Autumn Gravel Cycling Ride 238 - Lake Wairarapa Loop - 4K #timelapse

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Watch the same time-lapse in 4K HDR, over on YouTube https://tinyurl.com/24svz5ut

Watch the 20 minute 4K PREVIEW, here on Rumble https://tinyurl.com/34skjf78

Watch the full adventure in 4K HDR, over on YouTube https://tinyurl.com/y7z2h8tp

This is a time-lapse version of the full ride, blending real-time and accelerated segments to reveal motion and atmosphere in a new way. Speed ramps create a sense of flow -- from calm departure to surreal velocity -- capturing the rhythm of the road and the shifting sky above.

A familiar loop with ever-changing character, this ride around Lake Wairarapa is a personal favourite -- offering scenic reward and the quiet challenge of shaving seconds off a personal best. Weather is key here: calm, clear conditions let you lean into the effort, especially on the long straights and exposed sections.

Filmed in mid-autumn, the last warmth of summer lingers in the low sun, setting golden tones across paddocks, wetlands, and farmland. As the day cools and the clouds deepen, the ride closes with a soft dramatic finish -- nature’s own fade to black.

From the quiet lanes of Featherston to the open reaches of East West Access Road and the rustic charm of Cross Creek, every segment brings its own rhythm. And for those who’ve earned it, there's always the option of a well-deserved refreshment back in town.

Music attribution: 'Time and Space' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

ID 238 | Record Date 11-MAY-2025

Location: Lake Wairarapa, Wellington Region, North Island, New Zealand