picture will answer your technical questions.</p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Annotation_2019-08-05_163913.png" alt="Annotation 2019 08 05 163913" /></p></content> <category term="Otaketake Trail Build" /> </entry> <entry> <title>Construction underway on western end of the new Otaktake Trail</title> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/20-otaketake-trail-build/1267-construction-underway-on-western-end-of-the-new-otaktake-trail"/> <published>2019-08-02T09:17:48+12:00</published> <updated>2019-08-02T09:17:48+12:00</updated> <id>https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/20-otaketake-trail-build/1267-construction-underway-on-western-end-of-the-new-otaktake-trail</id> <author> <name>Clyff Harrington</name> </author> <summary type="html"><p>Work has started&nbsp;at the Whangamata Road end of the Otaketake extension. As well as the track building there is planting taking place and some meaningful engagement with the locals. He/she is one of the original greenies.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Orakau1.JPG" alt="Orakau1" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><br /><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Orakau2.JPG" alt="Orakau2" /></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Orakau3.jpeg" alt="Orakau3" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></summary> <content type="html"><p>Work has started&nbsp;at the Whangamata Road end of the Otaketake extension. As well as the track building there is planting taking place and some meaningful engagement with the locals. He/she is one of the original greenies.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Orakau1.JPG" alt="Orakau1" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><br /><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Orakau2.JPG" alt="Orakau2" /></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Orakau3.jpeg" alt="Orakau3" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></content> <category term="Otaketake Trail Build" /> </entry> <entry> <title>Otaketake 22nd July</title> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/20-otaketake-trail-build/1265-otaketake-22nd-july"/> <published>2019-07-22T12:40:57+12:00</published> <updated>2019-07-22T12:40:57+12:00</updated> <id>https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/20-otaketake-trail-build/1265-otaketake-22nd-july</id> <author> <name>Clyff Harrington</name> </author> <summary type="html"><p>The Otaketake extension is now a total of 5.6 km from Kinloch Store&nbsp;and we have a new bridge to cross!</p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/IMG_1763.JPG" alt="IMG 1763" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Otake2207.png" alt="Otake2207" /></p></summary> <content type="html"><p>The Otaketake extension is now a total of 5.6 km from Kinloch Store&nbsp;and we have a new bridge to cross!</p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/IMG_1763.JPG" alt="IMG 1763" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Otake2207.png" alt="Otake2207" /></p></content> <category term="Otaketake Trail Build" /> </entry> <entry> <title>Almost 4km at Otaketake.</title> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/20-otaketake-trail-build/1263-almost-4km-at-otaketake"/> <published>2019-06-29T17:30:13+12:00</published> <updated>2019-06-29T17:30:13+12:00</updated> <id>https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/20-otaketake-trail-build/1263-almost-4km-at-otaketake</id> <author> <name>Clyff Harrington</name> </author> <summary type="html"><p>The new Otaketake trail now extends almost 4km from the intersection of the K2K track. Photos show the inspection crew at the trailhead Saturday 29th June. Lots of ticks on their clipboards!</p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Strava2906.png" alt="Strava2906" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/IMG_20190629_105056.jpg" alt="IMG 20190629 105056" /></p></summary> <content type="html"><p>The new Otaketake trail now extends almost 4km from the intersection of the K2K track. Photos show the inspection crew at the trailhead Saturday 29th June. Lots of ticks on their clipboards!</p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Strava2906.png" alt="Strava2906" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/IMG_20190629_105056.jpg" alt="IMG 20190629 105056" /></p></content> <category term="Otaketake Trail Build" /> </entry> <entry> <title>Otaketake June 19th</title> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/20-otaketake-trail-build/1260-otaketake-june-19th"/> <published>2019-06-19T08:38:09+12:00</published> <updated>2019-06-19T08:38:09+12:00</updated> <id>https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/20-otaketake-trail-build/1260-otaketake-june-19th</id> <author> <name>Clyff Harrington</name> </author> <summary type="html"><p>Latest shots from the Otaketake build from our intrepid early morning reporter. Apparently you have to be really really early to be up there first!</p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/IMG_4268.jpg" alt="IMG 4268" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/IMG_4269.jpg" alt="IMG 4268" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/IMG_4270.jpg" alt="IMG 4268" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/IMG_4271.jpg" alt="IMG 4268" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/IMG_4272.jpg" alt="IMG 4268" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></summary> <content type="html"><p>Latest shots from the Otaketake build from our intrepid early morning reporter. Apparently you have to be really really early to be up there first!</p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/IMG_4268.jpg" alt="IMG 4268" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/IMG_4269.jpg" alt="IMG 4268" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/IMG_4270.jpg" alt="IMG 4268" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/IMG_4271.jpg" alt="IMG 4268" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/IMG_4272.jpg" alt="IMG 4268" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></content> <category term="Otaketake Trail Build" /> </entry> <entry> <title>Otaketake June 6th 2019</title> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/20-otaketake-trail-build/1259-otaketake-june-6th-2019"/> <published>2019-06-06T14:48:00+12:00</published> <updated>2019-06-06T14:48:00+12:00</updated> <id>https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/20-otaketake-trail-build/1259-otaketake-june-6th-2019</id> <author> <name>Clyff Harrington</name> </author> <summary type="html"><p>&nbsp;<img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/Capture060619.png" alt="Capture060619" /></p> <p>The trail today extends 3.2 km from the <a href="mailto:K@K">K2K</a>&nbsp;track and is looking gorgeous!.&nbsp;</p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/IMG_20190606_111332.jpg" alt="IMG 20190606 111332" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/IMG_1791.jpg" alt="IMG 1791" /></p></summary> <content type="html"><p>&nbsp;<img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/Capture060619.png" alt="Capture060619" /></p> <p>The trail today extends 3.2 km from the <a href="mailto:K@K">K2K</a>&nbsp;track and is looking gorgeous!.&nbsp;</p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/IMG_20190606_111332.jpg" alt="IMG 20190606 111332" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/IMG_1791.jpg" alt="IMG 1791" /></p></content> <category term="Otaketake Trail Build" /> </entry> <entry> <title>Otakatake Construction 24th May 2019</title> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/20-otaketake-trail-build/1256-may-2019"/> <published>2019-05-27T10:26:57+12:00</published> <updated>2019-05-27T10:26:57+12:00</updated> <id>https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/20-otaketake-trail-build/1256-may-2019</id> <author> <name>Clyff Harrington</name> </author> <summary type="html"><p>Trail has passed the 2km mark and includes a switchback up to a rocky outcrop with great views to the south and east over Kinloch back to Tauhara.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/Capture1805.png" alt="Capture1805" /></p> <p>&nbsp;<img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/IMG_20190508_121917.jpg" alt="IMG 20190508 121917" /></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/IMG_20190508_121954.jpg" alt="IMG 20190508 121954" width="1224" height="564" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/IMG_20190508_122259_1.jpg" alt="IMG 20190508 122259 1" /></p> <p>Mac keeping Jack on task.</p> </summary> <content type="html"><p>Trail has passed the 2km mark and includes a switchback up to a rocky outcrop with great views to the south and east over Kinloch back to Tauhara.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/Capture1805.png" alt="Capture1805" /></p> <p>&nbsp;<img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/IMG_20190508_121917.jpg" alt="IMG 20190508 121917" /></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/IMG_20190508_121954.jpg" alt="IMG 20190508 121954" width="1224" height="564" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/IMG_20190508_122259_1.jpg" alt="IMG 20190508 122259 1" /></p> <p>Mac keeping Jack on task.</p> </content> <category term="Otaketake Trail Build" /> </entry> <entry> <title>April 2019 - Construction Commences.</title> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/20-otaketake-trail-build/1255-april-construction-commences"/> <published>2019-05-27T09:20:51+12:00</published> <updated>2019-05-27T09:20:51+12:00</updated> <id>https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/20-otaketake-trail-build/1255-april-construction-commences</id> <author> <name>Clyff Harrington</name> </author> <summary type="html"><p>The new Otaketake trail is underway turning right, north away from the lake about 2.5 km from Kinloch on the Kawakawa Bay trail. The trail will exit on to Kawakawa Road, a short distance from the Orakau carpark on Whangamata Rd.&nbsp;</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/1804d.jpg" alt="1804d" /></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/1804e.jpg" alt="1804e" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Entry point&nbsp;</p> </summary> <content type="html"><p>The new Otaketake trail is underway turning right, north away from the lake about 2.5 km from Kinloch on the Kawakawa Bay trail. The trail will exit on to Kawakawa Road, a short distance from the Orakau carpark on Whangamata Rd.&nbsp;</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/1804d.jpg" alt="1804d" /></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/OtaketakeConstruction/1804e.jpg" alt="1804e" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Entry point&nbsp;</p> </content> <category term="Otaketake Trail Build" /> </entry> <entry> <title>Sealing the new Hub Carpark</title> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/22-hub-car-park-development/1275-sealing-the-new-hub-carpark"/> <published>2019-10-10T09:08:05+13:00</published> <updated>2019-10-10T09:08:05+13:00</updated> <id>https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/22-hub-car-park-development/1275-sealing-the-new-hub-carpark</id> <author> <name>Clyff Harrington</name> </author> <summary type="html"><p>The new car park at The Hub is taking shape with the hotmix going in today (9/10/19)</p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Hub091019.JPG" alt="Hub091019" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Hub091019a.JPG" alt="Hub091019a" /></p></summary> <content type="html"><p>The new car park at The Hub is taking shape with the hotmix going in today (9/10/19)</p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Hub091019.JPG" alt="Hub091019" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Hub091019a.JPG" alt="Hub091019a" /></p></content> <category term="Hub Car Park Development" /> </entry> <entry> <title>Bike Taupo Car Park Update</title> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/22-hub-car-park-development/1272-bike-taupo-car-park-update"/> <published>2019-08-26T20:40:21+12:00</published> <updated>2019-08-26T20:40:21+12:00</updated> <id>https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/22-hub-car-park-development/1272-bike-taupo-car-park-update</id> <author> <name>Mike Birch</name> </author> <summary type="html"><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EodoGovGFfg?rel=1" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p></summary> <content type="html"><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EodoGovGFfg?rel=1" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p></content> <category term="Hub Car Park Development" /> </entry> <entry> <title>Kerbing at the new car park - looking sharp!</title> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/22-hub-car-park-development/1270-kerbing-at-the-new-car-park-looking-sharp"/> <published>2019-08-13T15:33:04+12:00</published> <updated>2019-08-13T15:33:04+12:00</updated> <id>https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/22-hub-car-park-development/1270-kerbing-at-the-new-car-park-looking-sharp</id> <author> <name>Clyff Harrington</name> </author> <summary type="html"><p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/IMG_20190814_154513.jpg" alt="IMG 20190814 154513" /></p> <p>Kerbing going down on 13th August.</p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Kerb1.PNG" alt="Kerb1" width="742" height="280" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/IMG_1796c.JPG" alt="IMG 1796c" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></summary> <content type="html"><p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/IMG_20190814_154513.jpg" alt="IMG 20190814 154513" /></p> <p>Kerbing going down on 13th August.</p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Kerb1.PNG" alt="Kerb1" width="742" height="280" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/IMG_1796c.JPG" alt="IMG 1796c" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></content> <category term="Hub Car Park Development" /> </entry> <entry> <title>Kerbing going down on the new car park in the next few days.</title> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/22-hub-car-park-development/1269-kerbing-going-down-on-the-new-car-park-in-the-next-few-days"/> <published>2019-08-06T12:03:17+12:00</published> <updated>2019-08-06T12:03:17+12:00</updated> <id>https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/22-hub-car-park-development/1269-kerbing-going-down-on-the-new-car-park-in-the-next-few-days</id> <author> <name>Clyff Harrington</name> </author> <summary type="html"><p>July 6th - The car park is all pegged out for the kerbing to go in over the next few days, weather permitting.</p> <p>.<img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/IMG_1784.JPG" alt="IMG 1784" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/IMG_1785.JPG" alt="IMG 1785" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/IMG_1786.JPG" alt="IMG 1786" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></summary> <content type="html"><p>July 6th - The car park is all pegged out for the kerbing to go in over the next few days, weather permitting.</p> <p>.<img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/IMG_1784.JPG" alt="IMG 1784" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/IMG_1785.JPG" alt="IMG 1785" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/IMG_1786.JPG" alt="IMG 1786" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></content> <category term="Hub Car Park Development" /> </entry> <entry> <title>Hub Carpark Progress</title> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/22-hub-car-park-development/1266-hub-carpark-progress"/> <published>2019-07-30T15:35:44+12:00</published> <updated>2019-07-30T15:35:44+12:00</updated> <id>https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/22-hub-car-park-development/1266-hub-carpark-progress</id> <author> <name>Clyff Harrington</name> </author> <summary type="html"><p>Seays continue shifting dirt around the new park area. They are working to the pegs indicating the final levels in the main area and&nbsp;the second area along the roadside opposite FourB.</p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Comp1IMG_20190730_122744.jpg" alt="Comp1IMG 20190730 122744" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Comp2IMG_20190730_122816.jpg" alt="Comp2IMG 20190730 122816" /></p></summary> <content type="html"><p>Seays continue shifting dirt around the new park area. They are working to the pegs indicating the final levels in the main area and&nbsp;the second area along the roadside opposite FourB.</p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Comp1IMG_20190730_122744.jpg" alt="Comp1IMG 20190730 122744" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Comp2IMG_20190730_122816.jpg" alt="Comp2IMG 20190730 122816" /></p></content> <category term="Hub Car Park Development" /> </entry> <entry> <title>Sorting the levels at the Hub Carpark 12/07/19</title> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/22-hub-car-park-development/1264-sorting-the-levels-at-the-hub-carpark-12-07-19"/> <published>2019-07-12T15:50:31+12:00</published> <updated>2019-07-12T15:50:31+12:00</updated> <id>https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/22-hub-car-park-development/1264-sorting-the-levels-at-the-hub-carpark-12-07-19</id> <author> <name>Clyff Harrington</name> </author> <summary type="html"><p>Seay's have been busy shifting lots of pumice at The Hub to sort the levels at the new car park. Taking shape nicely.</p> <p>Side note: The Otaketake extension is now at 4.2 km.</p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Captur1.PNG" alt="Captur1" /></p> <p>&nbsp;<img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Capture.PNG" alt="Capture" /></p></summary> <content type="html"><p>Seay's have been busy shifting lots of pumice at The Hub to sort the levels at the new car park. Taking shape nicely.</p> <p>Side note: The Otaketake extension is now at 4.2 km.</p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Captur1.PNG" alt="Captur1" /></p> <p>&nbsp;<img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Capture.PNG" alt="Capture" /></p></content> <category term="Hub Car Park Development" /> </entry> <entry> <title>Update from the Hub - Spoiler alert - Contains commercial content!</title> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/22-hub-car-park-development/1262-update-from-the-hub-spoiler-alert-contains-commercial-content"/> <published>2019-06-28T17:43:19+12:00</published> <updated>2019-06-28T17:43:19+12:00</updated> <id>https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/22-hub-car-park-development/1262-update-from-the-hub-spoiler-alert-contains-commercial-content</id> <author> <name>Clyff Harrington</name> </author> <summary type="html"><p>Latest video from Jonny (FourB) at the hub.</p> <p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lsHax0bJI1E?rel=1" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p></summary> <content type="html"><p>Latest video from Jonny (FourB) at the hub.</p> <p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lsHax0bJI1E?rel=1" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p></content> <category term="Hub Car Park Development" /> </entry> <entry> <title>Hub Car Park June 19th.</title> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/22-hub-car-park-development/1261-hub-car-park-june-19th"/> <published>2019-06-19T08:50:32+12:00</published> <updated>2019-06-19T08:50:32+12:00</updated> <id>https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/22-hub-car-park-development/1261-hub-car-park-june-19th</id> <author> <name>Clyff Harrington</name> </author> <summary type="html"><p>You may have wondered about the blue pipes going in. They are an upgrade of the exisitng water pipe to include a fire hydrant. This work is&nbsp;almost complete, so it's</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>time for a bigger digger!</strong></h2> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Hubcarpark/IMG_1698.jpg" alt="IMG 1698" /></p></summary> <content type="html"><p>You may have wondered about the blue pipes going in. They are an upgrade of the exisitng water pipe to include a fire hydrant. This work is&nbsp;almost complete, so it's</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>time for a bigger digger!</strong></h2> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Hubcarpark/IMG_1698.jpg" alt="IMG 1698" /></p></content> <category term="Hub Car Park Development" /> </entry> <entry> <title>Hub Car Park Development - Started May 2019</title> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/22-hub-car-park-development/1257-hub-car-park-development-started-may-2019"/> <published>2019-05-30T09:56:00+12:00</published> <updated>2019-05-30T09:56:00+12:00</updated> <id>https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/22-hub-car-park-development/1257-hub-car-park-development-started-may-2019</id> <author> <name>Clyff Harrington</name> </author> <summary type="html"><p>In 2018 Bike Taupō were successful in getting half a million dollars from a&nbsp;TIF (Tourism Infrastructure Fund)&nbsp;one of the few non-government groups to do so. This funding was for the development of a new mountain biking hub (the Hub) on the vacant land opposite Kefi at the Hub and FourB. Bike Taupō has a&nbsp;licence from TDC to occupy this area until 2028.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>This is the concept plan:</strong></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Hubcarpark/Concept.png" alt="Concept" />&nbsp;</p> <p>A large part of this funding will go towards creating a carpark for trail users. There will be 51 parks in main area and a further 19 along Huka Falls Road. These parks will be longer than normal to allow loading and unloading of bikes and pedestrian access.&nbsp;There will also be a shelter, a bike wash facility and toilets. We will ensure that all trees currently on site&nbsp;are preserved. Roading and pedestrian signage will&nbsp;be modified to&nbsp;ensure everyone is safe with &nbsp;the increased activity.</p> <p>The carpark will link to Craters MTB Park via the tunnel under Wairakei Drive, the Cafe and Bike Hire, the Huka Trails and a soon to be constructed, shared path along Wairakei Drive to Taupō town.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<iframe style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ivMSCl6xCbo?rel=1" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></summary> <content type="html"><p>In 2018 Bike Taupō were successful in getting half a million dollars from a&nbsp;TIF (Tourism Infrastructure Fund)&nbsp;one of the few non-government groups to do so. This funding was for the development of a new mountain biking hub (the Hub) on the vacant land opposite Kefi at the Hub and FourB. Bike Taupō has a&nbsp;licence from TDC to occupy this area until 2028.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>This is the concept plan:</strong></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/Hubcarpark/Concept.png" alt="Concept" />&nbsp;</p> <p>A large part of this funding will go towards creating a carpark for trail users. There will be 51 parks in main area and a further 19 along Huka Falls Road. These parks will be longer than normal to allow loading and unloading of bikes and pedestrian access.&nbsp;There will also be a shelter, a bike wash facility and toilets. We will ensure that all trees currently on site&nbsp;are preserved. Roading and pedestrian signage will&nbsp;be modified to&nbsp;ensure everyone is safe with &nbsp;the increased activity.</p> <p>The carpark will link to Craters MTB Park via the tunnel under Wairakei Drive, the Cafe and Bike Hire, the Huka Trails and a soon to be constructed, shared path along Wairakei Drive to Taupō town.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<iframe style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ivMSCl6xCbo?rel=1" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></content> <category term="Hub Car Park Development" /> </entry> <entry> <title>Karapiti Tunnel Pipes On-site</title> <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/23-karapiti-tunnel/1258-karapiti-tunnel-pipes-on-site"/> <published>2019-06-05T14:01:20+12:00</published> <updated>2019-06-05T14:01:20+12:00</updated> <id>https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/index.php/projects/23-karapiti-tunnel/1258-karapiti-tunnel-pipes-on-site</id> <author> <name>Clyff Harrington</name> </author> <summary type="html"><p>Everybody is familiar with the tricky road crossing from the old main car park to Hammer and Tank Stand across Karapiti Road. The good news is we are getting close to constructing a dual underpass to improve access to the northern side of the park. The pipes below have been purchased with generous funding from Lion Foundation, Grassroots, and Craters of the Moon Trust. The pipes are now on site&nbsp;and we are in the process of fundraising to purchase a hole to place the pipes in.</p> <p>&nbsp;<img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/KarapitiTunnel/KT1.jpg" alt="KT1" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/KarapitiTunnel/KT2.jpg" alt="KT2" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></summary> <content type="html"><p>Everybody is familiar with the tricky road crossing from the old main car park to Hammer and Tank Stand across Karapiti Road. The good news is we are getting close to constructing a dual underpass to improve access to the northern side of the park. The pipes below have been purchased with generous funding from Lion Foundation, Grassroots, and Craters of the Moon Trust. The pipes are now on site&nbsp;and we are in the process of fundraising to purchase a hole to place the pipes in.</p> <p>&nbsp;<img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/KarapitiTunnel/KT1.jpg" alt="KT1" /></p> <p><img src="https://archive.biketaupo.org.nz/images/KarapitiTunnel/KT2.jpg" alt="KT2" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></content> <category term="Karapiti Tunnel" /> </entry> </feed>