You might've heard of Wanaka-based Sweet Cheeks before - they're a great wee company who have been making sports rubs, by hand and using natural ingredients, right here in the South Island since 2007. We've just received a little order consisting of Butt Butter (anti-chafe cream), Hot Cheeks (heat muscle rub), and Super Balm (healing balm) - they've all received good reviews and we think they smell great too. We've also got some pretty awesome Race Face Ambush knee pads in - D30 protection and comfort, sizes from S to XXL (we have S, M, L in stock, but if you've got really knobbly knees, give us a call and we'll order some in for you), and open-back construction so...
Time for part three of our staff interviews, this time with the lesser-spotted Mel! We don't often see you in the Bike Otago shop - what's your role?Keeping the boys in line! I'm really the accounts manager so I keep the place running financially. I've been working with Kashi since 2010. Were you joking when you said keeping the boys in line?Well, sometimes. On some days I have to remind them that watching riding videos on youtube is not what we're paying them for!So you're a cyclist too?Yeah, I ride to work sometimes. My husband is a bike mechanic but my lack of co-ordination keeps me off the harder trails though!What else do you do for fun then?With two young kids,...
If you need a rest after hitting the trails a bit too hard, or need some inspiration for that next epic ride, we've got a whole range of books from the legendary Kennett Bros. If you're looking for your next ride, the Classic NZ Mountain Bike Rides and Queenstown & Central Otago Rides books have got you covered. If you're venturing a little further afield, you'll find details in Classic NZ Cycle Trails, and the excellent Nga Haerenga book puts together a Cape-Reinga-to-Bluff adventure which is (mostly) off-road. If you're after a little inspiration, Kiwi rider Tino Tabak's story is pretty amazing, and The Muddy Olympians features our very own Kashi Leuchs... perfect reading after a long ride. We have most...
Who said Labour Weekend was relaxing? Kashi and Joel spent their weekend riding at the Yeti NZ Tribe Gathering in Rotorua (pictured) and Lewis got stuck in snow up French Ridge. What did you get up to?
