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Gravity Nelson’s “Field of Dreams” Mountain Bike Skills Park is located in Hira, Nelson, a short 15 minute drive from the centre of Nelson.

This is where we hold many of our mountain biking skills sessions on topics such as cornering, pumping, drops, jumping, and of course “GABE” airbag sessions.

If you’re a mountain biker living in Nelson or just visiting, you’re in luck because there are many opportunities to improve your skills with a mountain bike coach in our private progressive mountain bike skills park. The “Field of Dreams” offers a safer environment for riders of all levels to improve their skills, learn new techniques, and challenge themselves with jumps, drops, and other features.

One of the main advantages of coming to a progressive mountain bike skills park is the ability to learn new skills in a safe environment. The park is designed with features that allow you to progress at your own pace and challenge yourself without putting yourself at risk. A skilled mountain bike coach will work with you to identify areas where you need improvement and provide you with guidance and feedback to help you master those skills.

In Nelson, mountain bike jumps are a popular feature of many trails, but they are often not progressive and come in a widely varying range of difficulties, shapes, and sizes.  The “Field of Dreams” on the other hand has many progressive features, so you can build your skills up with increasingly difficult and bigger features. With the help of a mountain bike coach, you can learn to approach jumps with the right speed, body position, and technique to ensure a smooth takeoff and landing. You can also learn how to control your bike in the air and adjust your trajectory to land safely. By mastering these skills, you can tackle more challenging jumps and build your confidence as a rider.

Another advantage of coming to our progressive mountain bike skills park here in Nelson is the opportunity to work with a mountain bike coach who understands the local terrain and can help you prepare for the trails you want to ride. We can use the “Field of Dreams” to prepare you for Nelson’s trails.  Whether you’re interested in cross-country, enduro, or downhill riding, a skilled coach can help you identify the skills you need to succeed and provide you with training tailored to your goals. By working with a coach who knows the area, you can also learn about the best trails to ride and how to approach them safely and confidently.

If you’re interested in mountain biking in Nelson, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider, you can benefit from coming to our progressive mountain bike skills park for coaching. By working with a coach and practicing your skills in a safe and supportive environment, you can improve your riding ability, build your confidence, and prepare for the challenges of the local trails. Whether you’re interested in jumps, drops, or other features, there is a mountain bike skills park in Nelson that can help you achieve your goals.

MTB Shuttles

Gravity Nelson Mountain Bike Shuttles

Nelson is famous for the length of its descents, and somewhat infamous for the brutality of the uphills, with many climbs exceeding 600m vertical.  Locals and out-of-towners alike wanting to make the most of the trail network can get in touch about Gravity’s mountain bike shuttle services. As one of only two shuttle concessionaires in the region, Gravity gives you exclusive access to a wide variety of Nelson’s trails without the pain of the uphills.  We provide shuttle services for private groups, public groups, and “casual shuttle days”.

We have concessions to operate mountain bike shuttles on a wide variety of DOC, NCC, and Ngati Koata land in the Nelson/Tasman region, as well as some private facilities such as the Cable Bay Adventure Park, Silvan Mountain Bike Park, and The Wairoa Gorge. If you would like to book a private shuttle click on BOOK NOW on the top right of this webpage.  If you are interested in checking the availability of upcoming “Casual Shuttle Days” and  “Ride-along Seats”,  please click HERE.

  • Ten-trip shuttle tickets can be purchased in the shop or from the shuttle driver for $250 and can be used on our “casual shuttle days”, refer below for more details..

As of January 2019 Gravity Nelson is able to Shuttle in almost all trail locations around Nelson. Thanks to the generous land owners, Ngati Koata and land managers, Tasman Pine Forests, the Nelson Mountain Bike Club, Cable Bay Adventure Park and the brilliant Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council who are strong supporters of mountain biking in the region.

Popular mountain biking trails and locations include;

  • Butters, Fringed DH and Te Ara Koa from Fringed hill summit (798m), with access via Black Diamond and Sunrise/Sunshine to Whamana and the 629 trails.
  • Involution in the Marsden Valley (728m)
  • 629, Peaking Ridge, Crankenstein and Mutley’s in the Maitai valley (629m)
  • (note: Currently closed for logging operations) Sharlands trails- Aorere, Maitai face, Keyboard Warrior, Mr. Chomper, Loam Ranger, Kaka DH, Putakari, Broken Axe and Supplejack,
  • Codgers trails (Please contact us for details around this location)
  • Wairoa Gorge (surcharge applies)
  • Cable Bay Adventure Park (surcharge applies)
  • Silvan Mountain Bike Park
  • The Rameka trail.
  • You can refer the table below for some ideas on the grades of trails in the main riding areas around the region and plan your shuttle day and riding progressions.

Get the dirt on riding around Nelson.

  • Friendly, free advice about mountain bike riding around Nelson
  • Maps, apps, and guidebooks
  • Nelson Mountain Bike Club Riding Permits, and advice on supporting Nelson’s awesome trail builders
  • Check out some amazing videos of the incredible mountain bike riding possible in the Nelson region.

Fantastic full-suspension premium mtb rentals

  • Santa Cruz Nomad, Bronson or Hightower, Evil Offering or Following: Half-day $89 / Full-day $159
  • Mondraker full suspension ebikes: Half-day $139 / Full-day $199
  • Santa Cruz Heckler 2020 full suspension ebike: Half-day $199 / Full-day $259

All bike rentals are specifically set up for YOU and the Nelson trails and include FREE helmet and knee protection. More details HERE.

Expertly guided mountain bike rides around Nelson

We’ll go even if you are the only one!  1-2 people $249 each, each additional person $99.  Add half-day premium mountain bike rental for the special price of ONLY +$99 per bike!  More details HERE.

Ask about guided and/or shuttled trips like: Rameka, The Wairoa Gorge, Involution, Intermediate Sharlands or Codgers trails and much more…

Mountain bike shuttles: Maximise the fun!

  • Half-day (3 runs) $90/person (minimum 4 people)
  • Full-day (5 runs) $150/person (minimum 4 people)
  • More details HERE.

Full Service Bicycle Workshop & mechanics

  • Full bike service and spa!
  • Special-order bike parts and supplies
  • Custom bike builds
  • We can install and set up parts you bought cheap on the internet!
  • Our carefully curated selection of parts and accessories available to purchase 24/7 in our online store https://shop.gravitynelson.co.nz/
  • More details HERE.

Pop in, chat or call. We’d love to tell you all about the awesome riding around Nelson.

Ride on!

Gravity abides: Gravity donates 1% of all sales to the trails

GRAVITY NELSON NZ

140 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010
New Zealand

Phone:03 545 8484

E-mail:info@gravitynelson.co.nz

Website:https://www.gravitynelson.co.nz

Shop hours:Tue-Fri: 9am-5pm

Sat: 9am-4pm

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