The notion of travelling long distances on a bike is nothing new. We’ve all seen it - a cyclist riding down State Highway 1 on a hot summer day loaded up with panniers and backpacks and thought it looked like hard work. Bikepacking is different - it’s a combination of multi-day cycling and lightweight backpacking that can be completed on mixed terrain or entirely off road with the rider carrying their equipment on the bike. Staff Wellness Manager, Trish Knight and Professor John Randal are experienced bikepackers. In 2021, Trish completed the 3000 km Tour Aotearoa (TA) from Cape Reinga to Bluff. John is a veteran of many bikepacking holidays and in 2018 he rode the Tour de France course raising money for The Mental Health Foundation, and often plots to ride every street in a neighbourhood near you! Come along to this event and hear inspiring stories from these two bikepackers. They’ll show you what equipment you’ll need to plan your own bikepacking holiday.

Location: Kelburn Campus, AM103