http://www.arrowtownbikehire.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.arrowtownbikehire.co.nz en-us Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:22:57 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.arrowtownbikehire.co.nz/blog/post/72756/why-we-choose-the-bikes-we-do/ Why choose one bike brand, type or model over another? I think that is a question worth exploring and one we are not asked often enough- until we come to sell our bikes. It starts with our philosophy. We don't see ourselves as a bike hire company- we are not in the business of renting bikes to make money. We are in the business of providing quality outdoor experiences, where the clients can explore and learn about themselves, and the fantastic Arrowtown area. However the bike is our vehicle (exc... Sun, 03 Oct 2021 10:09:08 +1300 http://www.arrowtownbikehire.co.nz/blog/#post72756 http://www.arrowtownbikehire.co.nz/blog/post/66650/spring-lambs-learn-to-walk-humans-learn-to-ride/ Tips on learning to ride It may seem odd, but we do have clients, young and old turn up to rent a bike who actually can not ride- or not ride very confidently. I have to admit, I enjoy renting over selling because I am all about getting people outside doing cool stuff. So it comes as no surprise to people who know me well that I enjoy spending time with kids and adults alike teaching them some skills to improve their riding experience.  Tip 1. Don't teach kids using trainer wheels. It is o... Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:43:34 +1300 http://www.arrowtownbikehire.co.nz/blog/#post66650