May we introduce - your Ebike for your West Coast Wilderness Cycle Tour
Which bike suits me?
An important question as cycling is only fun if your bottom is still ok after a few hours in the saddle.
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May we introduce - your Ebike for your Explore Otago Cycle Tour
Electric Bikes have made cycle touring possible and pleasurable for a wide range of people. They are simple to operate and eliminate much...
May we introduce - your Ebike for your Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Tour
A bike that fulfills the terrain requirements and is the right size for your frame is a prerequisite for cycling to be a pleasure.
What minimum and maximum numbers on tour mean for you
There is a great offer that makes decisions much easier to commit to your next cycling or hiking adventure!
No one to travel with?
My experiences on a Sidetracks tour as a single hiker. Signing up to do a guided small group hike with a bunch of women I didn’t know,...
How Sidetracks Women was born
Who is Sidetracks Women - how it all began
Dropped Bike Chain? 4 Tips to Get it Back On
Four easy-to-follow tips to get your chain back onto your Ebike.
Early Bird bookings are the way to go!
Great reasons for booking your tour early - some you might not have considered before
How to get fit for your first cycle tour – Part 1 Stretching Exercises
How to get fit?
Stretch for a few minutes a day!
Ebikes are now the way to go for most Sidetracks Women cycle tours!
Ebikes are becoming more popular by the day, and it’s easy to see why – compared to traditional bikes, they make cycling a breeze!...
Nature knows best - "Fools & Dreamers" regenerate Banks Peninsula's Hinewai Reserve
Outdoor enthusiasts love the natural gem that is the volcanic Banks Peninsula, just a stone’s throw from Christchurch. On the last day,...
Our Cycle Trail Grading System explained
Wondering how challenging your cycle tour will be? Our grading system makes it easy to see! The great New Zealand outdoors offers a vast...
Our Hiking Track Grading System explained
Wondering how ‘physical’ your hiking tour will be? Our grading system makes it easy to see! The term ‘hiking tour’ can throw up different...
West Coast Wilderness - Explore the ancient rainforest, hear the old stories .....
We think there is no more beautiful, wild, wonderful and adventurous place in New Zealand than the West Coast of the NZ.
Why Domestic Travel Insurance is a good idea
Most people know the value of international travel insurance. But did you know it is just as important to have domestic cover when...
Central Otago is a truly unique world within New Zealand
Cycle with us the best Otago cycle trails: the Otago Rail Trail, the Clyde to Alex River Trail, plus the Roxburgh Gorge & Clutha Gold Trails
A natural gem, hidden close to the South Island’s largest city
Banks Peninsula Track -
a walk on the wild side. Walk through farmland and forest, over an extinct volcano, along coasts!
Get fit for your first hiking tour
Hiking is not be a competitive sport, but it makes sense to consider how you can best prepare yourself a few months before.
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