
Discover the Great Rides of Otago
Ride Guides, Trail Tips & Coaching, cycling
A practical guide to help plan your next Otago cycling holiday.
Terra Sancta and the Vineyards of Felton Road
Will Nelson
An iconic traverse of Otago from Lake Whakatipu in Queenstown to Lake Waihola on the Coast.
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Roxburgh Gorge Trail
Geoff Marks
The Hawkdun Range, Oteake Conservation Park
Geoff Marks
An easy bike ride for families along the Lake Dunstan Trail
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Lake Dunstan Trail
Geoff Marks
A shortened version of the epic Coronet Loop backcountry mountain bike trail
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Coronet Loop, Queenstown Trails
Geoff Marks
Roxburgh Gorge Trail
Geoff Marks
Tips to prepare for your first multi-day trail ride…
Cycling Tips for Beginners
Keeping your chain clean and lubed is essential
Cameron Mackenzie
Lawrence on the Clutha Gold Trail
Clutha NZ
f/8 and be there! Tips and tricks for improving your photography
f/8 and be there!
Queenstown, New Zealand
Riley McLay
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…
Ride Guides, Trail Tips & Coaching, cycling
A practical guide to help plan your next Otago cycling holiday.
Trail Tips & Coaching, Ride Guides, cycling
Tips for summer cycling on the Otago trails.
Ride Guides, Trail Tips & Coaching
A no-stress guide for your first bikepacking adventure.
Ride Guides, Trail Tips & Coaching
Myth busting! A guide to cycling holidays for beginners.
cycling, Ride Guides, Trail Tips & Coaching
Tips for an affordable cycling holiday.
Trail Tips & Coaching, cycling
You're never too old to improve your mountain bike skills.
Cycling tips for beginners - how to prepare for your first multi-day ride.
Ride Guides, Walking, Trail Tips & Coaching
A guide to safe and courteous trail sharing.
Ride Guides, Trail Tips & Coaching, Otago Central Rail Trail
Tips for cyclists to avoid swooping magpies this spring.
Ride Guides, Trail Tips & Coaching
What legally constitutes an electric bike in NZ, how much assistance can an e-bike give you, and whe…
Trail Tips & Coaching, Quick Reads
A quick guide to correctly fitting your bike helmet.
Ride Guides, Trail Tips & Coaching, Quick Reads
10 great tips for winter riding on the Otago Trails.