MMBC Winter Series 2026 – Round 2 - Pauri MTB Park(Araheke MTB Park)
2026-06-14 11:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Pauri, Pauri Domain Rd, Wanganui
24 May – Tutaenui Reserve – Marton
14 June – Araheke MTB trails (Pauri section) – Whanganui
12 July – Tutaenui Reserve – Marton
9 August – Araheke MTB trails
The Central Bicycle Studio Winter Series is back for 2026 with the first race of the series at Tutaenui Reserve in Marton (due to storm damage in Foxton). We have four rounds planned for the all-weather trails at Whanganui’s Araheke Trails and Tutaenui Reserve near Marton. Winter Series events have something for everyone, from little nippers on balance bikes through to seasoned campaigners. While we time all riders and there’s competition for the top spots, the emphasis is on having fun and challenging yourself. We welcome E-bikes to all events.
To help us allocate numbers and get the race database organised before the first race, we encourage club members (or members of other MTBNZ-affiliated clubs) to enter for the series online before the first race. As another incentive to enter online, you will get entry for the four-race series for the price of 2.5 individual rounds. You can also enter on the day (Cash Only).
Cost is $10/race and $15/family for members of our club. Online is $25 for the series and $50/family. Online reg closes on 22 May.
Registration for U13 is 11am-12.15pm, 12.30pm start.
Registration for U15+ is 11.30am-1.15pm, 1.30pm start.
The short course in Araheke is about 3.5km and the long course is about 4km. The number of times you go around the course depends on what category you are in.
Please go to https://mmbc.co.nz/winter-series/ for more information and to enter online.

Thursday Night Club Rides - Araheke mtb park/Harakeke - meet at Lake Wiritoa Reserve 6pm
2026-06-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Araheke MTB Park, Whanganui, Araheke MTB Park, Whanganui, New Zealand
Once again we will alternate our winter Thursday club rides between Araheke mtb park/Harakeke forest and urban trails, leaving at 6pm. The club has a list of ‘leaders’ who when present on any ride would be prepared to lead that particular ride. All our rides are more-or-less 13km-18km in length and take between 1.25 – 1.45 hours in total with short stops. Urban rides tend to be shorter than the Harakeke rides. Good helmet mounted lights are essential for winter riding.
June 4 – Araheke mtb park/Harakeke – meet at Lake Wiritoa Reserve
June 11 – Urban ride – meet at i-site
June 18 – Araheke mtb park/Harakeke
June 25 – Urban ride – meet at i-site
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. If it is raining, then it is unlikely that a group ride will go ahead.
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.
Please note these rides down on your calendar.
Hope to see you out there.
Happy and safe riding!
Rozy

Saturday midwinter ride - Harakeke Forest - 2.30pm
2026-06-20 14:30 - 16:30 | Araheke MTB Park, Whanganui, Araheke MTB Park, Whanganui, New Zealand
Sunday looks to be very wet so we are celebrating Midwinter with a local ride this Saturday 20 June at Harakeke Forest.
Meet at Lake Wiritoa carpark at 2.30pm for a 2 hour blat on the forest roads and single trails to the Whangaehu River view point and site of the new TA suspension bridge.
E-bikes or fit gravel bikers.
Bring along something to drink afterwards and share a bit of cake.
Cheers.
Rozy

Thursday Night Club Rides – Urban ride - meet at i-site - 6pm
2026-06-25 18:00 - 19:30 | iSite, 31 Taupo Quay, Whanganui, 31 Taupo Quay, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand

MMBC Winter Series 2026 – Round 3 – Tutaenui Reserve, Marton
2026-07-12 11:00 - 17:00 | Tutaenui Reserve, 89 Galpins rd, Marton, 4788, New Zealand

MMBC Winter Series 2026 – Round 4 – Pauri MTB Park(Araheke MTB Park)
2026-08-09 11:00 - 17:00 | Pauri, Pauri Domain Rd, Wanganui
