We’ve crafted our mountain bike lessons, guided half day, full day and multi day trips to suit different riding styles and abilities, and variety of scenery. Some things remain the same though – great riding, amazing hospitality, epic scenery and letting us take care of all the details, big and small. All departing NZ’s mountain biking capital – Rotorua.
SOUTH ISLAND – NEW ZEALAND
Nelson High Line
EXPERT ENDURO BACKCOUNTRY TECHY SINGLE TRAIL | 5 DAYS | GRADE 5 / EXPERT | NELSON BASED | DECEMBER – MARCH
EXPERT ENDURO BACKCOUNTRY TECHY SINGLE TRAIL | 5 DAYS | GRADE 5 / EXPERT | NELSON BASED | DECEMBER – MARCH
EXPERT ENDURO BACKCOUNTRY TECHY SINGLE TRAIL | 5 DAYS | GRADE 5 / EXPERT | NELSON BASED | DECEMBER – MARCH
EXPERT ENDURO BACKCOUNTRY TECHY SINGLE TRAIL | 5 DAYS | GRADE 5 / EXPERT | NELSON BASED | DECEMBER – MARCH
EXPERT ENDURO BACKCOUNTRY TECHY SINGLE TRAIL | 5 DAYS | GRADE 5 / EXPERT | NELSON BASED | DECEMBER – MARCH
EXPERT ENDURO BACKCOUNTRY TECHY SINGLE TRAIL | 5 DAYS | GRADE 5 / EXPERT | NELSON BASED | DECEMBER – MARCH
If you’re the type of rider that is comfy on steep, tech trails and you are always looking for the high line, Nelson is for you. The riding is varied, full of rocky steep and fast trails. Join us to miss nothing and hit the best spots for your ultimate Nelson mountain biking trip.
ROTORUA – NEW ZEALAND
Private MTB Lessons
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 3 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | DAILY
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 3 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | DAILY
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 3 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | DAILY
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 3 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | DAILY
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 3 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | DAILY
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 3 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | DAILY
There is a lot more to mountain biking than just the bike. Take a few hours with one of our coaches to learn new skills, new trails, and have a great time with a group of friends or family, your partner, or one-on-one with your own skills instructor. This is our most popular option for those who have hit a road block with their riding or just want to increase their confidence in a shorter amount of time. Trails to suit all abilities.
NORTH ISLAND – NEW ZEALAND
Riding Rotorua & Timber Trail
SCENIC BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 4 DAYS | GRADE 3 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED | OCTOBER – APRIL
SCENIC BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 4 DAYS | GRADE 3 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED | OCTOBER – APRIL
SCENIC BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 4 DAYS | GRADE 3 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED | OCTOBER – APRIL
SCENIC BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 4 DAYS | GRADE 3 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED | OCTOBER – APRIL
SCENIC BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 4 DAYS | GRADE 3 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED | OCTOBER – APRIL
SCENIC BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 4 DAYS | GRADE 3 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED | OCTOBER – APRIL
The Timber Trail has quickly become one of NZ’s most popular cycle trails. Join us on an epic riding escape deep into the forested heart of the North Island. If hitting one kiwi classic ride is your goal, this trip will tick that box and send you home grinning ear to ear after warming you up in Rotorua before spending two days deep in the Pureora’s on classic single track, good food and drink, and comfortable lodging in the North Island’s best backcountry.
NORTH ISLAND – NEW ZEALAND
Hero Dirt Rotorua
ENDURO & BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 6 DAYS | GRADE 4 / ADVANCED | ROTORUA BASED | OCTOBER – APRIL
ENDURO & BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 6 DAYS | GRADE 4 / ADVANCED | ROTORUA BASED | OCTOBER – APRIL
ENDURO & BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 6 DAYS | GRADE 4 / ADVANCED | ROTORUA BASED | OCTOBER – APRIL
ENDURO & BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 6 DAYS | GRADE 4 / ADVANCED | ROTORUA BASED | OCTOBER – APRIL
ENDURO & BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 6 DAYS | GRADE 4 / ADVANCED | ROTORUA BASED | OCTOBER – APRIL
ENDURO & BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 6 DAYS | GRADE 4 / ADVANCED | ROTORUA BASED | OCTOBER – APRIL
This trip is world-class! Spend a short week in and around the ultimate riding destination in New Zealand and experience some of the best single track anywhere in the world. Our Hero Dirt Rotorua trip maximises ride time on the insanely good trails in Rotorua and a few back-country gems. Let us take care of all the niggly details so all you need to do is focus on riding incredible singletrack, eating well, sampling local brews and staying in cool lodgings. Just show up and ride, and let us take care of everything. Get a group together or come solo – either way, we’ve got you covered!
NORTH ISLAND – NEW ZEALAND
Essential North Island
SCENIC BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 7 DAYS | GRADE 3 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED | OCTOBER – APRIL
SCENIC BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 7 DAYS | GRADE 3 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED | OCTOBER – APRIL
SCENIC BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 7 DAYS | GRADE 3 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED | OCTOBER – APRIL
SCENIC BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 7 DAYS | GRADE 3 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED | OCTOBER – APRIL
SCENIC BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 7 DAYS | GRADE 3 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED | OCTOBER – APRIL
SCENIC BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 7 DAYS | GRADE 3 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED | OCTOBER – APRIL
When time is of the essence but you just have to ride, get away from the crowds, and keep it all at a laid back pace, this is the perfect trip. We’ll get you into the backcountry of the North Island to experience the absolute must-do wilderness trails through virgin forest, overlooking stunning lakes, and the lesser known local favourites around Rotorua. Just hop on the plane, lets us take care of all the logistics and have the week of your life on two wheels.
NORTH ISLAND – NEW ZEALAND
Timber Trail e-Bike Classic
SCENIC BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 4 DAYS | GRADE 2-3 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED | OCTOBER – APRIL
SCENIC BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 4 DAYS | GRADE 2-3 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED | OCTOBER – APRIL
SCENIC BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 4 DAYS | GRADE 2-3 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED | OCTOBER – APRIL
SCENIC BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 4 DAYS | GRADE 2-3 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED | OCTOBER – APRIL
SCENIC BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 4 DAYS | GRADE 2-3 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED | OCTOBER – APRIL
SCENIC BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 4 DAYS | GRADE 2-3 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED | OCTOBER – APRIL
An easy and spectacular backcountry cycle trail trip into one of the most beautiful forests in New Zealand. Great cycling, comfortable accommodation, sumptuous food and outstanding hosts.
ROTORUA – NEW ZEALAND
Level UP – 3-Days of Skills
LESSONS & COACHING | 3 DAYS | GRADE 3-4 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED
LESSONS & COACHING | 3 DAYS | GRADE 3-4 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED
LESSONS & COACHING | 3 DAYS | GRADE 3-4 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED
LESSONS & COACHING | 3 DAYS | GRADE 3-4 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED
LESSONS & COACHING | 3 DAYS | GRADE 3-4 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED
LESSONS & COACHING | 3 DAYS | GRADE 3-4 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED
Take your riding to the next level with like-minded people on this block course riding weekend! This is a short course with a small group to focus on improving your riding in one of the best areas in NZ for progression and Mountain Biking lessons.
MAXIMUM 6 RIDERS PER GROUP
Limited to 6 per trip
Corporate Leadership – Rotorua
Te Punaha Whakapakari
LEADERSHIP & RIDING | 3 DAYS | GRADE 2-4 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED
LEADERSHIP & RIDING | 3 DAYS | GRADE 2-4 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED
LEADERSHIP & RIDING | 3 DAYS | GRADE 2-4 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED
LEADERSHIP & RIDING | 3 DAYS | GRADE 2-4 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED
LEADERSHIP & RIDING | 3 DAYS | GRADE 2-4 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED
LEADERSHIP & RIDING | 3 DAYS | GRADE 2-4 / INTERMEDIATE | ROTORUA BASED
By learning more about yourself, how you react under pressure, and your ability to learn and adapt, we will have you coming out of this retreat with a clear set of goals and strategies to help your leadership in the workplace.
NORTH ISLAND – NEW ZEALAND
Redwoods Private Shuttles
ENDURO & FLOW | HALF DAY | GRADE 2-5 / INTERMEDIATE – EXPERT | ROTORUA
Get 10 times more ride time on the best single track in New Zealand. Our Redwoods Private Shuttles mean you’ll have access to an entire network of 200km of single track, have it to yourself and you’ll go with a team who know the forest like the back of their hand. We’ll tailor the day to the type of trails you want to ride, and there’s no need to pedal uphill!
NORTH ISLAND – NEW ZEALAND
Rotorua Redwoods Half Day
ENDURO TECH or FLOW or SCENIC or ALL THE ABOVE | HALF DAY | GRADE 2-5 / BEGINNER – EXPERT | ROTORUA
ENDURO TECH or FLOW or SCENIC or ALL THE ABOVE | HALF DAY | GRADE 2-5 / BEGINNER – EXPERT | ROTORUA
ENDURO TECH or FLOW or SCENIC or ALL THE ABOVE | HALF DAY | GRADE 2-5 / BEGINNER – EXPERT | ROTORUA
ENDURO TECH or FLOW or SCENIC or ALL THE ABOVE | HALF DAY | GRADE 2-5 / BEGINNER – EXPERT | ROTORUA
ENDURO TECH or FLOW or SCENIC or ALL THE ABOVE | HALF DAY | GRADE 2-5 / BEGINNER – EXPERT | ROTORUA
ENDURO TECH or FLOW or SCENIC or ALL THE ABOVE | HALF DAY | GRADE 2-5 / BEGINNER – EXPERT | ROTORUA
There’s a little something for everyone in Rotorua’s Redwood Forest. The dirt here holds together better than anywhere in the world, and the area is packed with everything from tight and technical to flowy smooth fun.
NORTH ISLAND – NEW ZEALAND
Moerangi Heli Biking
TECHNICAL BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 1 DAY | GRADE 3-4 / INTERMEDIATE – ADVANCED | DEPARTS ROTORUA
TECHNICAL BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 1 DAY | GRADE 3-4 / INTERMEDIATE – ADVANCED | DEPARTS ROTORUA
TECHNICAL BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 1 DAY | GRADE 3-4 / INTERMEDIATE – ADVANCED | DEPARTS ROTORUA
TECHNICAL BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 1 DAY | GRADE 3-4 / INTERMEDIATE – ADVANCED | DEPARTS ROTORUA
TECHNICAL BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 1 DAY | GRADE 3-4 / INTERMEDIATE – ADVANCED | DEPARTS ROTORUA
TECHNICAL BACKCOUNTRY SINGLE TRAIL | 1 DAY | GRADE 3-4 / INTERMEDIATE – ADVANCED | DEPARTS ROTORUA
Delve into the North Islands hidden gem on an absolute classic in some of the most remote and beautiful back country in the world. After a spectacular helicopter flight, take in a full day in the heart of virgin forest for up to 35km of the very best backcountry technical riding in New Zealand.
NORTH ISLAND – NEW ZEALAND
Kids Sunday Sessions
AGES 6-8 / 8-11 | BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE | 2 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB | MAY – SEPTEMBER
AGES 6-8 / 8-11 | BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE | 2 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB | MAY – SEPTEMBER
AGES 6-8 / 8-11 | BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE | 2 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB | MAY – SEPTEMBER
AGES 6-8 / 8-11 | BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE | 2 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB | MAY – SEPTEMBER
AGES 6-8 / 8-11 | BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE | 2 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB | MAY – SEPTEMBER
AGES 6-8 / 8-11 | BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE | 2 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB | MAY – SEPTEMBER
Weekends usually mean your young rippers keen as beans to get out riding so we’ve made it easy for them to get their riding fix and for parents to be able to sneak in some riding time of their own while we teach em some stuff and get them stoked on mountain biking. Check out our Kids Sunday Sessions page for more details on our children’s mountain biking classes and find out availability. Spaces fill fast!
EARLY BIRD – BOOK 5 SESSIONS for $325 (SAVE $70) SPACES ARE LIMITED
ROTORUA – NEW ZEALAND
Private e-Bike Lessons
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 3 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | DAILY
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 3 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | DAILY
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 3 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | DAILY
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 3 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | DAILY
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 3 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | DAILY
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | 3 HOURS | ROTORUA | MTB & eMTB | DAILY
This is the best way to learn the capabilities of your new e mountain bike. Whether you have had your ebike for years, months, or days, join us for lessons to build confidence and have a bunch of fun while you’re at it. Tailored to your ability so that you feel comfortable and relaxed to learn some new skills!