Lismore forest roads open access on the first Sunday of each month
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, starting from Sunday 2 March. We have to emphasise that some areas will be closed off...
MMBC Winter series
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....
Thursday 6pm winter club rides commencing 1 May 2025 – These will alternate between Urban rides meeting at i-site and Harakeke forest meeting at Lake Wiritoa carpark. Lights are essential. Rides will be about 11/2hr long. Check events calendar for location of ride

Awa Cross Waitangi Day – February 6th
NZ Masters Games MTB Sat/Sun 1&2 February & Cyclocross Thursday 6 February 2025
https://www.nzmg.com/mountain-biking/ https://www.nzmg.com/cyclocross/
Downhill season is in swing
See Wanganui Downhill Facebook page for more details https://www.facebook.com/share/p/tzAPABLAS3FzE9Fv/?mibextid=K35XfP
Young Rider Support. The program has now ended for this season – It will reopen on 1 August 2025 for the 2025/6 racing season
To encourage youth riding, WMTB Club has initiated a support fund.
The fund is open to young riders within our club, who want to race competitively.
Support (by application) could include financial support for travel/accommodation to compete in inter-school or open competitions at the NI and National level however any applications will be considered.
For more information about the Support Fund and how to apply, please email the secretary at whanganuimtbc@gmail.com
Track maintenance
Working bees There are regular working bees during spring and summer months when growth is monumental. Please keep a look out for emails advising of same. Please don't hesitate to contact the club if problem areas are identified needing attention. If you're ever keen...
Sunday Rides
The Whanganui Mountain Bike Club organizes rides on occasional Sundays. The rides vary somewhat in experience and fitness level, but are generally suitable for fit beginners. The club members share transport and help each other out in case of mechanical failure or...
Thursday 6pm Club rides
The club holds weekly rides at 6pm on Thursday evenings. A monthly email is sent out advising venues for the month. Rides are also posted on Facebook and Instagram. Summer riding takes place at Hyltons Pit, meeting at the main entrance on Brunswick Rd. Winter riding...