Types of Riding
Stories in Types of Riding support you to ride a bike in different riding environments. These stories will connect you to topics relevant to a particular type of riding, real people within that riding community and perhaps spark an idea about what you could achieve or a new thing to try with your riding.  We are all on a riding journey regardless of whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider so be open to learning from others, discover what others are doing and be curious about whether you could too.
goRide supporting you & your family to SMILE when you ride.
How to have a ‘Great Day’ on the bike
Using a Regular Bike to Transport Your Family
Using a Cargo Bike to Transport Your Family
DAY RIDES
Craters of the Moon – Mountain Bike Park –Â Taupo
Pencarrow Lighthouse – riding into the wind – Wellington
Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park – with kids – Kaiteriteri
Codgers Mountain Bike Park – with kids – Nelson
Atawhai Shared Pathway – Nelson
Waimarama Brook Sanctuary – Nelson
Homestead Run –Â Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Forest with kids – Hanmer Springs
How to have a ‘Great’ family biking holiday
The Kids Guide to Bike Touring
NZ CYCLE TRAILS WITH KIDS
The Great Taste Trail – Nelson
Alps to Ocean – Tekapo
SPECIFIC GEAR FOR MOUNTAIN BIKING
The ‘Right’ Mountain Bike Saddle (Seat)
The Best Kids Bike Seats for Mountain Biking
The Right Lights for Mountain Biking at Night
Why are bike gloves important?
BE COMFORTABLE MOUNTAIN BIKING
get READY FOR TOWN RIDING
Using a Bike as Your Primary Form of Transport
Using a Regular Bike to Transport Your Family
BUYING GUIDES FOR TOWN RIDERS
SPECIFIC GEAR FOR TOWN RIDING
The Best Kids Bike Seats for Town Riding
The ‘Right’ Town Saddle (Seat)
What to wear over a pair of goUnders – Padded Underwear
Bike Locks for Town Riding
What are the essential items in a bike tool kit?
Why are bike gloves important?
BUYING GUIDES FOR BIKE TOURING
SPECIFIC GEAR FOR BIKE TOURING
The Best Kids Bike Seats for Family Touring
The Right Bike Touring/Long Commute Saddle
Why are Bike Gloves Important?
RIDE MORE PLACES
New Zealand Bike Touring with kids
NZ Cycle Trail inspiring stories…
- Alps to Ocean – the ride
- WestCoast Wilderness Trail – the ride
- The Great Taste Trail, Nelson – the ride
- The Otago Rail Trail – the ride
The planning & preparation before the rideÂ
- Alps to Ocean – Planning & Prep
- WestCoast Wilderness Trail – Planning & Prep
- The Great Taste Trail, Nelson – Planning & Prep
- The Otago Rail Trail – Planning & Prep
get READY FOR BIKEPATH RIDING
BUYING GUIDES FOR BIKEPATH RIDERS
MEET BIKEPATH RIDERS
- Meet SANDRA – retired & learning to ride again
CLOTHING CHOICES FOR BIKE BATH RIDING
What to wear over a pair of goUnders – Padded Bike Underwear
Womens Riding Clothing – Fabric Choice
Womens Riding Clothing – Keep Warm on a Bike
Why are bike gloves important?
SPECIFIC GEAR FOR BIKE PATH RIDING
The Right Bike Path/Fitness Saddle
The Best Kids Bike Seat for Bike Path Riding
