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2018 Opening Dates for New Zealand Ski Fields
Cardrona, Treble Cone, Ohau, Whakapapa, Turoa and Tukino, just to name a few! We've done as much as possible to bring to you the opening days of some of the ski fields around New Zealand. Read Post
- Cardrona, Coronet Peak, mountains, Mt Hutt, New Zealand, nz, Ohau, Roundhill, Ski field opening days, snow, The Remarkables, Treble Cone, Tukino, Turoa, Wonter
- 09 May 2017
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Riding EWS and Crankworx with Kieran Bennett
Kieran's experience riding the EWS and Crankworx 2017 in Rotorua, written by the man himself. Have a peek at the blog to get some behind the scenes insights into the world class events. Read Post
- Crankworx, crankworx blog, downhill, EWS blog, Mountain Biking, New Zealand, Torpedo7 crankworx
- 05 Apr 2017
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Electric Bikes at Torpedo7 – Guide, Benefits and Range
You’re no doubt seeing more and more of these rolling around all corners of the country and passing you on hills. Electric bikes have come a long way since their debut on the cycling scene. With the versatility of these bikes vastly improving it’s opened up a new world of opportunity for any... Read Post
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Nothing goes wrong outdoors in summer, right?
Written in conjunction with the Mountain safety Council. It’s easy to be lulled into believing that New Zealand is a true paradise in summer. Long days, BBQ’s, cricket on the beach or out the back of the beach house certainly have many of us looking forward to this time of year, for a good... Read Post
- adventure, exploring, guide, HIking, Mountain safety, New Zealand, Outdoors, summer, tips, trail running, Tramping, wilderness
- 15 Dec 2016
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Desert Storm Event: Epic Events
I was among the brave enough to tackle the elements and endure the 2016 Epic Events Desert Storm back in October, here’s how it went down We departed early Saturday morning to the isolated location near Waiouru off the desert road; we arrived shortly after 10am to find that the weather was not... Read Post
- desert storm, endro, events, moto, moto events, motobiking, New Zealand, trail, wet
- 21 Nov 2016
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Athlete Blogs: Jonas Meier – NZ Enduro 2016
The Enduro event that needs no introduction, voted the best Enduro race in New Zealand in 2015. A 3 day, 9 stage event following the World Series format. It comes as no surprise that it attracts riders from around the world! The trails are truly amazing and the views are breath-taking. ... Read Post
- athlete blog, enduro, jonas meier, mountain bike, mtb, Nelson, New Zealand, trail
- 11 Apr 2016
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Athlete Blogs: Anja McDonald – Tour Aotearoa
I was standing, laughing with some friends who had been waiting to see me come by. A woman I didn’t know asked where I’d just ridden from. I replied ‘Cape Reinga’, and she laughed, or sort of scoffed, and walked off. I looked at my friends and we all cracked up. I was on my... Read Post
- aotearoa, Bike, New Zealand, tour
- 31 Mar 2016
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Athlete Blogs: Merrin Brewster – MTBNZ Cup Race 2016
Mountain Biking at Hawea Flat I love sport, so a whole weekend of watching and participating sport meant I was in my happy place. This was Wanaka February 2016. When Wanaka was announced as the venue of the third round of the MTBNZ Cup I jumped onto the internet to see what camping options were... Read Post
- Lake Wanaka, New Zealand, race, wanaka, XC, xco
- 31 Mar 2016
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Athlete Blogs: Matty Graham – Tour Aotearoa 2016
It’s about the journey, not the destination. This was something I pondered long and hard over the 3000 km Tour Aotearoa course. If you were to choose a destination to travel to, Bluff would not be high on my list but it was certainly a place I was looking forward to reaching. Likewise, the... Read Post
- adventure, aotearoa, Bike, New Zealand, nz, solo, tour, unsupported
- 21 Mar 2016
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Athlete Blogs: Kate Fluker – The Pioneer
Find stunning, find character, find welcome. What the Pioneer promised and what the Pioneer delivered. It has taken me a while to get to this write up on The Pioneer because to be honest it took a while to remember and realise what exactly we had just accomplished!! 7 days of racing, 569km, 15,273m... Read Post
- Bike, lagardere, mtb, New Zealand, pioneer, south island, stage race
- 03 Mar 2016
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