If you’re thinking about escaping into the backcountry on a riding or multiday bikepacking trip, you’ll need to think about grub. As they...

“The posse of e-bikers... had their own culture, which they had created themselves.” The other day we went for a ride that gave us plenty...

When avid mountain biker, Lou Hunt became a Trail Fund NZ trustee on the Backcountry Trust six months ago, she didn’t plan on becoming a...

Last time we sat down with Emma Bateup, she was between adventures and training hard for Tour Te Waipounamu (TTW). Since then, Emma has...

“There is something really, really appealing about the instant speed you have on offer from a lighter tyre...” If there is ever one...

Mountain biking and beer seem to go together, so it’s no surprise to see an increasing number of breweries pedalling beers with an MTB...

“The Rogue feels like it’s barely there.” The Rogue Light is Camelbak’s latest lightweight hydration system. With its minimalist setup,...

“Not only do these shoes ‘feel’ fast – in the sense that you can indeed feel them not flexing – they also give you a very secure and...

While Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z have long been purveyors of mountain biking (in fact, we know many who could ride before they could...

For the past year – almost to the day – I have called Tehran, the capital of the Islamic Republic of Iran, home. After arriving from New...

We all dream of riding trails straight out of our front door. The reality is, though, that’s a luxury few of us have, unless we’ve set...

“Founded by two Motocross racers in 2007, ilabb soon found their clothing in demand.” ilabb have been a player in New Zealand clothing...

“The clarity from these is top-notch and I found it great for use in areas of medium to bright exposure.” Glasses are a critical piece of...

Emma Bateup is always up for an adventure. In fact, if she’s not out on her bike completing a challenge she’s set for herself, she’s...

“The ‘fast-drying Microfiber upper’ really does what it says on the box...” Contact points: where you connect with your bike, and your...

Hanmer has the beauty and charm of an Idyllic Mountain Town - perhaps a little like what Queenstown may have felt like 50 years ago. This...

“Great design, doesn’t clog, and makes seating a tubeless tyre with a floor pump a bloody breeze.” Look, perhaps this isn’t the most...

“The visor has three positions, allowing you to stow your goggles when you don’t need them.” Most of us have had the Smith Forefront...

“Smith have taken no shortcuts when designing the Mainline. Everything feels durable and safe.” Lightweight full-face helmets have become...

We all know the rough hand Christchurch has been dealt in recent years. From natural disasters to the horror of March 15 2019 and, more...