- Published: 2 October 2017
- ISBN: 9780143771319
- Imprint: Random House NZ
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 304
- RRP: $50.00
The New Zealand Cycle Trails Nga Haerenga
A Guide to New Zealand's Great Rides
- Published: 2 October 2017
- ISBN: 9780143771319
- Imprint: Random House NZ
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 304
- RRP: $50.00
If you have a mountain bike locked up in the garage and need motivation to actually use it, then Kennett's guide to New Zealand's burgeoning bike trails would be the perfect tonic.... Salivating like a kid in a lolly shop over Kennett's informative, thorough and often entertaining descriptions of each trail, I kept thinking I MUST DO THAT ONE! Kennett uses the same format for each trail: a stunning cover photo; a brief rundown to reveal a glimpse of the low-hanging fruit; a summary of the things you need to know, such as distance, difficulty and cellphone coverage; a more detailed description of each stage; then a fascinating backgrounder of the area called Trail Tales; finishing with Food and Accommodation, and Shortcuts and Detours. Add to that mouthwatering photos and excellent 3D-style maps, and you'll soon be wondering if you can remember the number of the combination lock on your bike.
Peter Shand, NZME Regional Press