Housemartin Adventures – serious wonder lust with Sven and Anka!

Aside from the buzz you get when flying down single track or hitting jumps and drops, one of the best things about mountain biking is the incredible places it can take you.

Unlike hiking which can take up a lot of time, mountain biking can allow you to see a hell of a lot in a short period of time. Or quite the opposite if you like.

Renowned MTB photographer Sven Martin and his Enduro racing wife Anka have set up their own business, catering for just this. It’s called Housemartin All Mountain Adventures…

Photo | Duncan Philpott

Although Sven Martin is an MTB veteran (he used to race downhill professionally back in 2003) he is much better known for his incredible photography. These days, it’s Anka who is out racing whilst Sven captures the action – and in the off season they run Housemartin Adventures from their base in Nelson, New Zealand.

With various packages on offer, you can head out for day trips or multiple days camping with Housemartin Adventures, and see some truly incredible scenery.

Check this amazing short film out from Juliana Bicycles , featuring Sven and Anka doing their thing – it will give you some serious MTB wonder lust!

Going Places – Anka Martin & Housemartin from Juliana Bicycles on Vimeo.

There’s not much in the way of light pollution to ruin star gazing out there. Photo | Duncan Philpott

Epic views are everywhere in New Zealand. It’s on our bucket list for sure. Photo | Duncan Philpott

Don’t let Anka’s grin fool you – she’s a secretly gnarly racer when she’s not being a Housemartin Adventures host! Photo | Duncan Philpott

Sleeping under the stars in some of the finest MTB terrain on earth is what Housemartin Adventures are all about!

Alpine terrain; rain forests; lord of the rings back drops – New Zealand has it all! Photo | Duncan Philpott

Why are they not in the water? Photo | Duncan Philpott

When not racing the Enduro World Series for Juliana Bikes, Anka spends her time exploring the great outdoors by bike. In one of the finest places on earth. Got wonder lust yet? Photo | Duncan Philpott

Like the idea of doing a bike packing trip with Housemartin Adventures? Check out their website for details of the packages they offer, and how to arrange one.

New for 2016, Housemartin Adventures are offering some dedicated women only trip  – like the one in Basque Country. Makes us wish we wore skirts!

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