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From The City To Back Country Dreams! | NZ Copper Mine Trail

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From The City To Back Country Dreams! | NZ Copper Mine Trail

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From The City To Back Country Dreams! | NZ Copper Mine Trail

Global Mountain Bike Network›
May 16, 202616:5334.3K views
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Nelson, New ZealandMountain BikingCopper Mine TrailDunn Mountain TrailRich PayneGlobal Mountain Bike Network

Rich Payne heads to Nelson, New Zealand, to tackle the Coppermine Trail (also known as the Dunn Mountain Trail). This isn’t just an amazing mountain bike ride - it’s a ride through history!

⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Welcome to Nelson
01:09 - The Dunn Mountain Railway
03:23 - The NZ Trail Scene
04:53 - Riding the Railway Route
06:20 - A Historic Rest Stop
08:00 - The Mineral Belt & Windy Point
10:58 - Copper Mine Saddle
11:14 - 10km Downhill
15:11 - Heading Back to the valley
16:11 - The Local Cuisine

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