We think there is no more beautiful, wild, wonderful and adventurous place in New Zealand than the West Coast of the NZ.

Wondering how challenging your cycle tour will be? Find all info you'll need about our simple grading system here.

A question we often get asked! Here are some tips and links for you to help you get the important details sorted.

Do you wonder if you know enough about the technical side to get the most out of your Ebike? How well do you know your Ebike battery/motor?

Using hiking poles is a great idea – regardless of age or fitness level! Even if you never thought they were for you – there are so many...

Gaiters – what are they? Not everyone is familiar with these leg coverings for hikers, so fair enough to ask! You might have seen them on...

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.

Let us flatten the slopes and overcome headwind for you, and move your joints without the strain! Electric assisted bikes (Ebikes) are...

Electric Bikes have made cycle touring possible and pleasurable for a wide range of people. They are simple to operate and eliminate much...

A bike that fulfills the terrain requirements and is the right size for your frame is a prerequisite for cycling to be a pleasure.

There is a great offer that makes decisions much easier to commit to your next cycling or hiking adventure!

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,...

Who is Sidetracks Women - how it all began

Four easy-to-follow tips to get your chain back onto your Ebike.

Great reasons for booking your tour early - some you might not have considered before

How to get fit? Stretch for a few minutes a day!

Outdoor enthusiasts love the natural gem that is the volcanic Banks Peninsula, just a stone’s throw from Christchurch. On the last day,...

Wondering how ‘physical’ your hiking tour will be? Our grading system makes it easy to see! The term ‘hiking tour’ can throw up different...

On most of our cycle tours, you are welcome to bring your own Ebike. If bringing your own Ebike is an option depends on whether we travel...

When planning a trip, most of us think about international travel insurance. But did you know that having insurance for your domestic...