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The Forrest Grape Ride

Sat 2 April 2011

For those that are new to The Forrest Grape Ride the long course traverses a 101km circuit through some of the most stunning scenery New Zealand has to offer. From the Forrest Estate Winery stone wall in the capital of the New Zealand wine industry, Renwick, it’s a flat route to Blenheim. Riders then head north and gently climb into Picton with an exhilarating descent into the centre of the town. Climbing out of Picton, the route follows the picturesque Queen Charlotte Drive around the head of Queen Charlotte and Pelorus Sounds, literally a ride through nature’s photo album. The stunning scenery of Ngakuta and Momorangi Bays passes as the ride winds and twists to The Grove.

A flat ride to Linkwater leads onto Mahakipawa Hill and more breath taking scenery, followed by a descent to the outskirts of the mussel capital, Havelock. A left turn onto SH 6 and it’s homeward bound across gently rolling terrain, hopefully with the prevailing breeze at your back (we hope) and home to Renwick. Off the bike and you’re in the grapes with our celebrity guests, treading grapes for processing into an exclusive Forrest Wines vintage for next year’s event.

2011 will again be limited to a field of 2,500 riders to ensure quality and that special "X" factor for you, the rider. 2011 will also see the

introduction of the brand spanking new 42 loop course that also starts and finishes at Forrest Estate. Please dont leave your entry to the last couple of months as you may miss out like so many have in the past! Enter online

Back by popular demand is the 202km Magnum (twice round the 101km course) and the Ultimate at 505km (5 times round the 101km course) for those that really like to punish themselves!!

The "100 Virgin Grape Crush" will see another 100 female riders from the event chosen to join the Grape Gonzo and Steve "The Goon" Gurney in the traditional crushing of 3 tonne of Forrest Wines premium pinot grapes.

Now if you rode in the 2010 event and return for 2011 you will receive a complementary 750ml bottle of the 2010 "100 Virgins Forrest Wines Pinot Noir" with your race pack".

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Click property for more dates	Distance From Start	Full Rate (NZD)
Clouds Luxury House	110.796376215m	450
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Vintners Retreat Resort	2.5km	675
Marlborough Vintners Hotel	2.9km	300
Stonehaven Vineyard Homestay	4.2km	288
Antria Boutique Lodge	7.4km	450
Old St Mary's Convent Vineyard Estate	8.0km	800
Commodore Court Motel	8.5km	220
Phoenix Motor Inn	8.6km	240
Admirals Motor Lodge	8.7km	225
Middle Park Motel	9.0km	200
ASURE Sundowner Motel	9.0km	165
Knightsbridge Court Motor Lodge	9.3km	220