Bikepacking for Beginners
Ride Guides, Trail Tips & Coaching
A no-stress guide for your first bikepacking adventure.
Lake Dunstan Trail, Carrick Winery
Will Nelson
Terra Sancta and the Vineyards of Felton Road
Will Nelson
Lake Dunstan Trail
Geoff Marks
Keeping your chain clean and lubed is essential
Cameron Mackenzie
Lake Dunstan Trail
Coastguard Clyde
Clyde Dam
Geoff Marks
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
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.
Trail Tips & Coaching, Ride Guides, Quick Reads
12 essential tips for safe and enjoyable E-bike riding.
Ride Guides, Quick Reads, Photography & Video, Trail Tips & Coaching
A fun video series to help keep you safe on the trails.