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CharlotteAdventure by bike – Which bike?
Read moreSo you want to be an (bike) adventurer? Fair play we say! New Zealand has some of the best cycle trails on the planet, now that the world’s borders are opening, far-flung journeys await you too. Read on for the how and why of Adventure Bikes at ABC.
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KenNew reads : Bicycle Quarterly Press
Read moreAfter 2 decades of their quarterly magazine publications of bike reviews, technical write-ups and numerous features spanning the length and breath of the cycling universe later, Jan Heine distills years of thought surrounding long distance advertures by bike into a remarkbly concise and relatable 250 page book
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KenMolesworth Bike Ride – The Search for Terra Incognita in 2020
Read moreDiscovering the Molesworth Muster Trail by bike is a completely different level of experiencing the road less traveled. While you are somewhat at the mercy of the weather, being exposed in turn provides a more interconnected experience both with the environment and a closer shared experience of the early New Zealand settlers, traversing this glorious landscape of the wild and the biggest uninterrupted stretch of farming land in New Zealand.
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Ken5 of the Best Cycling Trails in Christchurch
Read moreOur top picks for 5 of the best cycling trails in Christchurch. Make the most of your weekends and get out exploring Little River, McLeans Island, Tai Tapu, and more. Suitable for all kinds of riders, bikes, and fitness levels.
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KenIntroduction to Bike Packing / Touring Event (Christchurch to Waikuku Beach)
Read moreAs part of a series of events organised for Biketober, we decided that starting a Christchurch biking community around bike-packing would be a promising idea; most of us should be content staying in NZ knowing we could discover our backyards in new and adventurous ways. Bike-packing is just that, it allows us to discover the backcountry roads and trails while appreciating the simple (if rugged) enjoyment of staying in the great outdoors.
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KenCycle Touring: Ocean to Alps – a 5 Day Self Sufficient Ride
Read moreTogether 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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KenCycle Touring: Otago Rail Trail as Credit Card Tourists
Read moreDiscover 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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KenExploring Waipara Vineyards on Electric Bike
Read moreNorth 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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KenCycle Touring: SOMA Smoothie, a Buena Vista on Route 52
Read moreAs everyday riders, our goal was to build new bikes that would meet the requirements of our daily commute while allowing us to take the same bike on adventures across the country. Our commuting requirements were bikes with relaxed geometries for when we saunter past the shops and through the parks. Mounts to take a front or rear carrier for transporting everyday goods and fenders for the wet. For our adventures, we needed bikes that would ride well with additional load and felt stable yet responsive with enough gears to handle more challenging or hilly terrain.
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KenSoma Fabrications & Action Bicycle Club
Read moreReady to give everyday riding a go? Committed to buy a great bike that fits right, will go the distance and endure the years but not quite willing to spend on a full custom? We’re proud to build you a SOMA bike thats one for the ages.
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