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SUMMARY:Winter Series
DESCRIPTION:24 May\, 14 June\, 12 July\, 9 August\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClub Champs\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Central Bicycle Studio Winter Series is a set of four cross-country MTB races that’ll keep you riding and seeing your MTB buddies when the weather might just be a bit cool and damp. \n\n\n\nWinter Series events have something for everyone\, from little nippers on balance bikes through to seasoned campaigners. While all riders are timed and there’s competition for the top spots\, the emphasis is on having fun and challenging yourself.  \n\n\n\nBecause of the storm damage at Foxton MTB Trails @ Target Reserve\, this year races will be at Tutaenui Reservoir Reserve in Marton and Whanganui’s Araheke Trails. E-bikes are welcome at all events. \n\n\n\nTo 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 or second rounds. As another incentive to enter online\, you will get entry for the four-race series for the price of 2.5 individual rounds. Online registration closes at 5pm Friday 22 May 2026. You can also enter on the day – cash only! \n\n\n\nWinter Series races count towards your total MMBC Club Champ points. \n\n\n\n\n\nThings you need to know.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRace locations and dates will be announced no later than May of each year.\n\n\n\nThe events will run whether it is wet or fine. If\, in the case or EXTREMELY bad weather the Event Director cancels the event\, this will be communicated by social media. Please follow the MMBC Facebook and Instagram pages to keep up to date.\n\n\n\nTo 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 round. As an incentive\, we’ll give you the full four races for the price of 2.5 individual rounds if you enter before the first race. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can enter on the day (cash only).\n\n\n\nThere will be great spot prizes at each event provided by the sponsorCentral Bicycle Studio.\n\n\n\n To keep the events running smoothly\, we ask every rider in the series to help out with at least one race. Race set-up\, marshalling\, course marking\, Tail End Charlie and helping to pack up at the end of the race are all tasks that we need help with\, and none of them will prevent you racing on the day. You can even have a rep do the task for you. Please contact comms@mmbc.co.nz to volunteer.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTiming\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuniors U11\, U13\n\n\n\n11:00 am – 12:15 pm Registration\n\n\n\n12:15 pm Race Briefing\n\n\n\n12:30 pm Race Start\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nU15 and older\n\n\n\n11:30 am – 1:15 pm Registration\n\n\n\n1:15 pm Race Briefing\n\n\n\n1:30 pm Race Start\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntry Fees\n\n\n\nOnline entry is only available to members of MMBC\, Whanganui or any MTBNZ-affiliated MTB club. Not a member? It’s simple to join and membership is just $35 per year per person or $60 per year for a family. \n\n\n\nOnline entries are only available for the full series. You must register by 5pm Friday 22 May. If you do not register by then\, your only option is to enter per race on the days of the races.  \n\n\n\n\n\nClub Members – any NZMTB registered club\n\n\n\n\nAll Ages Option 1Per race$10\n\n\n\nAll Ages Option 2Per person for the series if registered online before the first race. Online registration closes at 5pm Friday 22 May 2026. $25\n\n\n\nFamilies Option 1Per race$15\n\n\n\nFamilies Option 2Per family for the series if registered online before the first race. Online registration closes at 5pm Friday 22 May 2026. $50\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNon-Club Members\n\n\n\nOn-the-day entries only. Cash only. \n\n\n\n\nAll ages           Per person\, per race$20\n\n\n\nFamiliesPer family\, per race$30\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Trails\n\n\n\nRoundDateLocation124 May 2026Tutaenui Reservoir Reserve\, Marton214 June 2026Araheke MTB Trails\, Whanganui312 July 2026Tutaenui Reservoir Reserve\, Marton4 9 August 2026Araheke MTB Trails\, Whanganui\n\n\n\n\n\nAraheke MTB Trails Whanganui\n\n\n\nTake SH3 from Palmerston North towards Whanganui. Turn left onto Pauri Road. Follow Pauri Road into Pauri Domain Road. \n\n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n\n\n\n\nTutaenui Reservoir Reserve\n\n\n\nTutaenui Road ends at Galpins Road – this is the main entrance to the reservoir\, but NOT where the race is. Follow Galpins Road around to the right and look for event entry signage. See photo below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\nEvent Rules\n\n\n\n\nAs always\, there must be a few rules to make the event run smoothly and safely!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Winter Series will be run under the general rules of the UCI and MTBNZ.\n\n\n\nAll riders must wear a correctly fitting helmet.\n\n\n\nRepairs and wheel changes can be made at the start/finish area as long as competitors re-enter the course where they left it.\n\n\n\nBike changes are not permitted.\n\n\n\nNo headphones to be worn while racing.\n\n\n\n\nPassing etiquette\n\n\n\n\nPlease use common sense and courtesy when passing and being passed.\n\n\n\nAll riders are sharing the same track; there will be a wide range of speed and skills. Please be considerate of all riders.\n\n\n\nThe rider in front has right of way but must not unnecessarily impede a faster rider.\n\n\n\nA passing rider should call clearly when a passing opportunity arises and it is safe to pass.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nU15 & Older Start Waves\n\n\n\nWave 1GoSenior Men\, Senior Women \, Vet 1 Men\, Vet 2 Men\, U19 Men and Single Speed; E-bikesWave 22 minU19 Women\, Vet 1 Women\, Vet 2 Women\, Vet 3 Men\, U17 Boys\, U15 BoysWave 33 minVet 3 Women\, Vet 4 Women\, Vet 4 Men\, Rec Men\, U15 girls\, U17 girls\, Rec Women\n\n\n\nAges are as of 31 December 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\nGrades & Laps\n\n\n\nGradeCourseRace LengthJunior Rec – BeginnersMites20 minU 11 & U13Junior30 min\n\n\n\n\n\nRaces held at Araheke Trails\, Whanganui\n\n\n\n\n\nMen \n\n\n\nGradeCourseRace LengthU 15Long3 LapsU 17Long4 LapsU 19Long6 LapsSenior (20 – 29)Long6 LapsVet 1 (30 – 39)Long6 LapsVet 2 (40 -49)Long6 LapsVet 3 (50 – 59)Long6 lapsVet 4 (60+)Long5 LapsRec (all ages)Short3 LapsE-bike (all ages)Long6 LapsSingle speed (all ages)Long6 Laps\n\n\n\n\n\nWomen \n\n\n\nGradeCourseRace LengthU 15Short3 LapsU 17Short4 LapsU 19Long4 LapsSenior (20 – 29)Long5 LapsVet 1 (30 – 39)Long5 LapsVet 2 (40 -49)Long5 LapsVet 3 (50 – 59)Long4 LapsVet 4 (60+)Long4 LapsRec (all ages)Short3 LapsE-bike (all ages)Long6 LapsSingle speed (all ages)Long6 Laps\n\n\n\n\n\nFor races held at Tutaenui Reserve\n\n\n\nGradeCourseRace LengthJunior Rec – BeginnersMites20 minU 11 & U 13Junior30 min\n\n\n\n\n\nMen \n\n\n\nGradeCourse lapsRace LengthU 153 + Start loop24km + start U 173 + Start loop24km + startU 193 + Start loop24km + startSenior (20 – 29)3 + Start loop24km + startVet 1 (30 – 39)3 + Start loop24km + startVet 2 (40 -49)3 + Start loop24km + startVet 3 (50 – 59)3 + Start loop24km + startVet 4 (60+)3 + Start loop24km + startRec (all ages)3 Short + Start loop21km + startE-bike (all ages)3 + Start loop24km + startSingle speed (all ages)3 + Start loop24km + start\n\n\n\nPlease note: there is no “Open” category for the 2026 series. \n\n\n\n\n\nWomen \n\n\n\nGradeCourseRace LengthU 153 Short + Start loop21km + startU 173 Short + Start loop21km + startU 193 + Start loop24km + start Senior (20 – 29)3 + Start loop24km + start Vet 1 (30 – 39)3 + Start loop24km + start Vet 2 (40 -49)3 + Start loop24km + start Vet 3 (50 – 59)3 Short + Start loop21km + startVet 4 (60+)3 Short + Start loop21km + startRec (all ages)3 Short + Start loop21km + startE-bike (all ages)3 + Start loop24km + start Single speed (all ages)3 + Start loop24km + start\n\n\n\n\n\nPoints & Series Placings\n\n\n\nRiders are awarded points for each race they enter. The series winners will be determined by a tally of points for three out of the four rounds. \n\n\n\n\n\nPlacingPoints1st202nd153rd124th105th86th77th68th59th4DNF2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nENTER NOW\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsor
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