Karioi Classic 2025
Well before “gravel” was a category the bike industry considered a thing, when the nearest thing to a modern gravel bike was either a cyclocross bike or a road bike with the largest tyres possible, Raglan (Whaingaroa) was already on the map as a destination for cyclists.
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A Regenerative Journey – Waikato River Trails
There's something profoundly restorative about stripping away the complexities of modern life and immersing yourself in the rhythmic simplicity of pedalling through nature. Our initial plan was uncomplicated: escape for three days traversing the Waikato River Trails, riding from the north end to the south and back again—a clean, self-contained loop that eliminated logistical headaches.
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Door 2 Door – Auckland to Arrowtown
It’s deep winter: rainy, cold, work is OTT and gravel bike trip dreams are the beacon to keep me moving forward. Thus was born “Door 2 Door” - a 2000+km bikepacking adventure from our home in Auckland to our crib in Arrowtown.
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Tour Du Mt. Blanc
Imitation can be a dangerous thing. As a bike hungry teenager, I spent many of my high school days hiding behind a computer screen watching the latest mountain bike edits and documentaries.
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Bontrager Girona RSL GR & Bontrager Betasso RSL GX Tyres
Trek recently refreshed its range of Gravel tyres, scrapping their previous Bontrager branded ‘GR’ series tyres in favour of two entirely new releases. Thanks to uniquely different constructions, rubber compounds, and tread patterns, they’ve ended up with two distinctly different yet, in many ways - as I found out - very similar tyres.
CamelBak Podium Steel Bottle
In case you haven’t noticed - stainless bottles and tumblers have taken over lately. I suppose some of that is trends and fashion, but you can’t argue with how these bottles maintain temperature.
Shimano RC7 Shoes
Everyone would love a pair of Shimano’s top-of-the-line S-phyre RC 903 shoes, right? But with an RRP of $599, most of us would prefer to stay in the good books with our significant other, buy a cheaper pair of shoes, and slowly fritter away the price difference on post-ride coffees. Thankfully, for those who want high performance without the high price tag, Shimano has the RC7 that’s oh-so-close-to-being the RC9.
Old Man Mountain Divide Rack
There's an allure to exploring by bike for a few days, weeks, or even months. But, the first hurdle you must conquer is how to carry your stuff. These days, there's a variety of bikepacking bags, but in years gone by - and even now - cycle tourers use racks and panniers.
That’s It biker bundle
If you're spending any decent amount of time riding, chamois cream is worth considering. Simply put, chamois cream minimises chafing between your skin and the chamois pad in your bib shorts.
Osprey Escapist bikepacking bags
There’s a plethora of bikepacking bags on the market these days. It clearly shows how this once niche sector has boomed to become more mainstream. However, roots in cycle touring go way back and riding around with your luggage isn’t anything new.
Karioi Classic 2025
Well before “gravel” was a category the bike industry considered a thing, when the nearest thing to a modern gravel bike was either a cyclocross bike or a road bike with the largest tyres possible, Raglan (Whaingaroa) was already on the map as a destination for cyclists.
0 Comments7 Minutes
A Regenerative Journey – Waikato River Trails
There's something profoundly restorative about stripping away the complexities of modern life and immersing yourself in the rhythmic simplicity of pedalling through nature. Our initial plan was uncomplicated: escape for three days traversing the Waikato River Trails, riding from the north end to the south and back again—a clean, self-contained loop that eliminated logistical headaches.
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Door 2 Door – Auckland to Arrowtown
It’s deep winter: rainy, cold, work is OTT and gravel bike trip dreams are the beacon to keep me moving forward. Thus was born “Door 2 Door” - a 2000+km bikepacking adventure from our home in Auckland to our crib in Arrowtown.
0 Comments21 Minutes
Tour Du Mt. Blanc
Imitation can be a dangerous thing. As a bike hungry teenager, I spent many of my high school days hiding behind a computer screen watching the latest mountain bike edits and documentaries.
0 Comments21 Minutes