deTour leRace

This is my take on the iconic Christchurch - Akaroa Race and a nod to a stage of Le Tour.

130kms with some significant climbing and jaw dropping vistas.

Sunday 25 February 2017

This will be a semi-supported, no drop, guided ride with a musette of goodies and a lift back to Christchurch from Akaroa.

Great warm up for Le Race!



The cost will be $80 per person.
$ includes guiding, transport, musette and some goodies.

Register now as there are limited places.
itultd@gmail.com

*This is a parody of Le Race and Le Tour de France and a fun/social event.

What's On Offer

Are you an intermediate or experienced cyclist visiting Christchurch, Canterbury or the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand?

Not sure where to ride?

Looking for the local trails; the good earth; the hidden treasures and secret trails?

Look no further...

Alto Cycle Tours can provide an opportunity for expert guidance and fun whilst we show you the local rides and sights in Christchurch, Canterbury and the West Coast whether it is on a Mountain Bike, a Road Bike or something in-between (gravel/bike-packing.)

Come and experience the Monuments of Canterbury and the West Coast – you can pick from 7x Monuments on the Mountain Bike, 4x Monuments on Road, and 6x Monuments on Gravel, no matter what the weather, we can offer you something.

Rides can be a half day (up to four hours riding) or a full day (over 5 hours) adventure. Distances and terrains varies, we can tailor an experience to suit your skill and fitness level.

We can offer a mixture of set tours or as booked/impromptu but we can customise any package to meet your needs and time commitment.

Here are some pictures of what you can expect!

Come and experience an all day adventures (and yes we do mean all day.) We will pick you up, show you a great time, and them take you home with plenty of great memories. You bring your bike, the camera and all your kit. If you don’t have your bike with you, we can help you get an appropriate bike to bring out.

Because of the mixture and types of terrain in New Zealand, we recommend compact gearing on your road bike (unless you have legs of iron) and a full suspension mountain bike (130mm or so) and grippy tyres for your mountain bike. High Volume tyres and a good range of gears are a good idea for all of your adventures with us. We can offer advice about your needs and a detailed gear list will be provided on booking/enquiries.

Alto Cycle Tours is aimed at riders who want to experience the real deal, the hidden gems, the jungle, the back country, the LOTR scenery New Zealand is famous for. We deliver for cyclists who can ride and who want to be shown the local trails and who wish to be looked after to a high standard. Rides designed by cyclists who want to show off their land and love to share the experience.

Make contact now for a ride you will remember! itultd@gmail.com www.itu.co.nz

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We also offer international package tours to exotic locals, be sure to check them out...

Shortest Day Ride

Following on from the tradition of going for a long ride on the Longest Day Ride, I have cooked up the concept of doing a Longest Night Ride on the Shortest Day.

This will be a free ride

2015 will be on the West Coast

2014 was a night raid into Lake Daniels
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/341539197

deTour leRace

deTour leRace

This is my take on the iconic Christchurch - Akaroa Race and a nod to a stage of Le Tour.

130 kms with some significant climbing and jaw dropping vistas.

Saturday 27 June 2015 

This will be a self-supported, no drop, guided ride with food and a lift back to Christchurch from Akaroa.

$80 includes transport, food, a tee-shirt, musette and some goodies.

Register now as there are limited places.

itultd@gmail.com

*This is a parody of Le Race and Le Tour de France and a fun/social event.


Sizing Charts for Tee-shirts.

Tour de Peninsula

Tour de Peninsula

A 200 km epic ride around the Peninsula that I do every two years of so.

No charge - guided.

http://agreatroute.blogspot.co.nz/2014/12/woke-up-this-morning.html

http://agreatroute.blogspot.co.nz/2012/12/ldr-2012-tour-de-peninsula.html

Guides Wanted

Cycle Guide
Christchurch, Canterbury & West Coast Region
Contract Basis as Required

• Would you enjoy showing people the beauty of the South Island
• Get paid to ride your bike
• Can you deliver exceptional service to high end customers

Now is the perfect opportunity to help shape and grow this exciting venture


Cycle Guide

• Make a job out of your passion
• Get paid to ride your bike
• Share the grandeur and beauty that only back country New Zealand can offer

The Details

Alto Cycle Tours is a dynamic and fun company delivering quality cycling experiences in a range of back country locations.

Based in Christchurch, we have an opportunity for energetic and experienced cyclists who love to interact with people and to give them the time of their lives to join our talented team.

If successful you would:

• Drive, cycle, guide and generally manage customers on exclusive private cycling tours of Christchurch, Canterbury & the West Coast.
• Must be able to work independently or as part of a team and take full responsibility for the successful delivery of exclusive high end experiences.
• This position has no set hours or minimum commitment

Skills and Attributes Required:

• Minimum of seven years’ experience of cycling in all disciplines (such as road, mtb, cyclocross) to an expert level.
• Physical, mental and technical ability to perform all day tours.
• Perform all tasks and duties in a professional manner.
• When relating with customers – be approachable and friendly with a focus on developing a good working rapport.
• Follow through in a positive way on customer’s requests. 
• Ensuring promises made to customers are fulfilled as promised.
• Use good listening and communication skills to build appropriate levels of trust with customers.
• Actively self-educate where a job demands skills and knowledge in an unknown area.
• Passion for Christchurch, Canterbury & the West Coast.
• Knowledge of the Christchurch, Canterbury & West Coast regions including geography, history and key cycling locations.
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Superior driving skills with a minimum of seven years with a Full Drivers Licence and a clean driver’s license.
• Have or be willing to obtain a Passenger Endorsement Drivers License 
• Current First Aid Certificate, ideally Pre-Hospital Emergency Care.
• Bicycle mechanical skills, ideally to a recognised standard.
• Tourism industry or previous guiding or tour leader experience is desired, but not essential.
• Alto Cycle Tours is a smoke and drug free workplace and environment.

A copy of the position description is available for perusal.

If you are interested in this role and would like to be part of this exciting opportunity, please apply below.

Apply to: - itultd@gmail.com

Commencement

Bare with us while we get the design of the completed, but we're ready for action....

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