Crafted by our local knowledge, we show you the best of new zealand mountain biking. Mountain biking south is a guide to the best mountain biking rides in the south island. Remember to book return transport if necessary, which can be done at any isite in the otago and northern southland region. The teetotal recreation area is fantastic for families, a really wonderful place to introduce children to mountain biking. Mountain bikes share similarities with other bikes but incorporate features designed to enhance durability and performance in rough terrain.
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The new zealand mountain bike trail grading system categorises trails on a scale of 1 6. New zealand mountain biking is perfect for those who want a more rugged adventure. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. The wither hills mountain bike park, just out of blenheim, has a brilliant range of mountain bike trails for the whole family start with an easy ride along the taylor river to the bike park carpark, at the foot of the wither hills, then choose one of the many trails in the park based on your abilities. The grades of difficulty for mountain biking in new zealand.
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The misty mountain hop adventure takes in the very best mountain bike experience for anyone wanting to dive into new zealands epic riding scene. 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. 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. New zealand mountain biking trails, parks, cycling tours nz. This book is a musthave purchase for any mountainbiking enthusiast. This manuals contemporary styling and breathtaking photography combine to create a title rich in technical content. Specialising in mountain biking guided tours in new. Mountain biking track grades, bike trails nz tread routes. From the tangled sheep paths of the tussock grasslands to purposebuilt trails snaking through the sharp mountain peaks, new zealand s varied topography makes for an aweinspiring mountain bike playground. Top mountain biking trails in queenstown new zealand.
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Non technical, nonheli assisted rides are available for those without experience. The clutha gold trail starts from commissioners flat at the. Its important to assess your own fitness and ability before venturing on a bike trail, so you can find something either challenging enough or not too much of a mission. 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. It would seem that the worlds beauty dry valleys to lush jungles, snowcapped peaks to ocean outlooks, is all squeezed into two little islands in the middle of the. Join flow for four days in queenstown and wanaka, as we. Not only is it a fantastic guidebook, it also makes an extremely appealing.
Check out our top trails just the tip of new zealands epic mountain biking iceberg. As a mountain biker you actively seek out challenges and obstacles. Mmountain bike and nz cycle trail guide books ground effect. Mountain biking is a sport of riding bicycles offroad, often over rough terrain, using specially designed mountain bikes. Queenstown, in new zealand s south island, is a dream mountain bike destination an almostimpossibly good mashup of amazing riding. Mountain bike marlboroughs epic high country trails and coastal ridges, road bike undulating routes at the edge of the sea, tour on long flat runs through vineclad valleys or take the whole family biking along one of the regions many rivers.
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. Due to the very high to extreme fire risk conditions within the park, walkers and runners are asked to stay on the lower tracks around the town boundary only, and not to venture up the gullies or ridge paths. Endurance mountain biking sees a variety of formats, from 24 hours to multiday stage races. New zealand single track adventures specializing in mtb tours nz with the best multiday new zealand mountain bike adventures, based in the heart of the southern alps of new zealand. 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. Sep 30, 2017 the global mountain bike network is the best mtb youtube channel, with videos for everyone who loves dirt. If youre into the rough stuff, youll find plenty of thrillpacked mountain bike parks within a hours drive of the city. 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. Mountain biking island hills station has over 50km of tracks of different levels from an easy ride to overnight, extreme bring your own bike or hire one of ours. The new zealand department of conservation also uses the same wording as the below. A good standard of fitness is required to fully participate and enjoy this nz adrenalin tour.
Mountain biking is one of nzs fastest growing pastimes. Backcountry mountain biking activity guide by new zealand. New zealand mountain biking allows for some extreme experiences, both in terms of adrenaline rushes and scenic vistas. New zealand eonz, new zealand mountain safety council nzmsc, or new zealand outdoor instructors association nzoia. New zealands south island has some of the most spectacular mountain biking in. Popular mountain biking books goodreads share book. Queenstown, new zealand top of the mountain bike bucket list. New zealands hilly terrain makes it a fabulous mountain bike playground. My advice as a longtime, long distance worldwide touring bicyclist who has foolishly ridden everywhere in new zealand. While it can be a thrilling sport, mountain biking is also a leisurely pastime for a growing number of participants. The best bike trails are rated by weighing the following ranking factors. Rotorua mountain biking, new zealand pohutu lodge motel. As youll see from the descriptions below, there are varying difficulties for cycling trails in new zealand. The new zealand cycle trails 22 great rides offer offroad cycling and mountain biking through the countrys most amazing landscapes.
Guidelines for leaders on 1 feb 2012, sparc changed its name to sport nz. Thanks new zealand mountain biking for a great experience riding in the forest. The hot dry summer has forced the closure of most tracks in the wither hills farm park, including the mountain bike park. Some visitors travel the entire country by bike, while others prefer to explore a few localities. Diamondback mountain bikes are the perfect tools for the jobwhether youre a trailseasoned. Ian trafford enthusiatic introduction to the fun of the sport of snowboarding with advice and tips so that the sport can be enjoyed and safely. 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. Mtb tours nz with new zealand single track adventures by far the best bike tours in new zealand. Grade 6 extreme level is for people who know their shit. Advanced riders looking for big adventure can sign up for downhill thrills with alpine helibiking.
For the first time in one of his films danny climbs aboard a mountain bike and returns to his native home of the isle of skye in scotland to take on a deathdefying ride along the notorious. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. New zealand mountain biking tours tours available now. Mtb tours nz with the leading specialists in multiday mountain bike adventures. 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 trails and then we relax in our unique accommodation we handle everything. And while each subsection within the discipline requires a different training focus. Not only is it a fantastic guidebook, but it also makes an extremely appealing. Even if youre not an adventure tourist, mountain biking provides a great chance to get out in the great outdoors and enjoy the main attraction that brings people to nz the beauty of nature. Skyline rotorua is now home to new zealands first yearround gondola assisted bike lift, accessing worldclass downhill mountain biking. Were a team of passionate riders, who live and breathe for mountain bike adventures and awesome experiences, which is perfect since were central to some of. The mtb trails trust and volunteers have done an amazing job of developing many new tracks in and around the st arnaud area, teetotal and red hills.
New zealand single track adventures guided mountain bike tours. Classic new zealand mountain bike rides kennett brothers. Reports and highlights from the uci world cups, films, rider profiles, interviews and trailers. 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. 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. Scott p brown united states ambassador to new zealand, august 2018.
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