January 2024 – Alto Cycle Tours

January 19, 2024October 3, 2024

GravelFondo WTF?! <18/10/2025>

Where’s the Food?!
Where’s the Finish?!
What the F**k?!
What the Fondo?!

GravelFondo – it’s the new golf.

This is a mullet ride – all business at the front and a party at the back.

Take it easy with us or ride it at your own pace *cof* race it *cof*, it’s up to you, we will have very easy to follow cue sheets for you!

We start at 0800hrs in Hawarden.

Designed to be a step up from our popular intro Gravel rides – Grins & Gravel and Baby Roubaix, there are two courses a 50k Taster and a 90k Lap (that you can do up to 3x.) There is a plethora of grippy climbing but plenty of fun, views and photo stops. This is on a mixture of gravel and sealed roads.

Choose 1, 2 or 3 laps. 90k/180k/270k.

Each Lap
Distance – 89km
Elevation – 683m
Categorised Climb/s:
(1) – 1.0km, +61m, 5.5%
(2) – 2.6km, +132m, 4.8%
Surface (approx.):
Paved – 24%
Unpaved – 76%

The Course
Distance – 50.4km
Elevation – 246m
Surface (approx.):
Paved – 41%
Unpaved – 59%

Enjoy the start, take in the majority of the course and then kick back and watch the rest suffer from the comfort of a deck-chair.

The cost will be $50 per person.

Here is the link to the payment portal > Payment
You need to register and pay before your place is secured.

What you need:

A sense of adventure & fun!

Be an intermediate level rider however we can help you make the

transition (you should be comfortable riding a bike for 4-6 hours)

A well maintained bike, spares and gear sufficient for a day of riding.

Any medication you require and food/water for the day.

A detailed ride guide and gear list will be sent to registered riders.

January 17, 2024October 3, 2024

GravelFondo OK <20/09/2025>

GravelFondo – it’s the new golf.

Take it easy with us or ride it at your own pace *cof* race it *cof*, it’s up to you, we will have very easy to follow cue sheets for you!

We start at 9am in Loburn.

Designed to be a step up from our popular intro Gravel rides – Grins & Gravel and Baby Roubaix, this is 110kms with a plethora of grippy climbing but plenty of fun, views and photo stops. This is on a mixture of gravel and sealed roads.

Distance – 110.5km
Elevation – 1654m
Categorised Climb/s:
(1) – 13.2km, +479m, 3.8%
(2) – 2.9km, +191m, 6.6%
(3) – 1.8km, +90m, 4.2%
(4) – 2.8km, +162m, 6.2%
(5) – 2.0km, 142m, 6.4%
Surface (approx.):
Paved – 30%
Unpaved – 70%

The cost will be $50 per person.

Here is the link to the payment portal > Payment
You need to register and pay before your place is secured.

What you need:

A sense of adventure & fun!

Be an intermediate level rider however we can help you make the

transition (you should be comfortable riding a bike for 4-6 hours)

A well maintained bike, spares and gear sufficient for a day of riding.

Any medication you require and food/water for the day.

A detailed ride guide and gear list will be sent to registered riders.

January 16, 2024October 3, 2024

GravelFondo R <30/08/2025>

Gravel Fondo – it’s the new golf.

Take it easy with us or ride it at your own pace *cof* race it *cof*, it’s up to you, we will have very easy to follow cue sheets for you!

Designed to be a step up from our popular intro Gravel rides – Grins & Gravel and Baby Roubaix, this is 125kms with no significant climbing but plenty of fun, views and photo stops. This is on a mixture of gravel and sealed roads.

Distance – 126.1km
Elevation – +445m
Surface (approx.):
Paved – 46%
Unpaved – 54%

The cost will be $50 per person.

Here is the link to the payment portal > Payment
You need to register and pay before your place is secured.

What you need:

A sense of adventure & fun!

Be an intermediate level rider however we can help you make the

transition (you should be comfortable riding a bike for 4-6 hours)

A well maintained bike, spares and gear sufficient for a day of riding.

Any medication you require and food/water for the day.

A detailed ride guide and gear list will be sent to registered riders.

January 16, 2024October 3, 2024

Canada Eh?! <06/08/2025>

We are off to Canada!
06-14 April 2025

But it’s not just about the cycling, we will bombard your senses and tastes with historical and cultural visits as well as sampling the best of what the region has to offer.

Don’t miss out, book your space now.
$2,500NZD per person
Here is the link to the payment portal > Payment
You need to register and pay before your place is secured.
Flights are not included.

What’s included:
Pick up and drop off at the airport/ train station
All transport
Transport to sightseeing areas of interest.
Guided cycle rides
Support van on group rides
Limited Mechanical assistance
Accommodation (twin share)
Breakfasts, lunch & most dinners

January 15, 2024October 3, 2024

Hurunui Highlights <29/03/2025>

GravelFondo – it’s the new golf.

Take it easy with us or ride it at your own pace *cof* race it *cof*, it’s up to you, we will have very easy to follow cue sheets for you!

We start at 9am in Amberley.

Designed to be a step up from our popular intro Gravel rides – Grins & Gravel and Baby Roubaix, this is a grippy 101kms with that includes plenty of sustained climbing but plenty of fun, views and photo stops. This is on a mixture of gravel and sealed roads.

Distance – 101.5km
Elevation – 1215m
Categorised Climb/s:
(1) – 5.4km, +197m, 3.5%
(2) – 2.3km, +93m, 3.8%
(3) – 2.6km, +132m, 4.8%
(4) – 1.0km, +60m, 5.7%
(5) – 1.2km, 69m, 5.7%
(6) – 1.2km, +74m, 5.9%
Surface (approx.):
Paved – 57%
Unpaved – 43%

The cost will be $50 per person.

Here is the link to the payment portal > Payment
You need to register and pay before your place is secured.

What you need:

A sense of adventure & fun!

Be an intermediate level rider however we can help you make the

transition (you should be comfortable riding a bike for 4-6 hours)

A well maintained bike, spares and gear sufficient for a day of riding.

Any medication you require and food/water for the day.

A detailed ride guide and gear list will be sent to registered riders.

January 12, 2024October 3, 2024

Distillery Daze <22/03/2025>

Something a little different,

Another great introduction to non-traditional riding, it is flat 50ks with a little bit of road, sand, single-track, gravel and highway.

We start at 9am in Kaiapoi.

Distance – 50.0km
Elevation – 269m
Surface (approx.):
Paved – 65%
Unpaved -35%

This will be a semi-supported, no drop, guided ride with a couple of café stops and a distillery tasting at the end!

Perfect for the person who hasn’t ridden off-road on a road bike before and wants to in a no pressure group. Or just a social play with friends new and old. It’s not a race!

Road bike, adventure bikes, fat bikes, mountain bikes, e-bikes and everything in between welcome.

The cost will be $30 per person.
Here is the link to the payment portal > Payment
You need to register and pay before your place is secured.

What you need:
A sense of adventure & fun!
Be an intermediate level rider however we can help you make the
transition (you should be comfortable riding a bike for 4-6 hours)
A well maintained bike, spares and gear sufficient for a day of riding.
Any medication you require and food/water for the day.

A detailed ride guide and gear list will be sent to registered riders.

January 11, 2024October 3, 2024

Viva AshVegas <16/03/2025>

A gentle introduction to the joy of gravel grinders with a number of café/bars to relax, rejuvenate and rest at.

We start at 10am in Ashburton.

This is a step up from our introductory gravel riding, it has a lot of gravel, grass track and some intermediate level mountain bike trails. If you are uncertain about your skill level or just want to have fun, bring your mtb, if you want to see how capable your gravel bike is bring that along!

It is flat 47ks with a great deal of gravel & singletrack sections, a bit of highway and a number of quiet rural roads.

We will have a café to start, a restaurant for lunch and a pub for afters…

Distance – 47.1km
Elevation – 260m
Surface (approx.):

Paved – 17%
Unpaved – 83%

The cost will be $30 per person.

Here is the link to the payment portal > Payment
You need to register and pay before your place is secured.

What you need:

A sense of adventure & fun!

Be an intermediate level rider however we can help you make the

transition (you should be comfortable riding a bike for 4-6 hours)

A well maintained bike, spares and gear sufficient for a day of riding.

Any medication you require and food/water for the day.

A detailed ride guide and gear list will be sent to registered riders.

January 10, 2024October 3, 2024

Leeston Lobster <08/03/2025>

A gentle introduction to the joy of gravel grinders with a number of café/bars to relax, rejuvenate and rest at.

We start at 9am in Leeston.

It is a flat 50ks with a great deal of gravel & singletrack sections, a bit of highway and a number of quiet rural roads.
We will have a café to start, a restaurant for lunch and a pub for afters…

Distance – 50.9km
Elevation – 174m
Surface (approx.):
Paved – 67%
Unpaved – 33%

The cost will be $30 per person.

Here is the link to the payment portal > Payment
You need to register and pay before your place is secured.

What you need:

A sense of adventure & fun!

Be an intermediate level rider however we can help you make the

transition (you should be comfortable riding a bike for 4-6 hours)

A well maintained bike, spares and gear sufficient for a day of riding.

Any medication you require and food/water for the day.

A detailed ride guide and gear list will be sent to registered riders.

January 9, 2024October 3, 2024

Leithfield Saunter <01/03/2025>

A gentle introduction to the joy of gravel grinders with a number of café/bars to relax, rejuvenate and rest at.

We start at 9am in Leithfield.

This is a great introduction to gravel riding, it is mostly flat 52ks with a bunch of gravel sections, some sand, one steady climb, a bit of highway and a number of quiet rural roads.

Distance – 52km
Elevation – 363m
Surface (approx.):
Paved – 60%
Unpaved – 40%

This will be a semi-supported, no drop, guided ride with a café stop at the start and at the finish.

Perfect for the person who hasn’t ridden on gravel before and wants to in a no pressure group. Or just a social play with friends new and old. It’s not a race!

Road bike, adventure bikes, fat bikes, mountain bikes, e-bikes and everything in between welcome.

The cost will be $30 per person.
Here is the link to the payment portal > Payment
You need to register and pay before your place is secured.

A detailed ride guide and gear list will be sent to registered riders.

January 8, 2024October 3, 2024

Velo Vino <22/02/2025>

Wheels and Wine
Wine and Cheese
Tastings and Trails
A perfect pairing

We meet in North Christchurch at 9am and will transport you and your bike to Waipara.

This is a great introduction to gravel riding, it is a mostly flat 48kms of easy, fun cycling on gravel roads, sealed roads, farm tracks and of course plenty of wineries to taste the local fare with views a plenty.

Distance – 48.6km
Elevation – 280m
Surface (approx.):
Paved – 72%
Unpaved – 28%

This will be a semi-supported, no drop, guided ride with plenty of stops, finishing at a wine restaurant, and a lift back to Christchurch

You can ride this on a gravel bike, CX bike, mountain bike and most things in between.

Perfect for everyone!

The cost will be $50 per person.
Here is the link to the payment portal > Payment
You need to register and pay before your place is secured.

Bring some cash and a backpack for any wine that takes your fancy.
Bring some cash for lunch or sneak in some sammies..

A detailed ride guide and gear list will be sent to registered riders.