Beneath a blanket of native beech forest, the trail snakes up a series of tight ‘n’ dirty switchbacks before spitting us out onto the southern face of Coronet Peak. From here we hug the mountain tightly, following the old water race as it meanders through the golden grasslands, its burnt orange pine trees gesturing at the first signs of Autumn beginning to turn. In the distance, Lake Wakatipu sits proudly; its unique lightning bolt shape shimmering in the high-noon sun.” (Sam Rice for @theradavist). *** Sophie and her CALE joined Sam for riding the brand new, @queenstowntrail’s Coronet Loop, NZ. See beautiful pictures of a beautiful trail, and read all about it at theradavist.com 👉🏼📷 by @adventuresbycycle for @theradavist #bikepacking #adventure #bikepacker #travelbike #worldbybike #cycletouring #bikewander #adventurecycling #adventureisoutthere #biketouring #wanderlust #outsideisfree #hardtail #mtb #mountainbike #bombtrackcaleal21 #bombtrack #bombtrackbicycleco #bombtrackusa #velostarimports (at Velo Star) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgkAWAmLifA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
