Winter Gravel Cycling 245 - Trentham to Petone Return Ride | 4K PREVIEW

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A crisp winter’s day sets the scene for this return ride from Trentham to Petone 🚴‍♂️❄️. Calm conditions and golden sunlight accompanied the journey along the Hutt River Trail, revealing seasonal changes and a few new developments along the way.

🪑 Riverside upgrades include new covered picnic tables and benches, while the long-anticipated Silverstream Water Bridge is nearly complete, with a straighter new approach taking shape. 🌉 Flood protection work continues, with freshly planted areas in progress.

As the ride pushes south, the sun sinks low over the harbour 🌅. Seawall damage at Honiana Te Puni Reserve—caused by recent storms—temporarily detours the shared path, but progress continues into Petone’s historic shoreline. Returning under a darkening sky, this familiar route reveals its ever-changing nature.

A steady winter spin, marked by light, stillness, and the subtle evolution of a well-ridden trail.

Music attribution: 'ZEN Meditative Ambience for SLEEP [https://youtu.be/ydL0RWtSQe0], Ambient Meditative [https://youtu.be/C285bv0DaAo]' All tracks by @Ruminiscent used with permission www.youtube.com/@ruminiscent

ID 245 | Record Date 16-JUL-2025

Location: Wellington Harbour, North Island, New Zealand