Classic New Zealand Mountain Bike Rides

Classic New Zealand
Mountain Bike Rides
7th edition 2008

By Simon Kennett, Jonathan Kennett and Paul Kennett
ISBN 978-0-9582673-3-5
Published December 2008
Distributed by Kennett Brothers

Recommended Retail NZ$38.50

Available in all good bike shops and book stores now,
or buy online.

The seventh edition of New Zealand’s mountain biking ‘bible’ has been fully revised and includes countless new rides along with all the ‘must do’ classics from previous editions. This is the definitive guide to off-road riding in Aotearoa with detailed descriptions of over 300 rides complete with route information and level of difficulty.

Simon, Jonathan and Paul Kennett have been exploring New Zealand by mountain bike since the 1980s. They organise events, write books, and design tracks around the country. Having also ridden and raced around the world, they know world-class tracks when they see them – right here in New Zealand.

• 416 pages of mountain biking inspiration
• maps, elevation charts, photos

Ride information:

• distance from nearest main centre
• difficulty grade; from beginner to extreme
• time
• distance
• Ratings; from lousy thumbs down to world class 4 star rides
• Landowners
• Route description
• maps needed
• elevation charts
• Track conditions
• Other users

Available in all good bike shops and book stores.

Updates since the latest edition was printed

Info for retailers

Size: 416 pages, 115 x 180mm portrait format

Graphics:135 full colour photographs, 130 altitude graphs and 60 colour maps

Text: 300 rides described in a lively fashion

Print run: 8000 copies, soft cover, stitch bound

Previous edition print runs:

• 2005: 9500 (sold out Sept 2008)
• 2002: 8800
• 1999: 9000
• 1996: 7500
• 1993: 6500
• 1991: 5000

Orders from approved book shops and bike stores

Previous editions

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