ABOUT FOURB BIKE TOURS
Locally owned and operated by local mountain biking legend, Jonny Clapcott, FourB has filled a gap in the market to help make accessing and enjoying the trails that so much easier.
FourB are your one-stop-shop when it comes to mountain biking in the Central North Island with their huge range of rental bikes and e-bikes, their skilled and knowledgeable guides, and their friendly and efficient shuttle services. They also work closely with Taxicat Adventures who offer the boat shuttles across the Great Lake Trails.
HUKA FALLS GEOTHERMAL LOOP
This 17km loop has an incredible variety of scenery including the famous Huka Falls, views of New Zealand's first geothermal power station.
The loop starts at FourB's base and continues along the Waikato river bringing you out to the Aratiatia dam where you can see the opening of the control gates (tourist spill). After seeing the incredible Aratiatia rapids at full flow, where The Hobbit was filmed, your ride returns via the breath-taking geothermal streams to our store.
3 HOURS
ORAKAU TO KINLOCH
Take the FourB great lake trail shuttle from either Taupo or Kinloch and get dropped at Orakau carpark. Ride The 21kms via Kawakawa Bay or the 14kms Otaketake back to Kinloch. Be aware that both of these trails still have some difficult sections and would not be suitable for learner children or those that could not ride for an extended period of time.
Average total ride time: 3 hours
Average distance: 21 kilometres
Average grade: 2+ - Medium to intermediate
4 HOURS
THE ULTIMATE ONE DAY RIDE
The Waihaha/Waihora section of the Great Lake trail. Catch the FourB Great Lake trail shuttle from Kinloch to the Waihaha Bridge, the start of the Waihaha/Waihora section. Ride 31kms to Waihora Bay and catch the boat shuttle back to your vehicle In Kinloch.
Quite simply, the BEST one day ride in New Zealand.
Average total ride time: 4 hours
Average distance: 31 kilometers
Average grade: 3 - Intermediate
FULL DAY
THE FOURB TEAM BUILDER
Ride Orakau to Kinloch via Kawakawa Bay before you enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the award-winning Lakeman Brewery. Learn about the brewing process from start to finish and soak up the stunning views overlooking the lake and Tongariro National Park. Then enjoy a tasting paddle and burger at Lakeman's own lakeside pub - Jimmy Coops.
Bikes, Brewery, Beers, Burgers - for the greatest team day out.
Average total ride time: 4 hours
Average distance: 31 kilometers
Average grade: 3 - Intermediate
HALF DAY PM