PIARERE BIKE RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Three Days on a GT Avalanche: Self‑Guided Mountain Bike Hire from Piarere
A three‑day hire of GT Avalanche mountain bikes with helmets and basic safety kit included — this guide explains what the rental includes, who it’s for, and how to plan your rides.
Three Days on a GT Avalanche: Self‑Guided Mountain Bike Hire from Piarere.
Explore Piarere and the surrounding Waikato trails at your own pace with a three‑day mountain bike hire featuring GT Avalanche bikes fitted with disc brakes and 27 speeds. The package includes helmets and basic safety and repair kit, plus optional extras such as child seats, trailers and add‑on accessories so you can tailor the hire to your group.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
GT Avalanche fleet — built for trail variety
Hires use GT Avalanche frames in sizes XS to XL, equipped with 27 speeds and disc brakes, giving riders a dependable setup for everything from gravel connectors to faster singletrack sections.
Safety and essentials included
Helmets are included with every hire alongside puncture repair and a first‑aid kit; optional gel seats, backpacks and locks are available so you can ride more comfortably for the full three‑day period.
Tailor the kit to the party
Families and mixed groups can add child seats, trailers or tow‑alongs for an extra fee, and hires are designed so you can explore at your own pace across the region for the duration of the three‑day period.
What the day feels like
How it feels to ride this hire
The three‑day hire lets you move through Piarere’s landscape without an itinerary — you collect a fully equipped GT Avalanche, set your own daily routes and return the equipment to the operator’s base when finished. With helmets provided and a basic repair kit on hand, the emphasis is on freedom to explore at a comfortable pace while managing your own safety and equipment care.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this hire suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Closed‑toe footwear is required. The hire includes a helmet, puncture repair kit and first‑aid kit; gel seats, backpacks and locks are available as extras.
GT Avalanche bikes (XS–XL) with 27 speeds and disc brakes are provided. Child seat, trailer and tow‑along are available at an additional charge ($25 each).
The hire charge continues until equipment is returned to the LDA base; there is no refund for early return and the hirer is responsible for safe, undamaged return of all equipment.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is a helmet provided with the hire?
Yes — a helmet is included with each hire and hirers agree to always wear the provided bike helmet when riding.
What bike model and specifications are included?
Hires use GT Avalanche bikes in sizes XS to XL, fitted with disc brakes and 27 speeds.
Can I bring children?
Yes — children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times; child seats, trailers and tow‑alongs are available for an additional $25 each.
Can I get a refund if I return the equipment early?
No — the hire charge continues until equipment is returned to the LDA base and there is no refund for early return.
What happens if equipment is damaged or lost?
The hirer is responsible for any damage, loss or injury not covered by New Zealand Accident Compensation or operator insurance; costs for damage or late return may be charged to the hirer’s nominated card.
Will the operator hire if someone is intoxicated?
Hire will be refused or revoked if the operator determines a hirer or any member of the hire party is under the influence of drink or drugs; in that event no refund will be given.