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Mountain Bike Lovers - We are so excited about the Triple Peaks Challenge in 2020! This is Hawke's Bay's biggest mountain bike, run and walk race event and it's been proudly based here in Havelock North since forever, with Revolution Bikes as a GOLD SPONSOR. This means every year we pick out a cool hardtail mountain bike to give away as a spot prize for one lucky contestant - and this year Hilton's chosen a sweet Norco to give away. As well as the bike giveaway, we sponsor the mountain bikers with vouchers for the winners in solo and team...

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How do I prepare my bike for a mountain bike race? There are plenty of things to check on your bike before the race. Get race ready with these pro tips from the mechanics at Revolution Bikes.

Now in it's 30th year the MCL Construction Triple Peaks Challenge is bigger and badder than ever. A couple of new race directors from the Bennelong Mountain Bike Club in Havelock North have laid out new trails and mountain biking routes across Te Mata Peak, Mt Erin, and the biggest beast of all, Mt Kahuraniki. Throw in a couple of river crossings and you've got yourself a great big 56km adventure.

Insider news! Electric bikes are taking over New Zealand’s cycle trails. There have been upsets. A husband purchases an e-bike for his wife so she can keep up with him. Abruptly he discovers that now he can’t keep up with her! She’s off! And no, she won’t stop riding the damn thing so what’s he going to do? Getting left behind is no fun It’s always interesting to uncover a person’s reason for buying an electric bike: Some folks need a boost to keep up with (or overtake) their partner on weekend rides. Catching up with your teenage kids on...