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Robin and Will ditched the NZ winter for 3 weeks roadtripping around BC, Canada - on the hunt for great trails, big landscapes, lakeside camping and small town hospitality. They scored a few days in and around the Chilcotin/Cariboo region, ticking off some bucket list goals and discovering some local gems along the way.

Dave Mitchell & Ditte van der Meulen continue their exploration of the lesser known Italian mountain biking trails. This time slightly further south in the village of Malegno.

The Kiwi Beervet – Tony Hutcheson’s under-the-radar non-event – blends two of his passions: beer and bikes. Skirting around the Canterbury hinterland, this year’s edition included the obligatory XL days, steep tracks, dubious conditions, and not always conveniently located public houses.

Dave Mitchell & Ditte van der Meulen explore the fabulous singletrack, alpine passes and rifugi that surround the impressive Livigno hydro project on the Swiss-Italian border.

Clare Harden and Bruce Telford from Escape Adventures NZ recently guided a group of adventurous cyclists on a two-wheeled journey through remote villages, coastal tracks and highland plateaus of the unique island nation of Madagascar.

Joe Houghton embraces a ski season in Canada – overcoming his biking burnout and refinding the pure fun of adventuring on two wheels.

Finn McLachlan & Johnny Doudney put their classic Ground Effect kit to the test, cycle touring from Montpellier to Bilbao along the Pyrenees.

Matariki sees Huw Kingstone and Laurence Mote embark on their ski-bikepacking journey down the length of Aotearoa. Prior to leaving and amidst the mayhem of last minute logistics they found time to answer a few burning questions about their epic trip that will see them bike and ski all 24 Kiwi ski fields.

Dave Mitchell and Ditte van der Meulen continue their exploration of Sardinia’s tracks and rich archaeological history.

Dave Mitchell and Ditte van der Meulen sail to Sardinia to taste its exceptional singletrack, curious archaeology and pleasant maritime climate... and to sample its eponymous sandwich filling.

Huw Kingston spends 5 days on a slice of the Munda Biddi Trail in Western Australia in preparation for the Alpine Odyssey Aotearoa, a 90 day, 4000 kilometre traverse of New Zealand on bikes towing skis. Joined by great mate Laurence Mote (one time Ground Effect staffer) they depart 25 June, plan to ski all 24 Kiwi ski fields en route and raise $75,000 for climate adaptation projects in the South Pacific.

Emma Bateup completes the Great Southern Brevet. 1100 km of gravel and farm track over four and a half gruelling days through the extremes of Central Otago weather – horizontal rain, snow storms, blistering heat and strong winds – mostly from the wrong direction.