Did you know the Bay of Plenty has the highest preference for outdoor pursuits in New Zealand?
This is not surprising, of course, considering the huge array of options available on our back doorstep - whether that is in Rotorua, Katikati or Opotiki, we really are spoilt for choice.
As a bike mad family, living in Rotorua provides us with everything we need in terms of riding - free trails at the Whakarewarewa Forest, the Cy-Way connecting the inner city area, Gravity Park at Skyline Skyrides, as well as the local BMX track.
For us, being able to load up our bikes and shoot out to the mighty Redwoods is an easy, affordable and fun option as a family.
Often, when we are out there, we bump into a crew of Trail fairies - volunteers who are putting their time back into the trails through 'trail karma' (trail maintenance).