Don’t reinvent the wheel, sage advice, which I think is apt when someone else writes an article that is appropriate to share. Liam Friary wrote the following editorial for Cycling Journal New Zealand ( Vol 23 Summer /Autumn 2025). More often than not we don’t acknowledge to ourselves the benefits we gain by this simple … Read more

Regular physical activity has long been recognised as a cornerstone of good health, but its benefits extend far beyond just physical fitness. In recent years, a growing body of research has highlighted the profound impact exercise can have on mental health and overall well-being. Exercise has been shown to have a wide range of positive … Read more

As cycle tour operators, we experience seeing the joy of expectation when our customers are embarking on a cycle tour. A combination of setting out on a cycling adventure ( knowing that all of the logistics have been taken care of), being on holiday away from work and maybe being on holiday with friends who … Read more

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