The days may be getting cooler and shorter, but that should’t be an excuse to stop riding over the winter months. Riding at night is a great way to get out on a winter's night and keep training and fitness levels up through the winter. It can also totally change a riders perspective on a trail that they may know really well in the daytime. Two trails that are great for both winter riding and night riding are the Redwoods trails in Waikari and the Big Easy at Signal Hill. These tracks hold up the best in muddy, wet winter conditions and they drain relatively well so are not as slippery. They are also fun and relatively cruisy for a...
Riding is an exciting sport that allows you to get out and experience the gorgeous scenery that New Zealand has to offer. If you are a newbie to biking, it can be a little daunting with all of the fantastic bikes on offer. So how do you know what one is the best for you? We’ve put together a list of things to consider when buying your first mountain bike. USEAGE The first factor that needs to be considered, is what will you be using the bike for? Will you be commuting to work? Riding off road in the weekends? Or a bit of both? Deciding on how you will best use the bike allows us to narrow down the right bike for you. There is quite a...
Our next organised ladies ride is a special Mother’s Day ride on Saturday 12th of May at 10am. Led by Natalie Munns and Rowena Geisreiter, this ride is open to women only, and we will be riding the Big Easy track near Logan Park. This is the perfect way to spend the morning riding with some other like-minded mums, or a great mother daughter day out! This is a social ride and is designed for all abilities and ages, so is beginner-friendly. Of course, if you have been riding for a while you are also most welcome, as the group will be split accordingly on the various trails if people wish to ride at different levels. After our ride we...
Electric bikes have seen a surge in popularity lately, and it’s for good reason. Not only are eBikes a fun way to get around, they are also eco-friendly and definitely still count as exercise! They are also the perfect option for those of us that live in the city, as they are compact and easy to store, and have far less running costs that a car. If you are completely new to the world of electric bikes, then this blog post will explain how they work and why we love them so much here at Bike Otago! What exactly is an eBike? An eBike or electric bike looks much like your regular bike except that it is equipped with a...
The summer holidays are nearly here, and for many of us this means a week or two off work to enjoy family, friends, and food. There’s also no better time to get outdoors and enjoy the glorious weather, as while we don’t get the snowmen and cosy sweaters at Christmas, we get sunshine and lots of it! Now is a great time to get active outdoors and make the most of the glorious weather. For many of us taking up a new hobby, or trying sometime new is often on the cards for the New Year. If cycling or mountain biking is something you’ve been thinking about trying, then now is the time as the trails are in perfect condition. As...
