Whanganui Mountain Bike Club

Thursday 6pm winter ride – Urban – meeting at i-site
2025-08-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | iSite, 31 Taupo Quay, Whanganui, 31 Taupo Quay, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand

Sunday Club Ride - Lismore Forest/Makirikiri Valley Rd - 9.30am
2025-08-03 09:30 - 13:30 | Upokongaro cafe, SH4, 444 State Highway 4, Upokongaro, Whanganui, 4575
A bit of a change for the Lismore Forest club’s open road day (first Sunday of the month). Join us on a circuit starting at Upokongaro, cycle up to Lismore Forest on SH3, then on the forest roads to end up on Mangawhero Rd, up a private forest road to Ken Pawson’s hunting bach and then out via a farm to end up on Makirikiri Valley Rd and back to Upok for a cuppa.
Meet – Cafe at Upokongaro this Sunday 3 August at 9.30am.
Moderate hills. 42km. Suitable for ebikes and fit analogue riders. About 4 hours with stops.

Thursday 6pm club ride – Harakeke forest meet Lake Wiritoa domain car park
2025-07-31 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Araheke MTB Park, Whanganui, Araheke MTB Park, Whanganui, New Zealand

Mid winter (Sunday 20 July 2025) Mangahao dam ride
2025-07-20 10:00 - 16:30 | Mangahao dam, 355 Mangahao Road, Shannon, 4474
We are a bit late with our midwinter ride this year but the weather forecast looks ok for this Sunday to go ahead with our traditional destination in the northern Tararua hills inland from Shannon. An in-and-out ride starting and ending at Mangahao Hydro Station following a 4-wheel drive/clay road to the end at the third dam. 17km each way. Two moderately steep and long hills, scenic river, dams and native bush. About 3 hours in total with stops. We will divide into groups according to bikes and abilities.
Meet: Kaitoke Hall site, SH3 on Sunday 20 July at 10am to share transport. https://maps.app.goo.gl/5s52zqtYxxEvFXaw7
Journey: 91km drive. About 1.25 hours. Bring lunch/snacks. Opportunity for a skinny dip in the very cold water for a celebration and clean up. Wrap up warmly as it will be cold!
If the weather deteriorates then a cancellation email will follow on Friday evening.

MMBC Winter series race 3 – Araheke MTB Park (Pauri ) – Pauri Domain Rd opposite prison
2025-07-13 11:00 - 16:00 | Pauri Domain Rd, Araheke MTB park, Pauri Domain Rd, Whanganui, New Zealand
The Central Bicycle Studio Winter Series is back for 2025, with the first race of the series at Whanganui’s Araheke Trails on Sunday 11 May. We have four rounds planned for the all-weather trails at Whanganui’s Araheke Trails and Foxton MTB trails @ Tarfet reserve. 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).
Round 1 (11 May) and Round 3 (13 July) are being held in Pauri opposite the prison off Pauri Domain Rd.
Round 2 (15 June) and Round 4 (10 Aug) in Foxton.
Cost is $10/race and $15/family for members of our club. Online is $25 for the series and $50/family.
Registration for U13 is 11am-12.15pm, 12.30pm start.
Registration for U15+ is 11.30am-1.15pm, 1.30pm start.
The short course 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/winterseries/ for more information and to enter online.

Thursday 6pm winter ride - Urban - meeting at i-site
2025-06-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-05-29 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-05-15 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-05-01 18:00 - 19:30 | iSite, 31 Taupo Quay, Whanganui, 31 Taupo Quay, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand

AGM Wednesday 25 June 2025 @ 7pm, Aramoho Rowing Club, 198 Somme Parade, Aramoho, Whanganui
2025-06-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Caroline’s Boatshed Bar and Eatery, 181 Somme Parade, Aramoho,, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
Guest speaker Paul Chaplow – Adventure racing/Bikepacking over the years

Thursday 6pm club ride - Harakeke forest meet Lake Wiritoa domain car park
2025-06-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-05 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-05-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Araheke MTB Park, Whanganui, Araheke MTB Park, Whanganui, New Zealand

MMBC Winter series race 2 – Target reserve Foxton
2025-06-15 11:00 - 16:00 | Target Reserve, Foxton, 47 SH 1, Foxton, New Zealand

Manawatu Tararua cycleway Sunday 15 June @ 9;30 am Meeting Western Gateway Park, 1631 Napier Rd, Aokatere 4471
2025-06-15 09:30 - 12:30 | Western Gateway Park, Manawatu Gorge, 1631 Napier Rd, Aokautere, Aokatere, Manawatu, 4471, New Zealand
The new Manawatu Tararua Cycleway officially opened Wednesday 11 June 2025 and is a 11.5km trip to Woodville making for a 23Km return trip. Both Analogue and ebikes are suitable but a bit of fitness is required as the gradient on the western side is around 10% and a mere 8.5% on he eastern side. Bring warm clothing in case an easterly wind develops.

Sunday ride - Lismore Forest - 9.30am
2025-06-08 09:30 - 12:00 | Old Parapara Rd, Whanganui, -39.83179785210985, 175.1671180173915
This Sunday 8 June, as rescheduled after last week’s motocross event, is open for members to ride at any time on the gravel roads within the 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 but will also have a peek at one or two of the recent motocross enduro event tracks.
Meet – Corner SH4 and Old Parapara Rd (past the white bridge) on Sunday 8 June 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.

MMBC Winter series race 1 - Araheke MTB Park (Pauri ) - Pauri Domain Rd opposite prison
2025-05-11 11:00 - 16:00 | Pauri Domain Rd, Araheke MTB park, Pauri Domain Rd, Whanganui, New Zealand

Thursday 6pm club ride - Harakeke forest meet Lake Wiritoa domain car park
2025-05-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Araheke Mountain Bike Park, 316 Kaitoke Road, Kaitoke, Wanganui, 4572, New Zealand

NZ Masters Games Cyclocross Thursday 6 February 2025
2025-02-06 14:00 - 17:00
Thursday 6 February 2025
Whanganui Intermediate School – 90 Dublin Street, Whanganui
2pm
Individual Events: $20 per rider, late entries + $5
Team Challenge: $10 per rider, later entries + $5
Entries Close:
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Late Entries: Wednesday 5 – 6 February 2025
Contact:
Cath – cyclocross@nzmg.com
Additional Information:
2025 Information Sheet (PDF)
AGE MINIMUM:
30+ at the first day of competition
AGE GROUPS:
30 – 44, 45 – 59, 60+
EVENTS:
Team Challenge | 2-4 per team, minimum laps per rider
Social CX Grades + eBikes* | 30 minute
Competitive CX Grades* | 40 minute
*Depending on entries grades may be split or started in waves.
PROPOSED EVENT SCHEDULE:
The schedule will be finalised closer to the event and is subject to change during the event. No event will start earlier than advertised.
2.00pm – Course Open for Warm Up
2.30pm – Social CX Grades + eBikes
3.00pm – Competitive CX Grades
3.40pm – Team CX Challenge
4.20pm – Presentations & BBQ
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
As part of your entry, you’ll receive your own bike number plate.
Bicycles shall be outfitted as per the road code and must have two working brakes, one front and one rear.
Bicycles must be mechanically sound.
Dropped or straight handlebars are permitted.
Bar ends and aero bars are not permitted.
Fixed wheel bicycles are not permitted.
Electric Bikes are permitted in the social grade.
Mountain bikes, hybrid bikes, and single speeds are permitted if they meet the requirements above.
NZ Safety approved helmets must be worn and always fastened during warmup, racing, and warm down.
Depending on entries, age groups may be split or started in waves.
Late entry permitted from Wednesday 5 – Thursday 6 February. Additional fee of $5 applies.

NZ Masters Games 1&2 February 2025 held at That Place
2025-02-01 - 2025-02-02 | That Place, 1021 Kaiwhaiki Rd, Whanganui, New Zealand
https://www.nzmg.com/mountain-biking/
Contact:
Craig – mountainbiking@nzmg.com
AGE MINIMUM:
30+ as at first day of competition
AGE GROUPS/GRADES:
Masters 1 (30 – 39)
Masters 2 (40 – 49)
Masters 3 (50 – 59)
Masters 4 (60 – 69)
Masters 5 (70+)
EVENTS:
Cross Country
Enduro
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cross country practice available from 2pm Friday 31 January.
Enduro practice available from 3:30pm Saturday 1 February.
Cross Country – Competitive grade will consist of 5 laps for men and 4 laps for women.
Cross Country – Sport grade will consist of 3 laps for men and 2 laps for women.
Enduro – Intermediate will consist of a mix of grade 3/4 trails.
Enduro – Expert will consist of a mix of grade 4/5 trails.
Saturday 1 February: 8am-11am Cross Country practice, 11am registration, 11.45am race briefing, 12pm race start, 3pm prize giving, 3.30pm Enduro practice.
Sunday 2 February: 9am registration, 9:45am race briefing, 10:00am race start, 1:30pm prize giving.
E-bikes welcome.
No vehicle access to That-Place MTB Park during the XC race.
Accommodation available pre and post-race; visit that-place.co.nz/book-a-room

Thursday 6pm club rides - Hylton's Pit for the summer - Meet Brunswick Rd opposite Ravensdown and conclude with a social drink at Carolines for those interested
2025-01-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Hyltons Pit, 56 Brunswick Rd,, Whanganui, 4571, New Zealand

Mini Enduro 6pm Thursday 19 December 2024 Hyltons Pit
2024-12-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Hyltons Pit, 56 Brunswick Rd,, Whanganui, 4571, New Zealand
The club is planning to do a couple of timed downhill runs at Hyltons Pit this Thursday 19 December starting at 6pm, meeting on the big flat by the jumps up from the Brunswick St entrance. All welcome including Ebikes.
Gold coin entrance fee.
Brian and Charlie organized and ran a great three-part Dirt Crit series over the last three Thursdays. George Davey was the series winner.
Wishing everyone a wonderful festive season.
Cheers.
Rozy and the team

Xmas Crit Races – Thursday 6pm @ Hyltons Pit, Brunswick Rd – 28/11, 5/12 & 12/12
2024-12-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Hyltons Pit, 56 Brunswick Rd,, Whanganui, 4571, New Zealand
The Xmas Dirt Crit races are back for 2024. 3 Races 28 November, 5 & 12 December @6pm. Gold coin donation

Shuttle day is CancelledTxt Craig 021 2277094 for enquiries and check out Wanganui Downhill on Facebook for details.
2024-12-08 10:00 - 15:30 | Parihauhau rd turn off, 1 Parihauhau Road, New Zealand

Sunday ride - Lismore Forest - 10am
2024-12-08 10:00 - 12:30 | Old Parapara Rd, Whanganui, -39.83179785210985, 175.1671180173915
A morning circuitous ride sticking to the main gravel roads in Lismore, starting and ending on SH4, with a short section of tarseal back to the vehicles.
Meet – Corner SH4 and Old Parapara Rd (past the white bridge) on Sunday 8 December at 10am. Big hills, moderately steep in sections. About 25km.
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 ride for fit riders, gravel and ebikes.
