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Charlotte
Adventure 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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Ken
Dashel Helmets now in NZ
Read moreWe are now stocking Dashel helmets at Action Bicycle Club. Name after the Cornish word for Thistle, the native flower to Cornwall is colourful and protective. These helmets epitomize what a lot of people are looking for in an urban everday bike helmet.
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Ken
ABC Guide to Securing your bike
Read moreYou’re in love with your bike. You ride it everywhere. Unfortunately for you, there are unsavory characters out there looking for any opportunity to take your joy away. They will never value it as you do. Don’t give them that opportunity to take your precious away, use a decent bike lock!
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Ken
ABC Guide to Fenders
Read moreFenders are being accredited as an ‘accessory’ to cycling like clothing is an accessory to getting around. Rainwater from above can be easily taken care of by appropriate weather gear, but wet grime and splash from the ground will require intensive clean-up. So if you prefer not to mar your sharp fashion style or increase your maintenance, a nice pair of fenders is what you need.
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staff
Velo Orange: An interview with Igor
Read moreWant a juicy read? We catch up with Igor from one of our brand partners, Velo Orange?to get the scoop on what they do and how they’re doing.
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Ken
Our Latest Custom Build!
Read moreThe Soma Wolverine is the frame for do-it-all on and off-road touring as well as adventure and gravel riding making it the perfect frame option to tackle the terrain of New Zealand.
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Ken
Molesworth 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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Ken
5 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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Ken
Introduction 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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Ken
Covid-19 – Action Bicycle Club response
Read moreDuring Covid-19 Action Bicycle Club will have strict protocols for operation to ensure we all stay safe. Read our operations procedure here.