Australia and new zealand, meeting his wife, writing a. Brian farrant and carole gibb are regular cyclists and have guided groups from 2 to 22 from taiwan, india, japan, usa, australia and new zealand. Release your inner adrenaline junkie in queenstown and from there take. Discover new zealand by bike natural high selfguided cycle. Mmountain bike and nz cycle trail guide books ground effect.
Weve been asked that question a lot lately, suggesting that recent highprofile collisions between cycle tourists and motorists, including the death of a young german woman in january 2010, are threatening to ruin new zealands reputation as one of the worlds best places for bike touring. On any tour of this small islandnation, youre bound to meet dozens of other cycle tourists, also here for the striking mixture of coastline, mountains, glaciers and volcanic hot. It was once suggested that the initials of the club stood for auckland coffee and tea association. Thats why weve partnered with local experts to help you plan and book tailormade trips that are packed with personality and stimulating adventure at all levels of comfort. Mar 24, 20 ride guide new zealand new zealand offers up an enticing mix of quiet roads, spectacular scenery, and oldfashioned hospitality. The auckland cycle touring association offers easy paced, noncompetitive rides. If you can, do get your wheels to new zealand as it is the place to go cycle touring for sure, what a stunning and wonderful place. Ride guide new zealand new zealand offers up an enticing mix of quiet roads, spectacular scenery, and oldfashioned hospitality.
Auckland cycle touring association added 2 new photos from october 30, 2012 to the album. The rise of cycle touring from crazy to cool cycling. If youre an independent adventurer who enjoys the freedom of taking each day as it comes, a selfguided cycle tour could be just the ticket. Our routes have been carefully chosen using quiet paved country roads, with little traffic and spectacular new zealand scenery. It is an excellent way to see the country, with its many quiet roads and varied, magnificent scenery. Information and background about new zealand, advice on planning your motorbike rental, guidance on preparing for your motorcycle tour in new zealand and general bike riding tips and pointers. How to enjoy new zealands cycle trail network, by a writer who knows them like the back of his hand. He now lives in southern england with his wife and daughter, and works in the photographic industry as well as being a freelance writer and photographer. There are many hiking and trekking spots in new zeland, for all the expertise levels. Also included below is a selection of maps that could be used for a cycle tour of new zealand. Feb 18, 2015 the rise of cycle touring from crazy to cool. Now ive warned you about the the downsides of cycle touring in new zealand ill try and balance this by telling you whats great about it. My advice as a longtime, long distance worldwide touring bicyclist who has foolishly ridden everywhere in new zealand. Natural high offers a range of cycling guides to touring, mountain biking and new zealands new network of cycle ways, to help you get the most out of your new zealand cycle adventure.
The annual cycle touring festival has moved online and is now free to access. Options available to suit all budgets and travel styles. Nzct covid19 alert level 2 most of the new zealand cycle trail network is now open. Best advice about riding motorcycle in new zealand. My partner and i share a passion for cycle touring and we had long dreamed about touring the south island of new zealand, for its mountains, glaciers, fiord lands, lakes, rivers and beaches. There are so many routes, we had no idea where to start cycling. We are thrilled to announce that this years virtual cycle touring festival will be taking place over the weekend of 2526 april 2020.
Cycle tour new zealand cycle touring in new zealand. At days end you can relax in a comfortable lodge, with friendly new zealand hosts. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Round the world bicycle touring blog and resources. Sep 01, 2009 my advice as a longtime, long distance worldwide touring bicyclist who has foolishly ridden everywhere in new zealand. Passionate tour companies offer advice, guiding, shuttles and luggage transfers while welcoming accommodation, cafes and restaurants provide home comforts along the way. Natural high offers a range of cycling guides to touring, mountain biking and new zealands new network of cycle ways, to help. Prices at overseas stockists will be higher due to the cost of shipping. The kennett brothers simon, paul and jonathan are as close as we get to cycling royalty in nz, but i hasten to add they would totally reject.
Welcome to new zealand official site for tourism new zealand. Find extensive information to help you plan your holiday while you visit new zealand, learn how to immigrate and live in new zealand, or find a job and work in new zealand. The beauty is that cycle touring is low skill, cheap and almost anyone could do it. About new zealand visit, live or work in new zealand. They are the 2 booklets of nigel rushton, pedallers paradise north and south island and the lonely planet guide, cycle touring in new zealand. Here are a few of the worlds greatest cycle routes to consider for your next big trip. Travel through new zealand in a road tour, stopping for admiring amazing sights. Classic new zealand mountain bike rides 10th edition. However, there are some restrictions, including reduced trail services. A good book on touring new zealand will help you get the most out of your trip. Discover new zealand by bike natural high selfguided. His superb experience and hands on knowledge are about to become publicly available in a new kennett published book classic cycle trails. Packages can be shipped to mainland france with zip codes that start with 01 to 95. I am a big fan of reading other peoples adventures.
Jun 27, 2006 stephen fox has been cycle touring since 1989 and has toured extensively in france, italy and norway. Though stay away in the high season as it will be flooded by the sound of it. It is not intended to be a guide to all the possible routes in new zealand. Experience new zealand by bike selfguided cycle tours that let you roam at your own pace. There are two main sources of cycle touring information available in book form. Cycle new zealand is a selection of our favorite cycling routes on the north and south islands of new zealand. Huge distances cycle touring in new zealand the pleasures of cycle touring in new zealand. We spent five and a bit weeks cycling around the south island of new zealand in octnov 2010. Buy new zealand lonely planet cycling guides by wells, nicola, et al isbn. Cycle touring in new zealand tips, by steve glasgow. Books about bicycle touring a reading list bicycle touring pro. A cycle touring classic, the best kind of adventure story and a clarion call to travel for travels sake. The new zealand cycle trails nga haerenga penguin books. One of the best things of traveling on a bicycle is that i have tons of time, which i can put into the things i like the most.
Bespoke cycle touring adventures in new zealand nz bicycle. From the 1960s boneshakers to sarah ulmers olympic victory in 2004, ride celebrates every branch of new zealands unique cycling history. It will tell you about tourist destinations, what to expect when you get there, accommodation, places to eat and just about everything else. Cycle touring in new zealand information for bicycle tourists this site is designed to be a free guide to cyclists wishing to tour this country and offers a personal view of the places i have visited during my touring and some recommendations of the best scenery and interesting locations i have found. About new zealand with its beautiful scenery, small population, advanced infrastructure and unique culture, new zealand is listed as one of the best countries in the world to live, visit or work. Aug 04, 2014 my partner and i share a passion for cycle touring and we had long dreamed about touring the south island of new zealand, for its mountains, glaciers, fiord lands, lakes, rivers and beaches. Bike touring route, cycle touring tips and bike touring images from amaya williams and eric schambion. They are the 2 booklets of nigel rushton, pedallers paradise north and south. Alastair humphreys cycled around the worlda journey of 46,000 miles. From rugged mountain ranges to vast, variegated patchworks of farmland, from beautiful, tranquil forests full of wildlife to high, remote, sweeping. You will cycle past a flock of sheep and into an historic town, descend from a mountain range under a canopy of native beech trees, pedal alongside a.
Cycle touring the south island of new zealand rideon. This inspiring guide book gives full ride descriptions for 48 fabulous trips, including maps and elevation charts, plus contact details for accommodation options. Check out the following is a list of bicycle touring books. It provides the most comprehensive and up to date touring advice for summer cycling touring.
However, there are some restrictions, including reduced trail. Classic new zealand cycle trails by the kennett brothers, published 2012 by kennett brothers, printed in new zealand isbn 9780986464126, 280 pages, a5 size, perfect bound. We got this book to accompany us on 4 week camper van tour of the south island road bikes on the back. For over 30 years pedaltours has designed and operated bike tours. You will cycle past a flock of sheep and into an historic town, descend from a mountain range under a canopy of native beech trees, pedal alongside a crystal clear lake or a mountain stream. New zealand has seen a phenomenal uptake in cycling, especially since the. Every tour we arrange, is a one off bespoke product, designed in consultation with you. New zealand cycle touring guide 9780473079536 by rushton, nigel and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. For information on cycle touring in new zealand or details of your nearest stockist, write to. New zealand is an unusual place to cycle in that so.
We rode for 16 enjoyable days, averaging 84kmday, for a total of 1,346kmplus seven days for other activities. Natural high offers a range of cycling guides to touring, mountain biking and new zealands new network of cycle ways, to help you get the most out of. The following books are either how to books, or books written by people who have cycled and who share their experiences. Here is a statement from the organisers and everything you need to know about the 2020 event.
Release your inner adrenaline junkie in queenstown and from there take a 3day loop around the deep south of new zealand. Jun 15, 2014 huge distances cycle touring in new zealand the pleasures of cycle touring in new zealand. This photo ebook follows photographer paul jeurissen and grace johnsons multiyear cycle journey around the globe in search of inspiring bicycle culture and touring images. On any tour of this small islandnation, youre bound to meet dozens of other cycle tourists, also here for the striking mixture of coastline, mountains, glaciers and volcanic hot pools that make new zealand so special.
So if youre looking for some motivation to push you into a cycling trip on your own, with friends or with your partner, i recommend you to read a couple of these fantastic books. Life on two wheels is a beautiful thing, and travel on two wheels can be epic. As locals will tell you, there really is something for everyone on the new zealand cycle trail, even for beginners and rusty riders. New zealand is one of the worlds most popular destinations for bike touring. If you know of a book about bicycle touring or bicycle travel that should be added to this list, please leave a comment below with the name of the book, the author, and a link to a website where the book can be purchased.
New zealand is one of the most fabulous places to cycle tour in the world imho, and theres a huge network of budget hostelcampingcabin options nationwide, so i dont think you need to pay as much as this company is charging to have a fantastic experience. Hire a vehicle, hop on a bus or a flight or take a scenic train ride, getting around new zealand is easy. Cycle touring in france concentrates on eight selected one or twoweek bicycle tours which endeavour to offer cyclists of all levels a taste of frances diverse landscapes and superb scenery. Although its a small country, the bicycle touring route options are almost endless. Find out what travel costs in new zealand to help you plan your trip. New zealand cycle touring guide 9780473079536 by rushton, nigel and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at.
Some are new zealanders looking for a different adventure, and some are tourists who want to view new zealand at a different pace. At rough guides, we understand that experienced travellers want to get truly offthebeatentrack. Remember, these are not howto bicycle touring books, but books written by individuals who have traveled with their bikes. One of the things that struck me was the geography and climate.
This inspiring story traces the second leg of his travelsthe length of south and north america, the breadth of asia and back across europe, crossing the mountains and saltflats of south america, canoeing the fivefinger rapids of the yukon river, and braving a siberian winter with only the flimsiest tent to protect him. However, packages cannot currently be shipped to overseas territories, including corsica, guadeloupe, martinique, french guiana, reunion, st. From the 1960s boneshakers to sarah ulmers olympic victory in 2004, ride celebrates every branch of new zealand s unique cycling history. We offer a comprehensive range of fabulous guided cycling tours in new zealand, australia, asia and europe. Pedaltours is an experienced and trusted bike tour operator.
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