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Ivor Heijnen

Ivor Heijnen

Studying Outdoor Education in winter and guiding during the summer season, Ivor lives his life as much as possible in the outdoors. That’s where his passion is, and whether it is biking, hiking, climbing or white water kayaking, for him it’s about sharing those journeys with others. An experienced guide, he is looking forward to sharing his experiences of New Zealand’s amazing landscapes, its unique flora and fauna and its great culture.

Originally from The Netherlands, it's possible to say that biking is in Ivor's blood. After receiving a bachelor of commerce degree and working for a brief stint as a press officer for the Dutch government, he soon realized that his future would not entail working in an office. The opportunity arose to move to New Zealand and after working as a caregiver for people with intellectual and physical disabilities, he started a new degree and combined that with working as a guide. After finishing his studies this year, he will be a certified outdoor educator, with awards in bush craft and rock climbing instruction, and pre-hospital emergency care.  

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Average distance per day: 18-35 miles.

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You’re not a fanatical rider, but you exercise regularly and enjoy a leisurely day’s spin on your bike. You might want to graduate to “intermediate” one day, or not. The pace is relaxed but the terrain gently rolling, more ups and downs, more vistas and valleys than Easy tours.

Average distance per day: 35-45 miles.

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You’re active on your days off, and recreational biking is most likely your weekend sport of choice. You love to ride and it shows in your endurance and strength. A steady but active pace, with opportunities to push yourself and some challenging climbs, with great descents over rolling terrain. (These folks ARE cyclists, they are usually pretty serious cyclists but do not train at the expert level.)

Average distance per day: 40-50 miles.

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Average distance per day: 45+ miles.

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Average distance per day: 20–30 miles.

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