29/09/2021
While our guided MTB trips have been on hold for the past two seasons due to the pandemic & then the floods we had here in the Valley, we recently opened a small on-line shop selling beautiful hand made goods from various different women's groups in South Africa, Kenya & Tanzania. It's called BUNDU which means into the wild, the wilderness or just getting lost. This will keep evolving as we learn, grow, connect & discover new artisans to work with. You can shop here on this page & on my IG account.
What does it have to do with bikes? My bike was the tool that introduced me to so many of these places, people & cultures and I have seen how bicycles can literally change peoples lives.
In the meantime the trails have been rebuilt thanks to the amazing donations from our GoFundMe campaign and so many people getting stuck in. They're running better than ever & things are looking real good to resume our Soul Trails trips next season.
Your purchase directly impacts the lives of these artisan women & men which empowers them to live better, happier lives, doing what they love and this page will be dedicated to showcasing all things bikes, travel, culture, fabrics & ethically sourced goods.
Peace out, Anka x
02/07/2014
Check out what is happening in our backyard this coming summer! (read all about it on the NZ Enduro FB page & make sure to like it would ya).
The latest mountain bike enduro race to hit New Zealand is just released its dates for 2015. The event will be a 3 day, 9 stage enduro following the World Series format on the 13th 14th and 15th of March 2015. The event is based in sunny Marlborough and will include stages on the best all mountain trails in New Zealand. Day one mid day is the Mount Roberson Loop track (700m) out of Whites bay. Day two will be Nydia Bay including timed stages off Opuri saddle (520m), Nydia Saddle (347m), Kaiuma saddle (387m). Day three moves to the Wakamarina track and will include an incredible helicopter shuttle to Fosters Hut on the Wakamarina with 4 timed stages and approximately 1200m of single track decent.
Dates have been set to fit in the busy mountain bike event calendar and will squeeze in between the very popular Craigeburn enduro and the Queenstown Bike Fest enduro. The race is limited to 100 lucky riders and entry will open at 6am Monday the 1st of September. Department of Conservation concession is still pending but is expected to be granted in the next few weeks.
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