Classic new zealand mountain bike rides 10th edition. County, california, when a group of riders calling themselves the morrow dirt club arrived. Its a celebration of new zealands forty finest adventures on two wheels. Nzct covid19 response the new zealand cycle trail network has been affected by covid19, with the current alert level 4 impacting individual trail accessibility and facilities. Classic new zealand mountain bike rides south island. The new zealand cycle trails 22 great rides offer offroad cycling and mountain biking through the countrys most amazing landscapes. Manual of traffic signs and markings transit nz 2008, the longstanding road.
We start by escaping from the bustling city in auckland and head for an exhilarating mountain bike ride in the river head forest or woodhill mtb pork refresh your mind and. Mountain bike nz new zealand cycle advocates network new zealand bikenz new zealand bike trial trials new zealand new zealand unicycle federation new zealand. Classic new zealand mountain bike rides, south island. How to ride the new zealand cycle trail known in maori as nga haerenga the journeys the new zealand cycle trail encompasses 22 great rides offering cycle tours for every age and ability, taking in many of the countrys mustsee sights while soaking up magnificent scenery. Your time in new zealand wont be complete until you experience the exhilarating adventure of the various mountain bike tracks across the country. New zealand mountain bike trails mountain biking in new. 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. 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. Hardtails can easily cover green and blue trails, but as you move further into red and black trails, suspension becomes increasingly important. New zealand mountain biking is perfect for those who want a more rugged adventure. Classic new zealand mountain bike rides kennett brothers. Classic new zealand mountain bike rides wilderlife. Bbc travel easy riding on new zealands new cycle trail.
Concerned that the frame might break, resulting in injury, avanti declined to lend the brothers their. Situated at the bottom of the famous rameka track, between abel tasman national park and takaka township, a block of marginal farmland has been bought specifically to soak up co2, but its location lends itself perfectly to mountain bike trails. For 33 years, rocky mountain bicycles has been designing, developing, and perfecting mountain and urban bikes in and around the north shore of vancouver, british columbia. Apr 21, 2015 the 10 best mountain bike rides in new zealand april 21, 2015 sports and outdoors. Beginner level social mtb rides on saturday mornings 9. The best bike trails are rated by weighing the following ranking factors. This inspiring guide book gives full ride descriptions for 48 fabulous trips, including maps and elevation charts, plus contact details for accommodat. They produce new editions every three years 1993, 1996, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2008, 2011, 2014. Almost any kind of mountain bike is suited to cross country due to the variety of graded trails. The best of the north and the best of the south joined together to create the pinnacle of mountain biking in new zealand. Mountain biking as we know it originated out of california in the mid1970s and hit new zealand shores in the early.
Both volumes include 318 rides with 245 new trails added since the last edition. As locals will tell you, there really is something for everyone on the new zealand cycle trail. Over the last 25 years an increasing number of dedicated cycle tracks and parks have sprung up in. Find your perfect cycling route, create your own bike trails, and discover the most stunning cycling destinations. 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.
One of new zealand s original great rides, this track traces the bays, hills and ridges of the marlborough sounds, with resort stays, boat trips and water sports on offer. For 25 years, the kennett brothers have carved a name for themselves in the sport of mountain biking. Youll find a variety of paths for all abilities on this selfguided bike. Mountainbiking has come a long way since the first edition of classic new zealand mountain bike rides in 1991. Choose to explore a trail for an hour, a day or a week. 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. A new zealand classic, this track traces bays, hills and ridges for. 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 aotearoa. 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. Wellington is amazing for mountain biking and has something for everyone. New zealand has become known in recent years as one of the top adventure destinations in the world, and with good reason. With many miles of mountain biking trails spanning a wide variety of skill levels and physical challenge including a bona fide doublediamond dh trail and killer views of mount rainier from the summit tiger mountain is one of seattles most popular mountain biking destinations.
Sample the best of new zealand s mountain bike trails. With plenty of exciting terrain, backcountry trails, and purposebuilt mountain bike parks, theres something for everyone. Bikemap your bike routes find your perfect bike route. Showcasing some of new zealands most amazing landscapes, our 22 great rides are. Nga haerenga, the journeys is a new zealand government initiative, cofunded together with local councils and charitable trusts, which is to build and operate a network of cycle routes through the country. Guide book author jonathan kennett knows the mountain bike trails in new zealand better than most and is the mastermind. Cycling and mountain biking land activities new zealand. Revision of offroad trail criteria to align better with nz mountain bike. Wellington, new zealand mountain biking trails trailforks. Do you sell tickets for an event, performance or venue. They continue to promote their passion by designing and building tracks, organising events and writing and publishing books about mountain biking.
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. Classic new zealand mountain bike rides by kennett brothers, 9780992262020, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The south island volume includes 179 rides with 90 new trails added since the last edition. Rich in breathtaking scenery and mustsee attractions, nga haerenga the journeys are an unforgettable way to explore new zealand. A locals guide to mountain biking new zealand sacred rides. Mostly offroad and traversing a remarkable range of landscapes, the great rides offer adventures for almost every age and ability. New zealand mountain bike riding with the crew youtube. This 3000km bike packing route stretches from the top of new zealand to the bottom by combining bike trails and back country roads. Mountain biking classic new zealand mountain bike rides guidebook.
From the top of westchester drive in johnsonville opposite amesbury drive, this easy wide track. Escooter tours new zealand auckland sea to summit tour. Classic new zealand mountain bike rides, 9th edition 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. We provide private, public and custom single to multi day trips that will blow you away.
Classic new zealand adventures 1992, was a fun and quirky guide still recommended to accompany a road trip around aotearoa, but even this was preceded by the first edition of classic new zealand mountain bike rides 1991, now into its ninth edition and the unquestioned bible of new zealand mountain biking. There is a growing number of specially designed mountain bike tracks in new zealand. A guide to mountain biking in new zealand world nomads. New zealand guided mountain bike tours justmtb queenstown. You have to sweat up the hills, and coast down them. Find the best trails for mountain biking in new zealand. New zealand mountain biking tours first light travel new. Classic new zealand mountain bike rides 10th edition kennett. Explore the world class bike trail networks of new zealand with justmtb. For these tougher trails, dualsuspension mountain bikes with 90 120 mm of travel are great options. Mountain bike new zealand mtbnz are the national body for mountain biking in new zealand and are responsible for leading the development and growth of.
Health insurance new zealand has a compulsory tax payer funded health insurance system the result of which is a accidentrelated midical expenses are covered by the government, even for visitors, and b people dont sue over accidents here. There are many regions with popular mountain biking spots on both the north and south islands. Shot entirely with drones, sam hill, connor fearon, mitch ropelato and adolf silva mission through the epic mountain bike trails of new zealand. Justmtb love taking our guests on the best mtb rides in nz. 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. Bikemap is the worlds biggest bike route collection. We may be biased, but we like to think that new zealand is one of the best places in the world to be a mountain bike rider. You may be able to find a dualsuspension mountain bike at this price point, but they will still be far heavier and less durable than a good hardtail, so its worth holding off until the budget can stretch a little further. Topographic layer, points of interest, trail popularity, heatmaps, routes, trail conditions, strava segments, photos, videos and so much more. Tour aotearoa mountain bike trail in auckland, new zealand. 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. Map of all rides in classic new zealand cycle trails. Kaiteriteri mountain bike park, motueka, nelson tasman.
Known in maori as nga haerenga the journeys the new zealand cycle trail encompasses 22 great rides offering cycle tours for every age and ability, taking in many of the countrys mustsee sights while soaking up magnificent scenery. Check out our top 10 cycle trails in nz and get out and ride. Classic nz mountain bike rides south island kennett brothers the ninth edition of new zealand s mountain bike rides guides you to the most exhilarating and best rides around the south island. Mountain bikes nz mountain bikes for sale new zealand. We handpicked epic rides from over 2000 new zealand mountain biking trails you will ride singletrack in stunning landscapes. 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.
New zealand mountain bike tours ride like a local justmtb. As the name suggests, this worldfamous cycle trail takes you from the. Mar 19, 2018 shot entirely with drones, sam hill, connor fearon, mitch ropelato and adolf silva mission through the epic mountain bike trails of new zealand. New zealand s hilly terrain makes it a fabulous mountain bike playground. In 1995 paul launched the mountain bike new zealand web, the online home for many new zealand mountain bikers. New zealand has become an incredibly popular destination for mountain biking, and with good reason. 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. Nga haerenga, the journeys is a new zealand government initiative, cofunded together with local councils and charitable trusts, which is to build and operate a network of cycle routes through the country as of mid2011, the first of the 18 proposed great rides dedicated cycleways, mostly offroad and in particularly scenic locations were. Mountain biking nz event guide to new zealand mountain. For your next holiday, choose from 22 great rides or 24 heartland rides and get in touch with the real new zealand. Morning, smallgroup electric bike tour of auckland. Scott p brown united states ambassador to new zealand, august 2018. New zealand offers many worldclass mountain bike trails across the country.
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. Stretching between the bay of islands and hokianga harbour, pou herenga tai twin coast cycle trail. The 10 best mountain bike rides in new zealand gear patrol. Satiate your appetite for epic singletrack on this 8day journey from nelson to queenstown, giving you an exquisite taste of the sweet, decadent riding in new zealand s south island. Classic new zealand mountain bike rides by paul, simon and jonathan kennett, 8th ed. Thanks new zealand mountain biking for a great experience riding in the forest. Experience some of new zealands world class scenery from a bike while being guided by world class experts. Book your bike hire for a halfday ride through this redwood terrain, considered one of the regions top trail networks.
Discover beautiful singletrack, untouched natural landscapes and the land of the hobbits with our locals guide to mountain biking in new zealand. Jan 16, 20 easy riding on new zealands new cycle trail. Its not just the cycle rides themselves that provide the appeal. Trailforks is dedicated to giving you the best interactive trail maps, custom designed for your selected activity. Hemming way said it best, it is by bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best.
Add photosshares best mountain bike trails in new zealand. 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. The best mountain bike trails in new zealand singletracks. Go mountain biking in new zealand tourism new zealand. 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. If youve ever dreamed of leaving the shire and exploring middle earth, this is the way to do it. Mountain bikes new zealand we may be biased, but we like to think that new zealand is one of the best places in the world to be a mountain bike rider. The south island volume includes 174 rides with 90 new trails added since. This package includes both north and south island volumes of the 9th edition. Since this book was first published in 1991, mountain bike events, tracks and bikes have. Clubs list of new zealand mountain bike clubs shops list of new zealand bicycle shops useful. The new zealand cycle trail network has been affected by covid19, with the current. According to jonathan kennett who designed the route, it is composed of 27% tarmac.
Mountain biking in new zealand, mountain bike tracks in new. Includes easytoread directions distance, times and grades colour maps and elevation charts inspirational photos all. Project rameka is new zealands first carbon sink mountain bike park. 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. In 1991 the kennett bros wrote the first edition of classic new zealand mountain bike rides, a national guidebook, which became a best seller.
Over the hills new zealand mountain bike adventure tour. Singletracks members have ranked the best mountain bike trails in new zealand using our unique trail ranking algorithm. The south island volume includes 174 rides with 90 new trails added since the last edition. New zealand mountain biking tours tours available now. Capital of new zealand s north island, auckland boasts beautiful coastal scenery, vibrant arts scene, and rich history. How to ride the new zealand cycle trail new zealand. Mountain biking nz event guide to new zealand mountain biking. Join a mountain bike tour that shows you the best trail secrets everyday. Project rameka is new zealand s first carbon sink mountain bike park. Along every route there are opportunities to stop and explore youll find breathtaking scenery not accessible by any other means, mingle with locals in remote townships and discover intriguing examples of new zealand culture and heritage. Classic new zealand cycle trails by the kennett brothers.
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