Media Release from Queenstown Trails Trust 19 January 2017
Queenstown Trails Trust Encourages Businesses To Enter Aotearoa Bike Challenge
The Queenstown Trails Trust is encouraging Queenstown businesses to support the New Zealand Transport Agency’s Aotearoa
Bike Challenge in February which aims to get more people on bikes.
“The Trust is fully behind this initiative and is calling on local employers to sign up teams to the challenge and
inspire staff to take part in a daily ride during February,” says CEO Mandy Kennedy.
She says the challenge is free and its mission is to persuade more people to give cycling a try or simply ride their
bikes more often.
“It’s all about participation and all employers have to do is sign up teams and motivate their staff to get out and ride
for at least ten minutes a day. Teams log their rides and businesses who achieve the highest numbers of staff riding a
bike during February are up for fantastic prizes.”
The Trust has joined forces with a number of local organisations to host a series of events in January and February,
designed to raise awareness of the Aotearoa Bike Challenge and inspire people to get involved.
Information about the challenge and how to get involved can be found at – www.lovetoride.net/nz
Aotearoa Bike Challenge Queenstown Events:
JANUARY
Thursday 26th - UPfront Bike. A short-form speaker event featuring bike related talks and discussion with local personalities Alexa Forbes, Tony
Moore, Timmy Heather, Campbell Read, Paul Earnshaw and Sarah Lyttle at the Front Room Gallery, Memorial Street,
Queenstown, the show starts at 7.30pm. For more info www.facebook.com/FluidQueenstown/
FEBRUARY
Friday 3rd – On The Beach, a cycling art exhibition by Beach & Otto von Beach at Cycle Higher, 9b Earl St, Queenstown, 9am-7pm daily during February. For more info www.cyclehigher.com/art-inspiration/
Monday 6th – I Love My Bike! Free bike maintenance session. Learn the basics of bike maintenance from the experts. At Cycle Higher, 9b Earl St, Queenstown, 6-7pm. Limited to 10
ppl, just turn up or call the shop to book a place – 03 442 9559.
Sunday 12th – Queenstown Park Station Recreational Bike Ride Day. A fun and relaxed social ride and picnic through Queenstown Park Station. This is a free event and pre-registration is
essential, visit www.remarkablespark.com/community or call 03 442 3084 to register.
Tuesday 14th – Cycle Speed Dating. Celebrate Valentines Days in style - meet like-minded people during this relaxed and fun cycling dating night. For
anyone who likes bikes. Tickets include a drink at No5 Church Lane after the ride and a match mail after the event. At
Cycle Higher, 9b Earl St, Queenstown, 6.30pm (ride starts at 7. Find out more and buy tickets at
cyclespeeddating.eventbrite.co.uk
Sunday 26th – Specialized Healthy Catch Up. Social ride and skills clinic for women run by Outside Sports. Ride destination to be announced end of January. For more info keep your eyes on www.facebook.com/HealthyCatchUps/
ABOUT THE QUEENSTOWN TRAILS TRUST
The Queenstown Trails Trust was formed in 2002 and since then has been instrumental in the development of the 120km
Queenstown Trail. The role of the Trust is to create, nurture and maintain and world-class trail network that connects
our communities, is sustainable, integrated well utilised and highly regarded, that enhances the health, well-being and
quality of life of all Wakatipu residents and that attracts visitors from around the world. The Queenstown Trail is one
of 22 Great Rides which form ‘Nga Haerenga - The New Zealand Cycle Trail’ offering over 2,500km of cycle trails around
New Zealand. Since opening in October 2012, the Queenstown Trail has seen over 1million trail users, making it one of
the most well utilised trails in the Great Rides network. 2015 saw the Queenstown Trails Trust release it’s 10 Year Plan
‘Queenstown Trails for the Future 2015-2025’ which has a vision to be recognised internationally for trails that connect
communities, encourage a healthy lifestyle and enable residents and visitors to enjoy a diversity of experiences that
showcase the magnificent environment.
www.queenstowntrail.org.nz