FAQs
Q Can I bring
my own bike?
Most certainly,
the trailer design accepts most bike styles, although tandem and tricycle
styles are carried on a roof rack.
Q What kind
of pedals and seats do the bikes have?
A choice of
a standard flat pedal and the same pedal with a toe clip are available,
if you prefer to ride with clipless (spd. etc.) pedals, we recommend you
bring your own. The bike seats are comfortable ladies' or mens' gel
saddles. For our multi day tours for your comfort we recommend you
bring your own. We are only too happy to fit it for you.
Q What additional
expense can I expect?
We like to
keep things as simple as possible so the only extras are optional activities,
like kayaking or flightseeing, and personal expenses including alcohol.
Vitamin drinks, sports supplements, laundryservices, and postage
are considered personal. Everything else is covered.
Q Should
I bring my own helmet?
We have quality
helmets available in small, medium, large and extra large sizes; however
nothing fits like your own, so for a multi-day tour we recommend you bring
your own.
Q
What kind of bicycle do you provide?
Our most popular
bikes are our Tiagra equipped 24 speed Specialized Sirrus touring hybrids,
using 700 x 28 tyres on Shimano 550 wheels, equipped with rear rack bag,
water bottle, and computer, available in sizes small to extra large.
We also have
the low bar ladies frame bikes from Sarah Ulmer and the new Specialized
Sirrus ladies specific design in small and extra small sizes. For those
wanting a touring frame, we have the Specialized Tricrosses available in
sizes 52cm to 58cm equipped with STI shifters, rear rack bag, water bottle
and computer.
We ride on
the left hand side of the road and to facilitate hand signals our brake
levers are the opposite to those in the USA.
Our bicycles
are all fitted with large hi vis reflectors for your safety. If you have
a right mounting helmet mirror please bring it with you. Handlebar mirrors
are available on request.
Q How big
are the hills?
Not that
big. New Zealand might be a mountainous country, but the roads generally
follow the valleys, anyway what's the van for? So if you run out
of puff, we'll be there.
Q When is
the best time to cycle in New Zealand?
It depends
on the exact route for your tour, however for the best weather on the West
Coast South Island we recommend any time between Christmas and April.
The two busy times for tourist traffic on the roads are Christmas /early
January when New Zealanders and Australians are on holiday and February
/early March, when most northern hemishere tourists visit.
February is
usually the hottest month, but remember you are cycling through temperate
rain forest and although we can't promise "four seasons in one day", its
not that uncommon at any time of year!!
Q Can I
get lost?
We provide
detailed coloured maps, clearly showing the routes. Our guides will also
be close by to assist you with
directions.
Q How safe
are the New Zealand roads?
Our quiet
back roads are paved and well maintained. Traffic is usually light
and is very considerate to cyclists.
On some sections
of our tours we have no alternative but to ride on the main road. In these
cases we only ride the sections where the road is wider and follow with
our trailer displaying the international bicycle safety sign.
We recommend
riding single file for your safety. Your safety is our priority.
Email:
info@nzbicycletours.com
Phone: +64
3 3849422
Fax: +64 3
3849432
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