Bikepacking Course

10,000km of bikepacking experience in 3 Days

Beginner to Bikepacker

This bikepacking course is where you will learn all the mechanical, camping and packing skills for a successful and fun bikepacking adventure.

Get a taste of bikepacking with experts and all the gear provided.

At the end of the 3 days you will be ready to go for your own bikepacking adventure.

Become a Bikepacker
  1. Overview
  2. Dates
  3. Details
  4. Testimonials
  5. Itinerary
  6. FAQs
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Overview

  • $995 NZD
  • 3 Days (including 2 half days in the classroom)
  • 35km/ 20 miles per day
  • E-bikes welcome
  • All bikepacking gear included
  • Beginner friendly trails and gravel roads
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Dates

  • December 19-21st 2025 (Christchurch)
  • January 3-5th 2026  (Christchurch)
  • April 10-12th 2026  (Christchurch)
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Details

We want to take care of all the logistics for you to make sure you are having the best time possible. Your job is just to show up, ask questions, ride and have a good time.

What is included
– A full range of NZ made Bikepacking Bags with a variety of setups.
– Pre-trip info for what to bring and how to prepare including what spares to bring for your bike.
– 1 night camping experience- at a backcountry camping spot.
– 1/2 day packing tips, trip planning and food preparation.
– 1/2 day learning basic mechanic skills with hands on training and practise bike.

What is not included
– Bring Your Own Bike (BYOB) or Bikes can be rented with local providers.
– Sleeping bags.
– Evening Meal on the first day.
– Packed lunch on day 1 and day 2.
– Accomodation on the first night.
– Dinner on the last day (we usually head to a pub for a debrief)

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We only have 18 spots per year so sign up now to secure your place.

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Testimonials

” …a spectacular ride in and out from our overnight destination!
Lewis has really packed so much into 3 days, generous with his knowledge and skill delivered in a way that leaves me feeling confident as a middle aged lady that I can totally do this.
Thanks for a great experience.”
– Christina
Training for Kopiko

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“I feel now I have all the knowledge to go out bikepacking. Lewis is a legend.”
– Margo
Frequent E-Bikepacker

Itinerary

Day 1

Start with some introductions and then look at our bikes and the range of bikepacking bags available and how to pack them for a trip.

 In the afternoon we will have lunch then go out for a ride on our loaded bikes. Getting to know the feel of them with the added weight and making adjustments as we go.

 Approximately 30-40km mostly unpaved trail.

Day 2

We meet back in the classroom and dive right into basic bike mechanics. With a bunch of spares and a practise bike to get fully involved. Ask as many questions as you like, this is about building confidence and skills. 

Then we jump on the bikes and head to the trailhead for our overnight bikepacking trip. Trails will vary depending on weather but will all be easy riding (grade 2 single track, quiet gravel road or 4×4 track) We will stop often for snacks and chats and more snacks.

 This day is roughly around 35-40km of riding total. We set up camp and have dinner and a debrief of the day whilst enjoying the sunset.

Day 3

We have breakfast and ride back to the trailhead, again plenty of stopping for snacks and chats along the way.  We can practise any skills along the way as well.

This day is roughly around 35-40km of riding total.  We finish the day at the local pub for a celebration for completing the trip.

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Limited Spots

We only have 18 spots per year so sign up now to secure your place.

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FAQs

Can I bring my own bike?– Yes, we recommend bringing your own bike as then we can check your setup and see how it fits, as well as offer any improvements.

Can I bring an E-bike?– Yes, our days are short enough (35km/20miles) that your battery should last for both days on the overnight. This is because we don’t have options for charging when camping.

How hard is the riding?– We ride on 4×4 tracks, gravel roads and easy bike trails. We are happy to discuss if you have any worries when we make our pre-trip phone call.

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