February 26, 2015
On February 3rd, 2015, 9 singletrack-loving, adventure-hungry folks met in New Zealand’s South Island for what one Rider described as “the best week of my life”.
Dirt was shred, laughs were had and lifelong bonds were formed.
The following is a short Rider-submitted story, some snapshots and a kickass 6‑minute video of what transpired in that week. Enjoy!
By Chari Pack
Disclaimer: Your Sacred Rides group may become family… but in a good way!
It was like summer camp on wheels. Jumping in a van with 10 strangers and not knowing what to expect. Then there was the biking factor, will I be able to keep up? I certainly did not want to slow the group down!
5 hours into our Misty Mountain Hop New Zealand adventure, I felt more comfortable than ever. Any doubts I had about this trip were long gone. Maybe it was the endorphin high from riding bikes through the most beautiful places on earth? Maybe it was our killer guides, Ben and Cristina? Whatever it was, our group immediately had formed it’s own sacred camaraderie.
For 12 days straight, we laughed, we cried, we helped one another, and most important, we teased one another… just like family.
It was my first experience with Sacred Rides, but certainly not my last.
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