The Gentle Cycling Company

We were well looked after by Bernie when we hired eBikes to cycle along the Great Taste Trail last week. Appreciated the pickup service at the start and end of the day and very informative suggestions accompanied by maps about sightseeing options and routes, primarily on bike tracks. Great!! The bikes were in excellent condition and we had so much fun. Only difficult bit was narrowing down which places we would stop for food, drink and a closer look. Cheese tasting and morning tea at the Factory Corner. Loved our wine tasting at Seifried Estate Cellar door and lunch at their Harvest restaurant. The Ride to Rabbit Island was interesting as we traversed country lanes. Ran out of time to fit in a Brewery Visit, but next time! Fabulous, fun day. Thank you Bernie!

Fantastic Experience with Gentle Cycling! We booked the Great Taste Tour (just over 200km in 5 days) almost a year in advance, and from start to finish, the owners were incredibly friendly and helpful. Their attention to detail made the entire experience seamless and enjoyable. The day-by-day guide was absolutely fantastic. The route was easy to follow and the guide provided excellent tips on where to eat, drink, and what must-see spots to check out along the way. It made our journey all the more enjoyable and stress-free. Accommodations were included and exceeded our expectations. We especially loved staying at the Kimi Ora Resort and the Hidden Sculpture Garden cottage—both were unique and memorable. Bag transfers between stops were handled perfectly, and we had zero issues with our luggage. Even when I had minor bike issues, they were quick to resolve everything, which was a huge relief. The ride itself was stunning. Even on the one rainy day, the mix of quiet asphalt roads, gravel paths, and dedicated bike trails kept the journey enjoyable. The distances each day were manageable, with little elevation gain, making it perfect for standard bikes. While I personally enjoy climbing, others might prefer ebikes for the added ease. The bikes provided were simple, reliable, and perfectly suited to the tour. Overall, we wouldn’t hesitate to book with Gentle Cycling again. I highly recommend them to anyone considering a cycling adventure. It was a truly memorable trip!

A very good experience 😊 Everything is perfect at " the gentle cycling company". I'm paraplegic , they had a e- handbike. With it I had a very pleasant ride. Bernie and Chris were extremely nice and attentive. Thanks a lot

Thank you Petra for your amazing service, smile and local knowledge of in and around Nelson! We loved our beer at Sprig and Fern, found an amazing water hole to swim in at Maitai River, rode into Nelson and along the costal track towards Rabbit Island. Highly recommend The Gentle Cycling Company. Bikes are super comfy, sturdy and come with everything you need.

The most incredible bike ride!!! We road the gold trail - around 30km with epic views, two winery’s, and a ferry ride to Mapua. The owners, Bernie and Chris were darling. Fabulous way to spend the day!

Bernie & Chris are absolute class acts. What a great company! Were recommended through another vendor. We had car trouble that day and out of the blue They offered to pick us up from the delearship, pick us up from Mapua AND drive us back. Both kind souls, and both very informative and helpful. If you are going to book a bicycle tour in Nelson, book here.

Absolutely outstanding experience. The warm welcome, to the local knowledge on the drive to our destination, the quality of bikes AND a phone call post ride to check in on our experience! Chris made our day. It was exceptional and an absolute must do with The Gentle Cycling Co.

Outstanding good service! Caro from gentle bike did organize our last-minute bike rental excellently - big compliment! We did enjoy our on short notice organized bike tour from Nelson - Richmond - Nelson. It's always a pleasure to meet such nice and supportive people like Caro.