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If you weren’t riding in the Winter Series, we are still keen to hear from volunteers, supporters and non-participants too!

The Central Bicycle Studio Winter Series is back for 2024, with the first race of the series at Whanganui’s Araheke Trails on Sunday 16 June. We have four rounds planned for the all-weather trails at Scott’s Ferry, Whanganui’s Araheke Trails and the new Target Reserve MTB trails in Foxton. Winter Series events have something for everyone, from little nippers on balance bikes through to seasoned campaigners. While we time all riders and there’s competition for the top spots, the emphasis is on having fun and challenging yourself.  We welcome E-bikes to all events.

To help us allocate numbers and get the race database organised before the first race, we encourage club members (or members of other MTBNZ-affiliated clubs) to enter for the series online before the first 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.  You can also enter on the day (Cash Only)

You can join MMBC here: mmbc.co.nz/join

Non club members are welcome to enter at each round at a slightly higher entry fee (cash only on the day).

There will be great spot prizes at each event sponsored by Central Bicycle Studio.

To keep the events running smoothly, we ask every rider in the series to help out with at least one race. Race set-up, marshaling, course marking, Tail End Charlie and helping to pack up at the end of the race are all tasks that we need help with, so it won’t prevent you racing on the day. You can even have a rep do the task for you. 

Race Dates

Locations

Scott’s Ferry – Turn left onto High St in Bulls.  Continue straight ahead onto Parawenui Rd to, and then through, Scott’s Ferry.  The trails and event village are 1 km past Scott’s Ferry. – https://goo.gl/maps/puH3UwK5J5Ehp5wHA

Araheke MTB Trails Whanganui – To get there turn left from SH3 towards Whanganui onto Pauri Road. Follow Pauri Road into Pauri Doamin Road and follow for approximately 0.5 km.. – https://goo.gl/maps/Wcwry7CVebAgdh4W9

Foxton MTB Trails – On SH1 heading south into Foxton. Directions

Entry Fee                                                           

Members of Manawatū and MTBNZ-affiliated Clubs

$10 per race

$15 per family

Online entry $25 for the series or $50 per family for the series.

Non-Members (on-the-day entries only) (Cash Only)

$20 per race

$30 per family

(Note: Online entry is available only to members of the Manawatū, Whanganui or any MTBNZ-affiliated MTB club. Not a MMBC member? It’s simple to join with membership only $35 per year for single person members or $60 per year for families. Just visit: www.mmbc.co.nz/join)

Grades

Note:   Grades to be as per CyclingNZ.  i.e. Age at the end of 2024. Riders can change grades during the series, particularly young riders going from Junior Recreation to the U13 courses, but points will not be carried from 1 grade to another.

Race 4 Details – Foxton MTB Trails

Grades and Laps

*If you complete the set number of laps in the Open grade and are one of the 10th fastest you are added into the open grade for that event. 

Start Waves

Race 4 – Foxton MTB Tracks

Grades and Laps

*If you complete the set number of laps in the Open grade and are one of the 10th fastest you are added into the open grade for that event. 

Start Waves

Timings

Series Rules

The series will generally be run under the rules of the UCI and MTBNZ.

Specific rules that apply include;

• All riders must wear a correctly fitting helmet.
• Repairs and wheel changes can be made at the start/finish area as long as competitors re-enter the course where they left it.
• Bike changes are not permitted.
• Passing Etiquette:
  • Please use common sense and courtesy when passing and being passed. We are all sharing the same track with a wide range of speed and skills.
  • Front rider has right of way but must not impede a faster rider.
  • Passing rider should call clearly when a passing opportunity arises.
• No headphones to be worn while racing.

Points

Points from 3 out of the 4 rounds will count for the series.

We are grateful to our sponsor, Central Bicycle Studio.