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Tag: New Zealand

Posted on March 21, 2015

Cycling New Zealand 2015: a return to Christchurch

On the final day of my trip to New Zealand I got the opportunity to ride in Christchurch's Port Hills again. With so many climbs and great roads to explore, I wasn't short of options. Read more “Cycling New Zealand 2015: a return to Christchurch”
Posted on March 18, 2015March 18, 2015

Cycling New Zealand 2015: the 'world's steepest street'

On a quick visit to Dunedin I visited the "world's steepest street" -- the mighty Baldwin Street -- to see what all the fuss is about and how steep it really is. Read more “Cycling New Zealand 2015: the 'world's steepest street'”
Posted on March 13, 2015

Cycling New Zealand 2015: climbing Coronet Peak

In the fourth of six blog posts about a recent trip to New Zealand's South Island, I write about riding up Coronet Peak, a climb that surprised me with its difficulty despite having ridden it before. Read more “Cycling New Zealand 2015: climbing Coronet Peak”
Posted on March 6, 2015

Cycling New Zealand 2015: Franz Josef Glacier to Fox Glacier

In the second of six blog posts about a recent trip to New Zealand I share some photos and videos from a ride between Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier on the west coast of the South Island. Read more “Cycling New Zealand 2015: Franz Josef Glacier to Fox Glacier”
Posted on March 4, 2015

Cycling New Zealand 2015: the Port Hills of Christchurch

In the first of six blog posts about a recent trip to New Zealand I share some photos and stories from a quick but memorable ride in the Port Hills near Christchurch. Read more “Cycling New Zealand 2015: the Port Hills of Christchurch”
Posted on March 20, 2014March 23, 2014

La Marmotte Dreaming: a very tough ride near Christchurch

After moving to Christchurch in early 2013 George Mallory has spent some time exploring the great riding around New Zealand's South Island. This post is about a challenging route George put together near Christchurch, in an attempt to pay homage to the great French cyclosportif, La Marmotte. Try it if you dare. Read more “La Marmotte Dreaming: a very tough ride near Christchurch”
Posted on January 25, 2011

Episode 15: Back in the saddle

Route: Paihia, Pakaraka and Kawakawa loop
Distance: 51.1km
Duration: 1 hour 54 minutes

Since we last spoke, Sharon and I have covered more than 1000km across New Zealand’s South and North Islands. Unfortunately, I’ve spent none of those 1000 on … Read more “Episode 15: Back in the saddle”

Posted on January 19, 2011

Episode 14: The mighty Crown Range

Route: Queenstown to Wanaka via Crown Range Road
Distance: 70.5km
Duration: 2 hours 50 minutes

I’m sure most of you will be able to relate to the feeling I got when my alarm went off at 7am this morning. The … Read more “Episode 14: The mighty Crown Range”

Posted on January 18, 2011March 19, 2012

Episode 13: Adventure capital climbing

Route: Queenstown, Arrowtown and Frankton loop, via Coronet Peak
Distance: 60.5km
Duration: 2 hours 55 minutes

Since we last spoke, Sharon and I have spent two full days in the bustling adventure capital of Queenstown, having driven from Oamaru yesterday … Read more “Episode 13: Adventure capital climbing”

Posted on January 16, 2011January 16, 2011

Episode 12: Across the ditch

Route: Old Bones Backpackers to All Day Bay, return
Distance: 27.2km
Duration: 1 hour 8 minutes

Even having done only one short ride so far, I can safely say that bringing the bike to New Zealand was worth the hassle.… Read more “Episode 12: Across the ditch”

Posted on January 14, 2011

Episode 11: Taking the plunge

Route: Eltham to Carlton, return
Distance: 55km
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

Outside Threshermans

Over the past few months I’ve been lucky enough to have Wednesdays off work. As well as allowing me a day during the week to get errands done, … Read more “Episode 11: Taking the plunge”

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The science of climbing

  • An introduction to gradients
  • How much harder are steeper climbs
  • Why power-to-weight ratios matter

Climb guides

  • Arthurs Seat
  • Boroka Lookout
  • Buckland Gap
  • Chum Creek Road
  • Dinner Plain
  • Falls Creek (Mt. Beauty side)
  • Falls Creek (Omeo side)
  • Humevale Road
  • Inverness Road
  • Kinglake
  • Lake Mountain
  • Mt. Baw Baw
  • Mt. Buffalo
  • Mt. Buller
  • Mt. Buninyong
  • Mt. Donna Buang
  • Mt. Hotham
  • Mt. Macedon (Gisborne side)
  • Mt. Macedon (Woodend side)
  • Mt. William
  • Myrtleford-Stanley Road
  • One Tree Hill (Ararat)
  • Panton Gap (Healesville side)
  • Perrins Creek Road
  • Reeds Lookout
  • Skenes Creek Road
  • Skyline Road
  • Tawonga Gap (Bright side)
  • Tawonga Gap (Mt. Beauty side)
  • Terrys Avenue
  • The 1 in 20
  • The Crescent
  • The Devil's Elbows
  • The Wall
  • Wild Dog Creek Road/Busty Road

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