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Pedalling with Rossco Ross Mackay gives us the lowdown on bike riding, maintenance and building.
If it ain’t
broke why fix it? Spend some time with an engineer and you’ll realise that it’ll save you a whole lot of coin in the long run. Spend some time with a seasoned cyclist and you’ll learn it will not only save you money but the inevitable long
walk home when things go pear shaped. Ross MacKay is equally at home with a chain break in hand as he is on the saddle and earns a crust as Fox Shocks Mr fix-it. We caught up with him in the developing mountain bike mecca he calls home, Wanaka.
Name & age:
Favorite National track?
Ross Mackay, 33.
At the moment I’m enjoying being back in the Southern Lakes. The riding here is really good, between Wanaka, Alexandra and Queenstown there’s lots to do. My best ride has been from Lake Grassmere Station over the Cass Saddle to Hamilton hut and back, 7 hours of mixed terrain and beautiful scenery to boot!
Favorite Local track? I like really technical riding; I built a trail at the end of the riding reserve in Wanaka about 12 years ago. Not many people know about it and it has the potential for major carnage. It’s fun, slow, sniper style riding. You’ll have to find me to ride it!
What are three essential items to carry when riding in the wop-wops? Food - lots of it. Clothing - you just don’t know what could happen. Tools and compatible parts for essential components on your bike. Fill our readers in on your bike life up to now. I started mountain biking in the early 90’s. I was lucky enough