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/⁠⁠⁠

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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/⁠⁠

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⁠Check out the BrakeAce website here⁠

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

⁠Check out the interesting videos on his YouTube channel here

This episode is just yarning about what we love - BIKES. Catching up with Morgan after his first stint away working with World Class Acadamy in Whistler. Travelling, working, and wrenching on bikes.

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/⁠⁠

⁠https://www.youtube.com/@NewZealandMountainBiking/featured⁠

@newzealandmountainbiking - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/newzealandmountainbiking/⁠

In this episode of MTB - Sharing the Stoke, I catch up with Taylor Grey who has developed his own brakes - the Radic Kaha. These brakes don’t only look sick but they perform and have been in production now for a year and have been tested by some of NZ’s top riders. I want to get my hands on a set after talking to Taylor!

Check out radicperformance.com for more information on the Kaha and to get yourself a set! Follow their Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/RadicNZ/

And if you reckon your brakes are already top-notch but you aren’t sure whether you’re using them well or not check out the info that BrakeAce gives you or join me for a lesson next time you are in Rotorua.

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/⁠

https://www.youtube.com/@NewZealandMountainBiking/featured

@newzealandmountainbiking - https://www.instagram.com/newzealandmountainbiking/

This episode is about grassroots riding, racing, and some key things for the progression of your riding. I yarn with Ben about his development as a mountain biker and how that has shaped what he tries to give back to the community. Based in Alexandra, Ben now rips at Matangi Station and helps with a club race series for the community through summer among other things.

Chasing Ben down one of his favourite lines in Alex! - ⁠https://youtu.be/-tsxJRpvjpk⁠

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/⁠

https://www.youtube.com/@NewZealandMountainBiking/featured

@newzealandmountainbiking - https://www.instagram.com/newzealandmountainbiking/

https://matangistationmtb.com/

If you have ever participated in or spectated at an event in Rotorua, you will probably recognise Philly! She is involved in the mountain bike scene through events and helps organise ladies rides and Women's Ride Month. This is a great way to get out there and meet other riders, and learn some pretty key things to give you more confidence to ride more! We chat about community, gear, skills, trails, and events! As always, let us know what you thought of this episode and if there is something you want to hear more about that will help share the stoke!

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/⁠

https://www.youtube.com/@NewZealandMountainBiking/featured

@newzealandmountainbiking - https://www.instagram.com/newzealandmountainbiking/

Here's Philly's Instagram if you have any questions about her social rides

More info on the ⁠First Event for Women's Ride Month!!⁠

Learn more about Woman's Ride Month below!

https://www.cyclezone.co.nz/womens-ride-month/

Join the Rotorua Mountain Bike Club

https://www.mtbclub.org.nz/join-the-club/join/

Ian is a legend. He makes no claims to being the best rider, and he is not afraid to have a laugh at himself. He just loves riding bikes. When NZMTB was just getting set up, Ian helped us with some branding work. He also helped with our website, and he still helps whenever it's time to bounce ideas around when it comes to the business.

Grab a brew, or settle into a drive, ride, or however else you listen to the poddy and hear about real-life mountain bike FROFF!

https://ridefroff.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