There is no question - Nelson has some of the best riding in NZ, but it didn't happen overnight and negotiating access is just as important as ever. The mountain bike club is huge and they have an amazing amount of riding, but securing access is still at the top of their priorities. Join us as we chat about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into keeping trails accessible for us to ride with all of the different user groups and stakeholders involved. Have a think next time you are riding your favourite trail how it got there and how much work goes into keeping it available for recreation.

At New Zealand Mountain Biking, we run epic mountain biking tours across the scenic North Island, New Zealand. We also help riders build confidence and skills in our MTB and eMTB private lessons on the legendary Rotorua trails.

The best way that you can support this content is by booking a ride/lesson with us so that we can continue to just talk about mountain bikes!

You can learn more about who we are below or visit our website to book your ride today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://newzealandmountainbiking.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Yes, there is mountain biking in Northland. There is quite the scene of stoked locals up there digging trails and keeping the clubs alive. Have a listen to hear what Ben has seen over the years and his involvement with the club. Also, get some insight to the club's vision for the Whangarei MTB Club for the future. Should we have a New Zealand Mountain Bike Club?

⁠⁠Have a look at Ben's blog here - https://3xplorenz.com/

At New Zealand Mountain Biking, we run epic mountain biking tours across the scenic North Island, New Zealand. We also help riders build confidence and skills in our MTB and eMTB private lessons on the legendary Rotorua trails.

The best way that you can support this content is by booking a ride/lesson with us so that we can continue to just talk about mountain bikes!

You can learn more about who we are below or visit our website to book your ride today! ⁠⁠⁠https://newzealandmountainbiking.com/⁠⁠⁠

Follow NZMTB

⁠⁠YouTube - @newzealandmountainbiking⁠⁠

⁠⁠Instagram @newzealandmountainbiking⁠⁠

If you have ever wanted to improve your riding (pretty much everyone ever) then this is a great listen for you! In this episode, I catch up with Matt Miller about Braking, brake balance, when where and how we brake and the effects that has on our overall ride on MTB - Sharing the Stoke.

Matt is a 3rd generations cyclist and really loves science and has been a big part of the development of BrakeAce - this is how he helps share the stoke with riders all over the world! By demystifying how we ride we have a solid starting point to improve from.

⁠Check out the video⁠ where I linked up with Matt and we did a session integrating science and coaching to help Matt's riding.

At New Zealand Mountain Biking, we run epic mountain biking tours across the scenic North Island, New Zealand. We also help riders build confidence and skills in our MTB and eMTB private lessons on the legendary Rotorua trails.

The best way that you can support this content is by booking a ride/lesson with us so that we can continue to just talk about mountain bikes!

You can learn more about who we are below or visit our website to book your ride today! ⁠⁠https://newzealandmountainbiking.com/⁠⁠

Follow NZMTB

⁠YouTube - @newzealandmountainbiking⁠

⁠Instagram @newzealandmountainbiking⁠

⁠Check out the BrakeAce website here⁠

Follow Matt's podcasts here - ⁠Demystifying MTB⁠ - & -

⁠Check out the interesting videos on his YouTube channel here