There's a lot of cycling advice out there. Most of it was written for men. Here's the honest guide to cycling comfort that nobody else seems to write for women – from saddle height to chamois cream, and a few things in between that rarely get talked about.

The practical things we've learned about e-bikes over years of guided cycling - tyre pressure, battery care, winter storage, and a few things that rarely come up but make a real difference.

The Banks Peninsula Track, Kaikoura Coast Track and Island Hills Station Track all cross private land. Find out who built them, why, and what makes walking on a working farm so different from a public trail.

No travel companion? You're not alone in that. Most women on our tours arrive solo — and here's what actually happens when they do.