As a cycle tour operator, we have watched as cycle tours on regular/conventional bicycles have become less common than tours now using e-bikes. When we first started offering tours in 2011, we didn’t have any e-bikes in our fleet and very few people owned an e-bike. ‘Due to popular demand’, we purchased a few e-bikes … Read more
When you are on a multi-day cycle tour on Tasman’s Great Taste Trail, there is a temptation to cycle on the trail and aim for your destination. That is Ok if all you want to do is ride a bike and enjoy that experience and nothing else. If, on the other hand, if you want … Read more
The Great Taste Trail passes through areas known for growing fruit and vegetables, so its not surprising that for most months of the year honesty stalls are scattered along the route of the trail, or just a short distance off the trail. The generosity of local people shines through with well-priced items, or produce for … Read more
There are some locations where there is a cluster of places that offer a range of food and drinks. Apart from obvious clusters in Nelson or Richmond towns, there are some other places that are worth a mention.Starting with the coastal section between Richmond and Mapua, is Old Factory Corner. This is a good example … Read more
As Spring has arrived, more people will be out and about cycling on The Great Taste Trail. There will be a few pleasant surprises waiting for them and none more so than in the Ngatimoti area.The Nelson Tasman cycle trail network has been added to over the winter months, with work ongoing to create a … Read more
After many years of development, the missing part of The Great Taste Trail was completed in April 2022. The trial now includes a 13km section of a lovely little gravel road going through the Baton Valley. The crystal-clear water of the Baton River can be seen from the route, often getting close enough to tempt … Read more
The level of enthusiasm children have for a biking tour on The Great Taste Trail will be influenced by the same things that influence an adult. Consider how keen they are on cycling when at home, how often they ride a bike and how many hours are they keen (or even just willing) to be … Read more
Many people choose Nelson as a holiday destination. When people say they are going to Nelson, that can mean many things, in terms of where they actually will stay and the places they visit. Quite often they mean the Nelson region and indeed as there are many options for accommodation and activities in the area, … Read more
You’ve booked a cycling holiday – now what do you do?If you book a cycling holiday, as motivation to get more cycling done or more exercise in general, it will make all the difference if the plan works. Time can slip by and before you know it there are only a couple of weeks before … Read more
Here are a few pros and cons to weigh up when deciding if you should opt to ride an e-bike or not. These are applicable to any cycle tours. This article will take you through some things to consider and then specifically look at The Great taste Trail.What are some of the pros of using … Read more
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