Apr 08, 2011 the ultimate mountain bike holiday in new zealand. Nov 20, 2017 as mountain biking continues to grow in popularity around the globe, theres one thing that sets new zealand apart from the rest of the world and its riding meccas. I encourage the author and editor to revise this book and rearrange the information into a logical format. North island cycle tours, mountain bike tours nz, cycling. New zealands neverending mountain bike trail, nga haerenga. Explore the world class bike trail networks of new zealand with justmtb. For 25 years, the kennett brothers have carved a name for themselves in the sport of mountain biking. Rotorua however, on the north island, rotorua is described as the disneyland of mountain biking, with an array of onetwo hour short and easy circuits, to expert level multiday tracks. Navigate epic landscapes while mountain biking in new zealand. New zealand bike tours, biking vacations in new zealand. An angel at my table is a dramatisation of the autobiographies of new zealand author janet frame.
Advice and information for bike riding in new zealand. On any tour of this small islandnation, youre bound to meet dozens of other cycle tourists, also here for the striking mixture of coastline, mountains, glaciers and volcanic hot pools that make new zealand so special. For south island cycle tours of the nz cycle trail network including the south island new zealand tours visit puretrails new zealand. The rides in bike nelson are aimed at beginner to intermediate riders looking for recreational rides and are in two sections urban rides and mountain bike rides. North island cycle and mountain bike tours are designed to suit both the novice and the experienced. Tnz is focusing on promoting these cycle trails to increase visitor numbers. News alchemy is a proudly american carbonfibre frame builder, with a new electric gravel bike offering.
Skyline queenstown has announced details of a new mountain bike trail as it launches its season pass prices and information for 2014. 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. 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. Britz is the offical partner of nga haerenga new zealand cycle trail. Whilst cycling you come along high snowcapped mountains, expansive plains, deep blue glacier lakes, bushy rainforest, volcanoes and waterfalls. New zealand weather can change very rapidly so mountain bikers need to be prepared for a range of conditions. New zealand mountain bike trails mountain biking in new.
Natural high offers a range of cycling guides to touring, mountain biking and new zealands new network of cycle ways, to help you get the most out of your new zealand cycle adventure. Find the best trails for mountain biking in new zealand. The south island offers a great range of outdoor mountain biking trails, cycling tracks, bike races, triathalons and other mountain bike or cycling attractions. We want to help you create lasting memories while touring the trails on our avanti bikes. New zealand is a nation of hikers or trampers, as theyd say, but ive found that cycling is even more popular. The film is based on janet frames three autobiographies, to the island 1982, an angel at my table 1984, and the envoy from mirror city 1984. Mountain biking in new zealand if your adrenaline gets pumping when pedaling on your local trails, imagine barreling down a coastal single track or the face of a volcanoin new zealand. New zealand s 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. New zealand is one of the worlds most popular destinations for bike touring.
The north island offers a great range of outdoor mountain biking trails, cycling tracks, bike races, triathalons and other mountain bike or cycling attractions. Situated deep in the wairoa valley, just 45 minutes drive from central nelson, the gorge is home to well over 70km of handbuilt mountain bike trails that run through a lush native and beech forest environment from a maximum elevation of 1200m. There is a growing number of specially designed mountain bike tracks in new zealand. How to enjoy new zealands cycle trail network, by a writer who. The best mountain bike trails in new zealand singletracks. Mountain biking in mackenzie waitaki south canterbury otago grade 2. Best advice about riding motorcycle in new zealand. Cycling is a great way to see the sights of any region or area whether city, park, or countryside. Guide book author jonathan kennett knows the mountain bike trails in new zealand better than most and is the mastermind behind extreme cycling.
Millions of products at discount prices its shopping made easy. Cycling the length of new zealand adventure cycling. I also added the loney planet nz pdf files for the area i was. Buy new zealand lonely planet cycling guides by wells, nicola, et al isbn. Mmountain bike and nz cycle trail guide books ground effect.
Whether you want to bike the wineries, ride an electric bike or. Mountain biking is one of new zealands hottest adventure sports and new trails are constantly being built crisscrossing both islands. The new zealand mountain biking community is made up of people from all over the country, and each person will argue their local trails are better than others. Scott p brown united states ambassador to new zealand, august 2018. May 04, 2016 the first tour aotearoa 2016, the longest and most varied ride in new zealand, was completed in february 2016. On any tour of this small islandnation, youre bound to meet dozens of other cycle tourists, also here for the striking mixture of coastline, mountains, glaciers and volcanic hot pools that make new zealand. All of this, and so much more, is waiting for you in new zealand with boundless journeys. New zealand s heaphy track is an iconic mountain biking track in kahurangi national park at the top of the south island. Justmtb took me on foray into the world of new zealand mountain biking and it blew me away. Regretfully, im finding cycling new zealand unusable. For your next holiday, choose from 22 great rides or 24 heartland rides and get in touch with the real new zealand. Some books explore the history of mountain bikes and the sport. South island mountain biking, cycling, mountain bike.
Experience some of new zealands world class scenery from a bike while being guided by world class experts. Go mountain biking in new zealand tourism new zealand. Sep 01, 2009 lonely planet cycling new zealand travel guide lonely planet, kennedy, scott on. Biking, cycling, mountain biking new zealands heaphy track. The downhill in rotorua was adrenalin plus and the flowing mountain top trails around taupo felt like flying.
New zealand mountain biking tours tours available now. Thanks new zealand mountain biking for a great experience riding in the forest. Helicopter drop, hot springs, the best local guides and truly. The guides made sure we picked only the best trails available and none of them let me down. New zealand s hilly terrain makes it a fabulous mountain bike playground. The winner of the deutz medal for fiction or poetry at the 2006 montana new zealand book awards, blindsight is a story about complex family relationships in this. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Classic new zealand cycle trails by the kennett brothers.
Aug 07, 2017 the bike magazine crew follows professional freerider and mountain man mike hopkins on a twoday adventure in the new zealand backcountry. New zealand s cycle trails, new zealand by 100% pure new zealand. South island mountain biking trails and cycling tracks offer trails to suit all levels of skill and experience. Top 8 mountain biking towns in new zealand yha new zealand. North island mountain biking, cycling, mountain bike trails. The track included several great rides throughout the country, connected by the best available backcountry roads. Classic new zealand cycle trails by the kennett brothers, published 2012 by kennett brothers, printed in new zealand isbn 9780986464126, 280 pages, a5 size, perfect bound. New zealand, or aotearoa the local maori name as it is known in the indigenous language, is truly one of the most beautiful countries on earth, and if. Cycling in new zea land 2,600 kilometer of cycling trails through breathtaking and pristine nature. South island cycle tours calendar of south island bike. The 10 best mountain bike rides in new zealand gear patrol.
North island cycle and mountain bike tours directory, new zealand. If youve flown in, there are even tools available for you to assemble your bike. Our cycle tours are 12 days long and offer a rich assortment of scenery, wildlife, and onceinalifetime experiences. The best mountain biking books can turn even the most obsessed rider into an avid reader. It is, therefore, no surprise that lonely planet the makers of some of the best travel guides in the world have published a comprehensive guide to cycling in new zealand. Mountain bike new zealand mtbnz are the national body for mountain biking in new zealand and are responsible. This 9day journey from nelson to queenstown is an intermediate level ride, jam packed with true mountain bike adventure sure to leave you with memories that will last a lifetime. They continue to promote their passion by designing and building tracks, organising events and writing and publishing books about mountain biking. Great lake trails is a singletrack mountain bike trail in taupo, new zealand. North island mountain biking trails and cycling tracks offer trails to suit all levels of skill and experience. The ultimate guide to hiking in new zealand 2020 update. The 23 great rides that make up the new zealand cycle trail open up some of new zealands very best scenery, from crystalclear lakes and majestic native forest to open tussock tops, cool dense bush and longforgotten railway lines. If youre new to ground effect, sign up to score a 10% discount code, along with regular updates from our blog, product news and hot deals. Mountain biking is on the rise in new zealand, says kevin bowler, head of the countrys tourism bureau.
Guide book author jonathan kennett knows the mountain bike trails in new zealand better than most and is the mastermind behind extreme cycling event tour. Whakarewarewa forest to see why rotorua is widely rated one of the worlds best mountain biking meccas, look no further than these legendary trails threaded through towering redwoods and lush native bush. The new zealand cycle trails new zealand bike trails. An overnight mountain bike adventure in the backcountry of. Oct 16, 2015 skyline queenstown is new zealands first gondolaassisted bike park. Everything you need to know about hiking in new zealand, in our ultimate trekking guide. The countrys literature perfectly captures all facets of its landscapes, from the social to the natural and everything in between. New zealand guided mountain bike tours justmtb queenstown. Take look at 10 reading essentials, fiction and nonfiction alike, everyone should get their hands on before visiting. Mar 24, 2017 next zac gave me a rundown of the trails and sold me a map printed on a real chamois.
Route descriptions of all state highways and many alternatives. The best bike trails are rated by weighing the following ranking factors. North island cycling and mountain bike tours allow you to discover new zealand both off road and on road. Waitangi mountain bike park, 33 bayly rd, waitangi 0293, new zealand. Experience new zealand by bike selfguided cycle tours that let you roam at your own pace. The urban rides make use of nelsons on and offroad cycle ways. Natural high offers a range of cycling guides to touring, mountain biking and new zealand s new network of cycle ways, to help you get the most out of your new zealand. The master map on the inside flap refers to pages that, unless im missing a second volume, dont exist in this book. Discover new zealand by bike natural high selfguided. Whether you are a mountain biking gladiator wanting to carve up the worlds best single tracks or you just want to have a relaxing experience getting from a to b while. The idea of cycling the length of new zealand, a country marked by volcanoes and glaciation, wasnt actually something id ever had ambitions to do i hadnt done any long, multiday cycling trips. This is especially valuable because these new cycle trails have given new zealand a compelling and competitive offering in order to compete on a global scale. After spending more than two decades on the south island of new zealand we have come up with the best new zealand bike tour. The information you find here is written for you, to give a rough idea of what you might be reasonably confident on experiencing in new zealand.
English us espanol portugues brasil francais france deutsch. This book is stuffed full of useful information on the different trails how to get. Mountain bike new zealand and cycling new zealand work together to grow and develop mountain biking as a sport for new zealanders, through promoting participation and membership, development pathways, securing and administering national and international level competition. Learn more about new zealand s cycle trails network, classic rides, mountain biking destinations, and needtoknow information on the nz cycle trail website when riding your bike, remember to. New zealand has pretty much all of the best trails you can ever imagine, and the most beautiful scenic vistas, all in one place. We provide private, public and custom single to multi day trips that will blow you away. Singletracks members have ranked the best mountain bike trails in new zealand using our unique trail ranking algorithm. New zealand is a popular travel destination that has inspired many tales through the years. Classic new zealand mountain bike rides 10th edition. 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 offthebike activities such as walking, wildlife watching and wine tasting. Cycling in new zea land is an experience you wont easily forget.
A good book on touring new zealand will help you get the most out of your trip. It is also the kiwi countrys best bike park with close to 30 different trails. New zealand mountain biking is perfect for those who want a more rugged adventure. This aweinspiring bikepacking event took riders 3000 km from the tip of cape reinga all the way down to bluff. The new zealand cycle trails nga haerenga by jonathan kennett. We also have some great maps and atlases produced locally by christchurch based company kiwimaps. Mountain biking in new zealand, mountain bike tracks in new. 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. Helmet, flat pedals, bottle cage, repair kit, pump, spare tube, tyre levers, multi tool and lock, and 0800 freephone support number. 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. Natural high offers a range of cycling guides to touring, mountain biking and new zealand s new network of cycle ways, to help you get the most out of your new zealand cycle adventure.
Explore nga haerenga, new zealands network of cycle trails 2500km of cycle trails waiting to be ridden. Best mountain biking trails in new zealand alltrails. Hand made in new zealand, by cyclists, for cycle tourers. Bike the wineries mountain bike tour queenstown nz. Check out our top trails just the tip of new zealands epic mountain biking iceberg. Awesome mountain biking new zealand leads for all the. Great lake trails mountain bike trail in taupo, new.
The country has a roster of cycle routes and mountain bike trails catering to everyone, whether youre seeking a gentle pedal around vineyards, a childfriendly path, or a highoctane backcountry trail. Our tours often fill months in advance, and our maximum group size is smaller than most tour operators. An angel at my table is a 1990 new zealand australianbritish2 film directed by jane campion. Showing people the best time on and off the bike from the. Book your bikes to tour around new zealand wilderness. We are mountain bikers who love to go mountain biking, both locally and to all the different locations around new zealand. Tramping and trekking in new zealand is becoming increasingly popular and for a good reason or many. Then i stumbled across craig harpers record attempt in late 2016. Classic new zealand mountain bike rides kennett brothers. New zealands most epic singletrack, heli biking and tastings of the finest local sauvignon blanc all with a crew of super cool women sure to become your new best mates. Book a britz bike with your camper hire britz campervans nz.
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. Winter rides, most popular rides, bike the wineries queenstown new zealand, half day mountain bike rides. See new zealand s cycling and mountain biking offering on. With this in mind, many people are opting to ride the length of new zealand in their own time, on their own schedule and with no rules to follow. Choose from downhill bike shuttles, queenstown bike park lift passes, heli biking tours, cycling tours and guided trail rides. South island mountain biking and cycling directory, new zealand. New zealands neverending mountain bike trail this link opens in a new window. This 352page, beautifullydesigned, paperback book details everything you need to know in order to travel by bike in new zealand and a little bit more. Cycling holidays and mountain biking in new zealand tourism. Over the last decade mountain biking and cycling in new zealand has experienced a surge in popularity with increasing numbers of international visitors making the pilgrimage to experience our great outdoors on two wheels. North island mountain biking and cycling directory, new zealand. New zealand mountain bike tours ride like a local justmtb. Mountain biking books run a gamut from practical to aspirational.
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