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Athlete Blogs: Andrew Sloan – Peak to Peak Race Report
I lined up for this event on the 13 August. This is one of my favourite long standing multisport events having done my first Peak to Peak back in 2001 (!) and having now clocked up 8 more since!! I really enjoy the fast paced mix of disciplines involved in this race. Read Post
- andrew sloan, multisport, peak to peak, queenstown, race
- 31 Aug 2016
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Along For The Ride With Brandon Semenuk
A true trailblazer in every sense of the word, Freeride Mountain Biker Brandon Semenuk prefers the path less traveled. More accurately, the non-existent path, and often the path with most resistance. Growing up racing bikes the Whistler-based pro athlete quickly mastered the usual courses. With a... Read Post
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SRAM’s New Eagle 12-Speed
Born in the USA, engineered in Germany, made for the world. This is the newest generation of 1x technology from the people who invented it. A drivetrain that gives you unmatched performance and a whole new level of freedom. Powerful….. Tough….. Decisive….. Stealthy. The widest... Read Post
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- 08 Aug 2016
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2017 GT Bike Range Is Here!
Our 2017 GT Bikes are on their way online and to your local Torpedo7 store! We are expecting to see them by the 8th of August! If you have any questions around specific bike arrival dates, pricing, or special ordering a 2017 mountain bike, please get in touch with your local... Read Post
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2017 Trek Mountain Bike Range Is Here!
2017 Trek Mountain bike range is here! NZ's largest range of Trek bikes available in store and online at Torpedo7 Read Post
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Bas van Steenbergen Rips Down a ‘Dream Slalom’ MTB Track
Bas van Steenbergen knows steez and this latest video from Red Bull with his newly-created "Dream Slalom" track in British Columbia's interior is certainly one to check out. Who else would love to go for a shred on this one?! Read Post
- freestyle, jump, mountain bike, red bull, trail
- 29 Jul 2016
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2017 Giant Mountain Bike Range Is Here!
2017 Giant mountain bikes are here! NZ's largest range of Giant mountain bikes in store and online at Torpedo7 Read Post
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Crankworx Rotorua Lands an Enduro World Series Stop for 2017
Rotorua opens the 2017 EWS season, bringing international racing back to New Zealand Read Post
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Athlete Blogs: Fiona Dowling – The Price of Adventure
A misfortunate connection between rock and front wheel. A simple push in the wrong direction. And before I know it I'm freefalling, bouncing, falling again then tumbling... Read Post
- Bike, fiona dowling, injury, mountain bike, old ghost road, recovery
- 14 Jul 2016
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Haka Tours: 6 Reasons Why Christchurch is a Mountain Bike Paradise
While areas such as Rotorua and Queenstown are well known in the mountain bike scene, Christchurch is pretty sweet in its own right – and here’s why... Read Post
- Bike, christchurch, Christchurch Adventure Park, craigieburn, mountain bike, trails
- 13 Jul 2016