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Mountain Bikers Code
Aotearoa has some of the best mountain bike trails in the world that take mountain bikers to some of the most remote and breathtaking parts of the country. Before heading out, you need to plan a successful trip by making sure you have a well-packed and balanced bike, you’re prepared for all... Read Post
- 16 Apr 2024
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Top Tips for Hiking in New Zealand
Hiking in New Zealand is awesome! Check out our 5 tips to prepare before you head out - cheers to our mates at The Mountain Safety Council! Read Post
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Mountains, forests, lakes and beaches, it’s time to celebrate summer – Mons Royale Spring/Summer 2019
New Zealand is 30% wilderness, that’s more than double the average and the fourth highest of all OECD countries. So what better way to celebrate our beautiful country than to devote a summer to exploring it? From Gisbourne to Greymouth, The Caitlins to Cape Reinga NZ is filled with proud... Read Post
- 06 Dec 2018
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Leatherman 35 Years
The making of a legendary product: Leatherman multi-tools When Tim Leatherman found himself plagued with problems like leaky hotel plumbing and a temperamental Fiat on a trip around Europe, little did he know his frustration would be the inspiration for a whole new product category – the... Read Post
- 08 Nov 2018
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Choosing The Right Tent
Buying a tent can be a confusing process whether its your first time around or you’re a seasoned camper. Here are a few things to consider; Sleeping Capacity It’s a good idea to go at least one size up if you want extra space on your camping trip and room for additional stuff. While... Read Post
- 10 Oct 2018
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A Quick Guide To Quick Pitch Tents
Camping with family or friends is a summer well spent for many of us, whether the campground itself is the main attraction or it’s simply your base camp for nearby activities, quick pitch tents can be a very convenient way of making the most out of a trip. Quick pitch tents are fast pitching... Read Post
- 08 Oct 2018
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Top 10 Camping Essentials
A camping trip in the outdoors can be an amazing adventure of if done incorrectly, a nightmare experience! The difference between a successful trip and a spectacular failure is the preparation and what you have packed. Here is our definitive list of essentials for any camping trip… 1.Tent Unless... Read Post
- 08 Oct 2018
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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
