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Best Backcountry Mountain Bike Trails in New Zealand

Leave a Comment / Planning / Lewis Brindley

What are the best backcountry mountain bike trails in New Zealand from a professional mountain bike guide and founder of Adventurefuel Bike Guiding. This list is based on over 5 years mountain bike guiding in New Zealand and over 15 years riding here myself. The best backcountry mountain bike trails in New Zealand (in no

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New Zealand MTB Trail Grades Explained

Leave a Comment / Planning / Lewis Brindley

New Zealand MTB Trail Grades Explained New Zealand MTB Trail Grades follow a numbered system from 1-6. This loosely correlates with the colour grading system used in North America and Trailforks. Bike parks and most trail hubs in New Zealand will use the colour system as well as the numbered system. We specialize in taking

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Easy Mountain Bike Maintenance Schedule

Leave a Comment / mechanics / Lewis Brindley

Easy Mountain Bike Maintenance Schedule What maintenance needs to be done on a mountain bike every year? And when? Written by Lewis a professional mountain bike guide based on the South Island of New Zealand. Before Every Ride (5 Minutes) After Every Ride (10 Minutes) Every Month (15-30 minutes) 3 to 6 Months (or 50

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When is the Best time to go Mountain Biking in New Zealand?

Leave a Comment / Planning / Lewis Brindley

When is the Best time to go Mountain Biking in New Zealand? When is the best time to go Mountain Biking in New Zealand for the most unforgettable experience. From a professional mountain bike guide based on the South Island of New Zealand. Best Season to go Mountain Biking in New Zealand This might be

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Bikepacking Bags New Zealand: Your Ultimate Guide

Leave a Comment / Packing / Lewis Brindley

New Zealand is a bikepacker’s paradise. (I might be biased) but I will hold New Zealand up against any other country for its jaw dropping scenery, quiet back roads and evergrowing cycle network. To fully immerse yourself in this adventure, you’ll need the right gear, and the heart of your setup is your bikepacking bags. With a

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