This trip is built for strong intermediate to advanced riders who want to ride hard, level up their skills, and experience the full depth of what Kiwi mountain biking culture and terrain have to offer — without having to worry about the logistics.
What Makes This Trip Different:
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Daily riding in some of the most diverse terrain NZ has to offer — from backcountry alpine to bike park laps
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Integrated coaching from PMBIA Level 3 instructor Jake Johnstone to help you build confidence, control, and consistency
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Logistics and guiding handled by an expert local crew — so you can focus on riding, not planning
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Pre-screened, like-minded group of riders who are all here for the same reason: solid progression, good trails, and good times
Whether you’re chasing more flow, dialling in line choice, or want to conquer that fear of steeps and tech, this trip is designed to help you ride at your best and get the most out of every day on the trails.
Trip Highlights:
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Shuttles and uplifts everywhere it makes sense.
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Bike park days at the iconic Cardrona and Queenstown Skyline
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Unique alpine riding at Craigieburn
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Scenic pedal loops in Wanaka and Nelson
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Statigic rest / travel days with optional local activities.
Coaching Focus: We’ll kick the trip off with coaching-intensive days in the north of the island to build confidence and flow early. As the terrain ramps up through the Southern Alps and Queenstown, you'll already be riding stronger, faster, and with more control — ready for those bigger lines and bike park features.
Jake brings a unique blend of mental strategy, skills coaching, and equipment tuning to every trail day. This means you won’t just ride cool trails — you’ll ride them better, with more confidence and less second-guessing.
Example Itinerary (Subject to refinement with local guide input):
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Day 1: Arrive in Christchurch (recommended before 11 am), ride Christchurch Adventure Park, overnight in Christchurch
Day 2: Transfer to Nelson, ride local trails
Day 3: Wairoa Gorge shuttle day
Day 4: Ride Craigieburn, stay in the historic Arthur's Pass Alpine Vilage.
Day 5: Transfer to Wanaka, afternoon ride
Day 6: Ride Glendau Bike Park, Wanaka
Day 7: Ride Cardrona Bike Park, transfer to Queenstown
Day 8: Ride Queenstown Skyline
Day 9: AM ride 7 Mile, PM ride Coronet Peak (Rude Rock)
Day 10: Final day at Queenstown Skyline
Day 11: Drop-off at Queenstown Airport by 10 am
Inclusions:
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Twin-share motel/hotel accommodation
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All ground transport (riders, bikes, bags)
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Trail shuttles and lift passes where applicable
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Local guide support
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Mental performance and skills coaching with Jake
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Access to our #GlobalExpeditions Community Discord before and after the trip
Food not included. To allow ultimate flexibility, while also keeping things easy, we'll offer venue bookings and local recommendations so you can eat like a local, or also do your own thing if you choose.