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      Christchurch is the gateway city in the South Island. Christchurch itself is flat but just a few Kilometers away are some great hills with trails on them. Head over to http://www.singletrack.org.nz/ for more info
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      Region Details
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      • 21
      • 1

      Region Status
      Open as of 2 days
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      590
      Trails Mountain Bike
      442
      Trails E-Bike
      214
      Trails Horse
      2
      Trails Hike
      449
      Trails Trail Running
      449
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      3
      Trails Observed Trials
      1
      Total Distance
      462 miles
      Total Descent
      91,271 ft
      Total Vertical
      3,915 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      3,917 ft
      Reports
      7,841
      Photos
      4,099
      Ridden Counter
      160,204

      Outside Logo Articles

      Video: Tegan Cruz's Course POV From The 2025 Crankworx Redemption Downhill Seeding
      Feb 14, 2025 from pinkbike.com
      Things are looking fast and dusty to kick off the Crankwrox Summer Series.
      Ready to Ride: Crankworx Summer Series New Zealand Kicks Off the 2025 Season
      Jan 29, 2025 from pinkbike.com
      The early rider list is already stacked with a mix of international stars and local heroes
      Destination Showcase: Christchurch, New Zealand with Katy Winton & Joe Nation
      Jan 14, 2022 from pinkbike.com
      Ōtautahi Christchurch in the heart of the South Island, is a perfect place to start your South Island riding road trip. Here's everything you...
      Photo Story: Sam Blenkinsop & Brook Macdonald Ride Christchurch in June for the First Time in Over a Decade
      Aug 26, 2020 from pinkbike.com
      Neither racer has spent June at home in New Zealand in over ten years.
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      Photos of Christchurch Mountain Bike

      trail: SMC
      120 |
      May 4, 2021 @ 3:01pm
      May 4, 2021
      trail: SMC
      118 |
      May 4, 2021 @ 3:01pm
      May 4, 2021
      117 |
      Mar 3, 2021 @ 6:44pm
      Mar 3, 2021
      trail: Askins
      98 |
      Dec 29, 2020 @ 3:11pm
      Dec 29, 2020
      trail: Askins
      76 |
      Oct 18, 2019 @ 9:48pm
      Oct 18, 2019
      71 |
      Apr 19, 2019 @ 7:09pm
      Apr 19, 2019
      trail: Fenceline
      245 |
      Oct 22, 2017 @ 6:39pm
      Oct 22, 2017
      332 |
      May 10, 2008 @ 1:46am
      May 10, 2008

      Videos of Christchurch Mountain Bike

      Gung Ho Crash
      trail: Gung Ho
      45 | Aug 12, 2024
      Pork & Puha Crash
      58 | Dec 23, 2023
      BM10
      1237 | May 29, 2023
      Windy Bro Zone
      83 | May 16, 2023
      NZ National Round 2: CHCH - Stewpid TV
      301 | Jan 22, 2023
      Pick n Mix Squirrel Catcher
      trail: Pick n Mix
      | Jan 18, 2023
      brake free
      trail: Brake Free
      | Jul 26, 2022
      heathcote teaser

      | Jul 26, 2022

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      Feb 15, 2025 @ 8:15pm
      18 hours
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      Feb 15, 2025 @ 10:30am
      1 day
      Rondog25riddentrailactivity #66205678 and 2 more
      Feb 14, 2025 @ 6:53pm
      2 days
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      Feb 14, 2025 @ 6:53pm
      2 days
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      Feb 14, 2025 @ 4:51pm
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      Recent Comments

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      bryanmmchtrailRedemption Downhill"This mountain bike only trail can be used...
      Feb 12, 2025 @ 5:56pm
      Feb 12, 2025
      bryanmmchtrailRedemption Downhill"This mountain bike only trail can be used...
      Feb 12, 2025 @ 5:56pm
      Feb 12, 2025
      varunniajtrailMcIndoe TrackGreat little track..
      Nov 23, 2024 @ 4:30pm
      Nov 23, 2024
      DanielpmotrailAskinsGreat condition after the rebuild. New berms...
      Sep 29, 2024 @ 1:42pm
      Sep 29, 2024
      bryanmmchreportLow RoadThe sign at the start has been destroyed.
      Sep 18, 2024 @ 3:01am
      Sep 18, 2024

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike442329 miles63,799 ft136 miles3,914 ft
      #34#24,0517,82641196,374
      E-Bike214159 miles23,701 ft59 miles3,914 ft
      #69#316,8631410,675
      Horse23 miles36 ft2,349 ft502 ft
      1,6121
      Hike449374 miles61,234 ft153 miles3,914 ft
      #94#2467,06732,583
      Trail Running449374 miles61,919 ft153 miles3,914 ft
      #90#27,074418,483
      Dirtbike/Moto313 miles259 ft3 miles558 ft
      1,6118
      Observed Trials13 miles1,102 ft2 miles784 ft
      134
      • By nakinoahTF Pro & contributors
      • Admins: Alps2Ocean-Cycle-Trail, MBA, rhino333, GC
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