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Bikepacking is taking off in New Zealand in tandem 😁 with the development of our amazing nationwide cycle trail network, which lets you see the country from top to bottom via dedicated cycle and dual use (bike/hike) trails. There are 23 Great Rides listed on the NZCycle Trail website. The trails range from 2 to 8 days in duration, and you can link them up for even longer time in the saddle. In fact, you can easily bikepack whole length of the country on the Te Araroa Trail which incorporates many of the Great Rides. 

HOKA One One was founded in 2009 by French trail running enthusiasts Nicolas Mermoud and Jean-Luc Diard, who were both former Salomon employees whose ambition was to make shoes that allowed athletes to run downhill faster and in more comfort. As true outdoor adventurers they participated in a variety of sports and were inspired by the chunky mountain bike tires and fat powder skis that gave bikers and skiers the sensations they were looking to bring to life for runners with their shoes. 

Picture Organic Clothing from France makes probably the world’s prettiest wetsuits for women, using highly sustainable, super flexible and warm material made without harmful chemicals. 

At Outside Sports we're proud to be the exclusive retailer of Picture Organic Clothing - and their latest wetsuit range has just droped instore and online.