38 kms total. Not demanding and very scenic on a good day. We normally start somewhere between Evans and Shelly Bays and head east. The most attractive sections are around the waterfront (most of the route) and the Happy Valley section is really just a link back to the northern bays. From Happy Valley Rd we usually duck down Bidwell Rd from Brooklyn Rd and join Taranaki St, thence to Oriental Bay. This takes you through parts of the city and there are probably less busy routes.