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Exercise and Mental Health: The Powerful Impact of Cycling
Regular physical activity has long been recognised as a cornerstone of good health, but its benefits extend far beyond just physical fitness. In recent years, a growing body of research has highlighted the profound impact exercise can have on mental health and overall well-being. Exercise
The Art of Slow Travel & The Benefits of a Slow Travel Bike Holiday
As cycle tour operators, we experience seeing the joy of expectation when our customers are embarking on a cycle tour. A combination of setting out on a cycling adventure ( knowing that all of the logistics have been taken care of), being on holiday away
Are E-Bike Cycle Tours More Eco-Friendly Than Using a Regular Bicycle?
As a cycle tour operator, we have watched as cycle tours on regular/conventional bicycles have become less common than tours now using e-bikes. When we first started offering tours in 2011, we didn’t have any e-bikes in our fleet and very few people owned an
Top 5 ‘Must Do’ when on a Great Taste Trail cycle tour
When you are on a multi-day cycle tour on Tasman’s Great Taste Trail, there is a temptation to cycle on the trail and aim for your destination. That is Ok if all you want to do is ride a bike and enjoy that experience and
Free Food on The Great Taste Trail
The Great Taste Trail passes through areas known for growing fruit and vegetables, so its not surprising that for most months of the year honesty stalls are scattered along the route of the trail, or just a short distance off the trail. The generosity of
Food Hubs on the Great Taste Trail
There are some locations where there is a cluster of places that offer a range of food and drinks. Apart from obvious clusters in Nelson or Richmond towns, there are some other places that are worth a mention.Starting with the coastal section between Richmond and
New Tastes on The Great Taste Trail- Spring 2022
As Spring has arrived, more people will be out and about cycling on The Great Taste Trail. There will be a few pleasant surprises waiting for them and none more so than in the Ngatimoti area.The Nelson Tasman cycle trail network has been added to
The Great Taste Trail’s new section – Woodstock-Tapawera
After many years of development, the missing part of The Great Taste Trail was completed in April 2022. The trial now includes a 13km section of a lovely little gravel road going through the Baton Valley. The crystal-clear water of the Baton River can be
Biking Tours With Children On The Great Taste Trail
The level of enthusiasm children have for a biking tour on The Great Taste Trail will be influenced by the same things that influence an adult. Consider how keen they are on cycling when at home, how often they ride a bike and how many
Top 5 reasons why you should do The Great Taste Trail when you visit Nelson
Many people choose Nelson as a holiday destination. When people say they are going to Nelson, that can mean many things, in terms of where they actually will stay and the places they visit. Quite often they mean the Nelson region and indeed as there
How to prepare for your first cycling holiday
You’ve booked a cycling holiday – now what do you do?If you book a cycling holiday, as motivation to get more cycling done or more exercise in general, it will make all the difference if the plan works. Time can slip by and before you
Do you need to use an e-bike on the Great Taste Trail?
Here are a few pros and cons to weigh up when deciding if you should opt to ride an e-bike or not. These are applicable to any cycle tours. This article will take you through some things to consider and then specifically look at The
Top 5 things to do when following The Great Taste Trail
When you explore the area using The Great Taste Trail, there are other places just off the trail and other activities that aren’t cycling that can add to the whole experience of a cycle tour. The activities and places that can be included from as
Cycle Trail to Tapawera
The Great Taste Trail has connected to Tapawera. The official opening of the trail segment between Tapawera and Kohatu was held on the 1st November 2020. The village of Tapawera is situated South West of Nelson city in the Motueka valley. It has a population
Tastes of the Region-Upper Moutere & Artisans
The Upper Moutere is a village in the Moutere Valley, 12 kms from the coastal village of Mapua and 18kms south of Motueka. In 1843 German settlers arrived in the area, although their first location proved unsuitable for farming, so they left. Local Māori only
The Lesser Known Little Kaiteriteri
Little Kaiteriteri is less well-known than it very close neighbour, Kaiteriteri. It’s a bit of an ‘open secret’, as it is the preferred destination for many locals when they want to go to relax on the beach and especially if they want to go for
Ride Local, Eat Local, Be a Local
When planning a cycle trip, there is, in my opinion two very important factors to know. How far is the route you have chosen? Where is the nearest and best coffee option? If you are starting your Great Taste Cycle in Kiateriteri and heading towards
Tastes of Summer & Autumn
Nelson – Tasman Festivals 2020 The Nelson Tasman area bursts with produce, especially the summer berry season. Boysenberries being a particular favourite with locals who know where their go-to honesty stall is. Fresh berries picked a few hours before you buy them and have travelled
The Great Taste Trail – Our favourite section in Spring
We get asked by our customers and locals, what is our favourite part of Tasman’s Great Taste Trail? There are many parts of the trail that we like for different reasons and our favourite part might also change depending on the season. But if you
