The Open Road
Ride Guides, cycling, Trail Towns
The best campgrounds for exploring Otago’s cycle trails.
GET INSPIRED!
A collection of inspirational blogs, stories and ride guides from the Otago bike trails, from Queenstown through Central Otago and Clutha to Dunedin.
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 cycle trails which 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…
Discover the Great Rides of Otago
Ride Guides, Trail Tips & Coaching, cycling
A practical guide to help plan your next Otago cycling holiday.
Backcountry Biking in the Lindis
A challenging 83km MTB ride through iconic Central Otago high-country.
Tips for Summer Riding
Trail Tips & Coaching, Ride Guides, cycling
Tips for summer cycling on the Otago trails.
Affordable Cycling Holiday Tips
cycling, Ride Guides, Trail Tips & Coaching
Tips for an affordable cycling holiday.
Gravel Biking - A Cycling Revolution
Otago has become recognised as one of the world's best gravel biking destinations.
Adventure Made Easy
Ride Guides, cycling, Community & Environment
8 benefits of booking your next Otago cycling holiday through a bike tour company.
Full Circle
cycling, Ride Guides, Quick Reads
A fun comparison of Le Tour de France and a Big Loop around Otago's cycle trails.
Trail Tipples
cycling, Ride Guides, Otago Central Rail Trail, Lake Dunstan Trail, Queenstown Trails
Exploring Otago Wine Country on New Zealand’s Best Cycle Trails.
Never too old to learn
Trail Tips & Coaching, cycling
You're never too old to improve your mountain bike skills.
Coronet Loop Lite
Ride Guides, Queenstown Trails, cycling
A shortened version of the Coronet Loop starting from Skippers Saddle and finishing in Arrowtown.
Bridges of the Otago Trails
Ride Guides, cycling, Walking, Photography & Video
Otago Bridges - a travel guide for walkers and cyclists