29 Jul 2025

New book Eden captures the beauty of NZ's mountain bike trails

From Nine To Noon, 11:30 am on 29 July 2025
Image of Nick Stevenson and the cover of 'Eden'

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Roughly thirty years ago a revolution took place in the world of adventure biking. It was the advent of suspension - something many riders probably take for granted - but it was key to improving off-road performance and allowing the sport of mountain-biking to take off.

Now a new book, edited by Wanaka-based film-maker Nick Stevenson, showcases the best of what New Zealand has to offer mountain-bikers. It's choc-full of stunning imagery taken from photographers with a real passion for the sport themselves.

Nick joins Kathryn to talk about Eden: A portrait of mountain biking in Aotearoa New Zealand, and his own interest in biking.