MTB - Sharing the STOKE!

New Zealand Mountain Biking
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Come ride with us at New Zealand Mountain Biking, where we offer exciting multi-day trips, skills clinics, and lessons that cater to riders of all levels from all corners of the globe! Our rides will show you the best of Rotorua's trails and beyond. Let us be your guide. Jamie, NZMTB Director, is passionate about hearing stories from different riders and what inspires them. That's why he created Share The Stoke. Join us as he invites guests to share their experiences, backgrounds, and insights on MTB. You'll discover new places, trails, gear, and skills. @newzealandmountainbiking nzmtb.com

  1. 26/05/2025

    NZMTB Sharing the Stoke | Riding for Equality: Amelia Twiss’ Mission for Homeschooled Athletes

    In this powerful and inspiring episode of MTB: Sharing the Stoke, host Jamie sits down with 13-year-old mountain biker Amelia Twist and her mum Toni to talk about a ride that’s about so much more than just bikes. Amelia, a passionate Mountain Bike rider from Tauranga, is on a mission to challenge New Zealand’s outdated school sport rules that exclude homeschooled students from receiving medals or joining teams in School Sport NZ events. Despite being able to race, homeschooled athletes are denied the same recognition as their peers—a rule that affects over 4,000 students nationwide. To fight this injustice, Amelia and fellow homeschooler George are planning a 730–800km winter bikepacking mission from Cambridge to Wellington, where they'll deliver a petition directly to Parliament. The goal? To ride for change and raise awareness for the overlooked voices of homeschool athletes. We dive deep into Amelia’s riding background, her inspiration from bikepacking legend Lael Wilcox, and the logistics behind this bold midwinter adventure. Amelia shares the behind-the-scenes challenges of preparing for a long-distance ride in harsh conditions, from gear needs to legal action—yes, there’s a judicial review in motion, and support is growing fast. Whether you're a rider, a parent, an advocate, or just love stories about young people making big moves, this episode will get you fired up. Amelia and George aren’t just pedaling for podiums—they’re pushing for fairness, inclusion, and the right to compete. 🔗 Follow their journey: studentsport.nz 📣 Support the cause: Sign the petition and spread the word 📸 Instagram updates: @studentsportnz 🎧 Tune in for: Amelia’s favourite Rotorua trails & races The injustice behind School Sport NZ's medal ban Winter route planning from Cambridge to Parliament How you can join the ride or support the cause This isn’t just a ride. It’s a movement. Don’t miss it.

    34 min
  2. Mountain Biking in Pakistan: The Highs and Lows of riding at the Roof of the World

    28/09/2024 · BONUS

    Mountain Biking in Pakistan: The Highs and Lows of riding at the Roof of the World

    In this episode I chat with Matt at the airport as we wait for our flight south from Skardu. We talk about the two weeks we have just spent in one of the most incredible places on earth, trying to find epic single trail. Turns out this place has a lot more than just that! From the culture, terrain, people, landscapes, and food to the challenges and successes that a trip like this breeds. Hear a fresh perspective on this remote part of the world. Now that we have found where the good stuff is hiding, would you come with us next year? https://newzealandmountainbiking.com/2025-pakistan-trip/ The YouTube Vlog can be found here - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL78Jdf4vw689rHZgf2weloaZF8k_Zoaxm&si=U3Lx-lAUb_l7wwgu For Insta look for @newzealandmountainbiking @mtb_phd @brakeace @jeffcarter21 @mrmikedawson @adam.stories Keep an eye out for the short film that we are putting together from the trip. We are really excited about it!

    45 min

  3. 22/07/2024

    The Ability to Coach MTB Skills Remotely! Matt & Rohan from BrakeAce and Nick (our Athlete)

    Remote coaching is here. See how it went with Nick and the creators of BrakeAce. Not only are we talking more about braking, but we also did something pretty awesome. I used BrakeAce to coach Nick remotely. I didn't ride with him at all, he recorded his rides with BrakeAce and Strava - so I could see some common themes with his riding correcting some bad habits and encourage the good ones. He kept cracking PB's on strava and the results were awesome! The chat is pretty good too. Learn more about the Remote Coaching Here on the NZMTB website. ⁠⁠⁠Check out the video⁠⁠⁠ where I linked up with Matt and we did a session integrating science and coaching to help Matt's riding. At New Zealand Mountain Biking, we run epic mountain biking tours across the scenic North Island, New Zealand. We also help riders build confidence and skills in our MTB and eMTB private lessons on the legendary Rotorua trails. The best way that you can support this content is by booking a ride/lesson with us so that we can continue to just talk about mountain bikes! You can learn more about who we are below or visit our website to book your ride today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://newzealandmountainbiking.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow NZMTB ⁠⁠⁠YouTube - @newzealandmountainbiking⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram @newzealandmountainbiking⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Check out the BrakeAce website here⁠⁠⁠ Follow Matt's podcasts here - ⁠⁠⁠Demystifying MTB⁠⁠⁠ - & - ⁠⁠⁠Check out the interesting videos on his YouTube channel here

    1h 14m

  4. 26/06/2024

    eMTB vs MTB. Is An eMTB Easier to Ride? Chatting with Matt Miller from BrakeAce

    I have had Matt on MTB - Sharing the Stoke before because I think that he likes brakes even more than I do. We went out and shot a video trying to see how an eBike rides compared to a mountain bike and if one was better than the other. It all came down to a couple of things that we should have guessed! Matt is a 3rd generations cyclist and really loves science and has been a big part of the development of BrakeAce - this is how he helps share the stoke with riders all over the world! By demystifying how we ride we have a solid starting point to improve from. ⁠⁠Check out the video⁠⁠ where I linked up with Matt and we did a session integrating science and coaching to help Matt's riding. At New Zealand Mountain Biking, we run epic mountain biking tours across the scenic North Island, New Zealand. We also help riders build confidence and skills in our MTB and eMTB private lessons on the legendary Rotorua trails. The best way that you can support this content is by booking a ride/lesson with us so that we can continue to just talk about mountain bikes! You can learn more about who we are below or visit our website to book your ride today! ⁠⁠⁠https://newzealandmountainbiking.com/⁠⁠⁠ Follow NZMTB ⁠⁠YouTube - @newzealandmountainbiking⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram @newzealandmountainbiking⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Check out the BrakeAce website here⁠⁠ Follow Matt's podcasts here - ⁠⁠Demystifying MTB⁠⁠ - & - ⁠⁠Check out the interesting videos on his YouTube channel here

    1h 7m

  5. 12/04/2024

    Are Your Favourite Trails Protected? Chatting Trail Advocacy with Matt, Chair of the Nelson Mountain Bike Club

    There is no question - Nelson has some of the best riding in NZ, but it didn't happen overnight and negotiating access is just as important as ever. The mountain bike club is huge and they have an amazing amount of riding, but securing access is still at the top of their priorities. Join us as we chat about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into keeping trails accessible for us to ride with all of the different user groups and stakeholders involved. Have a think next time you are riding your favourite trail how it got there and how much work goes into keeping it available for recreation. At New Zealand Mountain Biking, we run epic mountain biking tours across the scenic North Island, New Zealand. We also help riders build confidence and skills in our MTB and eMTB private lessons on the legendary Rotorua trails. The best way that you can support this content is by booking a ride/lesson with us so that we can continue to just talk about mountain bikes! You can learn more about who we are below or visit our website to book your ride today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://newzealandmountainbiking.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow NZMTB ⁠⁠⁠YouTube - @newzealandmountainbiking⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram @newzealandmountainbiking⁠⁠⁠

    47 min

  6. 13/12/2023

    Northland Mountain biking - What're your options and how does it compare with the rest of NZ? Chatting with Ben Haselden

    Yes, there is mountain biking in Northland. There is quite the scene of stoked locals up there digging trails and keeping the clubs alive. Have a listen to hear what Ben has seen over the years and his involvement with the club. Also, get some insight to the club's vision for the Whangarei MTB Club for the future. Should we have a New Zealand Mountain Bike Club? ⁠⁠Have a look at Ben's blog here - https://3xplorenz.com/ At New Zealand Mountain Biking, we run epic mountain biking tours across the scenic North Island, New Zealand. We also help riders build confidence and skills in our MTB and eMTB private lessons on the legendary Rotorua trails. The best way that you can support this content is by booking a ride/lesson with us so that we can continue to just talk about mountain bikes! You can learn more about who we are below or visit our website to book your ride today! ⁠⁠⁠https://newzealandmountainbiking.com/⁠⁠⁠ Follow NZMTB ⁠⁠YouTube - @newzealandmountainbiking⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram @newzealandmountainbiking⁠⁠

    58 min

  7. 30/10/2023

    Is braking the most under rated skill?? Chatting with Matt Miller about the importance of braking

    If you have ever wanted to improve your riding (pretty much everyone ever) then this is a great listen for you! In this episode, I catch up with Matt Miller about Braking, brake balance, when where and how we brake and the effects that has on our overall ride on MTB - Sharing the Stoke. Matt is a 3rd generations cyclist and really loves science and has been a big part of the development of BrakeAce - this is how he helps share the stoke with riders all over the world! By demystifying how we ride we have a solid starting point to improve from. ⁠Check out the video⁠ where I linked up with Matt and we did a session integrating science and coaching to help Matt's riding. At New Zealand Mountain Biking, we run epic mountain biking tours across the scenic North Island, New Zealand. We also help riders build confidence and skills in our MTB and eMTB private lessons on the legendary Rotorua trails. The best way that you can support this content is by booking a ride/lesson with us so that we can continue to just talk about mountain bikes! You can learn more about who we are below or visit our website to book your ride today! ⁠⁠https://newzealandmountainbiking.com/⁠⁠ Follow NZMTB ⁠YouTube - @newzealandmountainbiking⁠ ⁠Instagram @newzealandmountainbiking⁠ ⁠Check out the BrakeAce website here⁠ Follow Matt's podcasts here - ⁠Demystifying MTB⁠ - & - ⁠Check out the interesting videos on his YouTube channel here

    1h 19m

  8. 24/10/2023

    Talking with the master of stoke on a Life of BIKES - Morgan Moore

    This episode is just yarning about what we love - BIKES. Catching up with Morgan after his first stint away working with World Class Acadamy in Whistler. Travelling, working, and wrenching on bikes. At New Zealand Mountain Biking, we run epic mountain biking tours across the scenic North Island, New Zealand. We also help riders build confidence and skills in our MTB and eMTB private lessons on the legendary Rotorua trails. The best way that you can support this content is by booking a ride/lesson with us so that we can continue to just talk about mountain bikes! You can learn more about who we are below or visit our website to book your ride today! ⁠⁠https://newzealandmountainbiking.com/⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@NewZealandMountainBiking/featured⁠ @newzealandmountainbiking - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/newzealandmountainbiking/⁠

    1h 2m
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Come ride with us at New Zealand Mountain Biking, where we offer exciting multi-day trips, skills clinics, and lessons that cater to riders of all levels from all corners of the globe! Our rides will show you the best of Rotorua's trails and beyond. Let us be your guide. Jamie, NZMTB Director, is passionate about hearing stories from different riders and what inspires them. That's why he created Share The Stoke. Join us as he invites guests to share their experiences, backgrounds, and insights on MTB. You'll discover new places, trails, gear, and skills. @newzealandmountainbiking nzmtb.com

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  • Creator
    New Zealand Mountain Biking
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    27
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    Explicit
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