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Posted by Dan Roberts on 16 May 2012 | 0 Comments
After a false start a month or so ago due to road clsures after the severe weather to hit the Gisborne region the Motu Trails will again this weekend hold their Official Opening. The Press Release reads: The Motu Trails, the seventh Great Ride to be completed under Nga Haerenga, The New...
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Posted by Dan on 10 May 2012 | 2 Comments
Prime Minister John Key was joined this afternoon by New Zealand Olympic gold medal winner Sarah Ulmer to recognise growing interest in the New Zealand Cycle Trail, at an event on the Queenstown Trail. The Prime Minister, in Queenstown to attend TRENZ the prestigious tourism trade event, recognised six National Partners that...
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Posted by Matt on 2 November 2011 | 0 Comments
The Waikato River Trails, the second full “Great Ride” to be completed under Nga Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle Trail will be opened via a public cycling and walking event this Saturday 5 November. The Waikato River Trails stretch 100km along New Zealand’s longest river - the “Mighty" Waikato River.
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Posted by Matt on 30 September 2011 | 4 Comments
The new 6.8km section of Tasman’s Great Taste Trail that runs through Rabbit Island will officially be opened on this coming Sunday, October 2nd. New Zealand's Cycle Trail Ambassador Sarah Ulmer will be joined by Tasman Mayor Richard Kempthorne to officially open this scenic portion of the Great Taste Trail.
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Posted by Matt on 13 September 2011 | 0 Comments
Earlier this year in July, a slip half a km away from the Bridge to Nowhere swept away a section of of Mangaparua Track. DOC had closed the track to inspect the damage and clear the slip. Thanks to their work this epic track is again open for riding.
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Posted by Matt on 5 September 2011 | 0 Comments
Matt and the crew went on a Saturday afternoon ride to Arrowtown to soak up the sun this weekend and tonight we're headed out to 7 Mile. Dan is off to do some riding around Tekapo this weekend.
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Posted by Matt on 29 August 2011 | 1 Comments
Godzone Adventure announced today that a multiday, non-stop expedition and adventure race will be held in Queenstown during April of next year. It's been 22 years since the world's first inaugural event was held in New Zealand - the Raid Gauloises - and event directors Adam Fairmaid and Warren Bates decided it...
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Posted by Matt on 13 May 2011 | 0 Comments
One of the 18 multi-day, government-sponsored Great Rides will receive some much needed funding today at a formal event in Taupo. The Lake Track Taupo is a joint initiative of Bike Taupo, the Department of Conservation, Taupo District Council, local community supporters and the New Zealand Cycle Trail Project.
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Posted by Matt on 18 February 2011 | 0 Comments
Southern Traverse and adventure sports guru Geoff Hunt have just announced the inaugural Queenstown Bike Festival to be held over this coming Easter. This 10 day event will cater to all ages and abilities and is designed to take in Queenstown’s world-class cycle trails.
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Posted by Matt on 20 January 2011 | 2 Comments
On Wednesday, The New Zealand Cycle Trail project signed its contract for the new Hawke's Bay Trail - the Water Ride. This $712,000 in approved funding from the Cycle Trail Project will allow the 78 km Water Ride to become a reality.
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