Tag Archives: west coast mountain biking

Cycling the Paparoa Track

Posted on August 17, 2021 by coastingnz

We are so lucky to have the most recent Great Walk, The Paparoa Track as part of our big backyard. It is New Zealand’s first purpose built dual purpose hiking and cycling track. Just up the road at Punakaiki – … Continue reading →

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West Coast Wilderness Trail – Greymouth to Taramakau River

Posted on September 19, 2016 by coastingnz

Possibly one of the greatest recent additions and assets for Greymouth and the Grey District would have to be the West Coast Wilderness Trail.  The trail starts in Greymouth and goes right through to Ross in the south – some … Continue reading →

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Fat Biking Rapahoe Beach, Great Coast Road

Posted on July 1, 2016 by coastingnz

There are lots of great mountain biking opportunities on the West Coast and with the right bike that includes mile after mile of pristine beaches. What’s that song Freddy sings “fat bottom girls you make this rock’n world go round” … Continue reading →

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Wheeling Through West Coast Wonderland

Posted on June 26, 2016 by coastingnz

The Wheels on the bike go round and round, round and round, round and round, wheels on the bike go round and round – oh my gosh forever!  Can’t believe I’m thinking this but I could do with a hill … Continue reading →

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West Coast Wilderness Trail – Old Christchurch Road to Cowboys Paradise

Posted on June 21, 2016 by coastingnz

It sure is nice to be back out on the bike again.  Not much time for riding over our busy summer season so we’ve (yes I do mean I’ve) been trying to get motivated to get some more time in … Continue reading →

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I’ve Been Published!

Posted on January 31, 2016 by coastingnz

Wahoo – super excited as I’ve been published in a beautiful magazine Say Yes to Adventure. In September Stephen and I mountain biked the Heaphy Track and shared our story with Hollie from Say Yes to Adventure which she found … Continue reading →

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West Coast Wilderness Trail – Hokitika to Lake Kaniere, a Ride of Two Halves

Posted on October 3, 2015 by coastingnz

Back on our bikes again and it is good to give the legs a stretch after our mission ride from our Heaphy weekend. This time we’re taking it a bit more easy and just making the most of the nice … Continue reading →

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West Coast Wilderness Trail – Kumara Tramline to Boardwalk Kapitea Reservoir

Posted on September 9, 2015 by coastingnz

Whew – that is quite the title isn’t it. One of the things I love about the West Coast Wilderness Trail is you can make your bike ride as long or as short as you like.  You have so many … Continue reading →

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Wheels Go Round in Winter Wonderland – Larrys Creek, Reefton

Posted on July 13, 2015 by coastingnz

Nothing like some fresh air to help you get a good nights sleep and on our latest winter adventure “fresh” air was something we had in abundance. Reefton was our port of call – and if someone asks me what … Continue reading →

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Biking the Mahinapua Walkway – West Coast Wilderness Trail

Posted on May 3, 2015 by coastingnz

oh it’s good to be back on the bike again and what a perfect day for it – sunshine, no wind, absolutely lovely. We’re sampling some more of the West Coast Wilderness Trail – a cycle trail from Greymouth to … Continue reading →

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