Whanganui Mountain Bike Club

Thursday 6pm club ride – Harakeke forest meet Lake Wiritoa domain car park
2025-07-03 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
2025-06-26 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
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.

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.

Xmas Crit Races - Thursday 6pm @ Hyltons Pit, Brunswick Rd - 28/11, 5/12 & 12/12
2024-12-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Hyltons Pit, 56 Brunswick Rd,, Whanganui, 4571, New Zealand

Thursday 6pm club ride – Hyltons Pit – meet Brunswick Rd gate
2024-11-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Hyltons Pit, 56 Brunswick Rd,, Whanganui, 4571, New Zealand
We will do the majority of our rides in Hyltons Pit for the summer season and any other rides will be advertised earlier in the week (usually if too wet in Hylton). 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 about 1.5 hours in total with short stops. An optional drink afterwards at Caroline’s is a convivial end to the evening!

MMBC Club Enduro
2024-11-16 07:00 - 16:00 | Arapuke bottom carpark, https://maps.app.goo.gl/GFQcrCXF58ysZ16F7
The Club Enduro is the MMBC first event of the summer riding season. Its a chance for us to reconnect over what we all love – mountain biking at Arapuke!
This year we have spiced it up a little bit. We have the easy course which will have 3 stages (Grade 3) for a fun event. The hard course will be 5 stages and will be hard. It will have grade 4 and 5 trails.
This is a fun event and everyone is welcome to come and ride, only members riding the hard course will be in the running for the enduro champ title. Riders of all levels are encouraged and supported to participate, whether it’s your first race or you are riding for the champ title.
registration – https://mmbcenduro.lilregie.com/booking/attendees/new

Thursday 6pm club ride - Hyltons Pit - meet Brunswick Rd gate
2024-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Hyltons Pit, 56 Brunswick Rd,, Whanganui, 4571, New Zealand

Sunday November 10th: Lismore Shuttles 10am- 3:30pm $20. Txt Craig 021 2277094 for enquiries and check out Wanganui Downhill on Facebook for details closer to the time.
2024-11-10 10:00 - 15:30 | Parihauhau rd turn off, 1 Parihauhau Road, New Zealand

Sunday Club Ride - Gentle Annie lookout/Oskam farm loop - 10am
2024-11-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Oskam SH4 meeting place, 627 SH4, Whanganui, 4575
Frank Oskam will lead this scenic ride partly through the Oskam’s farm.
Meet at the X-Gate, (500m past the Kaiwhaiki road turnoff on SH4), for a 10.00am start this Sunday 10 November. The gate will be open and members can park off road inside under the trees.
The ride starts there through the lower farm, pops out onto the river road and up to Gentle Annie lookout. At the top the route goes back onto a farm track beside the Whanganui River, past the pyramid to “That Place” bike park. Beginners could be picked up here or bikers could carry on along Kaiwhaiki Rd back to the cars for a 30km loop.
The more adventurous and ebikers could follow Frank on an alternative but a steeper way back to the cars from ‘That Place’.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/f2TV88KFGULDeMvo6

Nov 7 - Tokomaru East Forest - meet at Brunswick Hall (16km loop via Kai Iwi stream). This is weather dependent and will not go ahead if it rains.
2024-11-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Brunswick Hall, Brunswick hall, Whanganui, 4571
