Category Archives: Bikepacking New Zealand Adventures

Tour Te Waipounamu

The inaugural Tour Te Waipounamu bikepacking race that starts on 14th February. It is going to be NZ’s toughest bikepacking race to date. Covering 1350km of the South Island high country from Cape Farewell in Golden Bay to Slope Point in the Catlins. Below are a few links about the story behind the Race SoContinue reading “Tour Te Waipounamu”

BIKEPACKING AOTEAROA BOOK

So a new book from the Kennett Brothers called “Bikepacking Aotearoa” is out next week from most good local bike shops and book shops. Loads of information about bikepacking setup, and much more it’s great read. Would also make great present for Christmas. Enjoy the read. Pete. Bikepacking Aotearoa is a guide to twenty cycling adventuresContinue reading “BIKEPACKING AOTEAROA BOOK”

The Grand Loop Film

The top of the South Island of New Zealand has rapidly become a destination for backcountry cyclists. Like all good ideas, this one, to ride the Old Ghost Road and Heaphy Track in one grand loop, was thrown about over a few beers in a bike shop in Richmond, Nelson. Two riders, Damian Stones andContinue reading “The Grand Loop Film”

The Doubtful Hope Route’- A double crossing of the Main Divide

An early winter impulsive 3 day backcountry bikepacking epic. Exploring the Amuri and Hope passes to link into a maybe un-ridden loop. Many river crossings and high hike to bike ratio meant for Type 2 fun all the way. Two mates, limited planning and a short weather window, sounds like an epic in the making…Continue reading “The Doubtful Hope Route’- A double crossing of the Main Divide”

Mākū – New Zealand Gravel Bike Film

In November 2019 Damian Stones and Mike Anderson set off to the Marlborough Sounds across the top of the South Island in search of challenging trails on their gravel bikes. The weather forecast was less than ideal but due to time restrictions they decided to commit to this journey with the idea that, ‘surely, itContinue reading “Mākū – New Zealand Gravel Bike Film”

Ride What Ya Brung: A First Brevet Cycling Experience

Deane Parker, a first-time Brevet participant, as he undertakes a 250km weekend bikepacking event with ‘The Flahute Presents’, in the Canterbury high country. If you live in the South Island and would like join in with “The Flahute Presents” here is a few links for you https://itu.co.nz/the-flahute/2020-the-flahute-presents-season/ and also find out more here too https://www.facebook.com/Theflahute/Continue reading “Ride What Ya Brung: A First Brevet Cycling Experience”