Blog articles on mountain biking in new zealand rides. Sample the best of new zealands mountain bike trails. Enjoy the outdoors mountain biking wellington city council. New zealand mountain biking tours tours available now. All you need is a bike and some enthusiasm there is a huge range of tracks from the famous makara peak to mount victoria, right on the citys doorstep. We still have all our stock and would love to help. The best mountain bike rides for the family in nz new zealand offers many worldclass mountain bike trails across the country. The 2017 updated south island edition of new zealands bestselling mountain biking guide. Trails mountain bike 4,081 trails ebike 1,127 trails hike 3,097 trails trail running 3,046 trails horse 42 trails dirtbike 11 trails atvorvohv 9 trails snowmobile 3 trails snowshoe 11 trails downhill ski 205 trails backcountry ski 25 trails nordic ski 7. Classic new zealand mountain bike rides kennett brothers. Its hard to imagine a better place for mountain biking than new zealand, where a seemingly endless network of forest trails, abandoned railways, farm tracks and other backcountry routes usher riders through an array of stunning landscapes, with the bonus offthe bike activities such as walking, wildlife watching and wine tasting. Mountain biking nz event guide to new zealand mountain. Mountain bike new zealand mtbnz are the national body for mountain biking in new zealand and are responsible.
Justmtb queenstown new zealand mountain bike tours. Weve just returned from the very first of our fabulous new mountain biking adventures on new zealands south island, and what an adventure it was sensational trails, glorious weather, great food, interesting accommodation and two of the most epic backcountry riding. Cycling tours and mountain biking trails in queenstown are a great way to explore and discover remote parts of this beautiful region. On this morning or afternoon tour, hop into the saddle and explore auckland with ease by bicycle with your guideand upgrade to an electric bike to make pedalling easier. Once you download a trail the app works fully offline. Classic new zealand mountain bike rides, south island. Classic nz mountain bike rides south island kennett brothers the ninth edition of new zealands mountain bike rides guides you to the most exhilarating and best rides around the south island. This, the 10th edition of classic new zealand mountain bike rides, has focused on our 40 favourite rides. Crosscountry, trail riding, heli, downhill whatever your cycling or mountain biking style, queenstowns got the terrain, rental and guides to suit everyones kind of ride. Spread throughout new zealand from the bay of islands in the north to queenstown in the south, the great rides are a memorable way to reach sights and attractions.
They range from fantastically popular mountain bike parks like whakarewarewa in rotorua to the inspirational, multiday, old ghost road on the west coast of the south island. Weve combined the best riding in new zealand with an elite team of guides and hosts, great accommodation and food, with all the logistic taken care of. Includes easytoread directions distance, times and grades colour maps and elevation charts inspirational photos all. With plenty of exciting terrain, backcountry trails, and purposebuilt mountain bike parks, theres something for everyone. Hanmer springs forest camp, hanmer springs, hurunui.
Here youll find our route notes, with details of shops and accommodation along the way, as well as gps graphs of the terrain and other handy tips. Download the pdf for detailed information on trails around the city, including. Its after the 15th march 2020 and id like to buy something i know cyclemiles used to sell on their webshop e. Classic new zealand mountain bike rides 8th edition. The 10 best mountain bike rides in new zealand gear patrol. Logistics shuttles, travel, bike set up, an awesome place to stay, and everything in between. Selected by expert mountain biker and photographer dave mitchell, they range from straightforward and easy rides close to our urban areas to challenging trips deep into the wilderness. This inspiring guide book gives full ride descriptions for 48 fabulous trips, including maps and elevation charts, plus contact details for accommodat. The updated 2017 edition of classic new zealand mountain bike rides south island, guides you to all the best mountain bike rides youll ever want to know about the south island volume includes 179 rides with 90 new trails added since the last edition. The new zealand cycle trail project is a new zealand government initiative, co funded. Check out our top 10 cycle trails in nz and get out and ride.
Capital of new zealands north island, auckland boasts beautiful coastal scenery, vibrant arts scene, and rich history. Evo cycles lower hutt wellington bike shop lower hutt like 2 evo cycles nelson bike shop nelson like 0 evo cycles north shore bike shop auckland like 0 evo cycles orewa bike shop orewa like 0. Classic new zealand mountain bike rides, 9th edition guides you to all the best mountain bike rides youll ever want to know about. The kennett brothers have with their books created the bible of where the mountain biking network of trials are across new zealand.
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Each trail is a mix of different during alert level 4 vehicles are only available for essential services and those needing a vehicle to get to isolation. Classic new zealand cycle trails in 2020 new zealand, new. Classic new zealand mountain bike rides by paul, simon and jonathan kennett, 8th ed. Wellington is amazing for mountain biking and has something for everyone. Have a mountain bike ready, this trail is not road bike friendly. Whether youre after some time out from the city with family and friends or wanting to push the boundaries of insanity, this sport offers both and everything in between. Discover the best bike trails in the north island with this complete list of best north island bike trails. The 10 best mountain bike rides in new zealand april 21, 2015 sports and outdoors. Pedal between napiers art deco buildings on the hawkes bay trails stargaze from an alfresco hot tub on the alps 2 ocean and wind through rotoruas steamy geothermal.
There are lots of mountain bike tracks and parks in wellington including many of the. We handpicked epic rides from over 2000 new zealand mountain biking trails you will ride singletrack in stunning landscapes. New zealand forests contain some of the worlds most outstanding bike tracks, according to bike new zealand, and seen by the masses of riders heading for wellworn tracks every weekend at aucklands woodhill forest, whakarewarewa forest, or eskdale mountain bike park in napier. The ultimate guide to buying a mountain bike the bikeexchange team august 24, 2016 choosing a mountain bike can seem like a complicated decision, there are duallys, hardtails, fatties, some with suspension, some without, different wheel sizes and frame. From familyfriendly, sightseeing urban rides to epic adventures off the beaten track. New zealand mountain bike trails mountain biking in new. They continue to promote their passion by designing and building tracks, organising events and writing and publishing books about mountain biking.
Go mountain biking in new zealand tourism new zealand. Classic new zealand mountain bike rides south island. Experience t he lush forests and epic, adventurous trails of the north island, and complement them with the high country tracks and purpose built parks of the south island. Sports by peter koch photo by matt ankeny new zealand is a fantastical land of seussian proportions, with toothy peaks, mossdraped rain forests, boiling mud pools, steepwalled fjords, outlandish animals and hardtopronounce names to match. The south island volume includes 174 rides with 90 new trails added since the last edition. Classic new zealand cycle trails by the kennett brothers. Concerned that the frame might break, resulting in injury, avanti declined to lend the brothers their. Starting back in 2015 when most operators were mainly running mountain bike day trips in new zealand, we were out sweating the hard yards piecing together the very best guided mountain. New zealands south island has some of the most spectacular mountain biking in the world, and mountain biking south is a guide to 41 of the best of these rides. They have ridden most of the rides if not all of them also so know them well. The best bike trails are rated by weighing the following ranking factors.
As the name suggests, this worldfamous cycle trail takes you from. Classic new zealand mountain bike rides south island kennett. Check out 7 of the best mountain biking trails in new zealand and plan your trip. New zealand is a great place to enjoy the outdoors. The worlds leading travel guide publisher discover 200 of the best places to ride a bike in this beautifully illustrated paperback. Mountain biking is one of nzs fastest growing pastimes. New zealand has become an incredibly popular destination for mountain biking, and with good reason. Classic new zealand mountain bike rides book, 2011. The redwoods are home to one of new zealands oldest mountain bike networks and features over.
Tour aotearoa new zealands 3000km bikepacking odyssey an inspirational coffee table book that showcases the 3000kilometre bikepacking journey from cape reinga to bluff. We did a few miles in the sticky forest and then rode over to. Mastering mountain bike skills brian lopes, lee mccormack. For 25 years, the kennett brothers have carved a name for themselves in the sport of mountain biking. Google play store android nz great rides app store ios nz great rides.
Epic bike rides of the world by lonely planet, paperback. There are many regions with popular mountain biking spots on both the north and south islands. Crafted by our local knowledge, we show you the best of new zealand mountain biking leave the beaten track like kiwi locals do find secret spots off the map, in small groups or custom rides, justmtb unlock world class mtb. New zealand mountain biking why ride with the best. Classic new zealand mountain bike rides by kennett brothers, 9780992262020, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Find the best trails for mountain biking in new zealand. The best of the north and the best of the south joined together to create the pinnacle of mountain biking in new zealand. Classic new zealand cycle trails a guide to 46 fantastic holidays classic new zealand cycle trails guides you to the very best biking holidays this stunning little country has to offer. Cycling and mountain biking land activities new zealand. Read free dream palace of the arabs a generation odyssey. Experience some of new zealands world class scenery from a bike while being guided by world class experts. We are mountain bikers who love to go mountain biking, both locally and to all the different locations around new zealand. Mountain biking near wanaka, new zealand, with sacred rides. For your next holiday, choose from 22 great rides or 24 heartland rides and get in touch with the real new zealand.
The loop starts in central nelson and joins the historic dun mountain rail trail, a flowing gently inclined singletrack leading to a climb up the classic to almost 900m to the top of fringe hill. They have the rides rated for difficulty, directions to get to the tracks and directions while on the rides if needed. The 9th edition of classic new zealand mountain bike rides, now split into north and south island volumes, guides you to all the best mountain bike rides youll ever want to know about. The misty mountain hop adventure takes in the very best mountain bike experience for anyone wanting to dive into new zealands epic riding scene. Singletracks members have ranked the best mountain bike trails in new zealand using our unique trail ranking algorithm. Over the hills and far away decembermarch 8 days skill. New zealand is blessed with many jawdroppingly gorgeous places to ride your bike, particularly in the south island. We provide private, public and custom single to multi day trips that will blow you away. Rides in allusion to the new zealand great walks system of famous tramping or hiking tracks. Over many years we have ridden on the longest trails in the country, single track rides that roll along for a 100km we have mountain biked on the highest trails in new zealand, 2000m up in the mountains. Mountain bike new zealand with us we have been some of the first in the industry to operate specialized multi day single track new zealand mountain bike tours.
This package includes both north and south island volumes of the 9th edition. We have a huge range of tracks, from the famous makara peak to mount. New zealand mountain bike tours ride like a local justmtb. Three years later, as the writing of the second edition of classic new zealand mountain rides drew to a close, another friend suggested the three brothers ride down a local firebreak on avantis triple bike as a publicity stunt for their book. Both volumes include 318 rides with 245 new trails added since the last edition. The main race features 40km of nelsons epic mountain bike trails incorporating a loop of the stunning mineral belt. They continue to promote their passion by designing and building tracks, organising events. The local mountain bike groups are building some great trails around lake wanaka. Wellington, new zealand mountain biking trails trailforks. Paul kennett the eighth edition of new zealand s mountain biking bible has been fully revised with 65 new rides.
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