Jayne builds her bamboo bike and now she's touring around New Zealand. The frame setup is ideal for

Jayne builds her bamboo bike and now she's touring around New Zealand. Ahipara Beach, 90 Mile Beach, the spiritual pathway to Cape Reinga. Proper adventure.

The sign tells the story in Maori and English. Te Oneroa A Tohe — the sacred beach that connects to Te Rerenga Wairua, where spirits depart for the afterlife. Jayne brought her bamboo bike to one of the most significant places in Aotearoa.

The setup is full bikepacking mode. Frame bag, handlebar roll, large saddle pack. Everything needed for self-sufficient travel on beach roads where support is distant and sand is deep.

Riding 90 Mile Beach is a bucket-list adventure for cycle tourists. The hard-packed sand near the water's edge creates a rideable surface, but timing and tide knowledge matter. It's not a casual undertaking.

Building your own touring bike and then taking it across the world is the full expression of what we offer. The workshop is where it starts; New Zealand's Far North is where it leads for riders like Jayne.

That cloudy sky and windswept dune grass capture the reality of touring. Not every day is sunny. Not every surface is smooth. But every kilometre on a bike you built yourself feels different. 🇳🇿