Author archive for Ken

  • Jan212020

    Cycle Touring: Ocean to Alps – a 5 Day Self Sufficient Ride

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    Together with our friends, Alice and Jeremy we organised to spend our Christmas holiday completing the Alps to Ocean in reverse. Predominately as we had heard the views were better and it would be slightly more challenging going uphill. The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is New Zealand in all its colour and beauty – from our highest mountains, past great lakes and rivers, and down to the ocean. Suitable for all ages, the 9 section bike trail is an easy to intermediate grade, linking the Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean.

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  • Jan202020

    Cycle Touring: Otago Rail Trail as Credit Card Tourists

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    Discover old historic gold-mining villages, country pubs, rugged scenery and some of the most dramatic landscapes New Zealand has to offer. The Otago Rail Trail is NZ’s first rail-trail and today is well set up with all the amenities you need. Graded for beginners one is able to complete the trail at your own pace over 1,2, or even 5 days.

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  • Dec072019

    Oh Holy Bikes – The Eco-concious Gift Guide

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    Give gifts that help friends help the factory workers and the eco-system. Lets be kinder to our planet.

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  • Dec032019

    Oh Holy Bike – The Wild Ones Gift Guide

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    Skids on the pavement or home made dirt jumps in the backyard, there’s a Wild One in all of us.

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  • Dec022019

    Oh Holy Bike – The Little Riders Gift Guide

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    Are the little riders growing faster than you can keep up? Here are 3 deals to keep them occupied all summer long.

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  • Dec022019

    Oh Holy Bike – The Style Chaser Gift Guide

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    Stuck on a gift for the Style Chaser in your life? Here are 4 stylish deals you can’t go past.

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  • Oct022019

    Exploring Waipara Vineyards on Electric Bike

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    North Canterbury is an internationally renowned destination for wine and food. The region is home to 90 + vineyards, many grouped together in the Waipara Valley, which also boasts it’s own cycle trail. We took our ebikes up to Waipara for a day trip to check out what the region has to offer.

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  • Sep302019

    Local Revolutionaries: Alice and Jeremy

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    Bellbird Baked Goods in Christchurch is an artisanal bakery that labours for the best naturally leavened bread and the most exquisite viennoiserie this side of the world (or any side for that matter). We sit with owners Alice and Jeremy to talk a bit about bread and bikes.

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  • Aug312019

    Coffee Outside Christchurch

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    Christchurch is your city too! Its public spaces and its cycle facilities are yours to use. Places that you just won’t stop by with your car but would very much enjoy biking to. Make friends with active locals who care very much for this city and spend a relaxing morning connecting with people.

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  • Jun242019

    Winter Biking Essentials

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    We know biking is that much trickier during winter, so bundle up with the best gear we have in store and you’ll get home safe, happy and even toasty!

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