Roll Call: New Zealand Based EMTB Riders

[Doug Stampfer]

Recently changed from a Merida E160 to this Trek Rail 9.8XT. Really liking it so far View attachment 43474

Didn't like the merida? I like the look of the new ones but crikey they're a but expenso.

 

[The Claw NZ]

Didn't like the merida? I like the look of the new ones but crikey they're a but expenso.

Yeah I really liked the Merida but it was time for a change. I'd actually ordered a new 1 the day the EP8 motor came out but then they were delayed so decided on the Bosch/Trek

 

[Akiwi]

Hey Everyone,

I've recently moved to Hallbergmoos, near to Munich. Relocated from Fort Worth, Texas after a 4 year expat from England.

Got my first ebike coming tomorrow, a Decoy Elite. Can't wait to get out on it. Anyone got any local trail advice? Or better still, if you're heading out, do you mind if I join you?

Haha, And you post that in the Kiwi thread!!
Yes I have tons of trail info. You are only 30 minutes away from where I live (46KM.. bless the German autobahns).
On the Isar river which runs near you, there are tons of fun trails. I haven't been as far up as Halbergmoos, though I'm sure there are trails there.
South of Munich the Isar trails are quite famous, and I read the second longest single trail in Germany. Though there is currenty a bit of a dispute over access rights. Also at this time of the year they cam be very boggy but definitely fun.
Depending on how far you want to travel to a location, there are thousands of great places to ride. I do a ride most weekends, and almost never the same place twice. My recomendation is to get Komoot, and look at what is around your area.

 

[Hale_Storming]

Haha, And you post that in the Kiwi thread!!
Yes I have tons of trail info. You are only 30 minutes away from where I live (46KM.. bless the German autobahns).
On the Isar river which runs near you, there are tons of fun trails. I haven't been as far up as Halbergmoos, though I'm sure there are trails there.
South of Munich the Isar trails are quite famous, and I read the second longest single trail in Germany. Though there is currenty a bit of a dispute over access rights. Also at this time of the year they cam be very boggy but definitely fun.
Depending on how far you want to travel to a location, there are thousands of great places to ride. I do a ride most weekends, and almost never the same place twice. My recomendation is to get Komoot, and look at what is around your area.

Thanks mate, and sorry to hijack this thread, i simply searched for Munich and your thread was the first to pop up.

Checking out Komoot now, you're right, theres loads of trails to go at.

Thanks again mate.

 

[Farmernz]

I’m very lucky to have such a choice of great riding locally and within an hours drive but I’m excited about this proposal too.

Family working out how to keep tracks open

Merinos and mountain bikes. Changes are afoot at Matangi Station, near Alexandra, where the Sanders family is seeking to open a commercial mountain...

www.odt.co.nz

 

[The Claw NZ]

I’m very lucky to have such a choice of great riding locally and within an hours drive but I’m excited about this proposal too.

Family working out how to keep tracks open

Merinos and mountain bikes. Changes are afoot at Matangi Station, near Alexandra, where the Sanders family is seeking to open a commercial mountain...

www.odt.co.nz

Had a yarn to them today actually. Good people, I hope it goes well for them as I feel like some structure and planning/control of trails etc will benefit the whole mountain biking community

 

[Doug Stampfer]

Good on them. We have a local farming family who does the same up here with a popular walking track - no payment just good will.

 

[Doug Stampfer]

Rude Rock track Coronet Peak, Queenstown - Did it today with my daughters. Is it the most scenic track in NZ or what?!!!!

 

[The Claw NZ]

Rude Rock track Coronet Peak, Queenstown - Did it today with my daughters. Is it the most scenic track in NZ or what?!!!!

I'm slightly biased but I think Bike Glendhu is more scenic. Especially Upper Baywatch from Falcons Nest. I really want to get over to Coronet and ride Rude Rock and Hot Rod in 1 hit. Been a few years since I've ridden Rude Rock

 

[Doug Stampfer]

I'm slightly biased but I think Bike Glendhu is more scenic. Especially Upper Baywatch from Falcons Nest. I really want to get over to Coronet and ride Rude Rock and Hot Rod in 1 hit. Been a few years since I've ridden Rude Rock

Hmmm down here on holiday for a week so worth a trip over to check it out you think? It's different riding down here compared to Nelson - I'm used to riding with the brakes on all the time - Also, are googles compulsory down here or something- everyone up at skyline was wearing them?

 

[The Claw NZ]

Hmmm down here on holiday for a week so worth a trip over to check it out you think? It's different riding down here compared to Nelson - I'm used to riding with the brakes on all the time - Also, are googles compulsory down here or something- everyone up at skyline was wearing them?

Definitely worth a visit! Even for the cafe and beer, let alone the riding! Glendhu has a mixture of green, flowing blue/tech trails, a couple of black lines and a 1.7km long jump line as well as a 440m long dual slalom track. Plenty for everyone. Got around 35km of trails built now (hopefully opening a 1.6km tech blue in the next day or 2). I ride my ebike there quite a bit but also doing a 3 hour shuttle on boxing day on my analog bike. Got a fleet of Whyte E150/E160 and T130 bikes there for hire but they will be in hot demand over Xmas so worth booking if needed.

I'm an owner/director so take everything I say with a grain of salt

 

[Doug Stampfer]

Good stuff Craw! I'll see if I can swing it.

 

[Philly G]

Good stuff Craw! I'll see if I can swing it.

Plus one for Glendhu from a completely non-biased party! Epic riding! And the views are not too shabby either ?

 

[RowanTheKiwi]

Some of the local class graffiti in my home away from home (Rotorua)

 

[The Hodge]

It's paying homage to one of the earliest e bikes innit ..
one of these

Sinclair C5 - Google Search

 

[Doug Stampfer]

 

[RowanTheKiwi]

Hot Rod is awesome. Infact everywhere around Queenstown is awesome. Scratch that, the whole South Island is awesome. Did the TransNZ on my Rail... holy sh*t that was a steep learning curve for us North Islanders...