Riding Lake Dunstan Trail

Day 3 of our rides saw us tackle the impressive (and very scary) Lake Dunstan Trail. This trail is an enginerring masterpiece, with several cantilevered sections that are attached to the cliff faces high above the lake.

Actually, they weren't the most scary bits. The most challenging was riding the very narrow trail, several hundred metres above a very steep rock wall. It was literally a situation where one mistake on a corner could result in very serious injury or death. It was so challenging that only 4 of our 11 riders actually completed it. It will be something to remember for a long time.

And, as you can see from the photographs, the weather has continued to be almost perfect. This morning was warmer than the previous two freezing mornings, so layers were quickly dispensed with.

Tomorrow we ride the famous Otago Rail Trail. Since it is a rail trail, we can relax a little, knowing that it will not be as technical or dangerous as the previous three sections.Read more