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Welcome to... BIKE RENTALS NELSON

 A division of STEWARTS AVANTI PLUS NELSON NEW ZEALAND

…Nelson’s Favourite Bike Shop Since 1985…

Site last updated : Monday 12 May 2008

We have a large selection of quality hire bikes and accessories available and will do our best to meet your needs with specialist service from our store in Hardy Street.




RACES AND EVENTS: We can provide a race bike if you are in town to do an event, or wish to partake in a local club race, depending on availability and size requirements. Check out www.avantiplusnelson.co.nz for information on up coming local events, we even run several of them ourselves. Maybe a go stoking for Mike our owner, on his tandem would appeal on one of his regular training rides. We have maps and information on local rides and can put you in touch with the local biking scene, mountain and road.

HIRE GEAR INCLUDED: All rental bikes come with free of charge: Lock, Bottle Cage, Repair Outfit, Multi Tool and Spare Tube.

HELMETS: By law it is compulsory to wear cycle helmets in New Zealand.We supply helmets for short term hire. For hires longer than one week you will need to supply your own helmet or you may like to purchase one from our extensive range at a discounted price from $35.00.

PICK UP:Bikes can be dropped off in other centres by arrangement. Extra freight charges will apply. Local pick up and delivery can be arranged from your Nelson motel/hotel for a small charge.

SHOP TRADING HOURS: Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.30 or 6.00pmSaturday 9.00am to 1.00 or 4.00pm (Longer hours are for summer season)

BUY BACK SCHEME: For hire periods longer than two months we recommend that you use our guaranteed buy back option.






114 Hardy Street, Nelson
 Telephone (03) 548 1666
Fax (03) 548 4344
email: info@nelsonbikerentals.com



 

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The Tantragee Saddle

  


Approximately 4 kms from Central Nelson on the south eastern side of the city, Tantragee Saddle is the key to some great forest track riding in and around Fireball Road (Yellow) .


The Tracks shown here are the main ones only, with a bit of investigation you'll find many other great small single tracks to conquer. Once at the Brook Street carpark (OK Corral) follow the unsealed road which steadily climbs for approximately 1km to the saddle.


At the saddle climb over the stile and you can choose to continue straight onto Fireball Road or right down into the valley floor.

 

Fireball Road gives you a mixture of 4WD and single track weaving its way through pine forest.


This undulating terrain provides both sustained climbs and exhilarating downhills to satisfy both the fitness freak and adrenalin junkie.


This area alone can provide days of entertainment but should you wish to venture futher Tantragee Saddle provides access to both The Dun Mountain Walkway and Fringe Hill.

 


Nelson - NZ

Come and discover the creative paradise that is Nelson – an irresistible blend of lifestyle and stunning landscape at the top northwest corner of the South Island.

From the northern edge of the Southern Alps across the fertile plains and out to a great sweep of beaches, our place is beautifully laid out under a generous sun that delivers New Zealand’s highest sunshine hours.

You can discover the diverse landscapes in each of these areas on one of our quality hire bikes.


January and February are the warmest months of the year and July is generally the coldest.
 
Even in winter we are blessed with many clear sunny days and so visitors can generally enjoy outdoor activities in all four seasons.
 
Snow is rare on the lowlands but falls are common in the mountains in July and August. Our average annual rainfall is 986mm .

Cycling is a year round activity in Nelson although October to May are the most suitable for cycle touring.


Queen Charlotte Track