The bike ride with everything: the Sounds to Sounds
An unforgettable bike ride: Sounds to Sounds, South Island, New Zealand 23 February - 13 March 2025 Over the past two decades New Zealand’s produced a series of world-class mountain bike trails, including The Otago Rail Trail, The Timber Trail, The Mountains to the Sea, the 42 Traverse, Queen Charlotte Track and many others. But there’s one ride that stands out head and shoulders above the rest for distance, scenery, and the effort required to complete its 1500km length. That distance – almost the entire length of the South Island – incorporates 16,500m of vertical climbing and four high alpine passes. It requires fitness, stamina and commitment to complete, and that’s regardless of the weather and whether you’re on a regular push bike or an e-bike. I t’s the Sounds to Sounds (S2S) ride that was popularised by the high-profile Kennett Brothers (Jonathan, Simon and Paul) who organised a ride there in 2022, during lockdown. They invited 100 friends and colleagues...