Bike News Features - South Island
Bike News Features - South Island
Six cycle routes will be completed in Christchurch thanks to funding from the Government’s investment in shovel-ready infrastructure as part of the COVID-19 recovery.
- October 07, 2020
By Sam Masters.
Christchurch – a pretty shitty city or one of the best located mini-metropolises on the planet? Perspective is important.
Christchurch – a pretty shitty city or one of the best located mini-metropolises on the planet? Perspective is important.
- September 18, 2020
By Nicole Montgomery.
It seems as though in my recent days I solely plan my epic adventures on days the weather is absolutely crap!
- May 01, 2020
By Nicole Montgomery
What is one to do when you have been given a Christmas holiday and your family is too far away to visit? Spend a few days in the wilderness of course!
What is one to do when you have been given a Christmas holiday and your family is too far away to visit? Spend a few days in the wilderness of course!
- January 01, 2020
By Roy Sinclair
The road is a reminder of how rural roads once were. I cruise beside fields of farm animals.
The road is a reminder of how rural roads once were. I cruise beside fields of farm animals.
- June 01, 2017
By Stu Waddel
Crammed end-to-end with breathtaking views over bays and beaches, quiet roads and a huge variety of riding possibilities, Banks Peninsula is an unspoilt, relatively undiscovered cycling gem, right on the doorstep of Christchurch.
Crammed end-to-end with breathtaking views over bays and beaches, quiet roads and a huge variety of riding possibilities, Banks Peninsula is an unspoilt, relatively undiscovered cycling gem, right on the doorstep of Christchurch.
- February 18, 2017
By Rebecca Holden
Rolling into Queenstown, bike loaded on the back of the car, I was here for one reason and one reason only: the rad riding I’d heard so much about.
Rolling into Queenstown, bike loaded on the back of the car, I was here for one reason and one reason only: the rad riding I’d heard so much about.
- November 25, 2016
By Rebecca Holden
Queenstown. Renowned for its beauty and christened the adventure capital of the world, this area once attracted people from all over the world in their droves because of gold.
Queenstown. Renowned for its beauty and christened the adventure capital of the world, this area once attracted people from all over the world in their droves because of gold.
- November 25, 2016
By Dave Mitchell
As far as river valleys go the Hopkins must be one of the best for all sorts of reasons, some solid and some liquid, but mostly because it’s always a great ride amongst awe inspiring mountains, waterfalls and glaciers.
As far as river valleys go the Hopkins must be one of the best for all sorts of reasons, some solid and some liquid, but mostly because it’s always a great ride amongst awe inspiring mountains, waterfalls and glaciers.
- November 12, 2016
By Cam Bisset
Situated just off State Highway 72, just south of the Rakaia Gorge at the base of the Mount Hutt Skifield Access road and close to the busy wee town of Methven, lies the Mount Hutt Bike Park.
Situated just off State Highway 72, just south of the Rakaia Gorge at the base of the Mount Hutt Skifield Access road and close to the busy wee town of Methven, lies the Mount Hutt Bike Park.
- November 11, 2016
By Bob Frame
The 360, or ‘Meurky Walk’, showcases Christchurch’s varied and fascinating ecology.
The 360, or ‘Meurky Walk’, showcases Christchurch’s varied and fascinating ecology.
- November 11, 2016
Words by Stu Waddel. Images by John O'Malley.
Selwyn has a lot going on; within the region there are six sensational ski areas, quintessential club ski areas, plus the fast-growing and popular Porters Ski Area.
Selwyn has a lot going on; within the region there are six sensational ski areas, quintessential club ski areas, plus the fast-growing and popular Porters Ski Area.
- November 11, 2016