Body and Mind Solutions Presents:
New Zealand
For Distinguished Men and Women of Triathlon
What:
New Zealand’s remarkable landscape is a maze of towering snow-capped peaks, dense coastal rainforests,
and gentle lakeside vineyards. And here on the South Island, every day brings you something new. Yesterday
it was hiking among waterfalls and dramatic vistas at Arthur’s Pass. Today it’s heli-hiking on the grand
Franz Joseph Glacier. And tomorrow? Imagine yourself in the lakeside village of Wanaka settling into luxury with
a glass of Central Otago’s best Pinot Noir. Experience the beauty of the South Island: the grandeur of the
Southern Alps; the brisk waters of Lake Moeraki; and the endless vineyards in Central Otago, the island’s
premier wine-producing region. Join us for nine days of biking, hiking, kayaking, and all-around adventure
in New Zealand, the world’s quintessential outdoor playground.

From the far north of the North Island to the far south of the South Island we can arrange a wide choice of routes throughout New Zealand. The two islands are
dramatically different, each deserving separate attention. Trips range from two days to a spectacular thirty-seven day tour that covers much of both islands. We have
something for everyone!

For our holidays in New Zealand we have teamed up with a local operator to ensure we benefit from local knowledge of all the beauty spots and best cycling routes.
These routes have been designed to ensure that they do not require high levels of fitness. On our grading scale they all fall somewhere between an Easy Rider and
a Pedal Pusher.


















Who:
The tour will cater to the beginner and intermediate cyclist and/or triathlete. This camp will
be for those riders, just getting into racing or riders who have only raced a year, or
Category 4 or 5 racers. This camp will emphasize bike handling skills, pace-lining skills,
medium distance rides (longest will be about 60-70 miles).  

When:
This camp is scheduled to start in winter, 2006!

Tour Destinations
The Southern Alps tour takes you on a breathtaking loop through some of the world's finest scenery. Walk on a glacier, experience the rainforest on a range of short
hikes; optionally you can try jet boating, rafting, scenic flights and bungy jumping.

  • Day 1 Take a ride along the Port Hills in Christchurch
  • Day 2 After a ride in the minibus to Porter's Pass you start cycling through Southern Alps wilderness to Arthur's Pass.
  • Day 3 After a short walk to the Devil's Punchbowl Waterfall enjoy a fabulous descent of Otira Gorge to the sea at Hokitika.
  • Day 4 & 5 Time for a walk up the valley to the terminal ice of Franz Josef glacier and an optional scenic flight onto the snow.
  • Day 6 Ride through lush rainforest to Lake Moeraki. Enjoy the comfort of the Wilderness Lodge, take a bush walk or canoe on the lake.
  • Day 7 Take an optional jet-boat ride up the Wilkin River in Mt Aspiring National Park before stopping at Makarora for the night.
  • Day 8 Ride to picturesque Lake Hawea and spend the night on the shores of Lake Wanaka, famed for trout fishing.
  • Day 9 & 10 Pass Arrowtown, a beautifully restored old gold mining town. In Queenstown, try rafting, jet-boating, a day trip to Milford Sound or a bungy jump.

This tour can be extended by five days to include a stay on a sheep farm on the way back to Christchurch.
  • Day 11 Ride through Otago tussock country and across the Lindis Pass to Omarama.
  • Day 12 Ride alongside Lake Pukaki to Mt Cook, Australasia's highest mountain. Take in the grandeur of the scene with a walk up Hooker Valley.
  • Day 13 Ride to Lake Tekapo, then stay on a sheep farm at Fairlie.
  • Day 14 & 15 After a short ride through the Pereora Gorge the minibus takes you to Christchurch for a farewell dinner.

Sample Itinerary:
  • 7:30am-9:00am Breakfast
  • 9:45am-1:00pm Ride - Length of ride will depend on day and topics scheduled to cover. One day we have a double ride scheduled.
  • 1:00pm-2:30pm Lunch - Mechanic will be working and making adjustments on bikes, as we eat.
  • 2:30pm- 5:30pm Swim or Run/Clinics/Massages/Conferences -
  • 6:00pm-7:30pm Evening Program - Speakers, riders’ discussion on related topics, etc.
  • 7:45pm-10:00pm Dinner

Tour Includes:
  • Guide services of 2 multi-lingual tour leaders who are equipped with and trained in the use of first aid equipment, repair kits and cell phones.
  • Mechanic Support - Clean and adjusted bikes every Morning.
  • Hearty breakfasts typical of regional custom, flavor and style.
  • Light lunches on all but the meeting and departure days.
  • Dinners on all days of your tour. Dinners included in the tour price consist of an appetizer, salad, main course, and two non-alcoholic beverages of your
    choice.
  • Gratuities at inns, restaurants and vineyards, local taxes and admittance fees for sightseeing events scheduled during the tour.
  • Transportation for evening dinner trips to local area restaurants.
  • Full Sag Support during rides.
  • Pre-Ride Briefing to discuss the day’s ride goals, terrain and other issues.
  • Post-Ride De-briefing to discuss how goals were met and training ride/terrain issues.
  • Training Ride Profiles
  • Analysis of your Riding Technique and Style.
  • Incredible coaching & beautiful riding!

FAQS
  1. What is the average daily mileage? The average daily mileage is about 70+ miles (110km). There will be daily options for riding additional, or fewer, miles.
  2. How should I train? The best way to prepare for a triathlon tour adventure is to get out there and train! However, if for some reason you cannot ride regularly
    or are limited in the amount of riding you can do, it is still important that you engage in another cardiovascular activity — like jogging, walking, swimming, or
    aerobics — that suits your lifestyle. The most important thing to remember is to maintain your level of physical fitness and to get used to being active for
    consecutive days. As you prepare for your trip, try to ride a variety of terrain — some hills and some flat stretches — the kind of terrain that you can expect to
    find on your biking trip. Since we have the option to ride every day, you should feel comfortable getting back on a bike after having ridden an average of about
    70+ miles (110km) for several days in a row.
  3. What is included in the price of the trip? Accommodation; most meals; all snacks and drinks for each day’s ride; a social hour each evening; 2 experienced
    travel guides; daily route support; private tours and tastings; entrance fees to all group and individual events; all luggage transfers; all transportation during
    the trip (including private coaches); comprehensive trip literature; all gratuities for special events, local guides, transfers, hotels, and restaurants.
  4. What isn’t included? Airfare to and from the trip; lodging before and after the trip; and incidentals along the way.
  5. What travel documents will I need? All travelers are required to have a valid passport. Please make 2 copies of your passport, visa, and personal
    identification before you depart. Keep one set of copies with you in a separate location from your travel documents, and leave the other set of copies with a
    contact at home before you depart. For information on obtaining a passport, or replacing an outdated, lost, or stolen passport, contact the U.S. State
    Department. For information on obtaining a current driver’s license or state identification card, contact your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles.
  6. What is the weather going to be like?  The summer months in the can bring warm days, ranging from the mid 60s to low 90s, with evenings dropping to the
    mid 50s to mid 60s. When traveling in the Alps it is best to be prepared for variable conditions as weather can change very quickly. There is always the
    chance of snow and rain. We recommend always traveling with raingear as well as breathable layers to provide warmth when the temperature drops.
  7. What kind of food will I be eating?  Modern-day cuisine in New Zealand consists of its inherited English fare, like fish & chips and hearty meat pies, as well
    as Mediterranean and Asian influences that make use of the region’s lamb, seafood, and farm-fresh produce. The culinary cornerstone of New Zealand
    cuisine is lamb. It is served every which way—grilled, roasted, barbequed, as a burger, in a sandwich. The crisp, clear waters that ring New Zealand offer a
    plethora of sensational seafood. Snapper, orange roughy, salmon, hoki and John Dory are all readily available and delicious. For shellfish, try the succulent
    scallops, crayfish, abalone (paua) and the two excellent local clams, pipi and tuatua. From the streams come fat trout, introduced from California a century
    ago, and eel, a local delicacy. New Zealand has exceptional dairy and fresh local produce. Not surprisingly, cheeses crafted from sheep’s milk are
    particularly good. Of the bountiful fruits and vegetables, the kiwifruit, with its verdant green inside studded with tangy black seeds, is a ubiquitous star.
    Orange-red persimmons also show up in many dishes, and zippy rocket (arugula) is the salad green of choice. The meringue-like pavlova (or pav for short),
    sweet and airy like the ballerina for whom the dish was named, could qualify as the national dessert. As for Maori influence, kumara, a yellow sweet potato,
    is the most noticeable and yummy whipped or molded into fritters. Titi, a local seabird, is an acquired taste long eaten by Maori and a dish that has also
    migrated into contemporary cuisine. Travelers should have minimal problems with vegetarian diets and our guides will make every effort to ensure that your
    dietary needs will be met. Please inform a trip consultant of your dietary needs before you depart for your trip.
  8. Where do we meet on the first day of the trip? TBA
  9. Where does the trip end? TBD
  10. How do I go about making my travel arrangements? For more information on making your travel arrangements, you may Body and Mind Solutions. A trip
    consultant will put you in contact with a travel agent who can assist you with your travel needs.
  11. What should I pack?  Please download our travel essentials checklist for help.

What's Not Included
  • Air fare and transportation to our meeting and departure points.
  • Guide tips are a common gesture of appreciation for the commitment of your guide to your well-being and enjoyment. Our guests typically express their level
    of satisfaction with a gratuity that averages US$75-100 per guide.
  • Accommodation on the night of the last day of your tour (many guests depart home immediately or choose to travel on to other destinations).
  • Alcoholic beverages in the context of lunches or dinners are at the discretion of our clients.
  • Daypack (27-35 liters or 1,700 - 2,200 cubic inches) with comfortable shoulder straps and back padding (hip belt not necessary). This pack should be
    broken in before joining us.
  • Bicycle shoes / helmets. These rather personal items present hygiene / safety issues and their custom-fit should definitely be tested ahead of your trip
    departure.
  • Bikes.  BYOB=Bring your own bike!
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