Our country rides are designed to give you a gentle cycling experience (on quiet roads with no big hills) in the most beautiful Nelson countryside. We will transport you to the beginning of your ride and pick you up from a pub at the other end, so you don't need to worry about how to get there and where to go. Our routes and maps are easy to follow (maps hang off the handlebars of your bike) so you can ride self-guided at your own pace. You can choose which of the attractions you visit, and linger in your favourites.

Our maps include information on cycling times, interesting places to visit and shady picnic spots, but we recommend you visit the links page to inform yourselves about the details of each attraction as you may not have time to visit them all. While all of our rides include cafes or pubs, if you prefer, bring your lunch and we will provide the blanket so you can spread out under a shady tree on the grass somewhere en route - and some wineries welcome picnickers.

Our season runs from 1 September to 30 April. During spring and autumn distant mountains are snow-capped and the placid weather is ideal for cycling. During the summer, Nelsons reputation for long sunny days and balmy evenings really comes into its own.

Bookings are required for all our rides, so we can confirm the availability of the bikes for you.

OUR COUNTRY RIDES

1. SECRETS OF RABBIT ISLAND BEACH RIDE (16kms)
With 10kms of optional cycling on flat beach-side track (accessible weekends and public holidays only), this flat ride starts at the fabulous Rabbit Island beach, giving you time to explore and swim before cycling along quiet country roads to the charming village of Brightwater at the end of the day.
Departs from our base, 10am daily, returning 4pm.
Nelson City pickups by arrangement

Cost: $85.00 (Includes map, bike and helmet hire, and transport from our base)

2. MOUTERE COUNTRY RIDE (21kms)
Our favourite ride, you would be forgiven for thinking you are in France here, but this is the authentic Nelson rural landscape at its best.
It features wineries galore, art, ceramics, history and food.
Departs from our base, 10am daily, returning 4pm.
Nelson City pickups by arrangement

Cost: $85.00 (Includes map, bike and helmet hire and transport from our base)

3. BRIGHTWATER TWILIGHT RIDE (21 kms)
Take a ride in the cool of the early evening, on a circular route starting and finishing at a country pub in Brightwater, 21km south of Nelson city. We will bring the bikes and meet you there, then you can set off in your own time and explore this charming village and surrounding countryside. And this ride is completely flat.
Own transport required
Departure times vary with seasonal evening temperatures, please enquire
Minimum of 4 for this ride

Cost: $65 (Includes map, bike and helmet hire)