Thursday 6pm club ride – Harakeke forest meet Lake Wiritoa domain car park
2025-09-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-25 18:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Araheke MTB Park, Whanganui, Araheke MTB Park, Whanganui, New Zealand

Thursday 6pm winter ride – Urban – meeting at i-site
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00 | iSite, 31 Taupo Quay, Whanganui, 31 Taupo Quay, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand

Family ride Sunday 21 September meeting at Lake Wiritoa carpark at 10.30am.
2025-09-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Araheke MTB Park, Whanganui, Araheke MTB Park, Whanganui, New Zealand
Hi all
The next family ride will be this Sunday 21 September meeting at Lake Wiritoa carpark at 10.30am.
‘Family Rides’ are planned as a monthly club feature. Not just for families but also for any ‘getting started’ riders who want to learn their way around some local trails and maybe pick up some basic skills.
The rides will be tailored for abilities and led by some more experienced club riders who are just there to help out. You’ll never be far from the car park so can opt out at any time.
The tracks at Araheke MTB park are all family friendly and if the group rides them all, it is about 10km. Come along and ride as much or as little as you like with plenty of stops along the way for a chat.
Cheers.
Malcolm, Ken and the Team

Thursday Club Ride Hyltons Pit - 6pm - Brunswick Rd entrance gate
2025-10-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Hyltons Pit, 56 Brunswick Rd,, Whanganui, 4571, New Zealand
Thursday Club Rides for October – 6pm
Hi all
Below is a list of our Thursday evening club rides for the month of October. We will alternate rides in Araheke mtb park/Harakeke forest with rides in Hyltons Pit. The club has a list of ‘leaders’ who when present on any ride would be prepared to lead that particular group. Our rides will take approximately 1.5 hours in total with short stops.
Oct 2 – Hyltons Pit – Brunswick Rd entrance gate
Oct 9 – Araheke mtb park/Harakeke – meet at Lake Wiritoa Reserve carpark
Oct 16 – Hyltons Pit
Oct 23 – Araheke mtb park/Harakeke
Oct 30 – Hyltons Pit – Brunswick Rd
We have a Whatsapp group for people who regularly ride on a Thursday evening. If you would like to join it, please let us know so we can put you on it. It is only a means of communication for those who wish to make sure that there will be others on that particular ride, especially if the weather is looking dicey.
Hope to see you out there. It will be necessary to take lights on the Harakeke rides for the last half an hour or so of riding. This will not be necessary on the Hylton rides as they will be shorter in distance and time taken.
E-bikes are always welcome but please note that the rides cater for analogue biking (unless specifically stated) and the pace is set accordingly. The group may be split if there is a big discrepancy in abilities.
Happy and safe riding!
Rozy

Thursday Club Ride Araheke MTB Park – 6pm – Wiritoa Car Park
2025-10-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Araheke MTB Park, Whanganui, Araheke MTB Park, Whanganui, New Zealand

Sunday ride - Harakeke forest 9:30am - Meet Wiritoa car park
2025-10-12 09:30 - 12:00 | Araheke Mountain Bike Park, 316 Kaitoke Road, Kaitoke, Wanganui, 4572, New Zealand

Thursday Club Ride Hyltons Pit – 6pm – Brunswick Rd entrance gate
2025-10-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Hyltons Pit, 56 Brunswick Rd,, Whanganui, 4571, New Zealand

Sunday club ride - Lismore Forest roads - 9.30am
2025-11-02 09:30 - 12:00 | Old Parapara Rd, Whanganui, -39.83179785210985, 175.1671180173915
This Sunday 2 November is open for members to ride at any time on the gravel roads within Lismore forest.
Members are welcome to join an ebike morning circuitous ride. We will be mainly sticking to the main gravel roads, starting and ending on SH4. Fit riders on analogues are also welcome. A separate group could be made if there are enough riders.
Meet – Corner SH4 and Old Parapara Rd (past the white bridge) on Sunday 2 November at 9.30am. Big hills, moderately steep in sections.
Most of the extensive forest road system in Lismore is great for exploring. Forest360 is keen that we utilize the forest roads and tracks more fully for recreational purposes. An ideal area for fit riders, gravel and ebikes.
We encourage members to fill in the online induction form for Forest 360. This will only need to be done once per person and not every time you enter the forest.
https://forest360.tickbox.nz/register
Please note: The mt bike DH area is open every weekend and evenings during the week for riding. Tracks are extremely slippery after rain.

Thursday evening Club ride - Hylton's Pit
2025-11-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-11-13 06:00 - 19:30 | Hyltons Pit, 56 Brunswick Rd,, Whanganui, 4571, New Zealand
The club holds weekly rides at 6pm on Thursday evenings. A monthly email is sent out advising venues for the month. Summer riding takes place at Hyltons Pit, meeting at the main entrance on Brunswick Rd. The rides are usually between 1.5 – 2hrs, followed by a convivial drink.

Sunday Ride - Anticlockwise - 90km Papaiti/Kauarapaoa Rd/Bushy Park/Brunswick Circuit - 11am - Leaving from Carolines
2025-11-16 11:00 - 17:00 | Caroline’s Boatshed Bar and Eatery, 181 Somme Parade, Aramoho,, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
Hi all
Join us on this classic local scenic circuit on backcountry roads – moderate hills – about 90km. Start and finish at Caroline’s Boatshed and ride the loop anti-clockwise, starting along the Whanganui River, Kauarapaoa Rd then Rangitatau East Rd past Bushy Park, ending up along Brunswick Rd.
Meet at Caroline’s Boatshed, Somme Pde at 11am on Sunday 16 November
Bring some snacks for a halfway stop. Usually about 4-5 hrs in total. E-bikes if you have the battery capacity!
Rozy
PS The inaugural 75km Whanganui Pave and Gravel ride is organized for Sunday 7 December and follows part of this circuit from the Top 10 Holiday Park, ending at Brunswick Hall. Details to follow.

Thursday evening Club ride – Hylton’s Pit
2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-11-27 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-12-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Hyltons Pit, 56 Brunswick Rd,, Whanganui, 4571, New Zealand

Tauakira trig ride Sunday 23 November at 9:30am
2025-11-23 09:30 - 13:30 | Parihauhau rd turn off, 1 Parihauhau Road, New Zealand

Thursday evening Club ride – Hylton’s Pit
2025-12-04 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-12-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Hyltons Pit, 56 Brunswick Rd,, Whanganui, 4571, New Zealand
The club holds weekly rides at 6pm on Thursday evenings. A monthly email is sent out advising venues for the month. Summer riding takes place at Hylton’s Pit, meeting at the main entrance on Brunswick Rd. The rides are usually between 1.5 – 2hrs, followed by a convivial drink.

Inaugural 75km Whanganui Pave and Gravel ride - Sunday 7 December 2025
2025-12-07 08:00 - 14:00
Date:
Sunday 7th December 2025
Course Details:
Approx 75km & 1340m elevation
Approx 70% unpaved roads
Strava Route – https://www.strava.com/routes/3418854502776179928
Start Groups:
Social Riders – 8am start (expected to take up to 5 1/2 hours)
E-Bikes – 9am start (you can ride with the social riders if desired)
Experienced Riders – 10am Start (up to 3 1/2 hours)
Online Registration Entry Fees:
All grades – $40

Specialized bikes demo days Thursday 18 December and Sunday 21st December at Hylton's Pit
2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Hyltons Pit, 56 Brunswick Rd,, Whanganui, 4571, New Zealand
Book your bike by copying and pasting this link
https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/specialized-trail-days-whanganui-hilton-park-tickets-1975036726014?aff=oddtdtcreator

Kiwi Kids MTB series - Pauri - Sunday 29 March - 10am
2026-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Pauri Domain Rd, Araheke MTB park, Pauri Domain Rd, Whanganui, New Zealand
A reminder that the last Kiwi Kids race for 3-13 year olds is being held in Pauri (Araheke MTB park) opposite the prison off Pauri Domain Rd this Sunday 29 March. There is a change of time this year with registration from 9.30am and racing starting at 10am, so it will hopefully be a bit cooler than last year! This is a fun, supportive event for all skill levels.
$5 per rider (max $10 per family) – cash on the day
🪖 Helmets are compulsory
📝 Register via the link
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Q72xeBb7RR
Bring the bikes, bring the smiles, and come join the fun!
A huge thank you to our amazing supporters:
Whanganui Mountain bike Club
The Bike Shed
McDonald’s Whanganui

April Thursday Club Rides - Hyltons Pit - 6pm
2026-04-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Hyltons Pit, 56 Brunswick Rd,, Whanganui, 4571, New Zealand
The tracks in Hyltons Pit are still running sweet and will hopefully dry out again so the club will continue to meet on Thursday evenings at the Brunswick entrance at 6pm for a 10-15km circuit of all the tracks, ending up with a whizz down the fun flow trail Bikeshed Shredder. A good opportunity to meet other club members and enjoy a bit of conviviality with an optional drink afterwards at the local Boatshed.
Daylight Saving ends on Sunday 5 April so will mean that lights will be needed as from Thursday 9 April. A light on one’s helmet provides better support for single track riding rather than on the handlebars. Make sure that you have enough battery charge for an hour and a quarter of riding at a brightness with which you are comfortable.
Night riding gives a whole new dimension to mountain biking and is lots of fun. Give it a go and you might become a convert!
Rozy

Lismore Forest roads open for access on first Sunday of the month for club members
2026-04-05 07:00 - 18:00
Following on our discussion with Forest360, the club will be going through a trial access period of being able to ride the roads in Lismore Forest on the first Sunday of each month.
We have to emphasise that some areas will be closed off at certain times due to harvesting etc. and it would be important to observe any closure signage and/or tape. There is also no entry through Matatara Rd as that is private property.
We would also like to point out that there could be other traffic (motorbikes/ quad bikes) on the gravel roads and to observe normal road rules. The entrance gates will also be locked and bikes will have to be lifted/pushed around them. Please also take a look at the no go zones sign as you enter the forest.
We also encourage members to fill in the online induction form for Forest 360. This will only need to be done once per person and not every time you enter the forest.
https://forest360.tickbox.nz/register
We encourage members to initially go with somebody who knows the forest and we will endeavour to have more club rides in the forest in the future. Mangaone Rd is the main through road in the forest and starts from the first entrance to the forest off SH4. This joins up with Poronui Rd on the northern boundary of the forest and out again to SH4 which is a good 30km or so loop to start off with.

April Thursday Club Rides - Hyltons Pit - 6pm - bring lights
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Hyltons Pit, 56 Brunswick Rd,, Whanganui, 4571, New Zealand
The tracks in Hyltons Pit are still running sweet and will hopefully dry out again so the club will continue to meet on Thursday evenings at the Brunswick entrance at 6pm for a 10-15km circuit of all the tracks, ending up with a whizz down the fun flow trail Bikeshed Shredder. A good opportunity to meet other club members and enjoy a bit of conviviality with an optional drink afterwards at the local Boatshed.
Daylight Saving ends on Sunday 5 April so will mean that lights will be needed from Thursday 9 April. A light on one’s helmet provides better support for single track riding rather than on the handlebars. Make sure that you have enough battery charge for an hour and a quarter of riding at a brightness with which you are comfortable.
Night riding gives a whole new dimension to mountain biking and is lots of fun. Give it a go and you might become a convert!
Rozy

April Thursday Club Rides – Hyltons Pit – 6pm – bring lights
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Hyltons Pit, 56 Brunswick Rd,, Whanganui, 4571, New Zealand
The tracks in Hyltons Pit are still running sweet and will hopefully dry out again so the club will continue to meet on Thursday evenings at the Brunswick entrance at 6pm for a 10-15km circuit of all the tracks, ending up with a whizz down the fun flow trail Bikeshed Shredder. A good opportunity to meet other club members and enjoy a bit of conviviality with an optional drink afterwards at the local Boatshed.
A light on one’s helmet provides better support for single track riding rather than on the handlebars. Make sure that you have enough battery charge for an hour and a quarter of riding at a brightness with which you are comfortable.
Night riding gives a whole new dimension to mountain biking and is lots of fun. Give it a go and you might become a convert!
Rozy

April Thursday Club Rides – Hyltons Pit – 6pm – bring lights
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Hyltons Pit, 56 Brunswick Rd,, Whanganui, 4571, New Zealand

NZ Single Speed Champs - That Place MTB Park - Sunday 26 April 2026
2026-04-26 13:00 - 17:00 | That Place, 1021 Kaiwhaiki Rd, Whanganui, New Zealand
New Zealand Single Speed Champs
Sunday 26 Apr 2026, 1:00 pm
That Place MTB Park
1021 Kaiwhaiki Road, Whanganui
Time to get your costume sorted and dust off your single speed
Entry includes a t-shirt, race plate, winners tattoo and evening meal with drink.
Big Moose live fire cooking
Roots Brewing
Camping onsite for $20pp per night. Hot showers, lush grass and composting toilets.
For the fancy ones, check out the domes at www.takahuriglamping.co.nz
Bring your significant other and purchase an extra meal ticket (or get them to enter too!)
Bring your trail/e/enduro bike so you can lap the sweet grade 3-5 trails for no additional cost while you stay onsite for the weekend.
New Zealand Single Speed Champs
