Bikepacking Course

What's included

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. Dietaries will be taken care of and fitting the rental bikes to your size (or BYOB) We have arranged everything else for you but any questions please get in touch. 

*BYOB- Bring Your Own Bike, 

What is included

• A full range of NZ made Bikepacking Bags with a variety of setups, including racks if you want to try that.

• Pre-trip info for what to bring and how to prepare including what spares to bring for BYOB.

• A selection of different trails so there is something for everyone to enjoy.

• 1 night camping experience- at a backcountry camping spot.

• 2 x 1/2 day learning basic mechanic skills, packing tips, trip planning and food preparation.

What is not included

• Bikes can be rented with local providers or Bring Your Own Bike (BYOB)

• 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)

Course Topics

A safe and enjoyable bikepacking trip requires preparation, technique and equipment. Our bikepacking course will help you develop your skills through planning, riding and camping. The aim of this course is that afterwards you can confidently go on your own bikepacking trip. 

Course topics include:

• 2 x 1/2 days in the classroom learning the most common bike mechanical issues and how to fix them.

• How to plan and pack for a bikepacking trip.

• Equipment, what to bring and how to use it (you can also bring your own gear to try it out)

• A full range of NZ made Bikepacking Bags with a variety of setups to try (bring your own gear is also an option)

• Basic Riding Skills including hike-a-bike and riding efficiently with added weight.

• Camping experience- a secluded backcountry camping spot.

• Bike maintenance and trailside repairs and hacks.

• Food preparation and Leave No Trace Principles.

What You Will Experience

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 4x4 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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