Cycle Trail News
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Section of Alps 2 Ocean Trail Set to Open
As the summer ticks on, more and more of New Zealand's Great Rides of Nga Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle Trail are set to open. Last month the fantastic Waikato River Trails in Waikato opened and is absolutely going off - we've been speaking with local businesses and understand cyclists are already... -
Waikato River Trails Opening November 5th
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. -
Rabbit Island Trail Opens on Tasman's Great Taste Trail
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. -
Mangaparua Track Now Open
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. -
Spring has Sprung & Cycle Specials
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. -
Godzone Adventure to Hold Multiday Expedition and Adventure Race in Queenstown
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... -
Lake Track Taupo Receives $2.26 Million in Funding
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. -
Queenstown Bike Festival Set for April 16th - 25th
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. -
Hawke's Bay Water Ride Receives $712,000 in Funding
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. -
Easter 2011 Will See New Downhill Mountain Bike Event in Queenstown
Great news today for keen downhill mountain bikers -- a world class downhill track in the Ben Lomond forest above Queenstown will be debuted in a three day event planned for Easter 2011. Southern Traverse's Geoff Hunt believes there is a huge depand for an event of this caliber in Queenstown.
