Spoke strives to bring a fresh and innovative look at mountain biking through original content, bold design and high quality production values. It provides an unbiased look at the lives and activities of mountain bikers in Aotearoa, consistently pushing the boundaries of mountain bike photography and graphic design. Spoke is published four times a year

Gallery No. 82 • A series of photographs we have selected from New Zealand’s best photographers.

INTERESTING TIMES • Reflecting on the odd year of 2020

STUFF BUYER’S DELIGHT

TRAILS, TREES & TRAPS • A trifecta of goodness in the Capital.

PEDDLING CYCLES IN A PANDEMIC • Despite the tough economy, there's some good signs for the industry

ADVENTURE CHIPS • Age is no issue for Griff Addington

TURN UP THE VOLUME • The confusing science of suspension

THE FIRST BITE OF THE BAGUETTE • Akaroa gets a tasty new bike park

WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF • The difference between manufactured dreams and truly living them

ROWDY RETROS • Are these the tidiest pair of Lahars around?

THE NEW WAVE • Mountain Bike mania is about to crash into Kaikōura

TALES FROM THE PAPAROA • Tough work and tougher conditions on the West Coast.

AARON HOGG • The other wizard of Christchurch

JUST LIKE HOME • John Richardson is embedded in Bellingham, Washington

NEW PLACE,NEW FACES • A welcome return to blind racing at Middle Hill's first enduro.

RAFTS OF INEXPERIENCE • Bikes and packrafts combine on a post-Covid mission

VISION & PERSPECTIVE • Alana Columb's recovery and new insight on life

More is More • different QMTBC is looking preparing summer for a

Making Tracks • Jamie Nicoll's Land Cruiser can go just about anywhere.

Frank & Beans • A Pat Crowe-Rishworth Interrogative

On the Hunt • “Now it is pleasant to hunt something that you want very much over a long period of time, being outwitted, out-maneuvered, and failing at the end of each day, but having the hunt and knowing every time you are out that, sooner or later, your luck will change and that you will get the chance that you are seeking” - Ernest Hemingway.

ON A GOOD DAY • SITTING DOWN A HECKLER, LEAVING A FAN TWO DAYS OF E IN THE WINDY CITY

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MARIN ALPINE TRAIL 8 • An affordable, long travel 29er, that’s made for fun

KONA PROCESS X • Channel your inner wild side aboard the revised Kona Process X.

PIVOT SWITCHBLADE PRO XT 12 • Not just a carbon superbike but a modern day Swiss Army knife

ON FEAR • Be afraid of what hurts or focus on your goals.