The way points of this bicycle route:
Actual distance from Stratford to Whanga is 65km, then double it if returning. Add the elevation figures to get the totals for the return trip. There are three saddles (hills) to climb on the way out - each approx 2-3kms long. On the way back there a four good hills to climb - the last (Sangster's Hill) is probably the steepest.