Spring Bike Maintenance Checklist
Get your bicycle or E-Bike ready for spring with this practical maintenance checklist covering tyres…
Swooping magpie
Ákos Lumnitzer
An excellent half day ride on the Otago Central Rail Trail and local gravel roads
Matakanui Gravel Biking Loop Ride
Otago Central Rail Trail, near Omakau
Geoff Marks
The “light” and more accessible version of a fully self-supported bikepacking trip.
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Bikepacking in Central Otago
Cameron MacKenzie
Known by the locals as the “Ale Trail” due to the numerous country hotels along the route!
Rail Trail Pub Guide
Cyclists in Clyde, outside Olivers.
Miles Holden
An easy bike ride for families along the Lake Dunstan Trail
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Lake Dunstan Trail
Geoff Marks
Queenstown Trails
Queenstown NZ
Terra Sancta and the Vineyards of Felton Road
Will Nelson
The Hawkdun Range, Oteake Conservation Park
Geoff Marks
A collection of inspirational stories, ride guides and trail tips 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…
Get your bicycle or E-Bike ready for spring with this practical maintenance checklist covering tyres…
Trail Tips & Coaching, Ride Guides
Haven’t ridden over winter? Follow this easy six-week training guide and build up to a multi-day spr…
Ride Guides, Trail Tips & Coaching
New to E-biking or planning your first multi-day cycle holiday? Here’s what you need to know before …
Clutha Gold Trail, Ride Guides, Trail Tips & Coaching
A beginners guide to the Clutha Gold Trail
Queenstown Trails, Ride Guides, Trail Tips & Coaching
A beginner's guide to biking the Queenstown Trails
Ride Guides, Otago Central Rail Trail, Trail Tips & Coaching
A beginner's guide to the Otago Central Rail Trail
If we play sports, then why don't we "play bike"?
Ride Guides, Trail Tips & Coaching
A practical guide to help plan your next Otago cycling holiday.
Trail Tips & Coaching, Ride Guides
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.
Ride Guides, Trail Tips & Coaching
Tips for an affordable cycling holiday.