We’ve got lots to say about our world of mountain biking here in New Zealand’s North Island, and about our love of riding in general.
What a crazy time! For those of you looking to get some air and fly to New Zealand for an epic riding adventure… FINALLY, it is looking promising! Here at New Zealand Mountain Biking, we have had lots going on refining trips, teaching Rotorua skills, and planning and planning for trips when borders re-open. New…
Crankworx Rotorua brings people from all over New Zealand and the world to Rotorua to experience some of the best mountain biking there is on offer. From elite athletes to kidsworx to spectators to industry leaders. This year Crankworx organisers had covid to contend with and a very changeable alert level system. They did an…
Confidence is key in mountain biking. To feel confident on your bike, you want to feel in control! One of the things that most beginners struggle with when they are getting started is cornering. Here are a couple of tips to help you get the fundamentals right! We want to get you driving the bike…
Confidence is key in mountain biking. That my friends, is why we want you to know that by practicing a few easy things in your driveway, cruising down the street, or down the longest gentle hill you can find – you are going to feel more confident on your bike! Using your BRAKES The bottom…
With summer slowly coming to an end here in New Zealand, here are some good excuses to keep that bike running this winter. Don’t be fooled, just because there is some rain on the forecast doesn’t mean there is nothing else to do in Rotorua other than go mountain biking. Regardless of the weather, we…
You can ride a bike right? We’re capable kiwis and can generally do stuff. It’s how we got to school as kids, commute around town as a student, and most of us have even had a crack at teaching a kid how to get around on two wheels too. Now add in some gravity, loose…
