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SUMMARY:Frocks on Shocks 2026 - Star Struck
DESCRIPTION:2 May – Int’l Women’s MTB Day\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 15 January Members-only Club Shuttles\n\n\n\n\n\nLights\, Camera\, Pedal!  \n\n\n\nCelebrate International Womens MTB Day 2026! Join the Dirt Divas at Tutaenui Reservoir Reserve\, Marton for this star-struck cross-country relay event just for women and girls (over the age of 10). \n\n\n\nRiders will complete as many laps of a non-technical loop trail (15-30 mins) as they can in three hours. Suitable for competent beginners and above (Grade 2 trails). \n\n\n\nThis is a fun event with prizes for category winners and plenty of spot prizes. E-Bikes are welcome and will have their own category. Costumes are encouraged – there’s even a special trophy for the best dressed. \n\n\n\nBring your inner celeb to life…whether you’re a Hollywood starlet\, pop queen\, rock legend\, or movie icon. Think glam\, drama\, and full main-character energy. \n\n\n\nLadies\, bring a plate! Sweet or savoury\, bring something to share.  \n\n\n\nTrade\, swap\, sell\, giveaway! Bring your pre-loved extra biking gear to Frocks and let it breathe new life. You can trade\, give away or sell. But if it’s still there at the end of the day\, you must take it home.  \n\n\n\n\nFrocks on Shocks 2025 Results\n\n\n\n\n\nThings you need to know.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntries close at noon on 1 May. You must enter online.\n\n\n\nNo on-the-day entries\n\n\n\nRace start\, finish\, and village is at Tutaenui Reservoir Reserve\, Marton. Come to the end of Tutaenui Rd\, where it curves into Galpins Rd. \n\n\n\nThe event village will close to vehicles at 11.15am. Make sure you allow yourself enough time to get there. \n\n\n\nCars may only leave the village after the race has finished.\n\n\n\nThe event will run whether it is wet or fine. The postponement will only occur for safety reasons. If the Event Director cancels or postpones the event\, social media will communicate this. \n\n\n\nEach lap of the course is approximately five kilometres and will take the average rider 15-20 minutes.\n\n\n\nThere are a few moderate climbing sections\, with only six to eight metres per climb.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll repairs must be made by the rider.\n\n\n\nBike changes are not permitted.\n\n\n\nFirst aid will be on site.\n\n\n\nMarshalls will be on the course.\n\n\n\nNO generators or BBQ allowed.\n\n\n\nALL pets must be on leads throughout the event\, including registration and prizegiving.\n\n\n\nPhotos will be taken at the event\, published on social media\, and used to publicise this and future events. The event is open to the public\, and organisers cannot control who publishes photos. Entry into the event implies acceptance of these conditions.\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact the Event Director at dirtdivas@mmbc.co.nz.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTiming\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11–11:30am Registration\n\n\n\n10:30 am – 11:15am Vehicle entrance to the event village is open. \n\n\n\n11:45 am – Mandatory race briefing\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12 noon Race start\n\n\n\n2:45 pm Race end horn will sound; the course will be closed at the exit of the village.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntry Fees\n\n\n\n\nAdults: $25 per person  \n\n\n\nU19: $15 per person  \n\n\n\nMother/daughter teams: $20 per person (which cleverly works out the same. It’s an admin thing) \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 race length is three hours.\n\n\n\nThe race will start at 12noon; at 2:45pm the hooter will sound\, and the course will be closed at the village’s exit. All riders on track at 2:45pm will complete the lap they are on\, which will be counted. \n\n\n\nElectronic timing will be used\, and tags will be fixed to number plates with Velcro. Each team is given two number plates and one tag\, which must be transferred to the next rider’s number plate. It is the team’s responsibility to make sure the tag is firmly attached and does not come off during a lap. Please return tags and number plates at the end of the race.\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 share the same track\, so there will be a wide range of speeds and skills. Please be considerate of all riders.\n\n\n\nThe rider in front has the 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\nWhen lapped\, please move aside for faster riders as soon as possible.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCategories \n\n\n\n\nActress in a leading role/Single artist: single rider\n\n\n\nSupporting actresses/Duo: pairs\n\n\n\nEnsemble cast/Group: teams of three or four riders\n\n\n\nStar/Understudy: mother-daughter pairs\n\n\n\nE-bikes. E-bikes can be single\, pairs\, teams or mother-daughter. They will all be in the same e-bike category.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrizes\n\n\n\nFrocks on Shocks is a fun event\, so bring your costumes. There is a special trophy for the best-dressed teams and prizes for category winners. \n\n\n\nGreat spot prizes from race sponsors will be distributed during the race. \n\n\n\nAs soon as possible after the last rider is in\, there will be a brief prize giving . \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors
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SUMMARY:Schools MTB Fest
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 15 January Members-only Club Shuttles\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCalling all intermediate and secondary school riders! \n\n\n\nThe Schools MTB Fest is your chance to ride\, race and hang out with other students who love mountain biking. \n\n\n\nOver two action-packed days you can test yourself in cross-country (XCO)\, enduro (END) and downhill (DH) on a huge range of purpose-built mountain bike trails. Whether you’re chasing a podium spot or just keen to ride with your mates\, it’s all about good trails\, good vibes and great racing. \n\n\n\nMINIMUM and MAXIMUM AGES \n\n\n\n\nThe minimum age a rider shall be is 11 in the year of the race (age is calculated as at 31 December in the year of the race) and enrolled in Year 7.\n\n\n\n\n\nIf a rider who does not meet this requirement wishes to compete they MUST first contact the organisers prior to entering the event. The event organiser will consider evidence provided to support the riders ability to complete the event and may impose additional support requirements\, such as having an adult accompany the rider. Please email schoolsmtbfest@mmbc.co.nz.\n\n\n\nThe maximum age a rider shall be is 19 in the year of the race (age is calculated as at 31 December in the year of the race).\n\n\n\n\nTrails and distances may change before the event. Any updates will be communicated via this website and social media platforms\, and an updated event manual will be issued. \n\n\n\n\nEvent manual – filled with heaps of information\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Manual\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThings you need to know.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndividual entries will be accepted via the registration portal.\n\n\n\nOnline entries for the 2026 event close on 5pm on 17 April 2026\n\n\n\nEnter by 5pm on 2 April 2026 and receive a customised race plate.\n\n\n\nRegistration prices go up 3 April. \n\n\n\nThere will be limited capacity to accept registrations on the day. Registration prices are higher on the day!\n\n\n\nRiders must be currently enrolled at and attending an intermediate or secondary school during a particular event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMMBC accepts applications from home-schooled students to participate in this event if they meet the School Sports New Zealand eligibility regulations\, including providing evidence of a current MoE approval.\n\n\n\nEntries are welcomed from individuals and schools nationwide.\n\n\n\nTrails and distances may change before the event. Any updates will be communicated via the event website and social media platforms\, and an updated event manual will be issued.\n\n\n\nEnduro riders can select either an easy or hard course. This choice needs to be made when registering.\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact the Race Director on SchoolsMTBFest@mmbc.co.nz\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nENTER NOW \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTiming\n\n\n\nAll times are subject to change.  \n\n\n\nFollow the Schools MTB Fest Facebook page for updates \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday 17 April\n\n\n\n\n1–4:00 pm – Unmarshalled practice\n\n\n\nFree shuttles for ALL registered riders. Keep an eye on social media for details. You will need to reserve a space. \n\n\n\n5pm – Online registration closes.\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 18 April\n\n\n\n\n8–9 am – XCO Registration opens \n\n\n\n9:00 am – Compulsory XCO race briefing – LONG and SHORT course\n\n\n\n9:30 am – XCO race start – LONG and SHORT course. (Cut off 11am)\n\n\n\n11:30 am – XCO Prize giving\n\n\n\n11:30 am -12:15 pm –  Enduro registration open \n\n\n\n12:15 pm – Compulsory Enduro briefing (all riders/all age groups)\n\n\n\n12:30 pm – Enduro race start\n\n\n\n3:30 pm – Enduro race ends\n\n\n\n4 pm – Enduro prize giving (earlier if possible)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 19 April\n\n\n\n\n8–8:30 am – DH Registration open  (at container hub HQ)\n\n\n\n8:45 am – Compulsory DH race briefing for all age groups(at container hub)\n\n\n\n9–11:30 am – DH practice. May be shortened dependent on weather. Minimum of two race runs prior to seeding.\n\n\n\n11:30 am – Lunch/Reset\n\n\n\n12–12:30 pm – Seeding easy/short\n\n\n\n12:45–1:30 pm – Seeding runs hard/long\n\n\n\n1:45–2:15 pm – Race runs start: Easy/short race\n\n\n\n2:30–3 pm – Race runs start: Hard/long race\n\n\n\n3:30pm – Prize giving (earlier if possible)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntry Fees\n\n\n\nOnline entry closes at 5pm on 17 April 2026. Entries received by 5 pm 2 April 2026 will get a personalised race plate with their name on it. All registered riders can access the free shuttles on Friday 17 April. \n\n\n\nAges are as of 31 December 2026. \n\n\n\nEntry fees\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird – close 5pm 2 April\n\n\n\n\nCross Country (XC)$45pp\n\n\n\nEnduro (END)$55pp\n\n\n\nDownhill (DHI)$85pp\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStandard Fee 3 April to 5pm 17 April\n\n\n\n\nCross Country (XC)$50pp\n\n\n\nEnduro (END)$60pp\n\n\n\nDownhill (DHI)$90pp\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn-the-day CASH ONLY\n\n\n\n\nCross Country (XC)$55pp\n\n\n\nEnduro (END)$65pp\n\n\n\nDownhill (DHI)$95pp\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nENTER NOW\n\n\n\n\nRules & Course Details\n\n\n\n\nCross-Country – XC\n\n\n\nTrails and distances may change before the event. Any updates will be communicated via the event website and social media platforms\, as well as by issuing an updated event manual. \n\n\n\n\nThe XCO event will be run over Grade 2 and 3 trails\, starting with a gravel road climb before entering the trail network.\n\n\n\nAges are as of 31 December 2026.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLap Guidelines\n\n\n\nAge GroupCourseLapsTotal DistanceWaveU20 boysLong416kmAU17 boysLong316kmAU16 boysLong312kmBU15 boysLong312kmBU20 girlsLong312kmBU17 girlsLong312kmBU16 girlsLong28kmCU15 girlsLong28kmC\n\n\n\nAge GroupCourseLapsTotal DistanceWaveU14 boysShort510kmAU13 boysShort48kmBU14 girlsShort510kmAU13 girlsShort36kmB\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnduro\n\n\n\nTrails and distances may change before the event. Any updates will be communicated via the event website and social media platforms\, and an updated event manual will be issued. \n\n\n\n\nDescription: Enduro will consist of the accumulated time to complete Enduro stages. Untimed transitions to the start of the next stage must be unassisted\, i.e. NO SHUTTLING.\n\n\n\nEasy or Hard? Please select when you enter. You can change on the day.\n\n\n\nSeeding: Riders will need to self-seed within their age/gender groups.\n\n\n\nRiders will be released from the start of each stage at 30-second intervals.\n\n\n\nCourses: Easy (4 stages)\, Hard (5 stages)\n\n\n\nAge Groups: (ages are as of 31st December 2026) U13\, U14\, U15\, U16\, U17 and U20\n\n\n\nCategories: Girls\, Boys.\n\n\n\nCourse and uphill routes: The trails for the Enduro stages are described in the following map sections. Riders will need to ride up the MTB trail network to get to the start points. The shuttle may be operating for other park users. As such\, the shuttle road will not be closed for the event.\n\n\n\nTo avoid issues with timing\, the course will remain closed until riders have completed their race.\n\n\n\nThere will be no re-runs except under exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the Race Director. Exceptional circumstances may be a rider unable to complete a stage due to a medical emergency or a rider helping an injured rider. More information on re-runs is available in the event manual.  \n\n\n\n\n\nCourseFirstSecondThirdFourthCourseHardTroll RunKarearea (to CPC)Twister/Kissing Rock to shuttle pick-upMTG\, HJ to shuttle pick-upFoo Fighter (full)EasyTwister to shuttle pick-upTroll RunKarearea (to CPC)Foo Fighter (full)\n\n\n\n\nDownhill\n\n\n\n\nAges are as of 31 December 2026.\n\n\n\nThe DH event will be run over Grades 3\, 4 and 5 trails. A starting date platform will be near the container hub between upper and lower  Foo Fighter. \n\n\n\nRiders can choose which course they want to run on the day.\n\n\n\nThe time allocation for both the ‘seeding run’ and ‘race run’ allows 150 riders to be run at 30-second intervals\, with a 15-minute contingency for injuries\, sweeping the course\, and resetting between runs.\n\n\n\nAfter runs\, riders will be shuttled back to the container hub at the top of the park.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe following courses are from 2025. The 2026 courses will be updated as soon as they are available.  \n\n\n\nEasy/short downhill course\n\n\n\n\n\nStart at Container Hub\n\n\n\nFoo Fighter Link\n\n\n\nMind the Gap (MTG)\n\n\n\nMiss Fortune – end at Shuttle pick up\n\n\n\n\n\nHard/long downhill course\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nStart at Container Hub\n\n\n\nFoo Fighter Link\n\n\n\nMind the Gap (MTG)\n\n\n\nMiss Fortune\n\n\n\nKissing Rock end at Zig Zag Road Crossing\n\n\n\n\n\nENTER NOW\n\n\n\n\nEquipment Requirements\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor equipment requirements\, please refer to the MTB Protection Policy in the MTBNZ Technical Regulations. Items of note include: \n\n\n\n\n\nXC\n\n\n\nMandatory\n\n\n\nA helmet that satisfies current New Zealand or equivalent international standards is compulsory. \n\n\n\nHighly recommended\n\n\n\nSunglasses or protective eyewear. \n\n\n\nFull-finger gloves. \n\n\n\n\n\nEnduro\n\n\n\nMandatory\n\n\n\nA full-face helmet that satisfies current New Zealand or equivalent international standards is compulsory. ‘Enduro Style’ two-piece helmets with removable chin-bar are permitted. Approved Safety Certification standards are ASTM-F1952 (ASTM for DH)\, UN/ECE Reg No. 22\, AS 1698\, NZ5430\, British Standard BS 6658\, or Japanese Standard T8133. \n\n\n\nHighly recommended\n\n\n\nElbows/forearm protection. \n\n\n\nKnee/shin protection \n\n\n\nShoulder/spinal/neck protection. \n\n\n\nFull-finger gloves. \n\n\n\nProtective eyewear. \n\n\n\n\n\nDownhill\n\n\n\nJunior – (includes U13\, U14\, U15\, U16\, U17) \n\n\n\nMandatory\n\n\n\nFull-face helmet—A helmet with chin bar and meeting Safety Certification as per Enduro above.  \n\n\n\nIf you are unsure whether your particular helmet meets the required standard\, please consult the information provided by your helmet manufacturer. \n\n\n\nNeck brace – Leatt (leatt.com) or similar to work with the Full Face Helmet. It is compulsory to wear either a neck brace or spinal protection and it is highly recommended to wear both. \n\n\n\nElbows/forearm protection – Regardless of the length of the shirt\, elbow/forearm protection with the following properties: \n\n\n\n\nSelf-fastening does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body.\n\n\n\nElbow protectors can be stand-alone or part of a protective suit\, such as a full-body\, half-body\, or vest.\n\n\n\nCan be elbow-only or combined elbow/forearm protection.\n\n\n\n\nKnee/shin protection – regardless of the length of shorts/pants\, knee/shin protection with the following properties: \n\n\n\n\nSelf-fastening does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body.\n\n\n\nCan be one-piece knee/shin protectors or separate knee and shin padding.\n\n\n\n\nHighly recommended\n\n\n\nSpinal protection: \n\n\n\n\nSelf-fastening does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body.\n\n\n\nCover full length of back (spine) from between shoulder blades to tailbone.\n\n\n\nCan be fully\, partially or non-articulated in design.\n\n\n\nThey can be standalone back protectors or part of a protective suit\, such as a full-body\, half-body\, or vest.\n\n\n\nIt is compulsory to wear either a neck brace or spinal protection and it is highly recommended to wear both.\n\n\n\n\nMotocross-style “roost guards” are NOT PERMITTED unless they have a specific back protector\, not just a rear roost deflector. \n\n\n\nShoulder protection: \n\n\n\n\nSelf-fastening does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body.\n\n\n\nOuter shells should be constructed of a solid material e.g. Hard Shell Plastic.\n\n\n\nCan be standalone shoulder protectors or part of a protective suit e.g. full body\, half body or vest.\n\n\n\n\nHand protection \n\n\n\nFull-fingered gloves are highly recommended.  \n\n\n\nDownhill\n\n\n\nSeniors – U20  \n\n\n\nThe regulations for U20 vary slightly to the Junior grade. Please refer to the MTBNZ Technical Regulations for full details. It is recommended that you comply with the regulations for the Junior grades. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank You To Our Sponsors
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/schoolsmtbfest/
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SUMMARY:Arapuke Classic
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 15 January Members-only Club Shuttles\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Arapuke Classic\, held at Arapuke Forest MTB Park\, is MMBC’s longest running cross-country (XC) MTB race. The race in 2026 marks the 37th time the club has hosted the event!!!  \n\n\n\nWhatever your ability\, there’s a race for you. Choose the CBS 10km\, the BYD 18km or the KIA 36km and enjoy a challenging and scenic ride in the foothills of the stunning Tararua Range – right on the doorstep of Palmerston North.  The courses are predominantly purpose-built singletrack with some epic downhill trails to make the most of the elevation gain. \n\n\n\nFor those who need a little help getting up the hills or want to save their energy for the downhills\, this is a great event and course for e-bikes. There is an e-bike class in each of the courses. \n\n\n\nThe event isn’t over when you get off your bike! Stick around for prize giving\, spot prizes AND the best post-race food for any event in New Zealand! For free! \n\n\n\nRetro bikes!\n\n\n\nHelp us put the classic back into the Classic! Each race at the Arapuke Classic now has a retro division for men and one for women. There will be special prezzies for retro riders and a people’s choice awarded for the coolest bike. Even if you’re on a modern bike\, dress retro and be in to win for best outfit. \n\n\n\nThe rules are simple:  \n\n\n\n\n26″ wheels\n\n\n\nRigid frame or hard tail (no rear shocks)\n\n\n\nCantilever brakes (no disc brakes)\n\n\n\n\nRegister now!\n\n\n\nTiming\n\n\n\n8:30am – Registration Opens \n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:50am –  36km race briefing\n\n\n\n10:00am – 36km race start\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:35am –  18km race briefing\n\n\n\n10:45am –  18km race start\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:15am– 10km race briefing\n\n\n\n11:30am – 10km race start\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRules & Course Details\n\n\n\n\n\nRules\n\n\n\n\nThe Arapuke Classic will be run under the general rules of the UCI and MTBNZ.\n\n\n\nAll riders must wear a helmet that is correctly fitted.\n\n\n\nAll repairs must be made by the rider.\n\n\n\nBike changes are not permitted.\n\n\n\nNo headphones to be worn while racing.\n\n\n\nThe MTB Park will be open to the public during the race. Please be mindful of other users. \n\n\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 share the same track; there will be a wide range of speed and skills.\n\n\n\nThe rider in front has the 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\nWhen being lapped please move aside for faster riders as soon as possible.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCBS 10km – one lap\n\n\n\nThe 10km course includes Grade 2 and 3 trails with a solid elevation gain. Course may change at the discretion of the Event Director. Make sure you listen at the race briefing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBack Track\n\n\n\nIce Breaker\n\n\n\nSwamp Monster\n\n\n\nArapuke Road\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJumping Jack to Farside Road\n\n\n\nMr Twister\n\n\n\nLower Twister to Back Track\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck out the courses on trailforks\n\n\n\n\nBYD 18km (one lap) and KIA 36km (two laps!)\n\n\n\nThe 18km and 36km courses include Grade 2\, 3 and 4 trails with plenty of elevation gain to keep you honest. Eighteen kilometre riders will do one lap; 36km riders will do two. Course may change at the discretion of the Event Director. Make sure you listen at the briefing!  \n\n\n\n\n\nLaps One and Two\n\n\n\n\n\nBack Track\n\n\n\nIce Breaker\n\n\n\nRocky Part 2\n\n\n\nAbout Time (Reverse)\n\n\n\nFoo Fighter\n\n\n\nSwamp Monster to Upper Car Park (H5)\n\n\n\nArapuke Road to Upper Jack & the Beanstalk (H6)\n\n\n\nUpper Jack and the Beanstalk to H7\n\n\n\nTe Ara Kaikohi to Maintenance Road Exit\n\n\n\nCheck Point Charlie  (CPC) to Troll Run Part 2\n\n\n\n\n\nTroll Run Part 2 to CPC\n\n\n\nCPC to Lower Siberian Express  \n\n\n\nLower Siberian Express to H7  \n\n\n\nKarearea to Ewok Road (2nd crossing) \n\n\n\nEwok Road to Raewyn’s Rampage\n\n\n\nRaewyn’s Rampage to H4\n\n\n\nLower Jack & the Beanstalk to Farside Road\n\n\n\nFarside Road to Mr Twister\n\n\n\nMr Twister to Zig Zag Road Link \n\n\n\nZig Zag Road to Black Bridge \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now!\n\n\n\nRegister by 5pm on 1 March and get your personalised race plate. On-line entries close at 5pm on Friday 13 March.  \n\n\n\nEntry Fees\n\n\n\n\n\nClub Members – any NZMTB registered club\n\n\n\n\nU19 Club Members             $25\n\n\n\nAdult Club Members$45\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNon-Club Members\n\n\n\n\nU19           $55\n\n\n\nAdult$55\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn the Day \n\n\n\n\nAny Club Member           $60\n\n\n\nAny Non-Club Member$70\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrades\n\n\n\nAge groups are based on competitor’s age on 31 Dec 2026Riders younger than Under 19 may enter the 36 km Course by entering U19  grade. \n\n\n\n\n\nKIA 36km\n\n\n\n\nU19\n\n\n\nSenior (19–29)\n\n\n\nVet 1 (30–39)\n\n\n\nVet 2 (40–49)\n\n\n\nVet 3 (50–59)\n\n\n\nVet 4 (60+)\n\n\n\nE-Bike (no age groups)\n\n\n\nRetro (no age groups)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBYD 18km\n\n\n\n\nU17\n\n\n\nU19\n\n\n\nSenior (19–29)\n\n\n\nVet 1 (30–39)\n\n\n\nVet 2 (40–49)\n\n\n\nVet 3 (50–59)\n\n\n\nVet 4 (60+)\n\n\n\nE-Bike (no age groups)\n\n\n\nRetro (no age groups)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCBS 10km\n\n\n\n\nU15\n\n\n\nU17\n\n\n\nU19\n\n\n\nSenior (19–29)\n\n\n\nVet 1 (30–39)\n\n\n\nVet 2 (40–49)\n\n\n\nVet 3 (50–59)\n\n\n\nVet 4(60+)\n\n\n\nE-Bike (no age groups)\n\n\n\nRetro (no age groups)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA bit of history\n\n\n\n\nIn 1988\, Andrew Ninness organised the first MTB race in the Arapuke Forest Park (known variously at the time as Kahuterawa/K-Loop or Woodpecker Forest).  \n\n\n\nThe following year\, the Kahuterawa Mountain Bike Race was the first round of New Zealand’s first-ever National Championship Series and the first MTB for the Arapuke Classic race director Tom Bamford (for the record\, he still has the t-shirt to prove it). In those days\, the race started at Brown’s house\, and competitors rode up BackTrack and then beyond for various loops on farmland along Scotts Road. \n\n\n\nWhen forest logging limited access to the lower forest\, the start/finish moved to the Scotts Road carpark in 2015 and 2016 before moving back to the Kahuterawa car park in 2017.  As the trail network expanded rapidly from 2014\, the course changed each year to use as many trails as possible.   \n\n\n\n\n\nColin Knight took over organising the Kahuterawa Challenge with Crank It Cycles coming on board as the event sponsor in the mid-2000s. Brent Boddy Prestige started a long association with the race in 2014\, first joining as a co-sponsor and then taking over the title sponsorship first through their brand Jeep for 2016 and\, in 2017\, with Brent Boddy Prestige and Crank It Cycles as co-sponsors.  Brent Boddy Prestige took over the title sponsorship in 2018. \n\n\n\nWhen forest logging limited access to the lower forest\, the start/finish moved to the Scotts Road carpark in 2015 and 2016 before moving back to the Kahuterawa car park in 2017.  As the trail network expanded rapidly in 2014\, the course changed each year to use as many trails as possible.   \n\n\n\nIn 2019\, the event name was again changed to the Arapuke Classic to reflect the park’s ownership by PNCC. The event continues to be run under this name. \n\n\n\nThe Arapuke Classic took a break in 2025 and came back strong in 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollow The Arapuke Classic\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/arapuke-classic/
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260115T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084906
CREATED:20260111T082156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T082156Z
UID:5143-1768496400-1768507200@mmbc.co.nz
SUMMARY:Thursday 15 January Members-only Club Shuttles
DESCRIPTION:HUGE shout out to Property Brokers\, NZSC\, CM Doors\, Stirling Sports and MMBC for covering the costs of these members-only shuttles. Thank you so much.  \n \nHere are the details (read carefully!) \n \nRegistration will close at 12 noon on Thursday 15 January.  \n \nIf you miss out please come back later and see if there’s a spot.  \n \nThese shuttles are only for Manawatū Mountain Bike Club members with an annual membership. You MUST have renewed your membership to take advantage of the shuttles.  \n \nThere is no cost for up to 25 pre-registered riders: the cost of the shuttle service will be covered by the sponsors.  \n \nYou MUST be an annual member – no temporary memberships allowed. We know what membership types you have so don’t register if you only have a two-week membership. Just join the club.  \n \n• Shuttles will run from 5–8pm. \n \n• Riders must pre-book by noon on 14 January. No bookings accepted on the night. \n \n• If you register and then can’t make it\, PLEASE cancel your registration so that someone else can ride. If you do not cancel and you do not show up\, you may not be able to register for members-only shuttles in the future.  \n \n• Cancelling the event will be at the discretion of the organisers. We will contact you by email and post cancellations on Facebook and Instagram. \n \n• In case of bad-weather\, we will make a call by 7pm on Wednesday night.  \n \n• There is space for SEVEN rides from town\, you MUST email email me no later than 6pm on Wednesday 15 January. Pick up at Fitzherbert Bridge at 4pm and at Summerhill New World at 4.10pm.  \n \nPlease follow MMBC on Facebook and Instagram – we will post any updates there. \n \nNot an MMBC member? What better time to join? go to mmbc.co.nz and click on Join the Club
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/thursday-15-january-members-only-club-shuttles/
LOCATION:Arapuke Forest MTB Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251227T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084906
CREATED:20251222T210552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T210552Z
UID:5140-1766833200-1766851200@mmbc.co.nz
SUMMARY:Come Fly With Us
DESCRIPTION:Not sure what you to ask Santa for? How about a ticket to The Kaimanawa Descent???? \n \nWe have negotiated a special MMBC member discount rate of $350 per person on the 27 December for this wicked heli-biking adventure. There are three times to choose from: 11am\, 12 noon or 1pm. You must be at the base at least 45 minutes before your flight time.  \n \nWe need a minimum of 15 riders to get the special price. \n \nIf you are keen\, please register on Hello Club no later than 23 December. If we get 15\, Kaimanawa Alpine Adventures will get in touch with you for registration. Payment for the ride will be on the day. (If we don’t get 15\, the rate is $400 per person and we’ll let you know to register on the website if you want to go and you will need to pay in advance.) \n \nYou can read heaps more at kaa.co.nz but here’s a taster: \n \nThe Kaimanawa Descent is a 23km downhill mountain biking adventure designed for intermediate to advanced riders (Grade 3). The journey begins with a helicopter flight from the Kaimanawa Alpine Adventures base to the trailhead on the Patutu Tops (1673m). From there\, the first 15km takes you through sweeping Kaimanawa alpine tussock country\, with breathtaking views across the Central Plateau and the volcanic peaks of Tongariro National Park. The final 8km winds down through pristine native mountain beech forest\, finishing right back at our base on Waipakihi Road.
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/come-fly-with-us/
LOCATION:Kaimanawa Alpine Adventure
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251224T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251224T163000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084906
CREATED:20251222T210552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T210552Z
UID:5139-1766581200-1766593800@mmbc.co.nz
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Shuttles 24 December
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Eve Shuttles will run at Arapuke on Wednesday 24 December\, 1–4.30pm \n \nRegister through Hello Club. If shuttles have sold out\, there will be NO cash sales on the hill. Please do not ask the driver.  \n \nMinimum 10 riders\, maximum 22.  \n \n$25 for MMBC members*
 – membership.mmbc.co.nz \n \n$40 for non-members – Membership.MMBC.co.nz/public/calendar \n \n*Please note: members must be logged into their Hello Club account to get the membership price. If you are not logged in\, you will be charged $40.
 membership.mmbc.co.nz \n \nIf we have fewer than 10 riders\, your registration fee will be refunded.  \n \nLimited number of pickups available!  \n \nHardie Reserve – by the Fitzherbert Bridge at 12.10pmSummerhill New World Carpark at 12.20pm \n \nIf you want a lift to Arapuke (and back) you MUST email email me by 6pm Wednesday 23 December.  \n \nThe club’s refund policy and terms and conditions can be found here. By registering\, you accept Manawatū Mountain Bike Club’s terms and conditions and refund policy.  \n \nYOU WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL IF SHUTTLES CANCEL. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ON Wednesday morning.
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/christmas-eve-shuttles-24-december/
LOCATION:Arapuke MTB park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251214T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084906
CREATED:20251127T173948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T221452Z
UID:5105-1765697400-1765724400@mmbc.co.nz
SUMMARY:Arapuke Enduro
DESCRIPTION:Get in at the beginning! This year the Arapuke Enduro kicks off the 2025-26 Wellington Enduro Series!!!! \n \nSave the date! 14 December 2025!!! Arapuke Forest MTB Park. \n \nEveryone is welcome whether it’s your first Enduro or you are riding to be the MMBC Club Champ (just remember – only MMBC members who ride the hard course will be in the running for the Club Enduro Champ title). \n \nNot sure how an Enduro works or a bit tentative to enter a race? We’ve got you covered. Join the gang at the back of the pack and take all the time you need. A tail-end Charlie will sweep down and make sure no one overtakes you. \n \nWant to participate as a Minder Rider for your child on the course? That’s cool. There is no cost to do that. Just choose “minder rider” when you enter. This option is only available for the Intermediate course. \n \nThe Intermediate course will have four stages of downhill fun. Be prepared for mostly Grade 3. There may be a Grade 4 thrown in but everything is rollable. Ready to send it on harder stuff? Then the Hard course is for you. It will have five stages of Grade 3\, 4\, 5 and 6 trails. It will be hard. You can change your course choice on race day! \n \nLots more info at https://mmbc.co.nz/event/mmbc-club-enduro/ \n \nRego at https://enduro25.lilregie.com/
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/arapuke-enduro/
LOCATION:Arapuke Forest MTB Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251214T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084906
CREATED:20250424T055358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T063445Z
UID:3333-1765697400-1765724400@mmbc.co.nz
SUMMARY:Arapuke Enduro
DESCRIPTION:14 December 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 15 January Members-only Club Shuttles\n\n\n\n\n\nArapuke Enduro is Round 2 of the Wellington Enduro Series!!!! \n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome whether it’s your first Enduro or you are riding to be the Wellington Enduro Series champ (the hard course counts towards Wellington Enduro Series points).  \n\n\n\nNot sure how an Enduro works or a bit tentative to enter a race? We’ve got you covered. Join the gang at the back of the pack and take all the time you need. A tail-end Charlie will sweep down and make sure no one overtakes you. \n\n\n\nWant to participate as a Minder Rider for your child on the course? That’s cool. There is no cost to do that. Just choose “minder rider” when you enter. This option is only available for the Intermediate course. \n\n\n\nThe Intermediate course will have four stages of downhill fun. Be prepared for mostly Grade 3. There may be a Grade 4 thrown in but everything is rollable. Ready to send it on harder stuff? Then the Hard course is for you. It will have five stages of Grade 3\, 4\, 5 and 6 trails. It will be hard. \n\n\n\nYou can change your course choice on race day! \n\n\n\nAny questions? Email events@mmbc.co.nz \n\n\n\n\n\nA low-key prize giving will be held at the Kahuterawa carpark after the race. All riders are in for awesome spot prizes. \n\n\n\n\n\nYou can change your course selection on the day! \n\n\n\n\n\nAfter the race\, refuel at the BBQ at the Kahuterawa carpark. \n\n\n\n\n\nTiming\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:30am –  Hard course rego opens\n\n\n\n8:30am – Hard course rego closes\n\n\n\n8:45am – Hard course race briefing\n\n\n\n9:00am – Hard course race starts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:30am –  Intermediate course rego opens\n\n\n\n9:00am –  Intermediate course rego closes\n\n\n\n9:15am –  Intermediate course race briefing\n\n\n\n9:30am –  Intermediate course race start\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00pm – All courses close\n\n\n\nBBQ – When you’ve finished \n\n\n\n3:00pm – Prize giving\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW!!!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRules & Course Details\n\n\n\n\n\nRules\n\n\n\n\nThe Arapuke Enduro will be run under the general rules of the UCI and MTBNZ.\n\n\n\nAll riders must wear a helmet that is correctly fitted. Full-face helmets are strongly recommended for ALL riders. \n\n\n\nAll repairs must be made by the rider.\n\n\n\nBike changes are not permitted.\n\n\n\nNo headphones to be worn while racing.\n\n\n\nThe Intermediate Course will have Grade 3 and 4 trails. Everything is rollable and has “B” lines.\n\n\n\nThe Hard Course will include Grade 3\, 4\, 5 and 6 trails.\n\n\n\nYou can enter either Intermediate or Hard; you select this when you enter but you can change on race day.\n\n\n\nCourses and order can change; keep an eye out on social and LISTEN at the race briefing. \n\n\n\nEbikers are allowed one bike and one battery per entrant. No extenders are permitted on large batteries. Small batteries may use an extender.\n\n\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 share the same track; there will be a wide range of speed and skills.\n\n\n\nThe rider in front has the 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\n\n\n\n\nIntermediate Course\n\n\n\nTrails may be changed due to weather. This will be announced at the briefing. You must ride the trails in order. You may choose your own transitions/liaisons. Trail descriptions can be found here and on Trailforks. \n\n\n\n\nStage 1: Te Ara Kaikohi from top to exit @Arapuke Road\n\n\n\nStage 2: About Time – Rocky Link – Riff Raff part 2 \n\n\n\nStage 3: Raewyn’s Rampage – Full \n\n\n\nStage 4: Mr Twister from Farside Road + Lower Twister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHard Course\n\n\n\n\n\nTrails may be changed due to weather. This will be announced at the briefing. You must ride Raewyn’s Rampage first and you must finish with Mind the Gap\, Humpty Jumpty and Kissing Rock. The other trails may be ridden in any order. You may choose your own liaisons/transitions. Trail descriptions can be found here and on Trailforks. \n\n\n\n\nStage 1: Raewyn’s Rampage – Full \n\n\n\nStage 2: Karearea – Full\n\n\n\nStage 3: Top of Chewbacca + Chewbacca Link to H4\n\n\n\nStage 4: About Time – Rocky Link to H6 – Rocky – Rambo\n\n\n\nStage 5: Mind the Gap (MTG) + Humpty Jumpty Part 1 + Kissing Rock – Full \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntry Fees\n\n\n\nOnline entries close at 5pm on Friday 12 December.  \n\n\n\n\n\nClub Members – any NZMTB registered club\n\n\n\n\nClub Members             $35\n\n\n\nU13$25\n\n\n\nMinder ridersNot counted for prizes or placings$0\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNon-Club Members\n\n\n\n\nNon-club members        $60\n\n\n\nU13\, non-club members$40\n\n\n\nOn-the-day entriesMember$60\n\n\n\nOn-the-day entriesNon-Member$80\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrades\n\n\n\nThe Arapuke Enduro is part of the 2026 Wellington Enduro Race Series. Groups are based on competitor’s age on 31 December 2025.  \n\n\n\nHard course points will count towards the Wellington Enduro Series points. \n\n\n\nThere will be male\, female and gender diverse categories in each grade. *Under 13 riders in Hard Course will be accepted through application only will be graded in the Under 16. Please contact the race director on events@mmbc.co.nz \n\n\n\n\n\nHard\n\n\n\n\nUnder 16 (<16)\n\n\n\nUnder 19 (16–18)\n\n\n\nOpen (19–29)\n\n\n\nMasters 1 (30–39) \n\n\n\nMasters 2 (40-49)\n\n\n\nMasters 3 (50+)\n\n\n\nE bike (no age groups)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntermediate\n\n\n\n\nUnder 10 (<10)\n\n\n\nUnder 13 (<13)\n\n\n\nUnder 16 (<16)\n\n\n\nUnder 19 (16-18)\n\n\n\nOpen (19–29)\n\n\n\nMasters 1 (30–39)\n\n\n\nMasters 2 (40–49)\n\n\n\nMasters 3 (50+)\n\n\n\nE bike (no age groups)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW!!!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank You to Our Sponsors
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/mmbc-club-enduro/
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251213T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084906
CREATED:20251209T221452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T221452Z
UID:5127-1765630800-1765643400@mmbc.co.nz
SUMMARY:13 December Sunshine Saturday Shuttles
DESCRIPTION:Sunshine Saturday Shuttles will run at Arapuke on Saturday 13 December\, 1–4.30pm \n \nRegister through Hello Club. If shuttles have sold out\, there will be NO cash sales on the hill. Please do not ask the driver.  \n \nMinimum 10 riders\, maximum 22.  \n \n$25 for MMBC members*
 $40 for non-members \n \n*Please note: members must be logged into their Hello Club account to get the membership price. If you are not logged in\, you will be charged $40.
 \n \nIf we have fewer than 10 riders\, your registration fee will be refunded.  \n \nLimited number of pickups available!  \n \nHardie Reserve – by the Fitzherbert Bridge at 12.10pmSummerhill New World Carpark at 12.20pm \n \nIf you want a lift to Arapuke (and back) you MUST email email me by 6pm Friday 11 December.  \n \nThe club’s refund policy and terms and conditions can be found here. By registering\, you accept Manawatū Mountain Bike Club’s terms and conditions and refund policy.  \n \nYOU WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL IF SHUTTLES CANCEL. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ON Saturday morning.
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/13-december-sunshine-saturday-shuttles/
LOCATION:Arapuke MTB park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251212T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084906
CREATED:20251209T221451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T221451Z
UID:5126-1765558800-1765569600@mmbc.co.nz
SUMMARY:SPECIAL Friday 12 Dec Members-only Club Shuttles
DESCRIPTION:HUGE shout out to Caleb and MMBC for covering the costs of these members-only shuttles. Thank you so much.  \n \nHere are the details (read carefully!) \n \nPRIORITY WAS GIVEN TO THOSE WHO WERE ON THE “INTERESTED” LIST FOR THURSDAY 11 DECEMBER. IT IS NOW OPEN TO OTHER MEMBERS \n \nRegistration will close at 12 noon on Friday 12 December.  \n \nIf you miss out please click the interested button. If a spot opens up we will contact you. \n \nThese shuttles are only for Manawatū Mountain Bike Club members with an annual membership. \n \nThere is no cost for up to 20 pre-registered riders: the cost of the shuttle service will be covered by the sponsors.  \n \nYou MUST be an annual member – no temporary memberships allowed. We know what membership types you have so don’t register if you only have a two-week membership. Just join the club.  \n \n• Shuttles will run from 5–8pm. \n \n• If you register and then can’t make it\, PLEASE cancel your registration so that someone else can ride. If you do not cancel and you do not show up\, you may not be able to register for members-only shuttles in the future.  \n \n• Cancelling the event will be at the discretion of the organisers. We will contact you by email and post cancellations on Facebook and Instagram. \n \n• In case of bad-weather\, we will make a call by 7pm on Thursday night.  \n \nTHERE ARE NO PICKUPS FROM TOWN. \n \nPlease follow MMBC on Facebook and Instagram – we will post any updates there. \n \nNot an MMBC member? What better time to join? go to mmbc.co.nz and click on Join the Club
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/special-friday-12-dec-members-only-club-shuttles/
LOCATION:Arapuke Forest MTB Park
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251211T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084906
CREATED:20251209T221451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T221451Z
UID:5125-1765472400-1765483200@mmbc.co.nz
SUMMARY:Thursday 11 December Members-only Club Shuttles
DESCRIPTION:HUGE shout out to Property Brokers\, NZSC\, CM Doors\, Stirling Sports and MMBC for covering the costs of these members-only shuttles. Thank you so much.  \n \nHere are the details (read carefully!) \n \nRegistration will close at 12 noon on Thursday 11 December.  \n \nIf you miss out please click the interested button. If a spot opens up we will contact you. \n \nThese shuttles are only for Manawatū Mountain Bike Club members with an annual membership. \n \nThere is no cost for up to 25 pre-registered riders: the cost of the shuttle service will be covered by the sponsors.  \n \nYou MUST be an annual member – no temporary memberships allowed. We know what membership types you have so don’t register if you only have a two-week membership. Just join the club.  \n \n• Shuttles will run from 5–8pm. \n \n• Riders must pre-book by noon on 11 December. No bookings accepted on the night. \n \n• If you register and then can’t make it\, PLEASE cancel your registration so that someone else can ride. If you do not cancel and you do not show up\, you may not be able to register for members-only shuttles in the future.  \n \n• Cancelling the event will be at the discretion of the organisers. We will contact you by email and post cancellations on Facebook and Instagram. \n \n• In case of bad-weather\, we will make a call by 7pm on Wednesday night.  \n \n• If you want a ride from town\, you MUST email email me no later than 6pm on Wednesday 10 December. Pick up at Fitzherbert Bridge at 4pm and at Summerhill New World at 4.10pm.  \n \nPlease follow MMBC on Facebook and Instagram – we will post any updates there. \n \nNot an MMBC member? What better time to join? go to mmbc.co.nz and click on Join the Club
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/thursday-11-december-members-only-club-shuttles/
LOCATION:Arapuke Forest MTB Park
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251116T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251116T163000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084906
CREATED:20251114T234037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T234037Z
UID:5092-1763298000-1763310600@mmbc.co.nz
SUMMARY:16 November Sunday Funday Shuttles
DESCRIPTION:IF YOU WANT A PICK UP FROM TOWN\, PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.  \n \nSunday Funday Shuttles will run at Arapuke on Sunday 16 November 1–4.30pm \n \nRegister through Hello Club.  \n \nMinimum 10 riders\, maximum 25.  \n \n$25 for MMBC members*
$40 for non-members \n \n*Please note: members must be logged into their Hello Club account to get the membership price. If you are not logged in\, you will be charged $40.
 \n \nIf we have fewer than 10 riders\, your registration fee will be refunded.  \n \nLimited number of pickups available!  \n \nHardie Reserve – by the Fitzherbert Bridge at 12.10pmSummerhill New World Carpark at 12.20pm \n \nIf you want a lift to Arapuke (and back) you MUST email email me by 6pm Saturday 15 November.  \n \nThe club’s refund policy and terms and conditions can be found here. By registering\, you accept Manawatū Mountain Bike Club’s terms and conditions and refund policy.  \n \nYOU WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL IF SHUTTLES CANCEL. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ON Sunday morning.
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/16-november-sunday-funday-shuttles/
LOCATION:Arapuke MTB park
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251108T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251108T163000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084906
CREATED:20251108T124939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T124939Z
UID:5086-1762606800-1762619400@mmbc.co.nz
SUMMARY:8 November Sunshine Saturday Shuttles
DESCRIPTION:IF YOU WANT A PICK UP FROM TOWN\, PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.  \n \nSunshine Saturday Shuttles will run at Arapuke on Saturday 8 November 1–4.30pm \n \nRegister through Hello Club.  \n \nMinimum 10 riders\, maximum 25.  \n \n$25 for MMBC members*
$40 for non-members \n \n*Please note: members must be logged into their Hello Club account to get the membership price. If you are not logged in\, you will be charged $40.
 \n \nIf we have fewer than 10 riders\, your registration fee will be refunded.  \n \nLimited number of pickups available!  \n \nHardie Reserve – by the Fitzherbert Bridge at 12.10pmSummerhill New World Carpark at 12.20pm \n \nIf you want a lift to Arapuke (and back) you MUST email email me by 6pm Friday 7 November.  \n \nThe club’s refund policy and terms and conditions can be found here. By registering\, you accept Manawatū Mountain Bike Club’s terms and conditions and refund policy.  \n \nYOU WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL IF SHUTTLES CANCEL. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ON Saturday morning.
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/8-november-sunshine-saturday-shuttles/
LOCATION:Arapuke MTB park
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251102T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251102T163000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084906
CREATED:20251102T144909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T144909Z
UID:5082-1762088400-1762101000@mmbc.co.nz
SUMMARY:2 November Pop Up Shuttles!!!!!!
DESCRIPTION:IF YOU WANT A PICK UP FROM TOWN\, PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.  \n \nPop-up shuttles will run at Arapuke on Sunday 2 November 1–4.30pm \n \nRegister through Hello Club.  \n \nMinimum 10 riders\, maximum 25.  \n \n$25 for MMBC members*
$40 for non-members \n \n*Please note: members must be logged into their Hello Club account to get the membership price. If you are not logged in\, you will be charged $40.
 \n \nIf we have fewer than 10 riders\, your registration fee will be refunded.  \n \nLimited number of pickups available!  \n \nHardie Reserve – by the Fitzherbert Bridge at 12.10pmSummerhill New World Carpark at 12.20pm \n \nIf you want a lift to Arapuke (and back) you MUST email email me \n \nThe club’s refund policy and terms and conditions can be found here. By registering\, you accept Manawatū Mountain Bike Club’s terms and conditions and refund policy.  \n \nYOU WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL IF SHUTTLES CANCEL. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ON Sunday morning.
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/2-november-pop-up-shuttles/
LOCATION:Arapuke MTB park
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251101T000000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251101T235959
DTSTAMP:20260609T084906
CREATED:20250502T015151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T221340Z
UID:3656-1761955200-1762041599@mmbc.co.nz
SUMMARY:Club Champs
DESCRIPTION:Are you an MMBC Champion? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 15 January Members-only Club Shuttles\n\n\n\n\nClub champs are MMBC’s way to recognise the achievements of our members! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nComplete this form for every race you enter!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCategories\n\n\n\nEach year there are up to 36 awards! Awards are presented at the AGM in November. \n\n\n\nAwards are given for the year ending 31 October. For example\, at the 2026 AGM\, Club Champs awards will be given for races completed between 1 November 2025 – 31 October 2026. \n\n\n\nThere will be first\, second and third place awards given to males and females in Juniors (U21) and adults (21+) in each of the three disciplines: Cross Country (XC)\, Enduro (END) and Downhill (DH).  \n\n\n\nJunior riders are those U21 as of 31 October for the year of the award; Adult riders are 21+.  \n\n\n\nCROSS COUNTRY (XC) – as of 19 May 2026\n\n\n\n\nMALEName and pointsFEMALEName and pointsJunior (U21)Junior (U21)First Cameron Gloyn  – 10FirstFirstSecond Harry Walkley – 1SecondSecondThird ThirdThirdAdult (21+)Adult (21+)First Gavin Skewes – 29First Bette Flagler – 10SecondKane Benseman – 1 Second ThirdThird \n\n\n\n\nEnduro (END) – as of 19 May 2026\n\n\n\nMALEName and pointsFEMALEName and pointsJunior (U21)Junior (U21)FirstStephan Grant – 50First SecondCameron Gloyn – 9Second Third Third Adult (21+)Adult (21+)First Kane Benseman – 9FirstBette Flagler – 9Second Chris Grant – 8 Second Third Third \n\n\n\nDownhill (DH) as of 19 May 2026\n\n\n\nMALEFEMALEJunior (U21)Junior (U21) First Stephan Grant – 2First Second Second Third Third Adult (21+)Adult (21+) First First Second Second Third Third \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to earn points\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipate. Entry into any qualifying event will earn you one point. Get a point just for showing up! \n\n\n\nPlace! Points are awarded for placings. Ten points for first place down to one point for 10th place \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQualifying events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCross-country (XC)\n\n\n\n\n\nMMBC events: Winter Series; Arapuke Classic; Schools MTB Fest \n\n\n\nSanctioned and other events: WMTBC XC Series; CNZ XC & Marathon National Champs; PNP Series; Whaka races; Volcanic Epic; Highlander \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnduro (END)\n\n\n\n\n\nMMBC events: Arapuke Enduro; Schools MTB Fest \n\n\n\nSanctioned and other events: WMTBC Enduro Series; Revolve END; Legends Series; CNZ Enduro National  Series; CNZ Enduro Champs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownhill (DH)\n\n\n\n\n\nMMBC events: Schools MTB Fest \n\n\n\nSanctioned and other events: Revolve Super V; CNZ DH National Champs; NZDH Series; MTBNZ DH Series; Crankworx DH events \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEligibility and how to win\n\n\n\n\nYou MUST be a current MMBC member!\n\n\n\nYou MUST submit your results!\n\n\n\nSubmitting your results is crucial! Participants MUST provide their results to earn points. Submit a new form for each race you enter.  \n\n\n\n\n\nComplete this form for every race you enter!
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/club-champs/
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251004T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084906
CREATED:20250908T013543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T223618Z
UID:4851-1759568400-1759593600@mmbc.co.nz
SUMMARY:Schools MTB Fest
DESCRIPTION:Calling all intermediate and secondary school students who ride mountain bikes! The Schools MTB Fest is an opportunity for you to compete with your peers and enjoy the sport. Covering two days – 4-5 October 2025 – it includes cross-country (XC)\, enduro (END)\, and downhill (DH) events on a wide selection of purpose-built MTB trails. Organised by the Manawatū Mountain Bike Club (MMBC)\, this event inspires interest in the sport and facilitates the continued growth of mountain biking at school level. We hope to see you and your supporters there.  Early-bird registration fees end 21 September. On-line registration closes on 28 September.  For more information\, event manual and link to registration\, go to www.mmbc.co.nz/event/schoolsmtbfest/
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/schools-mtb-fest/
LOCATION:Arapuke MTB Park – Top Carpark
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250921T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084906
CREATED:20250917T013731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T090040Z
UID:4931-1758457800-1758470400@mmbc.co.nz
SUMMARY:Sunday Funday 21 September Shuttles
DESCRIPTION:Pop-up shuttles will run at Arapuke on Sunday 21 September\, 12.30-4pm \n \nRegister through Hello Club.  \n \nMinimum 10 riders\, maximum 20.  \n \n$25 for MMBC members*
$40 for non-members \n \n*Please note: members must be logged into their Hello Club account to get the membership price. If you are not logged in\, you will be charged $40.
 \n \nIf we have fewer than 10 riders\, your registration fee will be refunded.  \n \nSPECIAL OFFER FOR DIG DAY VOLUNTEERS.If you are helping with Dig Day and want to ride the shuttles for free\, there are 15 slots reserved. You need to register through the Dig Day event – not this one! \n \nFor shuttle uplift or Questions\, email email me. \n \nREFUNDS WILL ONLY BE GIVEN IF SHUTTLES ARE CANCELLED. \n \nYOU WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL IF SHUTTLES CANCEL. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ON Sunday morning.
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/sunday-funday-21-september-shuttles/
LOCATION:Arapuke MTB park
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250921T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084906
CREATED:20250912T014243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T090040Z
UID:4899-1758448800-1758470400@mmbc.co.nz
SUMMARY:Schools MTB Fest Dig Day + Free Shuttles
DESCRIPTION:Get your hands dirty and help get the trails ready for the Schools MTB Fest. Then ride shuttles – for free. PLEASE ONLY REGISTER IF YOU WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN DIG DAY – THIS IS NOT A SHUTTLES EVENT.  \n \nTrail work will go from 10am–12.30pm. Free shuttles from 12.30–4pm. You MUST be at dig day to ride the shuttles. All ages welcome –great chance to support the kids!  \n \nWe’ll have some tools but if you have a spade\, rake\, saw or pruner\, bring it along. \n \nMeeting location will be announced on socials and email. \n \nShuttle pickup in town: Hardie Street Reserve and Summerhill\, times to be confirmed. Please email email me if you need a ride.
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/schools-mtb-fest-dig-day-free-shuttles/
LOCATION:Arapuke MTB park
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250907T081500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084906
CREATED:20250321T081226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T222431Z
UID:1821-1757232900-1757246400@mmbc.co.nz
SUMMARY:iBike4Kids
DESCRIPTION:7 SeptemberVictoria Esplanade\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 15 January Members-only Club Shuttles\n\n\n\n\n\n\niBike4Kids is our biggest day for our littlest riders. Held at the beginning of September in the Victoria Esplanade\, it’s a fun day out where kids can ride and enjoy their bikes on dirt (and sometimes muddy!) trails. \n\n\n\niBike4Kids is not a race. It is a fun family event where there are no prizes for winning. Everyone who takes part gets a medal\, a bunch of swag just for entering and the chance to win cool prizes like mountain bikes\, helmets and other great stuff. You must be at the major spot prize draw to claim your prize. There are also heaps of minor spot prizes that you may be lucky enough to be given at registration. \n\n\n\nParticipants can choose between short\, medium\, and long courses and test their talents on a skills course. There is also a ‘balance bike section’ for those under five who ride without pedals or have training wheels. \n\n\n\n\nFEEDBACK\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThings you need to know\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe event is open to preschool\, primary and intermediate-aged kids. \n\n\n\nThe only way to enter the event is online. Just click on the button below. There are limited spaces\, so get in early! Entries close at 5 pm\, 6 September.\n\n\n\nEntry fees are $20 per child and $10 for the balance bike kids.\n\n\n\nCool event T-shirts are available for $25 each. Order these when you enter\, and you’ll get them on the event day. The cut-off date for T-shirt orders is 8am on 25 August. This is to ensure T-shirts can be printed and ready for the event.\n\n\n\nPhotos will be taken at the event\, published on social media\, and used to publicise this and future events. The event is open to the public\, and organisers cannot control who publishes photos. Entry into the event implies acceptance of these conditions. \n\n\n\nRiders with training wheels or on balance bikes can only enter the balance bike course. Children who need a mum or dad to help them must ride the short course. \n\n\n\nGeared bikes are not essential. BMX-style bikes are fine\, but bikes with fat tyres and gears are best. Participants must ensure their bikes are safe before entering the event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe event will run whether it is wet or fine. \n\n\n\nOn event day\, you must go to registration to pick up your event pack. You may even get a spot prize! \n\n\n\nRegistration opens at 8:15 am\n\n\n\n9:00 – Long course9:55 – Medium course11:00 – Balance bike course11:15 – Short course\n\n\n\nEvent start times09:15 – Long course10:10 – Medium course (in two waves)11:15 – Balance bike course11:30 – Short course\n\n\n\nThere will be a briefing just before each category starts. EVERYONE must attend\, so make sure you are there and listening hard!\n\n\n\nParticipants must ensure their bikes are safe before entering the event. We recommend you have your bike checked at your local bike shop\, enlist the help of a friend or\, if you have the skills\, make sure everything is in safe working order.\n\n\n\nIf you have difficulty with your entry or need a refund\, please email ibike4kids@mmbc.co.nz.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nENTRIES NOW CLOSED\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck out our cool iBike4Kids t-shirts!\n\n\n\n\nT-shirts must be pre-ordered to allow time for printing. Sales close at 8am on Monday 25 August to allow time for printing. Your tee shirts will be available for pickup on the day. \n\n\n\nT-shirts available in XS=6\, S=8\, M=10\, L=12 XL=14 or small adult. \n\n\n\nOrder your T-shirt when you complete your entry form. \n\n\n\n\nA bit of history.\n\n\n\n\nWhat we now call iBike4Kids started in 2004 as the Bikewise Kids Bike Jam. When the promoter struggled to run the event in 2012\, MMBC took over\, and iBike4Kids was born.   \n\n\n\nThe initial goal was to run an event with half the entry fee and double the prizes. That’s the model we continue to use. In 2025\, we are forced to increase the entry fee to $20 but still just $10 for Balance Bikes. This is the first increase since 2013\, and there are still two major spot prizes for mountain bikes and numerous smaller prizes. With the help of our sponsors\, we aim to give back the entry fees in medals and prizes. \n\n\n\nProfits from the event are invested in the MMBC skills development programme or public access trails. iBike4Kids participants are encouraged to sign up for MMBC’s skills development sessions\, which are run during term 4 at Hardie Street Reserve. \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\nSafety\n\n\n\n\nAll riders must wear a helmet and closed-toe shoes. \n\n\n\nWe recommend that riders wear gloves.\n\n\n\nParticipants must ensure their bikes are safe before entering the event. If in doubt\, check your bike at a bike shop. Check the ends of the handlebars; if there is a hole\, plug it up. Bike shops have plugs. A mechanic will be on hand for emergency repairs but will not do safety checks.\n\n\n\nParticipants must listen to and obey instructions from marshals and event organisers.\n\n\n\nThere will be first aid on-site.\n\n\n\nThe course is open to the public at all times.\n\n\n\nMarshals will be stationed around the course to assist riders and control pedestrians.\n\n\n\nThere will be lead and tail riders for each group.\n\n\n\nSpectators must stay behind the tape/barriers in the start/finish areas.\n\n\n\nEvent organisers reserve the right to change the course for safety reasons.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccompanying riders\n\n\n\n\nAll accompanying riders must wear helmets.\n\n\n\nAll balance bike riders must be accompanied by someone over 10 years old who has been walking or running for over 10 years.\n\n\n\nChildren under 6 must be accompanied by a person over 10 who is walking\, running\, or biking in SHORT COURSE ONLY and must start at the back of the start wave.\n\n\n\nYou may only accompany riders on the short and balance bike courses. No accompanying riders are permitted on the medium or long courses.\n\n\n\nThose on trailer bikes must start at the back of the short course only.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease Take Note\nThe club event manager’s decision is final for any disputes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourses\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease carefully choose the course for your child. It is best for everyone if everyone is riding a course that is within their skill and fitness levels. We will wait a reasonable length of time for everyone to finish\, but we will close the courses off in a time that will allow us to start the next wave on time. \n\n\n\nWhen choosing the course\, consider how long it will take your child to ride\, approximately 3km. Then use the following as a guide: riders on the Long Course should be able to ride 3km in under 15mins; those on the Medium Course should be able to ride 3km in under 25mins; and those on the Short Course will have at least 35mins. \n\n\n\nAll riders complete the same course with a different number of laps for each grade.  \n\n\n\nIf you have a question about what grade to enter your child\, please email ibike4kids@mmbc.co.nz or ring Bill on 027 473 1311 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShort\n\n\n\nThis course is about 2.8km and is recommended for 5-6 year olds. It is mostly flat\, with no obstacles and one short downhill section. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMedium\n\n\n\nThe medium course is two laps of the short course (about 5.6km). Recommended for beginners and 7-year-olds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLong\n\n\n\nThe long course is three laps of the short course (about 8.4km). Recommended for competent riders and those 8 years and older. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBalance bike\n\n\n\nFlat\, no obstacles but with interesting terrain. This course is approximately 0.8km long and is open only for under 5-year-olds on balance bikes (bikes without pedals) or on bikes with 16-inch wheels with or without trainer wheels. Riders with a disability are welcome to try this course or a longer course if they are able.  \n\n\n\nNote: We will ask those not meeting the criteria to wait and participate in the short course. We encourage all pedal bikers\, even those under 5\, to do the short course\, including those with trainer wheels. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSkills course\n\n\n\nThe Skills Course will include obstacles to ride over or around that will test riding skills. There will always be an easy way around the trickier things. \n\n\n\nMake sure you check it out. There will be adults on hand to help out! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Map\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollow iBikes4Kids on its very own Facebook & Instagram pages\n\n\n\nFacebook\n\nInstagram\n\n\n\n\n\nContactBill Russell027 473 1311ibike4kids@mmbc.co.nz
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/ibike4kids/
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250827T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084906
CREATED:20250804T021036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T021036Z
UID:4750-1756321200-1756324800@mmbc.co.nz
SUMMARY:Nutrition for MTBers - Fuel Smart\, Ride Strong
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 27 August\, 7-8pm. Online.  \n \nJoin us for an engaging and practical nutrition session designed specifically for mountain bikers! Whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned rider\, this session will give you the tools to ride stronger\, recover faster\, and feel better on and off the trails. In the first half\, we’ll cover everyday nutrition—why what you eat matters\, understanding macronutrients\, what to avoid\, simple meal swaps\, and easy meal ideas to help you fuel well without the fuss. The second half dives into sports nutrition for mountain bikers\, including: \n \nHow your body uses energy and different energy systems \n \nWhat to eat the week before a race \n \nRace day nutrition tips \n \nHydration and gut health \n \nRecovery nutrition \n \nKey vitamins\, minerals\, and supplements \n \nFueling strategies for different ride durations and intensities \n \nNutrition made simple\, practical\, and MTB-specific. Don’t miss it—your legs will thank you! \n \nMeet Your Nutrition Coach – Vanessa Young \n \nVanessa Young is a qualified nutritionist with a Diploma in Nutrition and is currently completing her final year of a nutrition degree. As an enthusiastic mountain biker and runner\, she knows what it takes to fuel performance and recovery. Vanessa currently supports clients at 360 Fitness\, providing effective and simple nutrition advice to individuals and groups. She’s passionate about helping others make confident\, sustainable food choices to support their training and lifestyle. \n \nAfter you register\, you will be sent a meeting link (close to the day of the workshop).
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/nutrition-for-mtbers-fuel-smart-ride-strong/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250722T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250722T193000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084906
CREATED:20250623T072714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T051025Z
UID:4541-1753209000-1753212600@mmbc.co.nz
SUMMARY:Dirt Divas Winter Skills Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Don’t be left out in the dark!  \n \nJoin the crew for weekly skills coaching that will smooth off those rough edges and teach you new skills. We meet weekly on Tuesday nights in a lighted car park. Rain or moonshine.  \n \nCoaches: Russell Brebner and Anthony Sutton6.30-7.30pmStarting Tuesday 22 July and lasting through 16 September (that’s Term 3).$30 for the full series.  \n \nWhen you register for 22 July\, you are enrolled in the full series. We ask that you commit to attending weekly. \n \nOpen to MMBC members only. Register here.
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/dirt-divas-winter-skills-sessions/
LOCATION:Palmerston North\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250713T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250713T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084906
CREATED:20250703T015818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T171015Z
UID:4609-1752404400-1752418800@mmbc.co.nz
SUMMARY:Central Bicycle Studio Winter Series Race 3
DESCRIPTION:The 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.Winter Series events have something for everyone\, from little nippers on balance bikes through to seasoned campaigners. While all riders are tiemd and there’s competition for the top spots\, the emphasis is on having fun and challenging yourself.The four rounds are raced on all-weather trails at Foxton MTB Trails @ Target Reserve and Whanganui’s Araheke Trails. E-bikes are welcome at all events. \n \nIf you didn’t enter for the series\, you can also enter on the day – cash only! \n \nMore info at: https://mmbc.co.nz/event/winter-series/
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/central-bicycle-studio-winter-series-race-3/
LOCATION:Araheke MTB Trails Whanganui
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250615T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250615T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084906
CREATED:20250516T000838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T001415Z
UID:4052-1749985200-1749999600@mmbc.co.nz
SUMMARY:Central Bicycle Studio Winter Series Race 2
DESCRIPTION:The 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.Winter Series events have something for everyone\, from little nippers on balance bikes through to seasoned campaigners. While all riders are tiemd and there’s competition for the top spots\, the emphasis is on having fun and challenging yourself.The four rounds are raced on all-weather trails at Foxton MTB Trails @ Target Reserve and Whanganui’s Araheke Trails. E-bikes are welcome at all events. \n \nIf you didn’t enter for the series\, you can also enter on the day – cash only! \n \nMore info at: https://mmbc.co.nz/event/winter-series/
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/central-bicycle-studio-winter-series-race-2/
LOCATION:Foxton MTB Trails
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250531T133000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084906
CREATED:20250527T073401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T193202Z
UID:4432-1748698200-1748707200@mmbc.co.nz
SUMMARY:LUCKY YOU!!! CLUB SHUTTLE DAY 31 May
DESCRIPTION:We love club shuttle days!  \n \nThis registration is for the 1.30-4pm shuttles only!! \n \nSaturday 31 May1.30-4pm \n \nFREE shuttles for MMBC members.  \n \nPLEASE only register if you are committed to attend. If life changes and you cannot make it\, please cancel as soon as possible so we can contact the next person in line.  \n \nIf you miss out on a spot\, please click the interested button and we’ll be in touch if there’s a spot.  \n \nHOWEVER\, please do not book a spot if you aren’t sure you can go or if you just want to save a seat. We have had a few people – we know who you are 😉 – who have done this for prior sponsored days. If this naughty behaviour continues\, you will be blocked. \n \nThese shuttles are only for Manawatu Mountain Bike Club members who have an annual membership. \n \nThere is no cost for up to 20 pre-registered riders . We need a minimum of 10 riders for the shuttles to run.  \n \n• Riders must pre-book. \n \n• If you register and then can’t make it\, PLEASE cancel your registration so that someone else can ride. \n \n• Cancelling the event will be at the discretion of the organisers. \n \nAny questions contact comms@mmbc.co.nz \n \nWe will email you Saturday morning if shuttles are cancelled. Check your email!!!
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/lucky-you-club-shuttle-day-31-may-2/
LOCATION:Arapuke Mountain Bike Park
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250531T123000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084906
CREATED:20250527T073401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T193201Z
UID:4431-1748685600-1748694600@mmbc.co.nz
SUMMARY:LUCKY YOU!!! CLUB SHUTTLE DAY 31 May
DESCRIPTION:We love club shuttle days!  \n \nThis registration is for the 10am-12.30pm shuttles only!! \n \nSaturday 31 May10am–12.30pm \n \nFREE shuttles for MMBC members.  \n \nPLEASE only register if you are committed to attend. If life changes and you cannot make it\, please cancel as soon as possible so we can contact the next person in line.  \n \nIf you miss out on a spot\, please click the interested button and we’ll be in touch if there’s a spot.  \n \nHOWEVER\, please do not book a spot if you aren’t sure you can go or if you just want to save a seat. We have had a few people – we know who you are 😉 – who have done this for prior sponsored days. If this naughty behaviour continues\, you will be blocked. \n \nThese shuttles are only for Manawatu Mountain Bike Club members who have an annual membership. \n \nThere is no cost for up to 20 pre-registered riders . We need a minimum of 10 riders for the shuttles to run.  \n \n• Riders must pre-book. \n \n• If you register and then can’t make it\, PLEASE cancel your registration so that someone else can ride. \n \n• Cancelling the event will be at the discretion of the organisers. \n \nAny questions contact comms@mmbc.co.nz \n \nWe will email you Saturday morning if shuttles are cancelled. Check your email!!!
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/lucky-you-club-shuttle-day-31-may/
LOCATION:Arapuke Mountain Bike Park
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250525T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250525T163000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084906
CREATED:20250519T080024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T235446Z
UID:4071-1748178000-1748190600@mmbc.co.nz
SUMMARY:Sunday Funday 25 May Shuttles
DESCRIPTION:Pop-up shuttles will run at Arapuke on Sunday 25 May\, 1-4.30pm \n\n\n\nRegister through Hello Club. \n\n\n\nMinimum 10 riders\, maximum 25. \n\n\n\n$25 for MMBC members*
$40 for non-members \n\n\n\n*Please note: members must be logged into their Hello Club account to get the membership price. If you are not logged in\, you will be charged $40.
 \n\n\n\nIf we have fewer than 10 riders\, your registration fee will be refunded. \n\n\n\nSPECIAL OFFER FOR DIG DAY VOLUNTEERS.If you help with Dig Day on Jumping Jack from 10am – 12pm\, you can ride shuttles for free from 12pm to 2pm. You do not need to register for these shuttles. \n\n\n\nShuttle uplift to Arapuke available at 9am from Hardie Reserve and 9.15am from Summerhill New World. This will get you to Arapuke in time to help with Dig Day! \n\n\n\nFor shuttle uplift or Questions\, email comms@mmbc.co.nz or text Bette on 021956122 \n\n\n\nREFUNDS WILL ONLY BE GIVEN IF SHUTTLES ARE CANCELLED. \n\n\n\nYOU WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL IF SHUTTLES CANCEL. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ON Sunday morning. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/sunday-funday-26-may-shuttles/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250525T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084906
CREATED:20250516T000837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T235446Z
UID:4050-1748167200-1748178000@mmbc.co.nz
SUMMARY:Jumping Jack Dig Day
DESCRIPTION:We’ll have some tools but if you have a spade\, rake\, saw or pruner\, bring it along. \n\n\n\nMeet at Jumping Jack and join in the fun. We’ll get started about 10am. \n\n\n\nGet your hands dirty and help maintain the trails you love. Then ride after. \n\n\n\nWork for two hours 10am-noon then ride shuttles for free noon to 2pm \n\n\n\nAnd guess what?! If you want a lift to Arapuke\, you can get picked up at Hardie Street at 9am or Summerhill New World at 9.15am. email comms@mmbc.co.nz or text bette on 021956122 \n\n\n\nRegister here if you’ll be coming along.
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/jumping-jack-dig-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250520T174500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250520T191500
DTSTAMP:20260609T084906
CREATED:20250516T000836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T235133Z
UID:4048-1747763100-1747768500@mmbc.co.nz
SUMMARY:Yes! I want to learn some bike maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Sam from ‘Sam’s Place’ (previously Crank It Cycles bike technician) will be running four workshops on bike maintenance. These will be done at Sam’s Place at 119 Rangiora St\, Roslyn from 5:45pm to 7:15pm starting on Tuesday 20 May. \n\n\n\nSam will cover:20 May – Tyres\, tubes\, puncture repair and of course tubeless. Bring a wheel to practice with or your bike if you need some tips for removing it from the bike.27 May – Chains\, gears\, lubing\, cleaning repairing broken chains.3 June – Brakes\, cleaning pads\, rotors (the trail side brake bleed).10 June – You bring the questions\, general or specific to your bike. \n\n\n\nWhen you register for 20 May\, you will be enrolled in the full series. \n\n\n\nMin age 14 years old.Limited to 6 people\, so first in first served. MMBC members only! \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/yes-i-want-to-learn-some-bike-maintenance/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260614T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084906
CREATED:20250321T081226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T063527Z
UID:96-1781434800-1781449200@mmbc.co.nz
SUMMARY:Winter Series
DESCRIPTION:24 May\, 14 June\, 12 July\, 9 August\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 15 January Members-only Club Shuttles\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
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/winter-series/
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250309T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250309T130000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084906
CREATED:20250321T081226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T015042Z
UID:2827-1741514400-1741525200@mmbc.co.nz
SUMMARY:Club Fun Days
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 15 January Members-only Club Shuttles\n\n\n\n\n\nClub Fun Days are great opportunities for families and riders who are new to mountain biking (or to our riding areas). They are perfect for those who just want to hang out and ride with other people. Fun Days are low-key and high-fun! Bring food for a picnic lunch. If you have kids\, all the better – bring them\, too. \n\n\n\nThere will be ride guides to introduce you to the Grade 2 and 3 trails. If you attended the Thursday skills sessions at Hardie Reserve\, this is a great opportunity to see your coaches and refresh what you learned. \n\n\n\n\nWhere are Club Fun Days?\n\n\n\n\n\nArapuke MTB Park\n\n\n\nMeet at the car park at the top of Scotts Road – turn off SH 57 a couple clicks past Linton. Take Scotts Road to the end; it is sealed part of the way and then metal for about 7k. Suitable for 2WD. \n\n\n\n\n\nFoxton MTB Trails @ Target Reserve\n\n\n\nMeet in the car park off SH1. The entrance is marked with a sign for the mountain bike trails. Follow the signs to the parking area.  \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have kids who are keen to ride but you’d rather not\, this is a great opportunity. They can ride with others and you can help out with the picnic! \n\n\n\nKeep an eye on social media\, The Dropper Post and All the Dirt for announcements of dates and locations. 
URL:https://mmbc.co.nz/event/club-fun-days/
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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