Backcountry for Beginners
Ride Guides, Otago Central Rail Trail
The Mount Ida Water Race is a great backcountry mountain bike ride for beginners.
GET INSPIRED
You’ll probably arrive talking about our spectacular landscapes; more than likely thinking about our sensational food and wine; as well as planning those awesome trails you’re going to ride. But you’re likely to leave talking about the people you’ve met, the experiences you’ve shared and the new stories you’ve made.
In the meantime, until you’ve made your own, here are some great stories to get you started…
The Best Pies in Otago
Ride Guides, Otago Central Rail Trail, Lake Dunstan Trail, Quick Reads
A guide to the best pies in Otago along the cycle trails.
Cycling Tips for Beginners
Cycling tips for beginners - how to prepare for your first multi-day ride.
Mastering Shared Path Etiquette
Ride Guides, Walking, Trail Tips & Coaching
A guide to safe and courteous trail sharing.
Marauding Magpies
Ride Guides, Trail Tips & Coaching, Otago Central Rail Trail
Tips for cyclists to avoid swooping magpies this spring.
Hold Your Horses
Ride Guides, Trail Tips & Coaching
What legally constitutes an electric bike in NZ, how much assistance can an e-bike give you, and whe…
Cycleways to Fairways
A Guide to the Golf Courses Along the Otago Cycle Trails.
Taniwhā's Tail
Community & Environment, Walking, Ride Guides, Otago Central Rail Trail
The Upper Taiari River Scroll Plains are one of the most important and unique wetlands in NZ, and an…
Correct Helmet Fit
Trail Tips & Coaching, Quick Reads
A quick guide to correctly fitting your bike helmet.
Up-Cycles
Up-Cycles repairs old bikes and donates them to those in need via local community groups.
Trail Rescue
Community & Environment, Ride Guides, Lake Dunstan Trail
The Coastguard is a crucial resource for rescuing injured walkers or cyclists across the Otago trail…