Another major draw, and a sign that New Zealand is now placed firmly on the mountain biking map, are the international mountain biking events that take place there over 2015.

First up came the Trans NZ Enduro, a new race on the calendar. It’s attracted riders from around the globe who are thirsty for a taste of these legendary trails, like Alpine guide Julia Hobson. Riders enjoyed 6 days of adventurous riding around the South Island, including Craigieburn, Queenstown and Alexandra.

By @ridebikmo “Early start for day 3 of the #NZEnduro but getting out of bed is never a chore when you’ve got a sunrise like this to wake up to! Today is going to be epic!