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Unplug The Family These School Holidays
Kids in the 21st century are just the same as previous generations, they make noise, have too much energy and are just a messy, but they are different in that they are the first to be ‘digital natives’. This phrase was originally coined in the 1990s but means a person born or brought up during... Read Post
- 27 Sep 2018
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2019 Bikes
2019 bikes are instore now! Drop in and chat to us about what’s new, and we’ll give you the download. We’ve got epic news from Trek and Giant! They have managed to get even more speed out of their E-Bike range this year, with speed increasing from 25 to 32 km/h. Longer travel... Read Post
- 04 Sep 2018
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Top Tips to Tune Your Bike in Time for Spring
Now that it’s spring, the days are longer, the sun is warmer and it’s finally time again to jump on your bike and hit those trails. Before you get out there though, make sure you get the most out of your ride with a service. Check out our five top tips to tune up your […] Read Post
- 23 Aug 2018
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Father’s Day Expert Top Picks
Father’s Day is all about the adventurous dads who love to get out there with their families. To help you find an epic gift, our experts put together their top picks for all those dads who live and breathe the outdoors. Trail Masters Does your Dad like to get out there on his bike? Loose... Read Post
- 21 Aug 2018
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GodZone 2018
When I heard that Godzone 2018 was going to be in Fiordland I was super excited. How could it not be? The south west corner of New Zealand, is filled with nothingness. No roads, no towns, just pure wilderness. Ten days of racing here sounded epic! I was excited to be racing as part of […] Read Post
- 14 Jun 2018
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The Torpedo7 Hillary Challenge Final
The secondary school battle for first place is intense The Hillary Challenge (video) is undoubtedly the toughest adventure competition for high school students and the battle for first is intense because it is a prestigious and highly coveted title for schools to achieve. Not only does this... Read Post
- 08 May 2018
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Shotover Moonlight Marathon
Some races are a winner by location alone, I’m in no doubt that the Shotover Moonlight Mountain Marathon is one of these races! Set on the picturesque and rugged Ben Lomond High Country Station it’s hard not to be! The full marathon and 30km courses start deep in Shotover country while... Read Post
- 01 May 2018
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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
You’ve probably landed here because you’re looking for the perfect gift for you legendary mum or mother figure in your life. Don’t worry, we’ve done the hard work for you and put together a list of gifts we know she’ll love. Check it out below and we’ll see you... Read Post
- 30 Apr 2018
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Choosing a Winter Wetsuit
Just because the water is colder doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy surfing during the winter! With the right gear, you’ll be paddling to the back of the line up and surfing the winter waves with ease. We caught up with Torpedo7 sponsored surf athlete, Britt Kindred to see what she... Read Post
- 17 Apr 2018
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The History of Swanndri
Swanndri was founded in 1913 by William Broome who produced a wool ‘bush shirt.’ Although Broome was a tailor, he noticed that farmers and forestry workers of the time were not equipped for the tough conditions of Taranaki winters, and that’s what inspired him to create the first Swanndri... Read Post
- 12 Apr 2018
