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The Smarter Way to Carry Gear on Long-Distance and Endurance Bike Races

The Smarter Way to Carry Gear on Long-Distance and Endurance Bike Races

There are lots of iconic bike races that you can participate in throughout the Southern Lakes region. At Outside Sports we sponsor and actively support the Motatapu, The Mackenzie, The Hawea Epic, and the Glenorchy Gravel Grind - and the are several other...
Your Guide to XCEL AXIS Surfing Wetsuits

Your Guide to XCEL AXIS Surfing Wetsuits

XCEL is a core wetsuit brand appreciated by serious surfers and water sports enthusiasts for its durability, fit and flexibility. XCEL was founded in the home of surfing – Hawaii –...
Your Guide to O'Neill Wetsuits at Outside Sports

Your Guide to O'Neill Wetsuits at Outside Sports

O’Neill Wetsuits began in Santa Cruz California in the early 1950’s because their inventor Jack O’Neil just want to be able to surf for longer. The water temperature along the Southern California coastline...
Casio Watches for Adventurers at Outside Sports

Casio Watches for Adventurers at Outside Sports

Casio make a range of digital and analog watches in style from traditional dial faced watches to the OG digital style which has recently made a return to popularity, and of course the...
Lake Tekapo Family Adventure Holiday Guide

Lake Tekapo Family Adventure Holiday Guide

The amazing turquoise Lake Tekapo is the gateway to the Mackenzie Basin when entering from the north. Surrounded on three sides by towering, jagged mountain peaks it has a truly alpine feel,...
Lake Wanaka Family Holiday Adventure Guide

Lake Wanaka Family Holiday Adventure Guide

Lake Wanaka is the home of more elite snow sports athletes in winter than any other place on earth. The amazing terrain of Cardrona and Treble Cone is the ideal training ground for Olympic...
Lake Whakatipu Family Holiday Adventure Guide

Lake Whakatipu Family Holiday Adventure Guide

Lake Whakatipu and its surrounding mountains draw people from all over the world. It's an incredible place to come for a family holiday at any time of year - but...
Lake Te Anau Family Holiday Adventure Guide

Lake Te Anau Family Holiday Adventure Guide

The Southern Lakes are an amazing summer playground and each one has a special character all its own. At Outside Sports we’re fortunate to have stores at four of them, so...
Your New Zealand Great Rides Packing Checklist

Your New Zealand Great Rides Packing Checklist

Bikepacking is taking off in New Zealand in tandem 😁 with the development of our amazing nationwide cycle trail network, which lets you see the country from top to bottom via dedicated cycle and dual use (bike/hike) trails. There are 23 Great Rides listed on the NZCycle Trail website. The trails range from 2 to 8 days in duration, and you can link them up for even longer time in the saddle. In fact, you can easily bikepack whole length of the country on the Te Araroa Trail which incorporates many of the Great Rides. 

Your New Zealand Great Walks Backpack Checklist

Your New Zealand Great Walks Backpack Checklist

New Zealand is blessed with some of the most spectacular hiking in the world, and because of this country’s compact dimensions they’re all easily accessible. The Department of Conservation (aka...
Why Maintenance and Repairs by Experienced Mechanics is Better for You and Your Bike.

Why Maintenance and Repairs by Experienced Mechanics is Better for You and Your Bike.

The bike workshops at Bikes By Outside Sports in Queenstown and Wanaka have steadily gained a reputation as the top workshops in both towns – we’re the go to guys for professional...
'It's Time To Fly' with HOKA Shoes at Outside Sports

'It's Time To Fly' with HOKA Shoes at Outside Sports

HOKA One One was founded in 2009 by French trail running enthusiasts Nicolas Mermoud and Jean-Luc Diard, who were both former Salomon employees whose ambition was to make shoes that allowed athletes to run downhill faster and in more comfort. As true outdoor adventurers they participated in a variety of sports and were inspired by the chunky mountain bike tires and fat powder skis that gave bikers and skiers the sensations they were looking to bring to life for runners with their shoes.