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Thanks Werner, Hellocolour and the rest of those commenting. I am stoked!! Just one more question.... How do I transport bikes on a hire car?

MTB Trails - between 20 and 100km. Could also be from town to town, having the family meet us at the next night's stop. Keen on Youth hostels etc. Could be some camping. We will have Camping equipment from a friend.

Rotorua is definitely in our plans. I understand there is a great SS community there!

Is there a NZ equivalent of TheHubSA?

I IwanThat would be great. Always good to have the "local" understanding Ian

We are off to New Zealand in December - so exciting - and I thought it may be good to ask fellow Hubbers for a few tips. We will be sticking to the North Island, Auckland, Whangarei, Hammilton areas. 1. What is the best place to get some bikes? 2. I see car hire places don't have a tow bar so what bike rack should I look for and where? Looking at 3 or 4 bikes. 3. What trails would you recommend?

Glad you are OK! Groenkloof is great! It something for those starting off, and something to test those wanting a challenge .... and you may need to stop for the zebra on the way!

Read the blog by Amy McDougall. It sums up the discussion nicely for a person with a height impediment. http://amybethmtb.blogspot.com/2014/04/650b-baby-bear-wheel-size-article-on.html

I am all for TheHubSA having advertising to enable us to have the service free. In fact, I make note of the things advertised, especially where it relates to my MTB passion. Recently though I have been bombarded with my computer's audio telling me "You have mail" To me this is going too far. Please don't do this to me! How do others feel?

Great pictures. The picture of the month must come from one of these!!

Great picture, well deserved winner.

I will send a PM

This is frustrating. I submitted 4 photos. I haven't had any communication. There is no way of seeing others submissions. I think someons should start a new competition with revised rules. To me the idea is more to see everyone's pict, especially of local events.

Mpumalanga Road Champs Jan 2014

There is an easier solution. Use your MTB instead :-)