Manawatū Mountain Bike Club

Thursday 11 December Members-only Club Shuttles
2025-12-11 17:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Arapuke Forest MTB Park
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.

Here are the details (read carefully!)

Registration will close at 12 noon on Thursday 11 December.

If you miss out please click the interested button. If a spot opens up we will contact you.

These shuttles are only for Manawatū Mountain Bike Club members with an annual membership.

There is no cost for up to 25 pre-registered riders: the cost of the shuttle service will be covered by the sponsors.

You 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.

• Shuttles will run from 5–8pm.

• Riders must pre-book by noon on 11 December. No bookings accepted on the night.

• 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.

• Cancelling the event will be at the discretion of the organisers. We will contact you by email and post cancellations on Facebook and Instagram.

• In case of bad-weather, we will make a call by 7pm on Wednesday night.

• 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.

Please follow MMBC on Facebook and Instagram – we will post any updates there.

Not an MMBC member? What better time to join? go to mmbc.co.nz and click on Join the Club

SPECIAL Friday 12 Dec Members-only Club Shuttles
2025-12-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Arapuke Forest MTB Park
HUGE shout out to Caleb and MMBC for covering the costs of these members-only shuttles. Thank you so much.

Here are the details (read carefully!)

PRIORITY WAS GIVEN TO THOSE WHO WERE ON THE “INTERESTED” LIST FOR THURSDAY 11 DECEMBER. IT IS NOW OPEN TO OTHER MEMBERS

Registration will close at 12 noon on Friday 12 December.

If you miss out please click the interested button. If a spot opens up we will contact you.

These shuttles are only for Manawatū Mountain Bike Club members with an annual membership.

There is no cost for up to 20 pre-registered riders: the cost of the shuttle service will be covered by the sponsors.

You 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.

• Shuttles will run from 5–8pm.

• 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.

• Cancelling the event will be at the discretion of the organisers. We will contact you by email and post cancellations on Facebook and Instagram.

• In case of bad-weather, we will make a call by 7pm on Thursday night.

THERE ARE NO PICKUPS FROM TOWN.

Please follow MMBC on Facebook and Instagram – we will post any updates there.

Not an MMBC member? What better time to join? go to mmbc.co.nz and click on Join the Club

13 December Sunshine Saturday Shuttles
2025-12-13 13:00 - 16:30 | Arapuke MTB park
Sunshine Saturday Shuttles will run at Arapuke on Saturday 13 December, 1–4.30pm

Register through Hello Club. If shuttles have sold out, there will be NO cash sales on the hill. Please do not ask the driver.

Minimum 10 riders, maximum 22.

$25 for MMBC members*  $40 for non-members

*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.

If we have fewer than 10 riders, your registration fee will be refunded.

Limited number of pickups available!

Hardie Reserve – by the Fitzherbert Bridge at 12.10pmSummerhill New World Carpark at 12.20pm

If you want a lift to Arapuke (and back) you MUST email email me by 6pm Friday 11 December.

The 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.

YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL IF SHUTTLES CANCEL. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ON Saturday morning.

Arapuke Enduro
2025-12-14 07:30 - 15:00
14 December 2025

Thursday 15 January Members-only Club Shuttles

Arapuke Enduro is Round 2 of the Wellington Enduro Series!!!!

Everyone 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).

Not 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.

Want 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.

The 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!

Any questions? Email events@mmbc.co.nz

A low-key prize giving will be held at the Kahuterawa carpark after the race. All riders are in for awesome spot prizes.

You can change your course selection on the day!

After the race, refuel at the BBQ at the Kahuterawa carpark.

Timing

7:30am – Hard course rego opens

8:30am – Hard course rego closes

8:45am – Hard course race briefing

9:00am – Hard course race starts

7:30am – Intermediate course rego opens

9:00am – Intermediate course rego closes

9:15am – Intermediate course race briefing

9:30am – Intermediate course race start

2:00pm – All courses close

BBQ – When you’ve finished

3:00pm – Prize giving

REGISTER NOW!!!

Rules & Course Details

Rules

The Arapuke Enduro will be run under the general rules of the UCI and MTBNZ.

All riders must wear a helmet that is correctly fitted. Full-face helmets are strongly recommended for ALL riders.

All repairs must be made by the rider.

Bike changes are not permitted.

No headphones to be worn while racing.

The Intermediate Course will have Grade 3 and 4 trails. Everything is rollable and has “B” lines.

The Hard Course will include Grade 3, 4, 5 and 6 trails.

You can enter either Intermediate or Hard; you select this when you enter but you can change on race day.

Courses and order can change; keep an eye out on social and LISTEN at the race briefing.

Ebikers are allowed one bike and one battery per entrant. No extenders are permitted on large batteries. Small batteries may use an extender.

Passing Etiquette

Please use common sense and courtesy when passing and being passed.

All riders share the same track; there will be a wide range of speed and skills.

The rider in front has the right of way but must not unnecessarily impede a faster rider.

A passing rider should call clearly when a passing opportunity arises and it is safe to pass.

Intermediate Course

Trails 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.

Stage 1: Te Ara Kaikohi from top to exit @Arapuke Road

Stage 2: About Time – Rocky Link – Riff Raff part 2

Stage 3: Raewyn’s Rampage – Full

Stage 4: Mr Twister from Farside Road + Lower Twister

Hard Course

Trails 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.

Stage 1: Raewyn’s Rampage – Full

Stage 2: Karearea – Full

Stage 3: Top of Chewbacca + Chewbacca Link to H4

Stage 4: About Time – Rocky Link to H6 – Rocky – Rambo

Stage 5: Mind the Gap (MTG) + Humpty Jumpty Part 1 + Kissing Rock – Full

Entry Fees

Online entries close at 5pm on Friday 12 December.

Club Members – any NZMTB registered club

Club Members $35

U13$25

Minder ridersNot counted for prizes or placings$0

Non-Club Members

Non-club members $60

U13, non-club members$40

On-the-day entriesMember$60

On-the-day entriesNon-Member$80

Grades

The Arapuke Enduro is part of the 2026 Wellington Enduro Race Series. Groups are based on competitor’s age on 31 December 2025.

Hard course points will count towards the Wellington Enduro Series points.

There 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

Hard

Under 16 (<16)

Under 19 (16–18)

Open (19–29)

Masters 1 (30–39)

Masters 2 (40-49)

Masters 3 (50+)

E bike (no age groups)

Intermediate

Under 10 (<10)

Under 13 (<13)

Under 16 (<16)

Under 19 (16-18)

Open (19–29)

Masters 1 (30–39)

Masters 2 (40–49)

Masters 3 (50+)

E bike (no age groups)

REGISTER NOW!!!

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Arapuke Enduro
2025-12-14 07:30 - 15:00 | Arapuke Forest MTB Park
Get in at the beginning! This year the Arapuke Enduro kicks off the 2025-26 Wellington Enduro Series!!!!

Save the date! 14 December 2025!!! Arapuke Forest MTB Park.

Everyone 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).

Not 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.

Want 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.

The 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!

Lots more info at https://mmbc.co.nz/event/mmbc-club-enduro/

Rego at https://enduro25.lilregie.com/

Christmas Eve Shuttles 24 December
2025-12-24 13:00 - 16:30 | Arapuke MTB park
Christmas Eve Shuttles will run at Arapuke on Wednesday 24 December, 1–4.30pm

Register through Hello Club. If shuttles have sold out, there will be NO cash sales on the hill. Please do not ask the driver.

Minimum 10 riders, maximum 22.

$25 for MMBC members*  – membership.mmbc.co.nz

$40 for non-members – Membership.MMBC.co.nz/public/calendar

*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

If we have fewer than 10 riders, your registration fee will be refunded.

Limited number of pickups available!

Hardie Reserve – by the Fitzherbert Bridge at 12.10pmSummerhill New World Carpark at 12.20pm

If you want a lift to Arapuke (and back) you MUST email email me by 6pm Wednesday 23 December.

The 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.

YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL IF SHUTTLES CANCEL. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ON Wednesday morning.

Come Fly With Us
2025-12-27 11:00 - 16:00 | Kaimanawa Alpine Adventure
Not sure what you to ask Santa for? How about a ticket to The Kaimanawa Descent????

We 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.

We need a minimum of 15 riders to get the special price.

If 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.)

You can read heaps more at kaa.co.nz but here’s a taster:

The 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.

Thursday 15 January Members-only Club Shuttles
2026-01-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Arapuke Forest MTB Park
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.

Here are the details (read carefully!)

Registration will close at 12 noon on Thursday 15 January.

If you miss out please come back later and see if there’s a spot.

These 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.

There is no cost for up to 25 pre-registered riders: the cost of the shuttle service will be covered by the sponsors.

You 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.

• Shuttles will run from 5–8pm.

• Riders must pre-book by noon on 14 January. No bookings accepted on the night.

• 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.

• Cancelling the event will be at the discretion of the organisers. We will contact you by email and post cancellations on Facebook and Instagram.

• In case of bad-weather, we will make a call by 7pm on Wednesday night.

• 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.

Please follow MMBC on Facebook and Instagram – we will post any updates there.

Not an MMBC member? What better time to join? go to mmbc.co.nz and click on Join the Club

Arapuke Classic
2026-03-15 08:30 - 15:00
Thursday 15 January Members-only Club Shuttles

The 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!!!

Whatever 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.

For 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.

The 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!

Retro bikes!

Help 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.

The rules are simple:

26″ wheels

Rigid frame or hard tail (no rear shocks)

Cantilever brakes (no disc brakes)

Register now!

Timing

8:30am – Registration Opens

9:50am – 36km race briefing

10:00am – 36km race start

10:35am – 18km race briefing

10:45am – 18km race start

11:15am– 10km race briefing

11:30am – 10km race start

Rules & Course Details

Rules

The Arapuke Classic will be run under the general rules of the UCI and MTBNZ.

All riders must wear a helmet that is correctly fitted.

All repairs must be made by the rider.

Bike changes are not permitted.

No headphones to be worn while racing.

The MTB Park will be open to the public during the race. Please be mindful of other users.

Passing Etiquette

Please use common sense and courtesy when passing and being passed.

All riders share the same track; there will be a wide range of speed and skills.

The rider in front has the right of way but must not unnecessarily impede a faster rider.

A passing rider should call clearly when a passing opportunity arises and it is safe to pass.

When being lapped please move aside for faster riders as soon as possible.

CBS 10km – one lap

The 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.

Back Track

Ice Breaker

Swamp Monster

Arapuke Road

Jumping Jack to Farside Road

Mr Twister

Lower Twister to Back Track

Check out the courses on trailforks

BYD 18km (one lap) and KIA 36km (two laps!)

The 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!

Laps One and Two

Back Track

Ice Breaker

Rocky Part 2

About Time (Reverse)

Foo Fighter

Swamp Monster to Upper Car Park (H5)

Arapuke Road to Upper Jack & the Beanstalk (H6)

Upper Jack and the Beanstalk to H7

Te Ara Kaikohi to Maintenance Road Exit

Check Point Charlie (CPC) to Troll Run Part 2

Troll Run Part 2 to CPC

CPC to Lower Siberian Express

Lower Siberian Express to H7

Karearea to Ewok Road (2nd crossing)

Ewok Road to Raewyn’s Rampage

Raewyn’s Rampage to H4

Lower Jack & the Beanstalk to Farside Road

Farside Road to Mr Twister

Mr Twister to Zig Zag Road Link

Zig Zag Road to Black Bridge

Register now!

Register by 5pm on 1 March and get your personalised race plate. On-line entries close at 5pm on Friday 13 March.

Entry Fees

Club Members – any NZMTB registered club

U19 Club Members $25

Adult Club Members$45

Non-Club Members

U19 $55

Adult$55

On the Day

Any Club Member $60

Any Non-Club Member$70

Grades

Age 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.

KIA 36km

U19

Senior (19–29)

Vet 1 (30–39)

Vet 2 (40–49)

Vet 3 (50–59)

Vet 4 (60+)

E-Bike (no age groups)

Retro (no age groups)

BYD 18km

U17

U19

Senior (19–29)

Vet 1 (30–39)

Vet 2 (40–49)

Vet 3 (50–59)

Vet 4 (60+)

E-Bike (no age groups)

Retro (no age groups)

CBS 10km

U15

U17

U19

Senior (19–29)

Vet 1 (30–39)

Vet 2 (40–49)

Vet 3 (50–59)

Vet 4(60+)

E-Bike (no age groups)

Retro (no age groups)

A bit of history

In 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).

The 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.

When 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.

Colin 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.

When 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.

In 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.

The Arapuke Classic took a break in 2025 and came back strong in 2026.

Thank you to our sponsors

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Schools MTB Fest
2026-04-18 08:00 - 2026-04-19 17:00
Thursday 15 January Members-only Club Shuttles

Calling all intermediate and secondary school riders!

The Schools MTB Fest is your chance to ride, race and hang out with other students who love mountain biking.

Over 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.

MINIMUM and MAXIMUM AGES

The 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.

If 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.

The 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).

Trails 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.

Event manual – filled with heaps of information

Event Manual

Things you need to know.

Individual entries will be accepted via the registration portal.

Online entries for the 2026 event close on 5pm on 17 April 2026

Enter by 5pm on 2 April 2026 and receive a customised race plate.

Registration prices go up 3 April.

There will be limited capacity to accept registrations on the day. Registration prices are higher on the day!

Riders must be currently enrolled at and attending an intermediate or secondary school during a particular event.

MMBC 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.

Entries are welcomed from individuals and schools nationwide.

Trails 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.

Enduro riders can select either an easy or hard course. This choice needs to be made when registering.

If you have any questions, please contact the Race Director on SchoolsMTBFest@mmbc.co.nz

ENTER NOW

Timing

All times are subject to change.

Follow the Schools MTB Fest Facebook page for updates

Friday 17 April

1–4:00 pm – Unmarshalled practice

Free shuttles for ALL registered riders. Keep an eye on social media for details. You will need to reserve a space.

5pm – Online registration closes.

Saturday 18 April

8–9 am – XCO Registration opens

9:00 am – Compulsory XCO race briefing – LONG and SHORT course

9:30 am – XCO race start – LONG and SHORT course. (Cut off 11am)

11:30 am – XCO Prize giving

11:30 am -12:15 pm – Enduro registration open

12:15 pm – Compulsory Enduro briefing (all riders/all age groups)

12:30 pm – Enduro race start

3:30 pm – Enduro race ends

4 pm – Enduro prize giving (earlier if possible)

Sunday 19 April

8–8:30 am – DH Registration open (at container hub HQ)

8:45 am – Compulsory DH race briefing for all age groups(at container hub)

9–11:30 am – DH practice. May be shortened dependent on weather. Minimum of two race runs prior to seeding.

11:30 am – Lunch/Reset

12–12:30 pm – Seeding easy/short

12:45–1:30 pm – Seeding runs hard/long

1:45–2:15 pm – Race runs start: Easy/short race

2:30–3 pm – Race runs start: Hard/long race

3:30pm – Prize giving (earlier if possible)

Entry Fees

Online 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.

Ages are as of 31 December 2026.

Entry fees

Early Bird – close 5pm 2 April

Cross Country (XC)$45pp

Enduro (END)$55pp

Downhill (DHI)$85pp

Standard Fee 3 April to 5pm 17 April

Cross Country (XC)$50pp

Enduro (END)$60pp

Downhill (DHI)$90pp

On-the-day CASH ONLY

Cross Country (XC)$55pp

Enduro (END)$65pp

Downhill (DHI)$95pp

ENTER NOW

Rules & Course Details

Cross-Country – XC

Trails 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.

The XCO event will be run over Grade 2 and 3 trails, starting with a gravel road climb before entering the trail network.

Ages are as of 31 December 2026.

Lap Guidelines

Age GroupCourseLapsTotal DistanceWaveU20 boysLong416kmAU17 boysLong316kmAU16 boysLong312kmBU15 boysLong312kmBU20 girlsLong312kmBU17 girlsLong312kmBU16 girlsLong28kmCU15 girlsLong28kmC

Age GroupCourseLapsTotal DistanceWaveU14 boysShort510kmAU13 boysShort48kmBU14 girlsShort510kmAU13 girlsShort36kmB

Enduro

Trails 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.

Description: 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.

Easy or Hard? Please select when you enter. You can change on the day.

Seeding: Riders will need to self-seed within their age/gender groups.

Riders will be released from the start of each stage at 30-second intervals.

Courses: Easy (4 stages), Hard (5 stages)

Age Groups: (ages are as of 31st December 2026) U13, U14, U15, U16, U17 and U20

Categories: Girls, Boys.

Course 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.

To avoid issues with timing, the course will remain closed until riders have completed their race.

There 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.

CourseFirstSecondThirdFourthCourseHardTroll 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)

Downhill

Ages are as of 31 December 2026.

The 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.

Riders can choose which course they want to run on the day.

The 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.

After runs, riders will be shuttled back to the container hub at the top of the park.

The following courses are from 2025. The 2026 courses will be updated as soon as they are available.

Easy/short downhill course

Start at Container Hub

Foo Fighter Link

Mind the Gap (MTG)

Miss Fortune – end at Shuttle pick up

Hard/long downhill course

Start at Container Hub

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Equipment Requirements

For equipment requirements, please refer to the MTB Protection Policy in the MTBNZ Technical Regulations. Items of note include:

XC

Mandatory

A helmet that satisfies current New Zealand or equivalent international standards is compulsory.

Highly recommended

Sunglasses or protective eyewear.

Full-finger gloves.

Enduro

Mandatory

A 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.

Highly recommended

Elbows/forearm protection.

Knee/shin protection

Shoulder/spinal/neck protection.

Full-finger gloves.

Protective eyewear.

Downhill

Junior – (includes U13, U14, U15, U16, U17)

Mandatory

Full-face helmet—A helmet with chin bar and meeting Safety Certification as per Enduro above.

If you are unsure whether your particular helmet meets the required standard, please consult the information provided by your helmet manufacturer.

Neck 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.

Elbows/forearm protection – Regardless of the length of the shirt, elbow/forearm protection with the following properties:

Self-fastening does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body.

Elbow protectors can be stand-alone or part of a protective suit, such as a full-body, half-body, or vest.

Can be elbow-only or combined elbow/forearm protection.

Knee/shin protection – regardless of the length of shorts/pants, knee/shin protection with the following properties:

Self-fastening does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body.

Can be one-piece knee/shin protectors or separate knee and shin padding.

Highly recommended

Spinal protection:

Self-fastening does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body.

Cover full length of back (spine) from between shoulder blades to tailbone.

Can be fully, partially or non-articulated in design.

They can be standalone back protectors or part of a protective suit, such as a full-body, half-body, or vest.

It is compulsory to wear either a neck brace or spinal protection and it is highly recommended to wear both.

Motocross-style “roost guards” are NOT PERMITTED unless they have a specific back protector, not just a rear roost deflector.

Shoulder protection:

Self-fastening does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body.

Outer shells should be constructed of a solid material e.g. Hard Shell Plastic.

Can be standalone shoulder protectors or part of a protective suit e.g. full body, half body or vest.

Hand protection

Full-fingered gloves are highly recommended.

Downhill

Seniors – U20

The 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.

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Frocks on Shocks 2026 - Star Struck
2026-05-02 12:00 - 15:00
2 May – Int’l Women’s MTB Day

Thursday 15 January Members-only Club Shuttles

Lights, Camera, Pedal!

Celebrate 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).

Riders 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).

This 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.

Bring 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.

Ladies, bring a plate! Sweet or savoury, bring something to share.

Trade, 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.

Frocks on Shocks 2025 Results

Things you need to know.

Entries close at noon on 1 May. You must enter online.

No on-the-day entries

Race start, finish, and village is at Tutaenui Reservoir Reserve, Marton. Come to the end of Tutaenui Rd, where it curves into Galpins Rd.

The event village will close to vehicles at 11.15am. Make sure you allow yourself enough time to get there.

Cars may only leave the village after the race has finished.

The 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.

Each lap of the course is approximately five kilometres and will take the average rider 15-20 minutes.

There are a few moderate climbing sections, with only six to eight metres per climb.

All repairs must be made by the rider.

Bike changes are not permitted.

First aid will be on site.

Marshalls will be on the course.

NO generators or BBQ allowed.

ALL pets must be on leads throughout the event, including registration and prizegiving.

Photos 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.

If you have any questions, please contact the Event Director at dirtdivas@mmbc.co.nz.

Register now!

Timing

11–11:30am Registration

10:30 am – 11:15am Vehicle entrance to the event village is open.

11:45 am – Mandatory race briefing

12 noon Race start

2:45 pm Race end horn will sound; the course will be closed at the exit of the village.

Entry Fees

Adults: $25 per person

U19: $15 per person

Mother/daughter teams: $20 per person (which cleverly works out the same. It’s an admin thing)

Register now!

Event Rules

As always, there must be a few rules to make the event run smoothly and safely!

The race length is three hours.

The 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.

Electronic 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.

Passing etiquette

Please use common sense and courtesy when passing and being passed.

All riders share the same track, so there will be a wide range of speeds and skills. Please be considerate of all riders.

The rider in front has the right of way but must not unnecessarily impede a faster rider.

A passing rider should call clearly when a passing opportunity arises, and it is safe to pass.

When lapped, please move aside for faster riders as soon as possible.

Categories

Actress in a leading role/Single artist: single rider

Supporting actresses/Duo: pairs

Ensemble cast/Group: teams of three or four riders

Star/Understudy: mother-daughter pairs

E-bikes. E-bikes can be single, pairs, teams or mother-daughter. They will all be in the same e-bike category.

Prizes

Frocks 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.

Great spot prizes from race sponsors will be distributed during the race.

As soon as possible after the last rider is in, there will be a brief prize giving .

Register now!

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Foxton Fizzler
2026-09-06 07:30 - 15:00
6 September 2026

Thursday 15 January Members-only Club Shuttles

The Foxton Fizzler returns on Sunday 6 September 2026 — and this year we’re bringing a special Father’s Day twist to one of MMBC’s favourite events.

Held at Foxton MTB Trails @ Target Reserve, the Foxton Fizzler (previously known as the Santoft Sizzler) is a fun and social relay event raced on the forest’s unique sand-based trails. The pine forest creates a sheltered microclimate that stays warmer and drier than many other riding venues, so the event goes ahead in almost any weather.

For 2026, riders will be able to choose between two race formats:

A traditional five-hour relay. Yes, you solo riders can do it alone.

A new three-hour relay option

The five-hour race will start first, with the three-hour event beginning two hours later so that all riders finish together.

We’re also introducing a special Father’s Day division for dads and their kids — a great excuse to team up and spend the day riding together.

As always, the Foxton Fizzler is all about fun. There will be plenty of spot prizes, awesome trophies for class winners, and costumes are strongly encouraged. There are even prizes for the best dressed. E-bikes are welcome too.

Earlier this year, the February storm caused extensive damage throughout Target Reserve and many of the trails. MMBC volunteers and trail builders have been working hard to restore the network, and we’re excited to welcome riders back for another memorable day in the forest.

Things you need to know.

Online entries close at 5pm on 4 September. To help make the event run smoothly, please enter online!

You may enter on the day – cash only!

Race start, finish, and village is at Foxton MTB Trails @ Target Reserve.

The 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.

Each lap of the course is approximately five kilometres and will take the average rider 15-20 minutes.

There are a few moderate climbing sections, with only six to eight metres per climb.

Each team is limited to one car in the event village. Additional parking is available outside the village.

Cars may only leave the village after the race has finished.

All repairs must be made by the rider.

Bike changes are not permitted.

First aid will be on site.

Marshalls will be on the course.

NO generators or BBQ allowed – the event is in a forest!

ALL pets must be on leads throughout the event, including registration and prize giving.

Photos 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.

A food truck will be on site.

If you have any questions, please contact the Event Director at harry@mmbc.co.nz.

ENTRIES coming soon

Timing

7:30 am – 9:15 am Registration

9:15 am Vehicle entrance for 5-hour race event village closes.

9:30 am – 5-hour Race Briefing

9:45 am – 5-hour Race Start

2:45 PM – Race and horn will sound; the course will be closed at the exit of the village.

11.15 am 3-hour Race Registration ends

11.15 am Vehicle entrance for 3-hour race event village closes

11:30 am 3-hour Race Briefing

11:45 am 3-hour Race Start

2:45 pm Race end horn will sound; the course will be closed at the exit of the village.

Entry Fees

Online

Solo Riders$30

Teams of Two or More$30 per person

Families & YouthTeamsThree to six people$70

On The Day (cash only)

Solo Riders$40

Teams of Two or More$40 per person

Family & Youth TeamsThree to six people$80

ENTRIES coming soon

Event Rules

As always, there must be a few rules to make the event run smoothly and safely!

The 5-hour race will start at 9:45am; the 3-hour race will start at 11.45am. 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.

The race length is five or three hours plus one lap.

Electronic 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.

Passing etiquette

Please use common sense and courtesy when passing and being passed.

All riders share the same track, so there will be a wide range of speeds and skills. Please be considerate of all riders.

The rider in front has the right of way but must not unnecessarily impede a faster rider.

A passing rider should call clearly when a passing opportunity arises, and it is safe to pass.

When lapped, please move aside for faster riders as soon as possible.

Classes

5- hour race

Male Team – 2-4 person

Female Team – 2-4 person

Mixed Team* – 2-4 person

Family Team**

Father and Kids team 2-4 person

Youth Team***

Single Speed Solo

Male Solo

Female Solo

E-bike Solo

E-bike Team

3- hour race

Team 2-4 person

E-bike team 2-4 person

Male Solo

Female Solo

E-bike Solo

* Mixed teams must have at least one male and one female.

** Family teams can have from three to six members. There is no age restriction, but riders should be able to complete the loop within 45 minutes, be confident and able to hold their line when being passed and not be a hazard to adult riders.

*** Youth Teams can have from three to six members, who must be in Year 7 to Year 10. Each team must have an adult manager. Riders should be able to complete the loop within 45 minutes, be confident and able to hold their line when being passed and not be a hazard to adult riders.

Prizes

The Fizzler is a fun event, so bring your costumes. There will be prizes for the best-dressed teams and anything else we may decide to make up. The best-dressed team will receive a $200 Brew Union Voucher donated by Brew Union. The best-dressed male and female will receive a $100 Brew Union Voucher each.

Great spot prizes from race sponsors will be distributed during the race. Spot prizes include bike gear from My Ride Levin and lots of other great stuff from Woolshed Cafe and The Joiner.

Soon after the last rider is in, there will be a brief prize giving to award trophies to class winners.

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