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Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking is one of the most popular adventure sports in New Zealand. There are many Tour Operators & Agencies in New Zealand that make arrangements for Mountain Biking. Thousands of tourists flock to the picturesque nation of New Zealand for taking part in Mountain Biking.

About Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking is a very popular sport in New Zealand and other parts of the world such as the United Kingdom, United States and other developed countries. It is an Adventure Sport which involves Riding Bicycles on Trails & Beaches, on Uneven Grounds or Landscape. Mountain Bikers use Sophisticated Mountain Bikes to take part in this challenging sport. Mountain Bikes have some resemblance with other bikes but boast characteristics and aspects that have been planned to raise their Performance and Robustness.

Mountain Biking In New Zealand

Mountain Biking in New Zealand has garnered significant popularity over the past one or two decades. This sport is performed in the following categories :

  • Trail riding
  • Cross country cycling
  • Downhill
  • All mountain
  • Street riding
  • Freeride
  • Trials
  • Dirt jumping

There are other categories such as Single Track Mountain Biking and Firebreak. Most of the Mountain Biking Activities come under the Recreational Activities. Mountain Biking requires a lot of Courage, Self-Confidence, Balance, Experience in managing bikes and Stamina. New Zealand is an ideal spot for Mountain Biking. It is famous for its Smooth Roads through The Hills and Attractive Night Stay Hotels that will cost only NZD 6.00 / Night. The most popular Mountain Biking Locations in New Zealand are the following :

  • Rotorua
  • Canterbury
  • Wellington
  • Central North Island
  • Marlborough
  • Central Otago

Equiments Required For Mountain Biking

To take part in this Adventure Sport, you require the following Gears or Equipments :

  • Glasses
  • Pedals
  • Gloves
  • Pump
  • Bike Tools
  • High Power Lights
  • Mountain bikes
  • GPS Navigation Device
  • Hydration Systems

You will also need Protective Gears like Helmets, First Aid Kits, Pads and Body Armor.

Mountain Biking Operators In New Zealand

There are Multiple Operators and Companies in New Zealand that organize Mountain Biking events. Some of the most Reputed Operators are as follows :

Nelson Mountainbike Club

Nelson Mountainbike Club is one of the most reputed Mountain Biking event organizers in New Zealand. It makes arrangements for Short, Long and Social Mountain Bike Rides.

Bikenz - Wellington

Bikenz organizes a number of Mountain Biking events in New Zealand round the year. Tel: +64 4 560 0333. Events organized by them include the following :

  • National Points Series – Road
  • National Championships
  • Women’s Tour of New Zealand
  • PowerNetTour of Southland
  • UCI Golden Bike – Taupo
  • Men’s Tour of Wellington
  • RaboDirect NZ MTB Cups

Fat Tyre Adventure - Queenstown

Fat Tyre Adventure which is located in Queenstown offers Mountain Biking and Heli Biking opportunities. Day Ride Options are also there.
Mobile: +64 27 226 2822

Natural High - Christchurch

Natural High organizes both Guided and Self Guided / Independent Cycle Tours. Natural High also arranges for Bike and Gear Rentals.
Tel: +64 3 982 2966

Whatever be your option, Mountain Biking Trails in the diverse landscape of New Zealand will surely beguile you.



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