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Single Day Cycle Tours

Full day cycling experiences on the Great Taste Trail

Check out our self-guided experiences below. Guided options available upon request

We are the original Nelson cycle tour company, delivering people to diverse landscapes, tasty places and orchards since 2009. Our single day cycle tours are created for groups small or large. Family, friends and work mates all give great feedback about the experiences we provide. When you cycle with us you can relax and enjoy the freedom of cycling, with all the knowledge and support you need. Free, off-street parking available. You can book online or call 0800 932 453 to speak to Bernie or Chris for further advice and ideas

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Fine Taste Tour Series

Part guided tour with fine tastes included along the trail
From $295pp (min 2)

30-35km gentle cycling by E-bike over 6 hours

Whether you’re a local looking to discover hidden gems in your own backyard or a visitor seeking an authentic Kiwi experience, these tours promise a day filled with unforgettable moments and a deeper appreciation for Nelson’s vibrant culture and stunning landscapes. Choose from:

Fine Tastes of Waimea *Reduced from $295 to $245pp (min 2)

Your tour will begin with a visit to a local hop farm in the heart of Waimea plains. Cycling alongside ambling rivers, farms and through historic towns, you’ll get to eat and drink local produce including fresh fruit drinks, smoothies and wholesome culinary treats. Onwards to Nelson and the heart of craft beer brewing. Your tour will end with a refreshing beer tasting, featuring some of the hop varieties you’ve seen along the trail. 

Inclusions: E-bike, helmet, map & briefing, transportation, local fruit drink, hop farm tour, lunch voucher, beer tasting, shuttle home.

 Fine Tastes of Tasman *Reduced from $395 to $345pp (min 2)

You’ll be introduced to an innovative local artist who is proud to share his inspirational story and artistic journey. His creations are truly unique and combine ancient knowledge and modern ideas in a rustic rural setting.

Continue through quaint villages and rolling farmland to the picture perfect Mapua wharf. You will sample diverse New Zealand wines by the coast before boarding a short ferry ride to Rabbit Island and on to Nelson. The tour ends with a beer tasting at a local craft brewery with a great range of delicious beers. 

Inclusions: E-bike, helmet, map & briefing, transportation, guided art tour, coffee / fresh fruit ice cream, wine tasting, ferry ticket, local fruit drink, craft beer tasting & shuttle home.

For more detailed information, click here 

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Waka & Wheels Tour

Cultural Waka experience, bike ride to Mapua & shuttle home
From $295pp (min 4)

Early shuttle to Kaiteriteri, 3 hour waka experience & 46km cycling to Mapua including hilly sections & flat coastal trails

This full day tour begins with a shuttle along the coast to Kaiteriteri. Enjoy a cultural Waka paddle experience designed for all ages and abilities.

You’ll be immersed in Māori culture, learning about the rich history of some of the seafarers who settled and thrived in this stunning area. You’ll be treated to informative and insightful kōrero (stories & knowledge) in a safe sea-based experience.

Exploring the stunning Abel Tasman National Park, you’ll get a different perspective of its sheltered sandy bays and islands. Seals and penguins breed here, orca and dolphins are seen from time to time.

After you’ve learnt about the tasty history of this area, you can choose to eat right by Kaiteriteri’s golden sands or cycle on the Great Taste Trail to Motueka.

With a diverse range of delicious culinary styles to choose from, this fruity town has something for everybody. Along the trail you can buy local fresh fruit from a farm stall or cool off with a tasty fresh fruit ice cream next to paddocks of berries.

Continue on to picturesque Mapua and its wharf adorned with boutique tasty places to delight the taste buds. A shuttle home from Mapua means that you can celebrate the day’s achievements in the coastal wine bar or craft beer brewery situated right on the wharf.

This cultural and culinary experience creates lasting memories and a deeper appreciation for the region’s rich history, produce and environment.

Learn more here

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Spooner's Tunnel Tour

Includes shuttle to the hills above Nelson, from $125 per person with trail bike (min. 2)

Shuttle van departs approx. 9:45am. 50km gentle downhill cycling 4-6 hours

The Spooner’s Tunnel tour is a marvelous day ride which takes you on a downhill adventure through forest, farms, a tunnel and along meandering rivers.

We begin the day with a full briefing and bike kitting at our base. We then shuttle you up into the hills as we point out key landmarks for your day’s adventures.

Disembarking in the lush hills above Nelson at the Flat Rock Café, Kohatu there’s time to stop for a coffee or a cheese scone.

From here it’s a beautiful 50km off-road trail, steadily downhill and back to Nelson. You’ll be following the historic railway route and it’s interesting to read up on its creation on the information panels at various locations as you go. The scenery en route is diverse. From lush hop plantations, forest, wineries and market gardens, the Waimea plains supports a diverse range of fertile habitats and delicious crops.

One highlight of the day will be your ride through the Spooner’s Tunnel. This is the southern hemisphere’s longest disused rail tunnel at almost 1.4 km long so good lights are required.

The villages of Wakefield and Brightwater both have cafes and plenty of history if you take the time to explore. Brightwater was the birthplace of Ernest Rutherford, the father of nuclear physics and the memorial to him is quite fascinating.

To finish, Eddyline and McCashin’s breweries are both close to the end of your tour, perfectly located for a celebratory drink after a wonderful day touring on two wheels. If there’s time, you may wish to deviate towards the Waimea estuary and take in a winery and some stunning coastal scenes.

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'Tuscany of NZ' Wine Tour

Includes bicycle (E-bike recommended) & transport options

Two options available, with different inclusions and cycling distances

Upper Moutere is the ‘Tuscany of NZ’ with picturesque and boutique wineries set in glorious rolling countryside. This area is a wine and food lover’s paradise with art and history blended into the mix. We recommend taking an E-bike to help you cruise over the undulating country roads with ese and in comfort.

Option 1: Cycle along the coastal section of the Great Taste Trail from Nelson to Rabbit Island (30km). Glide along the shoreline, boardwalks and enjoy expansive views of the Waimea inlet on your way to Rabbit Island where your ferry awaits (ticket included). It’s a short hop over to the waterfront hub of Mapua where you can enjoy art, coffee and tasty treats before heading inland to the hills of the Moutere.

Gravity, Heaphy and Neudorf are some of our favourite wineries and perfect places to enjoy fine wine, tasty platters and stunning locations.

You could also choose to peruse a historic settlers cottage, art galleries or a Buddhist temple before enjoying a marvelous meal at New Zealand’s oldest pub, the Moutere Inn, or fine dining at Forsters restaurant at Moutere Hills Winery before your shuttle back to sunny Nelson with a few bottles of your favourite tipple. Total of 50km+ cycling.

Option 2: We’ll shuttle you to Mapua and save you the 30km morning ride along the coast. Enjoy art, food and refreshments in this lovely waterfront hub before setting off into the Moutere hills to connect with the same places detailed above.

This option also includes the shuttle home at the end of the day and provides you with significantly more time to eat, drink and explore the Tuscany of New Zealand, Upper Moutere. 20-30+km cycling. Guided options & discounts available for larger groups.

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Great Taste Beer Tour (Coast & Rail Circuit)

23km flat & easy off-road cycling - $110 per person with standard trail bike

Includes: door to door transport, trail bike & beer/cider tasting at a historic brewery bar

Visit some of Nelson’s oldest, newest and best breweries whilst cycling this nice and easy, flat off-road circuit. You’ll hardly work up a sweat whilst riding a few kilometers between each stop; a coastal country pub, McCashin’s Tap Room (the home of Stoke beer & Rochdale Cider), Speights Ale House and the innovative Eddyline craft brewery. With added options including Pic’s Peanut Butter World and the Classic Car Museum, there’s something for everybody.

You’ll be provided with a beer / cider tasting paddle as part of your tour and be able to watch the beautiful beers being made in the same building whilst you taste and discuss which drink is your favourite. This popular tour is great fun for groups large and small.

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Great Taste Beer Tour (ending in Nelson City)

20-30km mostly off-road cycling - $110 per person with standard trail bike

Includes: Collection from accommodation, off-road cycling, trail bike, beer tasting at a Nelson City Brew Pub and shuttle home

This is a bespoke beer tour option where we will discuss the many thirst-quenching bars and breweries available to you on the day. You’ll head off with a personalised map to follow.

Starting between 10/11am, we’ll arrange to either bring bikes to you or pick you up from your Nelson accommodation and set you off from our base in Tahunanui.

We’ll kit you with bikes, helmet, lock and beer voucher, giving you a briefing and a detailed map of the area. You’ll then head off to visit breweries and bars, ending with a beer tasting experience in Nelson city with a wide range of places to eat, drink and explore along the way.

We will collect your bikes from the pub by 5pm (time TBC). You can choose to catch a lift back to your accommodation with us or carry on and enjoy the delights of Nelson well into the night.

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Great Taste Wine Tour

30 to 60km - flat & easy cycling - Prices below

Take a day to explore the spectacular coast and wine country located around the Great Taste Trail. Linger at wineries, immerse yourself in cafe’s restaurants, galleries and relax with friends. We recommend taking the hop over to magical Mapua. There are 3 wonderful options to choose from.

Option 1 (from $95): Cycle along the coast to Nelson’s oldest winery where you will enjoy a complimentary wine tasting surrounded by gorgeous vines. Optional detour to a certified organic winery, historic cafe and artisanal Old Factory Corner, full of tasty places. Return ride to Nelson with detours available to microbreweries, arty places and more. (Includes bike, 1 wine tasting & 45-60km of cycling)

Option 2 (from $145): As above, but you continue cycling on from the wine tasting, on to Rabbit Island and take a short ferry ride to the picturesque wharf-side town of Mapua. Here you’ll enjoy a second, more extensive wine tasting at Rimu Grove Wine Bar, with an expansive Kiwi wine collection. Followed by a return cycle to Nelson. (Includes bike, 2 wine tastings, return ferry ticket & 60km of cycling)

Option 3 (from $185): As option 2, but you treat yourself to a return shuttle from Mapua at the end of the day so you have more time to enjoy fine wine, food, art and the many other delights of Mapua. (Includes bike, 2 wine tastings, ferry ticket, return shuttle & 30km of cycling)

SUP-Paddle-Boarding

Paddle & Pedal Tour $70

We’ve teamed up with our mates at Moana SUP to offer a Paddle and Pedal combo you’ll love!

Collect your bike from Tahuna Holiday Park and ride to the beach for your 1 hour kayak or SUP experience in the tranquil morning sea. These guys are great fun and you’ll love cruising around the flat water on a stand-up paddle board or kayak.

Bring togs and jump in for a swim if you’re keen! Shower off at the public showers right next to the beach.

Enjoy a coffee or brunch at Raglan Roast if you’re keen. Continue by bike into Nelson to explore, shop eat and drink OR take our beer tour map and have an afternoon of off-road riding to Nelson’s best breweries and bars.

This is great fun for couples, friends and families and at a very competitive combo price. Book now and plan your next adventure!

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Rabbit Island Picnic Tour

45km+ flat & easy cycling - $110pp Standard Trail Bike / $160pp E-bike

Take a delightful round trip from our Nelson base to the golden sands of Rabbit Island and enjoy tasty treats at your own pace.

Cruising along the coast, you’ll enjoy a flat, easy ride with expansive sea views and boardwalks so you’re up close to the abundant natural delights of the Waimea Inlet.

Turning inland for a short detour to an iconic Nelson café, you can grab a coffee whilst collecting your freshly prepared picnic box, made with fresh food and a drink from the Nelson region. Onwards past orchards and fields, glide over a swing bridge and through farmland before turning on to Rabbit Island.

Explore the expansive beach for a place to eat or enjoy one of the many picnic spots dotted around in wooded clearings. Simply relax, explore or make time to add to the wooden creations and have a refreshing swim. On the way home there may be time for a short detour to a winery, arty establishment or brewery… Happy Days in Nelson Bays!

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Great Taste Goose Chase

20km+ flat & easy cycling - $65 Standard Trail Bike, E-bike $115

Great fun for small or large groups, download the GooseChase app, get on one of our bikes and get your creative juices flowing whilst completing a series of challenges. The app records your hilarious attempts to innovate and complete the various weird and wonderful challenges so you can keep score and compare with other groups as the day progresses

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Family Fun Loop

Standard Trail Bikes, E-bikes, child bikes, kiddie trailer, tag-along bike & child seats available - prices on request depending upon the length of time you require

Follow our easy off-road route and take in coastal views, cafe’s, bars, beach and playground. Take a tour of Pic’s Peanut Butter World (booking required), the Classic Car Museum or compete in a fun family GooseChase game using the app on your phones. There are many options to choose from!

Multi Day Tours

Guided / Unguided

If you are wanting to extend your adventure out for more than a day, check out our unguided and guided multi-day trip packages, that include bike hire (or you can bring your own), accommodation, transfers and more. Our guided multi-day trips on the Great Taste Trail are designed to enable you to ride the trail in a supported group, safe in the knowledge that you will see all the best things along the way.

What our adventurers say

Chris was very thorough explaining our cycling options and we had a grand adventure planned for the day. We had a mishap part way into our ride and lost our wallet and car rental key. With the help of Cris and a kind person, all our possessions were recovered. Chris went above and beyond helping us!
Great service, great communication friendly staff
Had an amazing day on the bikes with a family of 9😍 Berny was very helpful and friendly. Amazing route with good recommend stops.Thankyouuu! Dankjewel en groetjes uit Hollandia
Don’t bother trying anyone else! Chris could not have been more helpful and the electric bikes we hired for the day were new. Good selection of bikes for tall, short and every one in between.
Even do I didn't ride with them, GCC shuttle me after a long overseas flight from the airport to my hotel. Bernie was on top of my flights and always checking on me all the time.Always nice to be picked up on time in a new country, when your hands are tight up with a big bike bag and luggage. Thanks
We had a great 2 day experience on the Great Taste Tour.We had to cancel our planned booking at the last minute, and Bernie organized a replacement tour for us at a very busy time of the year.Although it was short notice, the accommodation and communication was excellent, and we enjoyed a 2 day ride from Motueka to Nelson.Thank you Bernie and Chris for your professional yet friendly attention to detail.
What an incredible day! Chris was very prompt for our morning collection. He shared very insightful thoughts and information about the tour and the region as we drove. He gave great instruction on how the day would go and then introduced us to our guides for the morning paddle. Our waka paddle tour guides Thomas and Harold did an excellent job of introducing the activity and generously inviting us into their culture and traditions. They encouraged us to join in as much or as little as we felt comfortable. They also did a great job closing the activity and sending us off for the rest of our day.The cycle adventure was absolutely beautiful and the amount of challenge was perfect for us. Chris’s instructions were thorough enough that we never got lost even though there were many opportunities to do so. His suggestion of stopping at Toad Hall was also very welcome and we are glad we did. Thank you Chris and Bernie for an amazing day of adventure!
Our recent experience with The Gentle Cycling Co. exceeded our expectations; from the initial planning communications and accommodation bookings with Bernie and then advice and options as we set off. We highly recommend The Great Taste Trail for a mix of scenic riding and incredible choices around hospitality and galleries showcasing NZ's art! Chris shared local knowledge of the region as we returned to base. Thanks so much for making our holiday memorable!
Gentle Cycling did a phenomenal job helping us set up a one week bike trip on the ‘Great Taste Trail’ out of Nelson NZ. We are based in Boston (USA) and found Gentle Cycling through Roar Adventures, a booking agency. Gentle Cycling created a bike trip was customized specifically for us. There is a standard Great Taste Trail trip, but we made requests about distances, accomodations, extra day trips along the way and other things, and Gentle Cycling came through in every respect. Between the beautiful rides, the wine tastings, the amazing Abel Tasman national park, and the great accomodations it was a spectacular trip. We’d love to do it again!
Fantastic service Available for advice at all times Great company.
Family of 8 and we had the best time! Chris gave us amazing tour map and we had such a great day, we rented the E-Bikes which were definitely worth it and enjoyed the beautiful vineyards. There was something for everyone and was so easy to communicate with Chris pick up and drop off points. We will definitely be back for another tour next time we are in Nelson! Loved it!
Chris & Bernie were very helpful. We took their e-bikes and shuttle to Spooner's Tunnel. We had an amazing time!
Fantastic company to deal with! Both Bernie and Chris made the whole process so easy....I was booking for a group of 21 and they assisted with picking a route that was suitable for all of us, and were even on call on the day to pick up the bikes from our destination whenever it suited us. Nothing was too much trouble. Awesome comfortabke bikes too! Would definately use again and would recommend them 100%.
Great fun. Track is pretty easy, some slightly tougher off road bits. We didn't get eBikes but assume it would have been a breeze if we did.Seifried was lovely, we ate there as well.We had a quick dip at the beach at Rabbit Island. Beautiful warm water.On our day (busy, summer, great weather) the ferry to Mapua went more often than once an hour. Mapua is so nice.Pick up at 4.30 from Chris was bang on time and we were dropped back at our hotel.One of my favourite things I did on the whole trip to NZ.
Wir haben am Abend kurzfristig beschlossen, am nächsten Morgen mit Fahrrädern die Stadt Nelson zu entdecken (2 Bikes inkl. Kindersitz). Es hat alles wunderbar geklappt und war wohl einer der besten Services, den wir bis jetzt in Neuseeland hatten: die Bikes wurden auf unseren Campingplatz geliefert, 4 Helme, Fahrradschloss, super Einführung inkl. Routentipps usw. wirklich Klasse!!!Vielen Dank für den grossartigen Service!
Chris is awesome and the service is fab. A bit of a workout without E-bikes but worth it. Super smooth logistics, thanks!
Had such a great experience with the Gentle Cycling Company! All of the equipment was well maintained and they gave a great explanation on using the e-bikes before sending us off. Everyone was incredibly friendly, responsive and helpful. We had a fantastic time on our winery bike tour and would recommend!
We decided to rent a bike at 10am in the morning and an hour later we were already on bikes exploring the Nelson region. Chris is a very friendly and proud owner of thi family company. The bikes were in great shape, we got helmets and locks for Free and even a gel foam Seat if you like. Chris also recommended some family friendly routes.In all a great day out for me and my 3 children are 6,8 And 11.
Amazing personalised service - accomodating my specific needs. Highly recommend this organisation
Great and friendly service. We thoroughly enjoyed biking the Great Taste Trail with our e-bikes.
Great service and bikes, would strongly recommend to explore the beautiful network of trails nearby
We felt so lucky to find Chris & Bernie and their fleet of e-bikes. Their e-bikes are easy to use and come with side packs or carrying box and locks.They provided maps and detailed directions and helped us find somewhere fabulous to eat on a holiday. If you think you don’t need an e-bike, think again, they make the trip so much more pleasant for a family with differing skill levels. We can highly recommend Gentle Bikes! Thanks for a great day!
Highly recommend Gentle Cycling! Bernie provided door to door transportation for our Biking and Brews day. She gave us great suggestions, supplied us with comprehensive directions and maps as well! We had a wonderful day!
Bernie provided concierge service from the start to end of our ride - Thanks!
Amazing experience! My wife and I are on our honeymoon. Chris setup an e-bike for my wife, picked us up and brought us to the coastal access point of the Great Taste trail. We cycled all day. Chris then picked us up once we’d gone as far as we could go on the trail and brought us back. One of the best experiences ever on a bike from someone that rides nearly every day of the year back in the states. 10 / 10 recommend
An amazing and hassle-free experience from start to finish.Our group of five varied in age from 2 to 70 years old. Before our ride Bernie advised the parts of the great taste trail that could best suit our group which was a huge help as we didn’t want to do the full 60kms and weren’t familiar with the trail.On the day of our ride the weather started off a bit rough so Chris tailored our day even further to account for the bad weather and having met the group and assessing our abilities. He drove us further up the trail to skip the more hilly and exposed parts. We stopped at the Jester House Cafe, where Chris was kind enough to have booked us a table ahead of time.Our family had a wonderful day, enjoyed Chris’s company and made lifelong memories! Thanks so much for an amazing experience! We highly recommend The Gentle Cycling Company!
Great customer service. Very easy to deal with A+++
Nice folks, pretty good bikes, all good.
Bernie and Chris were really helpful and provided a fantastic service
Bernie was so helpful to us on our self guided cycle of the great tast trail last weekend (Nov 3-6th 2023).We hadn’t booked anything through the Gentle Cycle Co but needed a shuttle for 4 of us + bikes from Nelson to Tapawerea as the weather was awful on our first day. Bernie turned up in 10 mins and took us all out to Tapawera in no time at all and was really friendly and informative on the area and trails.She checked in on us via text the next day and then picked us up on the last day and delivered us in time for our flight on Monday midday.We cant recommend Bernie & the Gentle Cycle Company enough, really super helpful & responsive and with all the shuttle equipment and knowledge about the trail, the people and the area!Thanks so much for helping us out Bernie, we’ll be back down for more!
Amazing, very friendly and flexible team who has gone beyond the extra mile to make our cycling experience the best possible.Chris and Bernie and genuine and very experienced people with great quality bikes both electric and push bikes.They also had a good selection of quality kid seats for multiple ages, sizes including trailers etc.Shuttle was on time and entertaining .Thank you Team!! We will be back!
Fantastic company who went above & beyond to ensure we had a great day out cycling. Great communication, super helpful, very friendly & awesome bikes. I highly recommend to anyone looking to hire a bike while in the Nelson region. Thanks so much Bernie & Chris for everything, you guys rock.
Chris and Bernie were so lovely and very helpful and checked in on us during our trip to make sure everything was going well. I’d definitely recommend booking a cycling trip with them!
Chris and Bernie were great hosts so friendly…helping us with planning our cycle tour along the track from Kōhatu through the Spooners tunnel to Tāhunanui Great advice for some good stops bakery and beer 👍They organised everything great bikes ,lights ,detailed maps even gel seats!!Thank you for a great day I would highly recommend this family company
Rented a bike for 2 days. Chris explained all the Interesting areas, the route, explained the ferry timeline on Mapua, major land marks, gave me a couple of paper maps, and and ensured I had everything I needed for the bike ride. He was kind enough to let me ride along with his family to Mapua the next day. The bikes were in excellent condition and have a basket or saddle. I would highly recommend and rent bikes from them again without a second thought.
We just finished the Great Taste Trail and that was an awesome experience. We chose to do the trail carrying our own food and gear (tent, sleeping bags). Bernie told us so many tips along the road, which was very kind. At the end, Chris advised us lots of places to go to carry on our holidays 👍5 stars to the Gentle Cycling company for their warm welcome. Moreover, bicycles are good 😊🚴
Helped me out with a bike at very short notice. Friendly and helpful service. Bike was solid and well equipped.
I highly recommend The Gentle Cycling company! I recently took the “Coastal Classic” trip and worked closely with Bernie, the co-owner, to plan and book everything. Bernie was exceptionally kind and communicative and was willing to tailor the experience to fit my budget and make the most of the experience within the time frame I had. As a young solo female traveler, I really appreciated the lengths Bernie went to to make sure I felt safe and cared for: she checked in at the end of each day to make sure I had reached my destination and thoughtfully picked out my lodging. The accommodation was comfortable and in convenient locations. Also, the bike was comfortable and well-maintained. The points of interest Bernie suggested were also very worthwhile. You can really tell that there is a lot of care put into this family business.
Rented e-bikes off of Chris and Bernie yesterday. From start to finish they could not have been more helpful, super friendly and welcoming. They gave us handy maps, loads of advice on where to go/ what to do and were so so nice. The ride through the trails to the winery was beautiful. Would highly recommend. 🤩🤩
Accommodated some whingey kids to a great family day out, thanks team
die tour war perfekt vorbereitet und geplant, man fühlt sich sicher und sehr persönlich betreut. die unterkünfte sind sehr einfach aber sauber und die tour ist sehr abwächslungsreich.
Great bike hire company. Lisa was really helpful sorting out the right ebikes for us, advice on routes to take and tips on places to visit. My wife and I hadn't cycled for several years but managed a 40K+ trip to Rabbit Island. Thanks Lisa
What a fantastic few days doing the Great Taste Trail. Bernie organised the whole trip and provided us with a great itinerary. She went the extra mile collecting us from the airport and kept in touch each day. We had awesome accommodation in Mapua and Kaiteriteri. 2 of us used e-bikes and 2 standard bikes. Panniers and handle bar bags were provided. The mountain bike track on the last day was so much fun as none of us have done this before. I would highly recommend The Gentle Cycling Company for bike hire and organising Cycling trips.
We had an excellent experience with The Gentle Cycling Company. Bernie and Chris, the owners, went out of their way to help us construct the exact biking itinerary we wanted and were both lovely and friendly and efficient at all times.Our group of three chose to ride from their location in Stoke up to Mapua. We had intended to bike further but we simply enjoyed the ride, stopped too often, and had a leisurely lunch in Mapua. Chris came and picked us up, along with the bikes, and brought us back to our car.The bikes were new, or really close to it, as were the helmets and panniers. We had no issue with any of the equipment.This is truly a family-owned and operated business and it shows in all the best ways. I strongly recommend them if you're planning on biking any part of (or all) of Great Taste Trail in Nelson.
Such a great day. We couldn’t believe how far we cycled as well as managing to cram in a great coffee stop, two wine tastings, loads of photo ops etc. Excellent e bikes and instruction from Chris and Bernie who really take time to make you comfortable with the route etc. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you!
Chris and Bernie were fantastic to deal with super helpful super friendly and provided great support turning up to fix flat tyres doing special pick up and drop off nothing was too much trouble and their recommendations on what to see and where to eat were spot on. If you want to do a supported self guided stress free cycling trip let the Gentle Cycling Co wrap their arms around you!
Great experience cycling and renting bikes! Bernie took great care of us, so helpful providing us with info and maps before we went! Would definitely recommend!
We hired two touring bikes to cycle around Nelson and enjoy some of the craft beer breweries. It was a fantastic experience, the cycleways in Nelson are amazing where you can cycle mainly the entire way off the road.Chris was very helpful getting us setup on our bikes and giving us some tips for the day.The bikes were in excellent condition and well maintained.Would highly recommend.
We had an amazing day! The bikes were great quality. We got a bit lost and Bernie and Chris were so helpful. They went out of their way to get us and even gave us a lift back to our hostel! 10/10 would recommend
I would recommend these guys to anyone thinking of doing the great taste trail or hiring bikes for smaller day trips. Chris & Bernie made our cycle on the great taste trail a breeze! From organising ferry transfers, accommodation and transferring our luggage between accommodation, writing lists of recommended food and leisure stops, to offering extras like gel seat pads and a bike tray to carry our day stuff. They were so friendly and such a pleasure to talk to and quickly responded to any queries.
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70 Beach Road, Tāhunanui
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