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Absolute Wilderness  
Jul 26, 2018
Absolute Wilderness  
Jul 26, 2018

Really stoked to now be representing Absolute Wilderness  For the bicycle adventures I do, having light, freeze-dried and super tasty meals really makes the trip.

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Jul 26, 2018
Heaphy Track New Zealand bikepacking backcountry adventure
Jul 23, 2018
Heaphy Track New Zealand bikepacking backcountry adventure
Jul 23, 2018

The Heaphy track is one of the iconic backcountry trails in New Zealand and we are lucky enough to have this in our backyard. Come along on a journey through the Heaphy with us. As a family we try to do this once a year, this year only 3 of us made it, but it was still as memorable as ever. 

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Jul 23, 2018
Stigmata gravel bike build
Mar 17, 2018
Stigmata gravel bike build
Mar 17, 2018

Recently I had a blast touring the back roads and trails of the Nelson region. I was blown away by the versatility of the bike and how fun it was to ride whether on gravel roads or Kaiteriteri MTB Park single track.

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Mar 17, 2018
Lazer Helmets and Eye-wear
Oct 21, 2017
Lazer Helmets and Eye-wear
Oct 21, 2017

Woohoo, I am stoked to be now riding for Lazer Sport Helmets and Eye-wear. Helmets are a key piece of MTB equipment I place super high importance on. This season I will be riding the Revolution all-mountain helmet with detachable chin bar for gnar trails and backcountry exploring. Basically it's two helmets in one!  My whole family are using Lazer helmets, they will be rocking the Roller Helmet. Like the helmet, having eye protection is right up there in my priorities as well. Lazer have a wide variety of eyewear from riding glasses to street wear. 😎👓

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Oct 21, 2017
Waiau-toa Odyssey film - New Zealand Bikerafting expedition
Sep 30, 2017
Waiau-toa Odyssey film - New Zealand Bikerafting expedition
Sep 30, 2017

Really stoked that Waiau-Toa Odyssey full-length film is now online. Hope it gets you stoked on our little island country and pumped for some summer missions. Massive high five to our film sponsors this film wouldn't have happened without them Kayak HQ, Alpacka Pack rafts, Packrafting nz and Marmot NZ.

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Sep 30, 2017
Mid Winter Heaphy Track trip video - Trails 'n' Coffee
Aug 25, 2017
Mid Winter Heaphy Track trip video - Trails 'n' Coffee
Aug 25, 2017

This year's family trip on the Heaphy Track was just Zack and I over a couple of days in the middle of the winter. The Heaphy track is always a special trip with my kids, really rewarding to see them grow and progress on each trip. Each time we take them through we always talk about sections of the trail they have had challenges on, like the first time Zack cleaned the notoriously slippery coal seam (RIP), or highlights like getting to the Heaphy hut or reaching the tops of major climbs... but mostly we end up talking about food. 

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Aug 25, 2017
Yakima Bowdown Kayak racks and Kayak HQ
Jun 1, 2017
Yakima Bowdown Kayak racks and Kayak HQ
Jun 1, 2017

Part of the training for the Waiau-Toa Odyssey Film was to get some time in a kayak to get fit for the big pack rafting sections of the trip in the Waiau and Clarence Rivers. I reached out to Yakima, an existing sponsor of mine and Kayak HQ who sponsored PFD's, river shoes and paddles for the film.  

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Jun 1, 2017
Sea to Summit
Jun 1, 2017
Sea to Summit
Jun 1, 2017

Sea to Summit gear was key for the Waiau-Toa Odyssey adventure film. They are synonymous with lightweight outdoor equipment. Over the last five months, I have used their gear for bike packing,  pack rafting, and tramping missions. I was super stoked to have them onboard for Waiau-Toa Odyssey and future missions.

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Jun 1, 2017
Nydia track
May 21, 2017
Nydia track
May 21, 2017

The May-June issue of Mountain Bike Australia magazine has just been published with my feature on the Nydia Track. Grab a cuppa and check out the behind the scenes images, stories and maps of my trip back in December of this iconic track. Cheers to The Mailboat and On the Track Lodge for making this trip happen. Also cheers to Virginia for taking some cracking shots.

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May 21, 2017
Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park follow cam
May 5, 2017
Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park follow cam
May 5, 2017

Had some rad time following my mate Glenn around the Kaiteriteri Mountain bike park it was a pretty entertaining day and Yes include some drifts, scanties and yip some crashes. Should get you pumped for riding this weekend yeoow. 

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May 5, 2017
  • July 2018
    • Jul 26, 2018 Absolute Wilderness   Jul 26, 2018
    • Jul 23, 2018 Heaphy Track New Zealand bikepacking backcountry adventure Jul 23, 2018
  • March 2018
    • Mar 17, 2018 Stigmata gravel bike build Mar 17, 2018
  • October 2017
    • Oct 21, 2017 Lazer Helmets and Eye-wear Oct 21, 2017
  • September 2017
    • Sep 30, 2017 Waiau-toa Odyssey film - New Zealand Bikerafting expedition Sep 30, 2017
  • August 2017
    • Aug 25, 2017 Mid Winter Heaphy Track trip video - Trails 'n' Coffee Aug 25, 2017
  • June 2017
    • Jun 1, 2017 Yakima Bowdown Kayak racks and Kayak HQ Jun 1, 2017
    • Jun 1, 2017 Sea to Summit Jun 1, 2017
  • May 2017
    • May 21, 2017 Nydia track May 21, 2017
    • May 5, 2017 Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park follow cam May 5, 2017
  • April 2017
    • Apr 18, 2017 Ground effect 2017 Old Ghost Road video Apr 18, 2017
  • March 2017
    • Mar 27, 2017 Hacket track Micro Adventure Video Mar 27, 2017
    • Mar 8, 2017 Osprey packs Mar 8, 2017
  • February 2017
    • Feb 27, 2017 Waitangi Weekend - Queen Charlotte bikepacking Feb 27, 2017
  • January 2017
    • Jan 6, 2017 Kill Devil Track Jan 6, 2017
  • December 2016
    • Dec 29, 2016 Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park jump track - Big airs POV Dec 29, 2016
  • November 2016
    • Nov 24, 2016 Destination craigieburn Nov 24, 2016
    • Nov 13, 2016 Shimano Brand Ambassador Nov 13, 2016
  • October 2016
    • Oct 11, 2016 Browning Hut Escape Oct 11, 2016
  • September 2016
    • Sep 12, 2016 Adventures with Yakima Sep 12, 2016
  • August 2016
    • Aug 1, 2016 Jetboil NZ team Aug 1, 2016
  • July 2016
    • Jul 27, 2016 Mountain biking Australia magazine cover shot! Jul 27, 2016
    • Jul 12, 2016 Rocks Hut Jul 12, 2016
  • June 2016
    • Jun 16, 2016 New Night Lightning Adventures Jun 16, 2016
    • Jun 7, 2016 Absolute Wilderness Jun 7, 2016
  • May 2016
    • May 6, 2016 Nomad 2016 Build May 6, 2016
  • February 2016
    • Feb 2, 2016 The Wharfedale - Ground Effect Slush Fund Work Party video Feb 2, 2016
  • June 2015
    • Jun 29, 2015 Darwin trail building Jun 29, 2015
  • April 2015
    • Apr 2, 2015 2015 Santa Cruz Jackel bike build Apr 2, 2015
  • April 2014
    • Apr 5, 2014 Santa Cruz Heckler frame build Apr 5, 2014
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