Famous Brazilian footballer, Pelé, once said; “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, a love of what you are doing”. MeekBoyz Racing’s focus on success has led them to join forces with Coronet Peak, taking on the role of ambassadors for the bike park. Being able to perform at a high level requires having the best riding opportunities and access to quality facilities. The post Destination: Coronet Peak appeared first on NZ Mountain Biker Magazine ..read more

With our Mt Starveall mission penned in the calendar, I began pulling gear together for the trip. Sorting through my stuff, it was obvious none of my existing bikepacking gear was quite ideal for a trip like this - my regular strap-on bags just wouldn’t cut the mustard on technical and rough trails; I needed something stable and secure. The post Aeroe Spider Handlebar Cradle appeared first on NZ Mountain Biker Magazine ..read more

The quest for a route to suit the timeframe, began by spending time in my trusty Topo Map app. Focusing on the Richmond Range, I was hopeful I’d find a hut we could ride to directly from the airport. Tracing hiking routes on the map, cross-referencing with DOC information, Strava heat maps and the Nelson Trails website, there were a few options on the table, but I needed some local knowledge. The post Starveall or bust appeared first on NZ Mountain Biker Magazine ..read more

There’s something to be said for the simple pleasure of going for a ride with your buddies. It always reminds me that bikes are just so bloody good. They help you connect with all types of people. These people help you stay enthused and keep you in the riding scene. The post The outdoor pursuit appeared first on NZ Mountain Biker Magazine ..read more

Words Lester Perry Images Cameron Mackenzie   Nelson’s Mammoth Enduro is now on the horizon and having visited Nelson in […] The post Mammoth Enduro Pre-Race Guide appeared first on NZ Mountain Biker Magazine ..read more

Thumb your way back through the pages of a mid-1950s Hot Rod or car racing magazine and you’ll see Bell’s distinct graphics adorning helmets worn by some of the scene’s most influential drivers. The post Bell Sanction 2 DLX appeared first on NZ Mountain Biker Magazine ..read more

Heading out on my local trails over recent years, I’ve noticed a resurgence of people riding with flat pedals and shoes. There’s still plenty of riders choosing to clip-in, but it feels like these people are fewer than before. Some of this has been the change of mountain biking demographics as the number of people just out for a good time, not a fast time, has increased - in part due to the Covid lockdowns and associated ‘bike-boom’. The post Shimano GF600 Shoes appeared first on NZ Mountain Biker Magazine ..read more

Imagine this: you are riding down the road at 32km an hour on your eBike, en route to the trails and, suddenly, a car pulls out in front of you. It’s one of those moments when time slows down, and split-second reaction times are the difference between disaster or a close call. You grab a handful of front brakes to try to stop in time, only to end up going over the bars or sliding across the bonnet. Sounds nasty, right? The post Braking news: The arrival of Bosch ABS appeared first on NZ Mountain Biker Magazine ..read more

It’s been several years since we saw Pivot’s first iteration of an eBike. Back then, it was a 27’5” wheel-equipped, 66-degree head-tubed, monstrosity with less power than your toothbrush. Fast forward five years and, thankfully, Pivot’s designs have moved on, along with a lot of the tech hanging between the wheels. The post Pivot Shuttle LT appeared first on NZ Mountain Biker Magazine ..read more

Some would say XC is dead (they're wrong) and others would say we're seeing a worldwide XC Racing Resurgence. Word on the street is that livestream viewing figures for XC far surpass those of the downhill, and those tuning in are treated to action-packed racing across all categories at each round of the XC World Cup. The post Sammie Maxwell – Destined for greatness U23 UCI World Champion appeared first on NZ Mountain Biker Magazine ..read more